Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Annotated Transcript
Below is a list of the ten courses I took to complete my MAET at MSU. I have included the key topics from each course,
emphasizing what I learned and worked on during the course. Some courses made the syllabus available online, which I
have attached. I have also provided a few links to some of the work I have done, particularly written papers. I refrained
from including many multimedia projects here because those are highlighted in my technology showcase.
emphasizing what I learned and worked on during the course. Some courses made the syllabus available online, which I
have attached. I have also provided a few links to some of the work I have done, particularly written papers. I refrained
from including many multimedia projects here because those are highlighted in my technology showcase.
CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology
Fall 2012
Instructor: Melissa White
CEP 810 introduced some foundational topics to educational technology, including theories of learning and understanding, essential mindsets for teaching with technology, professional learning networks, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), and creative uses of technologies for learning. This class helped me set goals for my personal and professional learning and provided an opportunity for me to develop and extend my Personal Learning Network (PLN). One of the most productive experiences was working with a group to develop a project researching the value of ePortfolios in High Schools.
Fall 2012
Instructor: Melissa White
CEP 810 introduced some foundational topics to educational technology, including theories of learning and understanding, essential mindsets for teaching with technology, professional learning networks, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), and creative uses of technologies for learning. This class helped me set goals for my personal and professional learning and provided an opportunity for me to develop and extend my Personal Learning Network (PLN). One of the most productive experiences was working with a group to develop a project researching the value of ePortfolios in High Schools.
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies in Education
Fall 2012
Instructor: Amy Leigh Pietrowski
CEP 811 centered around improving teaching and learning through specifically designed lessons. In order to create and implement more effective lessons accessible to all students, I analyzed example web quests and adapted my own lessons using the Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technologies. Additionally, this course encouraged the creation of stand-alone resources that would benefit my classroom and professional learning. I created a stand-alone presentation on bullying.
Fall 2012
Instructor: Amy Leigh Pietrowski
CEP 811 centered around improving teaching and learning through specifically designed lessons. In order to create and implement more effective lessons accessible to all students, I analyzed example web quests and adapted my own lessons using the Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technologies. Additionally, this course encouraged the creation of stand-alone resources that would benefit my classroom and professional learning. I created a stand-alone presentation on bullying.
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Issues of Practice
Spring 2013
Instructors: Candace Marcotte, Emily Stone
CEP 812 focused on the ways that we can use a range of technologies to address a range of teaching and education-related problems. I collaborated with others to develop a flipped professional development module. I also used a new technology to visualize data. Lastly, I was tasked with researching and using technology to help solve a "wicked" problem in education. The wicked problem that I tackled was promoting critical thinking in my Chinese students. One great way to use technology to promote critical thinking is using asynchronous electronic discussion forums. I produced a podcast outlining the problem and tried out my theory on three of my high school classes.
Spring 2013
Instructors: Candace Marcotte, Emily Stone
CEP 812 focused on the ways that we can use a range of technologies to address a range of teaching and education-related problems. I collaborated with others to develop a flipped professional development module. I also used a new technology to visualize data. Lastly, I was tasked with researching and using technology to help solve a "wicked" problem in education. The wicked problem that I tackled was promoting critical thinking in my Chinese students. One great way to use technology to promote critical thinking is using asynchronous electronic discussion forums. I produced a podcast outlining the problem and tried out my theory on three of my high school classes.
CEP 820: Teaching K-12 Students Online
Spring 2013
Instructors: Sean Leahy, Andrea Zellner
Spring 2013
Instructors: Sean Leahy, Andrea Zellner
In CEP 820 I learned about the issues surrounding online education. The course included discussions of various online learning management systems including their functions, strengths, and weaknesses along with the exploration of various teaching methodologies and how they should be used in the online environment to ensure teaching and learning success. The main project was developing our own online course module.
CEP 800: Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings
Summer 2013
Instructors: Sean Leahy, Hannah Klautke
Syllabus
CEP 800 revolved around several major psychological perspectives for appreciating learning that goes on in school and other settings. I studied several definitions and measurements of learning and brought those to bear on my context of teaching social studies in a high school classroom. I wrote and produced a digital story about using learning models of cognitive apprenticeship and social constructivism to teach ESL students how to play English word games. I created a podcast interviewing students on their understanding of world development. Lastly, I created a lesson that uses interactive maps to teach current events.
Summer 2013
Instructors: Sean Leahy, Hannah Klautke
Syllabus
CEP 800 revolved around several major psychological perspectives for appreciating learning that goes on in school and other settings. I studied several definitions and measurements of learning and brought those to bear on my context of teaching social studies in a high school classroom. I wrote and produced a digital story about using learning models of cognitive apprenticeship and social constructivism to teach ESL students how to play English word games. I created a podcast interviewing students on their understanding of world development. Lastly, I created a lesson that uses interactive maps to teach current events.
CEP 815: Technology and Leadership
Summer 2013
Instructors: Joshua Rosenberg, Luke Rapa
In CEP 815 I grew in my thinking and experience as a technology leader. I learned the difference between instrumental and missional thinking and know now that the implementation of technology has to have its root in improving learning. This class focused on the need to be responsible for managing relationships between technology, teaching and learning. We looked at technology from multiple perspectives to assess its potential benefits and challenges to different audiences. We studied John Hattie's six factors of student achievement and how technology might affect those factors. I wrote a learning-technology initiative for my school, I learned how to better represent ideas, and I created a student survey to measure how technology could help them prepare and write research papers.
Summer 2013
Instructors: Joshua Rosenberg, Luke Rapa
In CEP 815 I grew in my thinking and experience as a technology leader. I learned the difference between instrumental and missional thinking and know now that the implementation of technology has to have its root in improving learning. This class focused on the need to be responsible for managing relationships between technology, teaching and learning. We looked at technology from multiple perspectives to assess its potential benefits and challenges to different audiences. We studied John Hattie's six factors of student achievement and how technology might affect those factors. I wrote a learning-technology initiative for my school, I learned how to better represent ideas, and I created a student survey to measure how technology could help them prepare and write research papers.
CEP 818: Creativity in Teaching and Learning
Fall 2013 Instructors: Dr. Punya Mishra, Jon Good CEP 818 was a unique and engaging course on the subject of creativity. We read the book Sparks of Genius by Robert and Michéle Root-Bernstein as we delved into the topic of how to develop the thinking tools necessary for creativity. I developed lessons and artifacts that represent how to teach creativity. I learned more about my personal creativity, my ability to teach creatively, and my ability to teach students to be creative. I published all my work to a blog and wrote a synthesis paper in conclusion of the course. |
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CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research
Fall 2013
Instructors: Dr. Leigh Graves Wolf, Benjamin Gleason
Syllabus
CEP 822 focused on alternative methods of educational research. We read Daniel Willingham's When Can You Trust the Experts: How to Tell Good Science from Bad in Education, which provided me with a historical and cultural perspective on educational research. I studied how to identify researchable problems in education and I developed a research proposal. I applied descriptive and inferential statistics for analyzing and critiquing published studies. I created an annotated literature review and a research in action plan on how to best use video resources in social studies education.
Fall 2013
Instructors: Dr. Leigh Graves Wolf, Benjamin Gleason
Syllabus
CEP 822 focused on alternative methods of educational research. We read Daniel Willingham's When Can You Trust the Experts: How to Tell Good Science from Bad in Education, which provided me with a historical and cultural perspective on educational research. I studied how to identify researchable problems in education and I developed a research proposal. I applied descriptive and inferential statistics for analyzing and critiquing published studies. I created an annotated literature review and a research in action plan on how to best use video resources in social studies education.
CEP 882: The Nature and Design of Compelling Experiences
Spring 2014 Instructor: Dr. David Wong Syllabus CEP 882 was an interesting course discussing the nature and design of compelling experiences. This course operates under the theory that one of the main goals of education is to create compelling experiences for students. These are experiences that deeply move and affect the students. We looked at other spheres outside of education that offer guidance in creating these kinds of meaningful experiences, including graphic design, photography, film, television, architecture, interior design, fashion, and music. In this class I was able to seek out and reflect on what makes for a compelling experience and consider how I can make teaching and learning in my classroom more meaningful for students. |
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CEP 807: Capstone Seminar in Educational Technology
Spring 2014
Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler, Joshua Rosenberg
CEP 807 was the final course in my master's program and allowed for synthesis and reflection over all my graduate work. The main project was to create this portfolio showcasing my work and presenting thoughtful essays on the program. The course was designed to give continuous feedback through peer evaluations and instructor comments. This course helped me produce evidence of my competency in using technology to support teaching and learning in a professional manner.
Spring 2014
Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler, Joshua Rosenberg
CEP 807 was the final course in my master's program and allowed for synthesis and reflection over all my graduate work. The main project was to create this portfolio showcasing my work and presenting thoughtful essays on the program. The course was designed to give continuous feedback through peer evaluations and instructor comments. This course helped me produce evidence of my competency in using technology to support teaching and learning in a professional manner.