Master in education technologies and instructional design

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of life today, and education is no exception. It has also expanded access to education, fostering collaboration among students from all over the world, and steady interaction with instructors and peers through technology-based tools. Technology has also changed the roles of teachers and instructors. The new model of education is based on the development of web-based instructional material to enable students to learn differently and more effectively. However, many teachers do not feel comfortable using this model and are resistant to change.

The Master in Education Technology and Instructional Design prepares teachers and instructors to achieve advanced skills in curriculum, instruction, technology integration, and leadership in the educational environments. The curriculum incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology, and instructional design principles by combining real-world applications and practical skills. By the end of the program, you will develop the skills and knowledge to integrate educational technology into your classroom and further engage and develop your students.

The Master program is addressed to teachers, faculty, and experts who wish to gain a comprehensive and contemporary understanding of educational technologies and develop expertise in digital-age learning by using active learning techniques to transform the educational experience of students. At the end of the Master’s, graduates will develop the skills required to integrate current and emerging technologies into the curriculum. They will also know how to develop multimedia contents, extending the classroom to online and mobile learning environments, and assess the effectiveness of technology to support student learning. Students from the Master will learn how to:

• Integrate online emerging technologies into the curriculum
• Use technology into their daily learning activity and in the classrooms
• Understand the principles of mobile learning
• Use technology to support student learning and make it more effective
• Create multimedia and web-based contents
• Conduct research on the impact of new technologies in education and learning

The Master curriculum equipp students with a wide range of curriculum development skills, including how to develop online learning environments for specific target of students and how to use a variety of techniques to assess learning. The main key ares of the master are:

• EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
• INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
• CURRICULUM ORGANIZATION
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
• ONLINE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
• EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES FOR ONLINE TEACHING

The Master can be attended completely online through the online platform “MIA University Campus” that provides students with a flexible and personalized learning environment. All the study material is accessible through the platform and includes asynchronous video – classes, didactic units, virtual library, webinars and interactive discussions forums that allows students to organize their study schedule while remaining connected with their professors and tutors.

The master is a dual degree with UDIMA – Universidad a Distancia de Madrid. All the students interested to receive the dual degree are required to inform the admissions office at the time of enrollment.

For additional information regarding the Master, the admissions process and the scholarship program you can contact our admissions office at: admissions@miauniversity.es or by whatsapp or phone if you want to talk with one of our representatives.