By Jeff Murphy,
May 1, 2020
WARRENSBURG, MO 鈥 With its long-standing commitment to quality teacher preparation
and professional development, the 欧美视频 has been recognized
as offering one of the nation鈥檚 Best Online Master's in Educational and Instructional
Technology degrees.
UCM ranked 32nd among public and private colleges and universities throughout the
nation that were included in this study conducted by , a new authority in online education data.
In their online feature, Online Schools Report notes that the UCM program teaches
students how to integrate technology into their classroom and manage current technological
advancements.
Online Schools Report stated that in order to earn a master鈥檚 degree in educational
and instructional technology, most programs will require applicants to show proof
of an undergraduate degree prior to enrollment. Students are not required to have
a certain undergraduate major in order to apply to most programs. Typically, applicants
hold degrees in the study of education. Depending on the program, you may have to
write a research-based thesis, take a capstone course, or pass an exit exam prior
to graduating with your master鈥檚 degree.
鈥淏est of all, this program can be completed entirely online, which means you can fit
it into your schedule for maximum convenience,鈥 according to Online Schools Report.
Ideally suited to educators who want to grow in their profession, UCM鈥檚 entirely online
Master of Science in Educational Technology is designed to help individuals integrate technology into their teaching. It will
help them with differentiated instruction, and it teaches them how to engage and motivate
their students and assist students in obtaining higher-level learning. The online
master鈥檚 degree builds upon a teacher鈥檚 prior educational coursework and supports
their growth as an educator, allowing them to:
- Stay current with the fast pace of changing educational technology
- Improve their teaching, whether it be a k-20 classroom, library, or in the military
or corporate training
- Become a leader in the school and be prepared to take on roles such as a technology
coordinator or instructional coach.
In achieving its rankings, Online Schools Report synthesizes data from the National
Center for Education Statistics, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Payscale, and the
College Scorecard. Ultimately, colleges are scored based on their commitment to online
education, admission rates, student satisfaction, alumni debt, and specialty in the
program in question.
Individuals who want to learn more about UCM鈥檚 MS in Educational Technology should
contact Shantia Kerr Sims, associate professor of educational technology, at 660-543-4795
or skerr@ucmo.edu.