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Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology: Teaching the 21st Century Learner

Learn the essential principles and practices to become a PreK-12 or postsecondary online teacher.

Become an Online Teacher

This certificate is an application-oriented program where students employ real-world tools through the lens of 21st Century learning theories to actively learn and demonstrate masterful understanding of the ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education).  It is designed for new or current educators who seek the skills to serve as effective instructors, curriculum designers or instructional leaders for PreK-12 and postsecondary education environments, in both online and blended modalities. 

As a student you will:

  • Learn how to employ best practices and 21st Century educational paradigms to examine, experiment, and assess the efficacy of online and blended teaching models.
  • Master best practices for transformational blended and online pedagogy/andragogy through research on learning theories and higher-level cognition.

  • Craft actionable understandings of today’s tools for engaging students, building community, and employing multiple forms of communication, including social media, to promote transferable learning of academic content.
  • Develop ways to evaluate and create effective online assessments and design learner-centered, project-based assignments and assessments that meet academic standards.
  • Examine relevant laws and regulations along with evaluating tools and strategies to build media and assure ADA accessibility for all students.

Who Should Enroll:

  • PreK-12 teachers
  • Postsecondary teachers
  • Teacher candidates
  • School administrators
  • Technology coordinators
  • Instructional coaches
  • Librarians
  • Instructional practitioner leaders

Other Fees:

  • LiveText - $145 (nonrefundable)
  • Conferral - $150

Duration

8 weeks per course

4 courses total

Estimated Tuition

$550 per course

$2,200 full program (other fees may apply)

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

3 credits per course

12 academic credits total

Ways to Get Started

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be admitted to either the Master’s in Education or the Graduate Certificate program prior to registering for classes.  

Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
Transcripts

Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Program Curriculum

  • EDUU 624  Foundations of 21st Century Teaching

    3
    EDUU 625  Design and Assessment of 21st Century Teaching

    3
    EDUU 628  Advanced Design and Assessment of 21st Century Teaching

    3
    EDUU 629  Teaching the 21st Century Learner Capstone

    3
    Total Credits   12

    *EDUU 624 Foundations of 21st Century Teaching must be taken first. Courses must be taken sequentially.

    Students must receive a grade of B- of higher to progress to subsequent course and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

    A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to students who complete the program.

WSCUC

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

Dr. Kimberly Greene, Professor, Chair MAE CT
The pandemic has changed the way we see our practice and afforded us this opportunity to be more reflective and strategic in our thinking about instruction.
Dr. Kimberly Greene
Professor, Chair MAE CT
Click here to view Dr. Kimberly Greene discuss what is "Instructional Technology" and who should enroll. 

Meet Our Faculty

sasha crowley

education

Sasha Crowley

Assistant Professor

Specialty

Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs

Reading and English/Language Arts
NicoleSchneider

education

Nicole Schneider, Ed.D.

Interim Associate Dean/Associate Professor, School of Education

Specialty

Literacy
People Default

education

David Sloan, Ed.D.

Professor

Specialty

Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs

Science Education

Undergraduate Life Sciences and Physical Science
All Education faculty

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