How are you evaluated in the MA Educational Technology Program

How are you evaluated in the MA Educational Technology Program?

You are evaluated against a set of criteria established from:

· the program’s mission and vision statement ^a

· the faculty’s core beliefs about critical content and skills in the discipline^b

· a variety of professional organizations who work to ensure high standards in our field^c

· course work objectives related to each core belief and standard^d

· student feedback (exit interviews, advisor/teacher interactions)

· feedback from comprehensive review process

· employer feedback (a process for obtaining this information has not been established)

A ET Program Vision and Mission Statement	B ET faculty Core Beliefs and Areas of Expertise (We emphasize 3 areas: design, development, and research)		C₁ Professional Organization Standards (AECT) http://www.aect-members.org/standards/initstand.html	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (ISTE) http://www.iste.org click on standards link	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (CDE) http://www.cde.state.co.us/edtech/stand.asp	D Coursework Objectives (visit these sites to see specific objectives)
We inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology; who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field peers who can We inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology; who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field.	D e s i g n	Understand processes of instructional design	1.1, 1.4, 5.2, 5.3	II ABCDE III ABC IV ABC	3	ET502
		Apply appropriate instructional or performance interventions	1.3, 1.4	VABC	3	ET602*
		Write goals and objectives	1.3	IIAB	3	ET502
		Apply principles of visual literacy and message design to the design of instructional materials	1.2	III BCD	3	ET604**
		Implement formative and summative evaluation, conduct usability studies	1.1, 5.2, 5.3	IV ABC	3	ET502, ET604
		Apply appropriate instructional strategies to the design of instructional and performance materials/interventions	1.3	II DE	3	ET502 EPSY 540***
		Apply learning theory to the design of instructional materials	1.2, 1.3	IIICD	3	ET502 EPSY 540***
		Possess a broad range of knowledge in the background, foundations, and history of the instructional technology field		IAB	3	ET500
	Notes: ^b A comprehensive written exam including a portfolio will be some of the measures that assess this criteria. The portfolio will be a requirement for student’s entering the program Fall 2005. * Course is an elective Course will become a requirement * Course is an educational psychology requirement **** Student feedback has been obtained over a 7 year period through interviews, surveys, and open ended questions

A ET Program Vision and Mission Statement	B ET faculty Core Beliefs and Areas of Expertise (We emphasize 4 areas: design, development, research, and underlying skills)		C₁ Professional Organization Standards (AECT) http://www.aect-members.org/standards/initstand.html	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (ISTE) http://www.iste.org click on standards link	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (CDE) http://www.cde.state.co.us/edtech/stand.asp	D Coursework Objectives (visit these sites to see specific objectives)
We inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology; who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field.	D e v e l o p m e n t	Identify strengths and weaknesses of a variety of media formats (print, audio, graphics, animation, multimedia)	2	I	None stated	ET501, ET 503, ET504, ET502
		Apply skills in basic networking and distance delivery	2	I	None stated	ET613 ET615* ET617**
		Apply skills in basic of project management	4	V	None stated	ET502 ET601*****
		Select appropriate media for specific interventions and solutions	3.1	III	None stated	ET503***
		Develop educational materials that incorporate audio, video, print, distance and computer-based formats	2	III	None stated	All courses****
		Develop skills in working with and leading teams	4	V	None stated	All courses****

	Notes: * Course content will be added to ET613 and ET615 will be dropped Elective * Course will be modified to address this standard/requirement ** A majority of courses offer hands on experience in a team setting *** ET601 Plan for management of resources will be required as an elective (addresses 2D or ISTE)

A ET Program Vision and Mission Statement	B ET faculty Core Beliefs and Areas of Expertise (We emphasize 4 areas: design, development, research, and underlying skills)		C₁ Professional Organization Standards (AECT) http://www.aect-members.org/standards/initstand.html	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (ISTE) http://www.iste.org click on standards link	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (CDE) http://www.cde.state.co.us/edtech/stand.asp	D Coursework Objectives (visit these sites to see specific objectives)
We inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology; who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field.	R e s e a r c h	Understand the role and methodology of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms	None stated	None stated	None stated	SRM600 SRM602*
		Understand evaluation and assessment of educational materials	1.1.5 1, 1.1.5 b, 1.1.5 c, Standard 5	IV A IV B IV C	Standard 2	ET502
		Understand how research from the past influences research today. For example, media comparison studies.	None stated	None stated	None stated	ET500
		Apply knowledge of good research practice as consumers of research	4.4	II B	Standard 1 Standard 4 Standard 5 Standard 6	SRM600
		Apply information literacy skills in finding, interpreting, and using research (writing a research paper)	None stated	II B IV B	Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4 Standard 5 Standard 6	ET500

	Notes: * No syllabus at this time

A ET Program Vision and Mission Statement	B ET faculty Core Beliefs and Areas of Expertise (We emphasize 4 areas: design, development, research, and underlying skills)		C₁ Professional Organization Standards (AECT) http://www.aect-members.org/standards/initstand.html	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (ISTE) http://www.iste.org click on standards link	C₂ Professional Organization Standards (CDE) http://www.cde.state.co.us/edtech/stand.asp	D Coursework Objectives (visit these sites to see specific objectives)
We inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology; who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field.	Underlying Skills	Apply sound principles in the management of change	3.2., 3.333	II	None stated	ET500*
		Communication skills (oral, written, and visual)	1.2	V	None stated	ET503 ET504 ET604
		Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to work in the field	Implied in a majority of standards	Implied in a majority of standards	Implied in a majority of standards	ET692/693**
		Understands and applies than appropriate code of ethics in the field	None stated	VI. Social, ethical, legal and human issues		ET500* ET503 ET504**
	Notes: * One chapter in text addresses change theory Internship and practicum hours will be come a requirement of the program * Will include this topic in the future **** Covers copyright