In Plymouth, England you will earn the master's degree in Educational Technology from Michigan State University while staying in-residence at the University of Plymouth in southwest England. Studying in Plymouth provides an opportunity for International Baccalaureate (IB), Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) and other international school educators a chance to work, learn and collaborate in a face-to-face setting. Dates for the summer cohort are June 22 - July 18, 2008.

A total of 30 semester credits are required to graduate with 9-credit enrollments each summer. In addition, students will take an online course after the second summer. All coursework must be completed in five years.

First Summer

Technology Emphasis: Productivity Tools, subject specific hardware and software, web design
Teaching & Learning Emphasis: Designing instruction using those technologies

CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Computers
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies to Education
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Problems of Practice

Second Summer

Technology Emphasis: Web-based and emerging technologies
Teaching and Learning Emphasis: The web as a context for teaching and learning.

Topics may include digital literacy: finding, comprehending, and evaluating information, online and distance education, potentials and pitfalls, how the web changes the role of teachers and students, and web-based learning communities. Also, how to conduct action research and its role in professional development.

CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in Schools and Other Settings
CEP 801: Learner Differences and Commonalities
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research

Elective Course - Between Summer 2 & 3

During Summer 2, you will meet with your academic advisor in Plymouth to choose your elective online course. There are 2 different academic paths to choose from:

Online Learning Path:
If students are interested in receiving the State of Michigan NP Endorsement or the DoDEA School Educational Technologist (0485) Endorsement you must take
CEP 820: Teaching K-12 Students Online

Subject Specific Path:
Students may choose an online CEP elective from the current Schedule of Courses that aligns to their specific subject matter or educational interests.

Third Summer

Technology Emphasis: Multimedia Technologies (DV capture & editing, web-based audio & video, embedding MultiMedia)

Teaching and Learning Emphasis: How multimedia technology can be part of compelling educative experiences. Topics may include the nature of compelling experiences, and how to create compelling experiences with multimedia technology. Also, how to take on a more active leadership role in your profession.

CEP 807: Proseminar in Educational Technology
CEP 816: Technology, Teaching, and Learning Across the Curriculum
CEP 817: Learning Technology through Design