Learning Design and Technology (Formerly Educational Technology)

Loyola’s M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology emphasizes an intentional, research-based approach designed to transform educators into technology leaders in the K-12 classroom, school, district and beyond. We focus on the practical application of educational technology theories—whether planning, implementing a curriculum, or administering a district-wide technology program. Our students learn powerful, useful concepts that help them keep pace with fast-changing technology trends.

Unique Features:

• Fully online program
• Internship in your own school setting
• Professional development and networking opportunities, including local and national technology conference presentations, live screenings, webinars, and signature events
• Engaged advisory board council
• Faculty who are experts in their field
• Small classes and cohort-based approach to ensure personalized attention and valuable connections
• Opportunities for global learning and teaching experiences

What Will I Learn?

• Core concepts: Teaching & Learning Core, Digital Age Learning Core, and Professional Growth & Leadership Core
• Conscientious approach to educational technology that goes beyond the latest trends
• Practical applications of technology integration–whether developing, implementing, or administering technological resources or curriculum–with ethical, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives.
• Hands-on experience and opportunities to pursue educational technology research and scholarship, as well as strategies to improve pedagogy and instructional practice.
• A realistic focus on the good and bad of technology—and how to address both in the classroom

Fully online options.