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Learners will examine existing systems for equity of access, use, distribution, and infrastructure and the implications this has for learning communities. Learners will research, design, and create technology plans using data, processes, and procedures to address inequities.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Computer, Keyboard, and Related Technology (GC)
• Edu Tech for Adult and Prof Learners (GC)
• Education Technology (MS)
• School Library and Information Studies (MS)

Learners will explore, recognize, and mitigate personal and cultural biases in their learning environment assessment practices. Learners will use technology to align their assessments with state or national standards to develop clear and compressive learning goals which support equitable learning opportunities. Learners will create and align assessments, communicate results to learners and stakeholders, and use results to support learners' continuous growth.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Planning and Students' Learning (GC)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

This course will include analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation of approaches to design in education. Learners will critically review design models and technology use as applied in education and the research that supports them to analyze how design can reduce barriers to learning and can increase equitable access to learning. Learners will analyze and apply design models and technology use to evaluate, adapt, and create student-centered learning experiences and instructional materials. Learners will analyze and apply strategies for teaching a design-based approach to problem solving and inquiry.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Edu Tech for Adult and Prof Learners (GC)
• Education Technology (MS)
• Instructional Design and Educational Technology (GC)

This course explores family, community, societal, and cultural influences in educating diverse student populations. Learners will examine theory and a range of strategies to develop equitable school, family, and community partnerships. Learners will identify strategies to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and develop asset-based frameworks to engage collaborative partnerships. Learners will explore and recognize organizational and cultural barriers to collaborative family and community partnerships.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Culturally Responsive Teaching (GC)
• Teacher as Leader (GC)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

This course is designed to provide inexperienced and experienced educators with greater insight into the unique position of the middle school in the U.S. system of public education. Throughout the course students will explore topics of concern regarding middle school education.

In this course, teacher candidates apply learning from coursework to practice in the K-12 classroom.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education (MAT)
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (GC)

This 80+ hour field experience will provide opportunities for practicing teachers with a current MN Teaching license to put theory into practice in a K-12 environment. During field experiences candidates will become familiar with specific school-related issues, technologies, strategies to assist students in learning and apply strategies to help students study and learn within the classroom environment.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Computer, Keyboard, and Related Technology (GC)
• Education Technology (MS)
• School Library and Information Studies (MS)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GC)
• TESOL K12 ESL Licensure Prep (GC)

Learners will use theories and research-based methods to examine and align curriculum, standards, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of a diverse student population.Learners will explore, recognize, and mitigate personal and cultural biases in curriculum. Learners will develop cohesive curriculum, instruction, and assessment which aligns to school improvement plans and/or mission and learning principles.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Curriculum and Technology (GC)
• Planning and Students' Learning (GC)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

This course focuses on the examination of the learner's role as a teacher leader scholar in our diverse and evolving society. Learners analyze professional teaching, technology and social justice standards, and current educational trends and research to identify a problem of practice in education to target improvements. Learners collect data and information as evidence of the nature and scope of the problem and develop a plan for personal and/or professional growth to address the problem.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• School Library and Information Studies (MS)
• Teacher as Leader (GC)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

Through research and hands-on applications in education, learners will leverage technology to address global issues and adopt global perspectives. Learners will create relevant and authentic experiences that will help their students bridge local and global problems to take action for social justice.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Technology, Equity, and Accessibility for Learners (GC)

In this course, teacher candidates investigate how traditional methods of reading instruction can contribute to systemic oppression in classrooms and how anti-oppressive methods can help break the cycle of inequities in education. This work includes implementing high-interest reading strategies in the content areas, recognizing the characteristics of reading disabilities, creating accommodations to meet student needs, and supporting multilingual learners through the language-development framework to provide ongoing, asset-based support for students. Teacher candidates address: What professional responsibilities do teachers have regarding reading and multilingualism? How can teachers use knowledge of these topics to advocate for students through school- and community-based resources?

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education (MAT)
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (GC)
• School Library and Information Studies (MS)

Exploration and application of adult learning theory and research, including focus on development of critical and reflective thinking. Study of instructional strategies fostering active student engagement in classrooms.

In this seminar, teacher candidates will reflect upon, assess, and discuss practices, experiences, challenges, and success in their student teaching experience.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education (MAT)
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (GC)

Students will analyze major theories and research related to adult development and learning as they apply to adult students in post-secondary and career settings. Students will evaluate adult learning needs and apply strategies for creating positive learning environments (face to face and online). Students will experience, analyze, and develop lessons that use effective adult learning strategies.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Mathematics (MA)

Opportunity for individual study on areas germane to the broader disciplines in education under direction of graduate faculty.

This course will require learners to evaluate, analyze, and use pedagogical frameworks and practices to design online learning environments with a lens of equity and diversity. Learners will establish online environments and create course materials using research-based pedagogy in educational technology.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Instructional Design and Educational Technology (GC)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Online and Blended Learning (GC)

Blended learning is a mix of online, f2f, and out of the classroom activities supported by technology that allows students more control over the time, place, pace, and path of their learning. In this course, learners will identify, analyze, evaluate, and apply models for blended learning that use technology tools and platforms in ways that address digital equity and support diverse students. Learners will create blended learning activities, including games and simulations, with a focus on eliminating stereotypes and biases in instruction.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Online and Blended Learning (GC)

Learners will apply theoretical models and processes for the design and development of learning experiences to address an instructional-based problem of practice in a local education setting. Starting by conducting a needs analysis, learners will use a design process to create an innovative solution to address the problem. Learners will analyze and evaluate the application of technology tools to support their solutions. The design process will focus on identifying and addressing issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion to better support student learning.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Instructional Design and Educational Technology (GC)

With a focus on digital literacy and digital equity, learners will critically analyze and evaluate educational technology frameworks, models, and research to support teaching and learning. Learners will learn how to use technology integration frameworks to guide decision-making about and evaluate use of technology. Learners consider teaching contexts to apply effective uses of technology to support students' learning needs with alignment to standards, learning goals, teaching strategies, and assessments.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Computer, Keyboard, and Related Technology (GC)
• Curriculum and Technology (GC)
• Education Technology (MS)
• School Library and Information Studies (MS)
• Teacher as Leader (GC)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)
• Technology, Equity, and Accessibility for Learners (GC)

Short term graduate workshops dealing with specific subjects germane to the broader disciplines in education.

Learners will design professional learning that leverages technology to create equity-centered, authentic, and engaging experiences to work towards eliminating education disparities. Learners will examine theories and practice for adult learning, engagement, and ongoing support through coaching and mentoring to best serve diverse education communities.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Edu Tech for Adult and Prof Learners (GC)
• Education Technology (MS)

For students completing a Masters degree with the alternate plan option.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

For students completing a Master's degree with the creative projects option.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education Technology (MS)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)

Under-supervision of both graduate faculty within the K-12 and Secondary Department and appropriate cooperating supervisors of external agencies, the student will complete an internship experience which allows opportunity to apply and strengthen knowledge and skills acquired within the graduate program. (Six credits of internship are required for Media Generalist Licensure).

For students completing a Masters or Specialist degree with the using the thesis option.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Education (MAT)
• Education Technology (MS)
• Teaching and Learning (MS)