 Online Master's Degree in Instructional Media
The online master of science degree in instructional media is a joint effort of Wilkes University and Discovery Education. This 30-credit program in instructional media will prepare teachers to engage today’s students in learning through digital media. It will train teachers to become specialists who can effectively blend academic rigor with the latest technology, from video to Web 2.0 to virtual field trips.
The course of study couples advanced online resources and delivery methods with the very best in instructional media, content and training. Nationally known educational leaders, including Kathy Schrock, are helping to shape the course content.
The program consists of 21 credits of foundation and general pedagogy courses and 9 credits of electives.
Foundations and pedagogy courses (21 credits)
- EDIM 501 Cognition and Technology: Aligning Brain-based Research and Technology Integration (3 credits)
- EDIM 502 Project-based Learning (3 credits)
- EDIM 503 Differentiation Supported by Technology (3 credits)
- EDIM 504 Digital Storytelling (3 credits)
- EDIM 507 Using Technology to Support Creativity (3 credits)
- EDIM 508 Digital Media in the Classroom (3 credits)
- ED 520 Using Assessment to Guide Instruction (3 credits)
Elective courses (choose 9 credits)
- EDIM 510 Web 2.0 Impacting Learning Environments (3 credits)
- EDIM 511 Portable Video Production and Application (3 credits)
- EDIM 513 Inquiry-based Learning (3 credits)
- EDIM 514 Internet Tools for Teaching (3 credits)
- ED 587 Technology Leadership (3 credits)
To help keep track of the program requirements...
you can download a pdf-formatted Instructional Media Checklist. If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat Reader needed to open this document you can download a free one from the company's website.
Request More Information
Interested students should complete the online form to request additional information as it becomes available. Applications for Fall 2008 are now being accepted.
Fall 2008 Course Offerings (Fall 2008 course schedule)
EDIM 504 Digital Storytelling
EDIM 508 Digital Media in the Classroom
Classes will run in a seven-week format with two sessions offered in both the fall and spring semesters and one in the summer.
Tuition Cost - $357 per credit for all in and out of state students.
Online Course Fee Cost of $50
Registration opens on July 29th for the Fall 2008 semester (both sessions). Registration will close one week prior to the start of each session.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Communications revolutionized television with the Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the #1 non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based instructional resources and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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