The three themes I have chosen to represent my learning through the MSET program are: Technology, Instructional Design, and Leadership. I feel each of these ideas are of vital importance to me as I move forward in my career as an educator.
Technology
As related to my philosophy of education, the correct implementation
and use of technology is critical in moving forward. This does not mean to
use technology for the sake of using it, but to use it as a powerful tool to
enhance and improve the education of all students for the improvement of
society.
I feel that the following MSET courses that prepared me in knowledge of technology and it's application in the field of education.
Instructional Design
The theme of instructional design is critical in the field of
educational technology. A solid foundation in learning, how students
learn, and the best practices to implement that learning is needed to ensure the
success of programs. Just making a website, and putting information is not
instruction. Curricula must be developed with a knowledge of procedures
and practices that will encourage the best possible learning environment for the
students.
The courses in the MSET program that best prepared in the field of instructional design are:
Leadership
As the field of Educational Technology is a growing and rapidly
changing field, it is of upmost important that educators develop an
understanding of leadership in this field. Leaders in this field need to
know that it is not any one program or application that is the key to
integrating technology, but the implementation of solid practices that provide
flexibility in an ever changing technological field.
The courses in the MSET program that helped me develop skills need for leadership skills are: