(October 11, 2022 – Chandler, AZ) Trident University International has announced a new K-12 Online Teaching and Learning concentration as part of its Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program. Instruction begins during the October 31 session.
The K-12 Online Teaching and Learning concentration is the eighth concentration available in Trident’s MAED program. All concentrations consist of four courses, which are three credit hours each.
Given the increasing prevalence of online learning and technology usage in the K-12 setting, this new concentration is designed to meet these evolving needs. Research1 shows that teachers and administrators need the tools to support students in online, virtual, and remote learning and teaching environments.
This new concentration exposes teachers and administrators to skills needed to deliver online learning with various types of technology, develop strategies for classroom management, communicate effectively with parents, and tactics for meeting a range of student learning needs.
“The rapid shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic left many educators unprepared to implement new technologies and to connect with students remotely,” comments Dr. Heidi Schmidt, Department Chair of the MAED program. “The goal of the K-12 Online Teaching and Learning concentration is to increase teacher and administration self-efficacy in the online classroom.”
The MAED program can be completed in either a 10-month or 20-month track.
Courses that make up this new concentration include:
- Teacher and Administrative Roles in Online Learning
- Managing the Classroom and Communication in Online Learning
- Designing and Delivering Effective Instruction in the Online Classroom
- Using Assessments in the Online Classroom
Students should be aware that this is not a certificate, licensure, or credentialing program. For students considering transferring from another institution, up to six credits of master’s level coursework may be transferred in to the MAED program. Credit for professional training and certifications may be considered as well, subject to Dean approval2. Additionally, up to eight credits may be transferred into Trident’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) or Ph.D. in Educational Leadership programs.
1 DeCoito, I. and Estaiteyeh, M. (2022). Transitioning to Online Teaching During the COVID-10 Pandemic: an Exploration of STEM Teachers’ Views, Successes, and Challenges. J Sci Educ Techn 31(3), 340-356. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8958807/
Winter, E., Costello, A., O’Brien, M. and Hickey, G. (2021). Teachers’ use of technology and the impact of COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916559
2 Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
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