EDL 7610:Managing and Supporting Technology in Schools

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.Ed. program or permission of the instructor.
This course examines the role of leadership to support and manage technology in order to maximize student learning and increase the efficiency of school operations. It is designed to examine the technical aspects of building-related technologies including, but not limited to, desktop/laptop computers, wired and wireless networks, various instructional, administrative and technical software, and Internet technologies. This course explores various models of technology support and present ideas on how to support technology effectively through teams of teachers, students, parents, and school system personnel. In addition, the course addresses emerging technologies and their potential uses in education that will lead to the academic success of all P-12 students including those with learning disabilities and those who come from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.