What could professional development look like if teachers were involved in the design? Using design thinking, we can further engage teachers and administrators in conversations around adult learning and the needs of educators in specific contexts. Through design thinking, we are able to create an experience that is truly collaborative and encourages people to share… Read More »
Computer Science involves “the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society” (Tucker, 2006). The types of skills that underpin the work that computer scientists do are referred to as Computational Thinking. There’s a common misconception that computational thinking is limited to coding… Read More »
How do you tackle complex problems while having FUN? At our Computational Thinking Carnival, of course! Join us at MACUL 2016 on March 10-11 in Exhibit Hall booth #226: • Explore the core concepts of computational thinking while playing Fix the Ferris Wheel, Ring Toss Remix, Pick a Pop, and Guess the Number. • Create… Read More »
The “Most Likely to Succeed” Michigan tour is coming to East Lansing! If you are an educator, student, parent, business leader, politician or community member, this event is for you. Watch the trailer and join the Master of Arts in Educational Technology (#MAET) program on Friday, October 16 for the FREE screening of this award-winning… Read More »
Have you ever wondered what faculty and instructors in the MAET program do when they’re not teaching courses and answering students’ emails? Have you ever wondered what questions drive their research? What issues in Education matter most to them? What work they pursue to make the world a better place? This month’s The Bridge webinar… Read More »
Technology Integration Specialists in K-12 schools and districts often hold Master’s degrees in Educational Technology. In fact, we know that many students apply to our Master’s of Educational Technology program because they hope to move into a technology integration position. As more and more districts scale up their technology offerings, the technology integration role is… Read More »
