Technology Integration for Learning

EDCI 56400: Integration and Management of Technology for Learning

This course focuses on techniques for and issues related to integrating computers in learning environments. Topics covered stem from literature in the field and include (1) theoretical foundations of technology integration, (2) teaching and learning issues with technology integration, (3) designing the application of learning technologies for use in educational settings, and (4) emerging issues in research and practice with technology integration. Class activities are designed to model applications of learning technology, while class projects allow individuals to develop skills and knowledge in areas of your personal need or interest. The goal of the course is to help you develop an understanding of important issues associated with the integration and management of technology in learning and to effectively plan, design, implement, and evaluate technology-based instruction.

Total Credits: 3

EDCI 57200: Learning Systems Design

This course is an introduction to the principles of designing instructional materials and to instructional communication theory and techniques. Topics include objectives, student characteristics, media selection, communication variables, message design, and systematic evaluation.

Total Credits: 3

EDCI 53100: Learning Theory and Instructional Design

This course helps students learn how theories of human learning and motivation can be applied to the instructional process in order to make the process more effective, efficient, and/or appealing. The focus of the course is on two areas: 1) the theoretical principles that have contributed to the field of Instructional Design (ID), and 2) how those principles can be applied within practical settings.

Total Credits: 3

EDCI 55201: AI Integration in Education

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and utilize Generative AI in education. Students will acquire fundamental coding skills and develop technical expertise in using and comprehending AI. By engaging in hands-on activities and analyzing real-world case studies, students will design and create their own AI applications using Google Teachable Machine to solve a specific problem of their choosing. Additionally, the course will examine ethical issues related to AI/GenAI, allowing students to establish guidelines for the meaningful integration of AI/GenAI in teaching and learning.

Total Credits: 3

EDCI 56000: Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning

This course addresses the fundamentals of educational/learning technologies within both the traditional classroom, as well as the corporate/business training environments. Students will explore and evaluate various tools/technologies and determine how, when, and why such technologies can/should be infused into normal, hybrid, or fully online learning situations. The goal of the course is to help the student plan, implement, and evaluate technology for teaching and learning.

Total Credits: 3

Below are the materials required for this application. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the requirements below.

• Resume
• Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended, including evidence of an awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A nonrefundable application fee is required in order for the application to be reviewed and considered for admission.

In addition to the items outlined in the Application Requirements section, international applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.

Please see our webpage on Graduate Application Helpful Tips. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Application Steps

1. Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
2. Select the following options for the Technology Integration for Learning Graduate Certificate program:
   • Campus and Program Tab:
     • Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
     • Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
   • First Choice Program Details Tab:
     • Please select an Area of Interest: Learning Design and Technology
     • Please select a degree objective: Technology Integration for Learning Graduate Certificate
     • Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
3. Some sections of the application that are NOT required include the following:
   • In the Additional Information section, faculty selections are not required. Faculty advisors are assigned by the program.
   • Test Scores
4. Upload required materials.
5. International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
6. Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application. The application must be fully submitted and the application fee paid in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
7. Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.

Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.

_{*Applications submitted after the priority deadline will still be considered.}