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About ETOL

For specific questions and answers, go to: FAQ's

Program Philosophy

The ETOL Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to provide students with a theoretical foundation and the practical skills required to implement and to support technology programs in a variety of settings from pre-school through adult education.

Graduates of the program:

  • Provide leadership in applying information technology to a variety of educational systems.
  • Provide in-service education and basic technical support to teachers who wish to use technology.
  • Assist in curriculum development that integrates technology as a tool for learning.
  • Design and implement courses in computer applications, literacy, and programming.

The M.Ed. program is specifically designed for those who already possess Florida teacher certification, while the M.A. program is designed for those who are neither currently seeking nor intending to seek Florida certification.

Target Audience

Most of the students in the ETOL program are certified classroom teachers, who would like to improve their technology skills. The program provides an M.A. option for students without a background in education. Students enrolled in the ETOL program fall into many different categories:

  • Classroom teachers who want a Master's degree that emphasizes technology.
  • Classroom teachers who want to become technology specialists at the school or county level.
  • Computer trainers who want to increase computer and pedagogical skills.
  • Those with undergraduate degrees in different areas who want to learn about technology in education.
  • Different grade levels - kindergarten through college.
  • Different subject areas.
  • Physical location - Florida to Sweden.
  • Computer background - Minimum computer skills to computer science degrees.
  • Varied pacing - part time to three courses per semester.

Entrance Requirements

Students who want to enter the program are required to have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A GRE or MAT is required for admission into the program.  Students should contact program faculty to determine additional qualifications for distance learning. Potential students are encouraged to visit existing online courses to determine if the mode of instruction is appropriate for their needs. The university maintains a web site to self-assess student's computer capabilities and qualifications for distance learning. Students are allowed to take 12 hours of courses as non-degree seeking students.

Required core courses - 17 hours:

EDF 6432 Foundations of Measurement - 3
EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research - 3
EDF 6606 Socio-Economic Foundations - 3
EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction - 3
EDF 6215 Learning Principles Applied to Instruction - 3

Required technology courses - 21 hours:

CGS 6210 Microcomputer Hardware Systems - 3
EDF 6284 Problems in Instructional Design - 3
EME 6930 Prog. Lang. for Ed.: V B - 3
EME 6930 Prog. Lang. for Ed.: Web ASP - 3
EME 6936 App. of Comp. as Ed. Tools: Integrating - 3
EME 6936 App. of Comp. as Ed. Tools: Multimedia - 3
EME 6936 Special Projects - 3

Total: 36 credit hours

WebCt

All 12 courses in the program are delivered online through WebCT which offers many features including: chat rooms, bulletin posting, and student home pages.

Electronic Portfolio

Students are expected to develop an electronic portfolio and post it on a web server. The portfolio describes the accomplishments of students in the program.

A Special Project

Students in the program can elect to develop a special project that applies technology to an educational setting. Students are encouraged to sign up for this near the end of the program. Faculty approval of a project must be obtained. Students are expected to implement a technology project in an educational setting that demonstrates their abilities to take a leadership role in technology. Examples of special projects range from implementing an Internet-based classroom unit to the development of a school district educational technology plan.

Faculty

The ETOL program is housed in the Division of Educational Systems in the College of Education. Four faculty members in educational foundations and educational technology provide support for the program. In addition, highly qualified adjuncts are available to meet program needs.

 

Dean: Larry Byrnes
Division Chairperson: Patricia Wachholz

Full Time Faculty

Bill Engel - computer programming emphasis
Cecil Carter - curriculum & instruction
Joyce Honeychruch - social foundations, learning principles
Gil Hutchcraft - research and measurment

Faculty Advisory Committee

Bill Engel
Joyce Honeychruch
Gil Hutchcraft
Pat Wachholtz

Adjunct Faculty

Howard Berryman - hardware, networking
Jennifer Sparrow - Integrating technology, programming

Support Staff

Bridget Bloomster - division secretary

Program Features

  • All courses are offered online.
  • Full-time graduate students can complete the 36-hour program in four semesters.
  • All courses emphasize technology issues and support the ISTE standards.
  • Special Projects course requires implementation of a project in an educational setting.
  • Students are required to maintain an electronic portfolio.
  • Students can register for the courses in any order.
  • No course in the program requires a prerequisite.
  • Full-time students are able to begin in the fall, spring, or summer semester.
  • Students may take up to 12 hours prior to formal admission to the program.

ETOL Advisory Group

An online web page is provided for feedback from the ETOL advisory group and students.
Please visit this site, and provide your input.   An online suggestion box for students in the program is being developed.  Sign up for our listserv to receive information.

ETOL Links

 

Maintained by Dr. Bill Engel for the ETOL program.
Revised 10/31/2001
bengel@fgcu.edu
239-590-7780


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