Educational Technology Certificate Online

Enhance your ability to design and deliver technology-driven educational programs in schools, online or in corporate development programs and become a sought-after specialist in a growing field. In this affordable online Educational Technology Certificate program, you will learn how to integrate various emerging learning technologies, including artificial intelligence, into course and curriculum design and development.
Experienced faculty facilitate project-based learning in a hands-on, inquiry-based environment where you will gain a foundational understanding of codingprogramming and digital literacy. You will also strengthen your instructional design knowledge and skills, and hone your abilities in digital collaboration, digital leadership, and critical, creative, and computational thinking. Upon completion, earned credits from this online Educational Technology Certificate program may be applied to earning our MEd in Educational Technology & Instructional Design.
What is taught in the online Educational Technology Certificate program at William PatersonDemonstrate knowledge of theoretical, conceptual, and historical aspects of educational technology and instructional designDesign, develop, and implement technology-rich curricula, instruction, and assessments that support optimal educational outcomes by applying critical and creative thinking to generate innovative solutions in the integration of educational technologyDemonstrate knowledge of formative and summative assessment in educational technologyDesign technology-integrated learning environments that promote student-centered learningAnalyze ethical and social issues in the use of educational technologyFoster an equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive school or organizational culture using educational technologiesDemonstrate knowledge and skills in digital leadershipEnhance collaboration through technology, promoting cross-cultural understanding and knowledge sharingStay updated on emergent technologies and recognize the importance of ongoing professional development as part of lifelong learning

The requirements include:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• No GRE required
• No teaching certification required for applicants working outside of P–12
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Professional resume (1–2 pages)
• Minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• No teaching certification required for applicants outside the P–12 public school system
• A copy of a CEAS or standard teaching license is required for P–12 applicants working in public schools (Note: Program directors may waive this requirement at their discretion based on unique circumstances.)