Overseas Summer Cohort (Summer 2013)

SUMMER 2013 DATES AND LOCATION

National University of Ireland: Galway
June 23 – July 20, 2013

Overseas you will earn the Master’s Degree in Educational Technology (MAET) from Michigan State University while staying in-residence at universities around the world. Studying overseas provides an opportunity for International Baccalaureate (IB), Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) and other international school educators a chance to work, learn and collaborate in a face-to-face setting.

Applications and reservations for Summer 2013 are now being accepted! This summer we will be on the beautiful campus of the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland. To reserve a spot for summer, fill out the Summer 2013 Reservation Form! After filling out the form you’ll be contacted with further instructions for registering and applying to the program.

A total of 30 semester credits are required to graduate with 9-credit enrollments each summer. In addition, students will take an online course after the second summer. All coursework must be completed in five years.

Summer 2013 Costs
Tuition     6757.20 USD (9 credits, 3 courses, $750.80/credit)
Activity Fee     150 USD
Housing    1400 USD **
Total         8307.20 USD
MAET Department Housing Scholarship 1000 USD
Total cost after scholarship 7307.20 USD

Meal Plan (optional)
Meals will be served in a group cafeteria setting.
Breakfast     140 USD
Lunch         190 USD

Housing options

Due to the different configurations of the rooms, we have a varied pricing structure for housing:
1400 – Double Bed, ensuite
1350 – Single Bed, ensuite
1300 – Double bed, shared bathroom
1250 – Single bed, shared bathroom

The $1000 housing scholarship will automatically be applied to all current and new students. Housing be delegated on a first come, first served basis. You will receive the housing survey once fully admitted into the MAET program.

First Summer

Technology Emphasis: Productivity tools, subject specific hardware & software, web design

Teaching & Learning Emphasis: Designing instruction using those technologies

CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies to Education
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Problems of Practice

Digital Portfolio Examples

Nicolette – http://tinyurl.com/ycem85g
Miguel – https://www.msu.edu/~herrer48/portfolio/

Digital Story Examples

Andrew – http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/014c3bf470
Katie

Second Summer

Technology Emphasis: Web-based and emerging technologies

Teaching and Learning Emphasis: The web as a context for teaching and learning. Topics may include digital literacy: finding, comprehending, and evaluating information, online and distance education, potentials and pitfalls, how the web changes the role of teachers and students, and web-based learning communities. Also, how to conduct action research and its role in professional development.

CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in Schools and Other Settings
CEP 815: Technology and Leadership
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research

TPACK Project Examples

http://tpackunderstandingmotion.weebly.com/
http://maet.weebly.com/
http://tpack-cortesi.weebly.com/
http://tpack.weebly.com/
http://macmaster.snappages.com/Home.htm

Video Research Project Examples

http://www.johnnyhogan.com/MAETVRP
http://misconceptionvideo.weebly.com/
http://windresearch.weebly.com
http://tidesresearchvideo.weebly.com/index.html

Professional Development Conference

For this assignment, Year 2 students will be creating their own Leadership and Technology Conference. The objective is to both plan and implement a learning experience for other educational professionals on topics of leadership, technology, and education.

2012 GREAT – http://great12dublin.weebly.com/
2011  RELATe - http://relate2011.weebly.com/
2010 RELATe http://sites.google.com/site/maetrelate2010/
2009 PLATE http://2009plateconference.weebly.com/index.html
2008 PLATE https://www.msu.edu/~arcayjoh/msu2008/plate/new/index.html

Elective Course – Between Summer 2 & 3

During Summer 2, you will meet with your academic advisor to choose your elective online course. There are 2 different academic paths to choose from:

NP and DoDEA Endorsment/Online Learning Path: If students are interested in receiving the State of Michigan NP Endorsement or the DoDEA School Educational Technologist (0485) Endorsement you must take CEP 820: Teaching K-12 Students Online

Subject Specific Path: Students may choose an online CEP elective from the current Schedule of Courses that aligns to their specific subject matter or educational interests.
Course Descriptions can be found by visiting – http://edutech.msu.edu/schedule.html

Third Summer

Technology Emphasis: Multimedia Technologies (DV capture & editing, web-based audio & video, embedding MultiMedia)

Teaching and Learning Emphasis: How multimedia technology can be part of compelling educative experiences. Topics may include the nature of compelling experiences, and how to create compelling experiences with multimedia technology. Also, how to take on a more active leadership role in your profession.

CEP 807: Proseminar in Educational Technology
CEP 817: Learning Technology through Design
CEP 818: Creativity in Teaching and Learning

Student Work Examples:

Bill – http://wmarsland.wordpress.com/synthesis/
Candace – http://candacemarcotte.wordpress.com/ed-tech/ignite-dublin/
Guy – http://guyclarcom.wordpress.com/maet-coursework/
Jamie – http://jperryedtech.weebly.com/maet-year-3.html
Steve – http://maet.wagenseller.on-rev.com/?page_id=234
Victoria – http://vhusseytech.weebly.com/year-3—summer-2012-cep-807-817-818.html