The Master of Education in Learning, Media and Technology trains educational leaders in the critical use, design and implementation of digital media and technology for today's learning process. The program offers a theoretical and practical foundation through courses that integrate research, project-based learning and various instructional design models, using digital tools such as websites, digital audiovisual production, podcasts, applications, virtual reality and game-based digital pedagogical objects, among others.
Curriculum
The Master of Education in Learning, Media and Technology is a unique offering in Puerto Rico that integrates interdisciplinary and innovative knowledge from the field of Communications into Education. It is relevant because the demand for educational leaders who promote and manage learning environments supported or entirely developed by ICTs and digital media increases every day. The study plan includes:
- Design of educational materials in audio/video
- Augmented reality gamification
- 3D
A previous bachelor's degree in Education is not required, so it is open to anyone interested in using digital media and technology in the learning process.
Sequence of Courses
| First trimester | Second quarter | ||||
| EDU 660 | Fundamentals and theories of learning applied to ICTs | 3 | EDU 675 | Digital tools and applications in 21st century teaching | 3 |
| EDU 665 | Instructional design and digital media for teaching and learning | 3 | EDU 680 | Digital audiovisual design and production for educational purposes | 3 |
| Third trimester | Fourth Quarter | ||||
| EDU 690 | Virtual reality and other immersive media as educational strategies | 3 | EDU 685 | Web design for education | 3 |
| *EDU 710 | Learning through digital media I | 3 | EDU 715 | Learning through digital media II | 3 |
*15 contact hours of face-to-face work in media spaces required Sagrado which are part of the 45 contact hours of the course.
Skills acquired
The student will develop the following skills and knowledge:
- Lead educational innovation projects that integrate media and information technologies to create inclusive learning experiences aimed at the training of children, youth and adults.
- Design teaching and learning methodologies through the use of multimedia and interactive technologies in face-to-face, virtual or hybrid educational environments.
- Apply knowledge of educational technology and media from a theoretical-methodological ethical basis to their roles as educational leaders.
- Using new technological trends applied to education in an ethical and inclusive way to increase motivation, critical reflective thinking and meaningful learning in students.
- Demonstrate in their training as educational leaders that they are committed, reflective, and have an ethical and moral orientation that contributes to the empowerment of their students through digital skills.
Looking to the future
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to work as:
- Virtual Educator
- Specialist in communication and educational technology
- Educational Technology Trainer
- Evaluator of digital technologies aimed at education
- Teacher at higher education institutions
- Coordinator or administrator of academic programs in technology,
communication and educational research.
Our faculty
Our courses are taught by a faculty composed of professionals specialized in the use of technology in teaching-learning processes.
Are you interested in pursuing a Master of Education in Learning, Media and Technology?
Applying is a quick and easy process. All you need is:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- 2.75 or more average
- Updated resume
