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Master of Science in Education Innovation and Technology
Help students make effective use of learning resources with an online master’s in education innovation and technology, general education technology from Capella University. This degree is designed to help you enhance lesson plans with technology and personalize learning experiences for students. Learn to effectively adapt your teaching strategies to integrate technology and meet students where they are. Gain the knowledge and experience you need to lead colleagues in technology integration and promote innovation in K–12 classrooms.
Classes start July 11
Use the code SPRING to waive the $50 application fee.
At a glance
- Online
- 4 Core courses
- 4 Specialization courses
- 3 Elective courses
- Capstone
Reduce your tuition by $2,500
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Explore education innovation and technology courses
- This degree requires a total of 46 program credits
- You’ll need to complete four core courses, four specialization courses, three elective courses and one capstone
| EDT5125 |
Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning
In this course, learners investigate the ways in which teachers integrate technology to create personalized learning opportunities that engage, motivate, and empower students. Learners analyze educational theories and strategies that support personalized instruction. Learners also evaluate a variety of educational technology tools that support the personalization of instruction through effective digital integration to increase student achievement and engagement. In order to meet the diverse needs of all students, learners will plan and implement personalized instruction in their own learning environment. This course requires access to an educational setting, students or learners, and/or classroom practitioners. |
4 quarter credits |
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| EDT5122 |
Digital Citizenship and Technology Applications
In this course, learners evaluate the ways that students and teachers become responsible digital citizens. Learners apply best practices for responsibly accessing, evaluating, and using online resources and social media, and analyze the nine elements of digital citizenship, cyber-ethics, cyber-safety, and cyber-bullying. In addition, learners evaluate ways that teachers align their lessons, objectives, and outcomes to a variety of standards for teaching and learning. Learners also explore structures and systems that can be implemented to manage a variety of devices and instructional time in a 1:1 environment. Finally, learners institute routines to increase student achievement and motivation to learn, selecting and creating a secure digital learning environment for students. |
4 quarter credits |
| EDT5140 |
Personalized Learning: Instruction and Assessment
Learners develop skills in personalizing instruction in a blended environment to leverage student engagement, motivation, and achievement. Learners evaluate the application of connectivism, constructivist instructional design, problem-based/project-based learning, and Understanding by Design as well as research-based strategies intended to increase personalization and collaboration in the classroom. Finally, learners evaluate and design formative and summative assessments and analyze the data gathered from these assessments to guide improvement in personalized learning. This course requires access to an educational setting, students or learners, and/or classroom practitioners. |
4 quarter credits |
| EDT5132 |
Authentic Assessments and the Data-Driven Classroom
In this course, learners analyze authentic assessment as an evaluation process that includes multiple forms of performance that reflect student learning, achievement, and motivation in real-world contexts. Learners develop a variety of authentic assessment techniques, including performance assessments, portfolios, and self-assessments and collect, summarize, analyze, and apply assessment data. The course also emphasizes techniques for organizing and participating in grade-level or school-wide collaborative teams. |
4 quarter credits |
| EDT5900 |
Innovation and Technology Capstone
In this course, learners demonstrate proficiency in integrating learning and skills from required courses by completing a final project. For MS in Education Innovation and Technology learners only. This course requires access to an educational institution, students, and/ or classroom practitioners. Must be taken during the learner’s final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. |
6 quarter credits |
What you'll study
The MS in Education Innovation and Technology from Capella can help you integrate technology into the foundational parts of teaching to develop content, pedagogy, and meaningful assessment. This program is designed to show you how to leverage technology and multimedia tools to provide personalized learning experiences that engage and empower students.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Apply 21st-century technology skills to improve learning, productivity, and professional practice
- Integrate concepts, theories, and research about effective teaching and learning in a technology-rich environment
- Apply digital tools to collect student data, plan instructional activities, and evaluate the impact of instruction on student achievement
- Conduct field-based research to advance practice to improve student achievement
- Analyze the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to work successfully with diverse students, their families, and other professionals
- Engage in critical reflection, analysis, and problem solving that leads to continuous professional growth and improvement
- Facilitate innovative practices in classrooms and schools to address key needs and opportunities in these complex, adaptive systems
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
How much does the MS in Education Innovation and Technology cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$15,640–$20,240*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS
$460 per credit, 46 total quarter credits, 12 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees). Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Questions about cost?
Contact an enrollment counselor.
*Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2020–2021
“The field of education is constantly changing, so as a teacher, I need to constantly be learning as much as I can to stay on the top of my game, and then give my students the best education that I can.”
Michelle Emerson* – MEd graduate
*Actual FlexPath graduate compensated for appearing in Capella promotional materials.
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MS in Education Innovation and Technology admission requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants to the MS in Education Innovation and Technology program must provide the following information for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official bachelor’s transcripts, minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- An Experience and Access Acknowledgment Form that verifies understanding of requirements needed to successfully complete coursework
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation, and other administrative costs
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
International student requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
- Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Transcript evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
What support does Capella offer online students?
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a master’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.
What can you do with an MS in Education Innovation and Technology degree?
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MS in Education Innovation and Technology.
Job titles to explore
- K–12 teacher
- K–12 lead teacher
- Personalized learning specialist/coach
- Content focused instructional coach
- Learning specialist
- Instructional technology coach
- Professional development specialist
- Teacher/technology integrator
- Adjunct or part-time faculty of education courses
Employment settings to explore
- K–12 public or private school
- K–12 virtual or charter school
- School district
- Education specific professional development companies
- Academic publishing company
- Learning center
- Department of Education
- Education testing company
- Education learning centers
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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