MAIT cohort info dec 2010

Master of Arts in Instructional Technology (MAIT): Cohort Information Session

Jung Lee Associate Professor & Program Director, Instructional Technology, [email protected]

Amy AckermanAssistant Professor, Instructional [email protected]

AmyBeth GlassAssistant Dean, School of the Graduate & Continuing [email protected]

Agenda

What is MAIT program?What is MAIT program?

What is the MAIT cohort program?What is the MAIT cohort program?

Supervisory Certificate ProgramSupervisory Certificate Program

Application ProcessApplication Process

Q & AQ & A

MAIT Program deals with

The improvement of teaching, learning and performance through the application of learning theory and technology.

MAIT program focuses on

Designing instruction from the perspective of the learner rather than from the perspective of the content (the traditional education and training approach).

(Morrison, Ross, & Kemp, 2003)

MAIT Program serves

Educators, administrators, and related personnel in K-12 schools and higher education, as well as those involved in instructional design, development, and training in government and in the corporate sector.

MAIT Curriculum

11 courses (33 credits) 6 Core courses including Research and

Capstone courses 5 Elective courses

For example Integrating Technology in the Classroom Web Design and Development Distance Learning in Education Digital Video Production Grant Writing

After the MAIT degree: Supervisory Cert Courses

To apply for the supervisory certificate,

Restricted Electives (2 courses) INTC 5160: Instructional Design INTC 5230: Supervising and Coordination Educational

Technology INTC 5330: Integrating Technology in the Classroom (more courses available in the MAED program)

Required Courses (prerequisite: Master’s Degree) EDUC 6110: Curriculum Development & Evaluation EDUC 6120: Principles of Supervision

What is the MAIT Cohort Program?

All classes are offered at a school site or via distance education.

The same group of students (cohort) proceeds through the program together.

The curriculum is customized to the needs of the cohort group.

Benefits of MAIT Cohort

Faculty/staff convenience Networking synergy among colleagues Customized Professional Development Better prepared faculty/staff, new and experienced

Highly qualified teachers to meet NJCCS 8.1 standards Content & Technology integration Pedagogy Course/training design and assessment

Use of local community facilities Mobilization of local human resources

Cohort Curriculum

The same as the on-campus, same rigor Total 11 courses (33 credits)

6 core courses Introduction to IT, Visual Communications,

Theoretical Foundations, Instructional Design, Research, Capstone

5 elective courses Selected and customized by the cohort group Possible to provide a new course based on the

needs of the cohort group

Class Time

Adjusted to teachers’ schedules (district academic calendar) rather than following Stockton schedule

Right after the end of the school day Three and half hours, once a week, 11-12

weeks Three courses during a school year

Duration

Determined by the cohort group

Three courses per year Fall, Early Spring and Late Spring Three and half years

Two courses per year Fall and Spring Five and half years

Instructors for Cohort Program

Core courses: MAIT faculty members Electives:

MAIT faculty or highly qualified adjuncts, including MAIT alumni

MAIT alumni from the site MAIT background Familiar with the needs of the site Familiar with software/hardware available

at the site

To start a cohort, we need:

Demand District-based cohort group Consortium At least 15 students to start

Facilities School computer labs or technology center Centrally located within the district

New Tuition Rate for MAIT Off-campus Programs

Stockton cohort pricing, effective Spring 2011 all inclusive tuition price:  $600 per credit

 (No additional fees) 13 or more students in the group: $570 per

credit

For a new MAIT Cohort

If you (cohort students) agree, MAIT will offer EDUC 6110: Curriculum Development & Evaluation as an elective course, so that, after receiving a MAIT degree, you need to take only one more course to complete required NJ Supervisory Certificate courses.

Application Process

You can start as a non-matriculated student Up to 6 credits

(However, we strongly recommend you to apply for the MAIT program at Stockton before taking a course)

Why do I need to be matriculated? Need to pay non-matriculated student fee each term

($50) Cannot apply for financial aid Cannot apply for Graduate Assistantship Do not receive student ID Are not counted as a district-based cohort group

member until being matriculated

Application process (cont’d)

Check the Stockton Graduate Program web site. Go to www.stockton.edu

Academics/ Graduate Programs/ Prospective Students/ How to Apply

On-line application available

Fill in the application form and essay Three letters of recommendation All transcripts

Application process (cont’d)

GRE or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) Stockton has a computer-based testing center Make an appointment (Stockton: 609-652-4650) MAT testing days in 2011 at Stockton

1/24, 2/14, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16

Immunization requirements State mandatory

Miller Analogy Samples

Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Samples

AUTHOR: LITERATE A. cynic: gullible B. hothead: prudent C. saint: notorious D. judge: impartial - CAE. doctor: fallible

REINFORCE : STRONGER A. abound: lesser B. dismantle: longer C. wilt: higher D. shirk: greater E. erode: weaker – CA

CLUMSY : BOTCH A. wicked: insinuate B. strict: pamper C. willful: heed D. clever: eradicate E. lazy: shirk - CA

FUGITIVE : FLEE A. parasite: foster B. braggart: boast - CAC. sage: stifle D. bystander: procure E. firebrand: quibble

When asked by colleaguesabout the MAIT program, I responded "I learned moreabout technology than I couldpossibly ever use in theclassroom in my teaching career." Now, three years later, I am applying much of what I learned in the MAITprogram.

Sharon Faith, Instructional Technology Specialist

Southern Regional High School, NJ

(Spring 2001 Graduate)

Testimonials of Graduates

I entered the MAIT program as a classroom

Language Arts teacher with more than thirty

years experience and was soon delighted

with my choice. I found the classes

stimulating, my instructors talented and

accessible, and my classmates enthusiastic

and bright. What I’ve learned in the MAIT

program has enabled me successfully

infuse technology into my curriculum and

become a valuable resource for my peers.

Richard TramontanaLanguage Arts Teacher

Southern Regional Middle School, NJ (Fall 2003

Graduate)

Testimonials of Graduates

What is the next step?

Email me ([email protected]) if you would like to join a Spring 2011 Cohort Group, so that we can count the number of students. Ideally, we need 15 to start the Cohort.

Please inform and encourage others to join.

Q & A

Any Questions?

Thank you very much for your interest in the MAIT program at Stockton!