Ed Tech Minor

M.A. Instructional Technology

Students earning an Instructional Technology masters degree or undergraduate minor are seeking study that provides them with opportunities to explore current technologies and those that will be found in the future. The major goal of our programs is to provide students with as many opportunities as possible to examine instructional design and learning processes along with technology's role in facilitating learning whether in the K-12, post-secondary or corporate setting. Instructional Technology programs are focused on teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. The programs stress these elements of its mission with both faculty and students. To that end, the program provides students with opportunities to engage in demonstration of effective application of technology in teaching, to engage in scholarship activities, and to develop leadership roles in learning communities.

The mission of UNI Instructional Technology, a division of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is to prepare professionals who demonstrate capable performance and insightful leadership, and to provide advanced study and professional growth opportunities for practicing professionals.Based upon research and emerging technologies, the Division of Instructional Technology is committed to:

• Advancing the study of effective learning techniques
• Designing instruction that integrates appropriate application of technology 
• Advancing message development knowledge and skills 
• Advocating effective integration of technology to support learning

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, and David Pogue of the New York Times sport UNI IT stickers at the Iowa Technology Education Connection Conference in Des Moines.