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Mission

The Master’s Program in Educational Technology aims to prepare academically, research-oriented, and professionally competent specialists in the field of educational technology who demonstrate strong ethical and professional responsibility. The program contributes to the development and solution of educational and learning challenges through the systematic integration of modern technologies in education.

It seeks to meet labor market needs and produce distinguished research that enriches scientific knowledge while keeping pace with technological advancements and the knowledge economy. This is achieved through advanced curricula and original research conducted in accordance with recognized quality standards.

Objectives

The program aims at:

Preparing qualified specialists capable of designing, producing, managing, utilizing, and evaluating educational technology and learning resources.
Developing students’ research skills in educational technology, particularly in conducting applied research using the latest technological applications.
Contributing to enriching human knowledge and serving the community in educational and technological fields while fostering ethical responsibility.
Supporting graduate studies programs within the faculty and university due to the program’s uniqueness and strategic importance.
Monitoring and benefit from contemporary global experiences in educational technology to serve community needs.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and generalizations in educational technology.
Identify principles and standards for quality design and production of learning resources.
Explain the fundamentals and ethics of scientific research.
Recognize recent developments and innovations in educational technology and their applications.

Cognitive Skills

Graduates will be able to:

Integrate and relate theories and principles relevant to educational technology.
Propose appropriate educational technology solutions for various instructional contexts.
Analyze the relationship between virtual reality, the Internet, and educational technology applications.
Distinguish between emerging educational technologies and evaluate their applications based on scientific criteria.

Practical and Professional Skills

Graduates will be able to:

Apply technological methodologies to solve problems in educational technology.
Design and produce educational software and instructional websites.
Utilize modern technologies to enhance teaching and learning processes.
Conduct research and technological studies using appropriate scientific research methodologies.

General and Transferable Skills

Graduates will be able to:

Work effectively within teams to design and develop technology-based learning resources while adhering to professional ethics.
Engage in self-evaluation for continuous professional development and keep up with technological advancements.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders in educational environments.

About

The program addresses the growing national need for scientifically and pedagogically qualified specialists in educational technology. It builds upon the strong foundation of the Department of Educational Technology and Information at the Faculty of Education, which has graduated more than 600 bachelor’s degree students across four cohorts.

The program provides opportunities for teaching assistants, faculty members, and university graduates seeking advanced specialization in educational technology. It also aims to bridge the national shortage of qualified experts in this field.

The department possesses qualified academic staff capable of delivering the program and supervising graduate research.

What distinguishes us

Responds to national demand for qualified educational technology specialists.
Supports research and development in applied educational technology suited to local contexts while informed by global best practices.
Offers advanced training in instructional design, digital learning resources, and e-learning technologies.
Provides strong academic supervision and research guidance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

Educational institutions (school and higher education sectors) responsible for planning and integrating technology into education.
Educational research centers specializing in educational technology planning, design, production, evaluation, and development.
E-learning development and digital education platforms.
Educational software production and instructional animation development.
Design and development of educational websites.
Educational laboratories and learning resource center management.
Educational technology consulting and institutional digital transformation.
Teaching computer-related courses.
Companies specializing in educational software development.

Facilities

Computer Laboratory – Faculty of Education

Study Plan

Study Plan

Course Descriptions

القـائـمـة

Master of Educational and Information Technology