TiS Program of Study

A typical TiS Program of Study (PoS) is shown below.  The entire program is available completely ONLINE and can be finished in as little as a year through our FastTrack option. We also have a special option for eMINTS teachers.

  • 7377 Introduction to Technology in Schools 
  • 9417 Technology Action Research 
  • 9471 Instructional Systems Design 
  • 7360 Introduction to Web Development 
  • 7370 Intermediate Web Development 
  • 7366 Technology Leadership in Schools 
  • 9440 Learning with the Internet 
  • 9467 Technology to Enhance Learning 
  • 9475 Diffusion of Educational Innovations 
  • 7378 Electronic Portfolio Development 

Your advisor will help you adjust your PoS to take advantage of your background and position you for success in the future. Refer to the TiS Advising Aid for more details.

TiS Advising Aid (PDF)

TiS Requirements 

The TiS focus area requires 30 graduate credit hours. The courses in your program of study will help ensure that you master the program competencies.

TiS Competencies

After successful completion of the Technology in Schools Program, you will be able to

  • Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
  • Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
  • Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
  • Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
  • Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

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Assessment

Your performance in the Technology in Schools focus area will be assessed through a portfolio process. In your online portfolio, you will document your mastery of the ISTE standards through narratives and supporting examples of work. You will work with a faculty advisor to ensure that your portfolio meets all requirements, including evidence of ISTE standards mastery.

Each portfolio consists of the following components:

  • Professional resume, including a list of Technology in Schools-related skills and experiences
  • Documentation of ISTE standards mastery, using the ISTE template
  • Self-assessment narrative of your mastery of the ISTE standards with special attention given to the terms learning, evaluation, and leadership
  • Reflection paper, linking program content to classroom practice
  • Educational technology concept map

For examples of some portfolios created by our recent graduates, visit the portfolio library.

The University of Missouri will provide you with server space to house your portfolio and projects for other classes. If you have questions regarding technical issues with your server space, you should contact the MU help desk:  http://doit.missouri.edu/help.