Learning Design and Technology Graduate Competency

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Competencies
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Competency 1: Synthesize Knowledge
Demonstrates ability to read and
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understand educational literature
related to Educational Technology
Demonstrates ability to describe
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fundamental theories of human
learning
Applies knowledge of human
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learning, diversity, and effective
pedagogy to solution of problems
Competency 2: Create Knowledge
Demonstrates ability to describe
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common research methods in
Educational Technology
Demonstrates ability to read and
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evaluate Educational Technology
research
Applies research findings to the
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solution of common problems in
Educational Technology
Competency 3: Communicate Knowledge
Communicates effectively in oral
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and written formats
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Effectively communicates content
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through the design and delivery of
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teaching/learning activities that
integrate content and pedagogy
Demonstrates the ability to adapt
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instruction and assessment
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techniques to the needs of diverse
learners
Competency 4: Think Critically and Reflectively
Develops a personal vision of
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inclusive educational practice
Education Technology
Describes the relationship between
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Educational Technology and the
Education Technology
broader field of Education
Critically evaluates theory and
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practice
Competency 5: Engage in Professional Development

Demonstrates the disposition for

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life-long learning and continuous
Developing Expertise
professional development
Competency 6: Participate Actively in the Profession
Identifies and participates in
Membership in a Professional
communities of practice within the
Community
field of Educational Technology
Competency 7: Apply Instructional Design Principles
Identifies and analyzes learning and EDCI 52800 Performance Analysis
performance problems
Design, plans, and develops
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instructional interventions using
appropriate strategies and
techniques
Develops an evaluation plan for a
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project based on stated goals and
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recognized standards
Competency 8: Apply Computer-Based Technologies and Media to
the Solution of Instructional Problems
Plans and designs effective learning EDCI 56900 Paper Prototype
environments and experiences
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supported by technology
Applies technology to facilitate a
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variety of effective assessment and
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evaluation strategies
Demonstrates understanding of
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social, ethical, legal, and human
issues surrounding the use of
technology and applies it in practice