MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education are launching an online graduate certificate in digital media for educators. The interdisciplinary certificate is designed for working professionals — specifically teachers, college and university faculty, administrators and graduate students — who seek to advance their skills and confidence in digital audiences, analytics, educational and communications technologies, social media and communication. Classes will begin in spring 2024, and prospective students can apply to the program now.
Learners can choose from three pathways to an advanced degree: a Master of Science in mass communications, a Master of Science in curriculum and instruction, or an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction."More than ever, today's educators and administrators at all levels must upskill and reskill in digital media, educational and communication technology and social media to effectively teach in a digital learning environment and, in many situations, match the technology skill levels of their learners," said Alan Boyer, director of digital innovation programs in the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication.
The online graduate certificate in digital media for educators is one of K-State's next-gen higher education digital innovations that addresses the realities of today's post-pandemic environment where blended and online learning occupy a significant position within K-12 and higher education," Boyer said. Boyer and Subramony aligned existing courses, modalities and lab experiences to create a fully online graduate certificate program that will prepare students to analyze digital audiences and analytics, evaluate and select the most effective educational and communication technology for their needs in the classroom, leverage social media data visualization techniques, understand the cultural and social issues in educational technology, and manage strategic communications.
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