This course develops functional knowledge of educational computing and technology with an emphasis on productivity tools and curricular and instructional tools for school leaders.

This course concentrates on both short and long-range district and campus planning. Students will examine the state accountability system; disaggregate data, and use data and resources to improve instruction and the curriculum. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving techniques and facilitation skills of effective school leaders.

This course builds an understanding of curriculum models, curriculum frameworks, including those articulated at the state level, alignment of instruction to standards, and assessment of learning outcomes. District level curriculum and policies are reviewed. The alignment of policy, goals, and human resources are examined with application to a specified school context.

This course provides teachers a foundation to understand the legal, ethical, and policy dimensions of education. Special emphasis is given to the interpretation of case law, Texas Education Code, and federal and state statutes.

This course examines student learning of essential knowledge and skills with an emphasis on models of engaged learning. Instructional strategies and practices to address school-based, real-world problems using technology are included. Material studied provides a basis for the evaluation of technology programs and their applications to curriculum and instructional design projects.

This course overviews information technology (IT) in educational environments and the planning required for IT to support the purposes to which it is applied.

This course surveys the principles of video and multimedia design, production, and reflective evaluation. Candidates work in collaborative teams using digital tools to create an edited video distributed to a web page or multimedia presentation.

This course begins with learning theories and the implications for using technology to promote learning and to enhance teaching. Then the course moves to the technology strategies and best practices that impact student achievement.

This course overviews the principles and procedures associated with web mastering, including web design and the functions associated with the role of webmaster.

This course provides an overview of the principles of design and the application to digital graphic and animation products along with the design and development of web-based and printed page layout.

This course introduces teachers to the design, methodologies, and techniques necessary to understand educational research and to use “scientifically-based research” in making informed decisions which can positively impact student achievement. An emphasis is placed on action research.

This course is a capstone experience designed to develop skills specific to job related proficiencies under the supervision of faculty of Lamar University and a district designated technology leader.