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UOIT – Masters of Education

UOIT – Masters of Education. Dr. Robin Kay Director of Graduate Studies robin.kay@uoit.ca. Information Page. Go to: uoitgradedu.weebly.com. Agenda. 1. Background. 2. Program Overview. 3 . Admission Requirements. 4. Application Process. 5. Contact Information. Background. Focus

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UOIT – Masters of Education

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  1. UOIT – Masters of Education Dr. Robin Kay Director of Graduate Studies robin.kay@uoit.ca

  2. Information Page Go to: uoitgradedu.weebly.com

  3. Agenda 1. Background 2. Program Overview 3. Admission Requirements 4. Application Process 5. Contact Information

  4. Background Focus • Started in 2008 • Educators are VERY busy • Not Online – too detached • Virtual Classroom • Face to Face but Online

  5. Background Focus • Only 3 Educational & Technology programs in Canada • Critical need for specialists in education who can offer the kind of informed leadership that is necessary to prepare future generations of students

  6. Our Current Students • 150 students enrolled – 85% part time • Different locations • Durham, Ontario, Canada, United States, China, Bangladesh • Differentexperience • K-6, Intermediate, Secondary, Higher Education, Trainers, Administration, Technology Support

  7. Our Current Students • Dynamic interactions • Wide-range of perspectives • Multiple-skill sets (technology + education) • Vibrant discussions • Strong bonding among students • Future leaders

  8. Program Overview Areas of Focus • Education and Digital Technologies • Leadership and Administration • Curriculum • Adult Education • English Language Learning

  9. Program Overview Degrees & Diplomas • M.A. • 6 courses + M.A. Thesis • M.Ed. • 8 courses + M.Ed. Project • 9 courses + Portfolio • Diploma • 4 courses

  10. Program Overview Virtual Classrooms • Face-to-face from home • High Speed Internet + Webcam + Microphone • 10 to 20 students per class • 2-3 hours per class • High interactive + small group discussions • Collaborative • Personalized Assignments • Leading edge technology & resources

  11. Program Overview

  12. Program Overview Courses • Fall • Sept to Dec (12 weeks – One Evening) • Winter • Jan to April (12 weeks – One Evening) • Spring • May to June (6 weeks – Two Evenings) • May to Mid July

  13. Admission Requirements • 4 year undergraduate degree or 3 year degree + B.Ed. • Overall B average + minimum B average in last 4 semesters (send transcripts) • 2 reference letters • Statement of Interest • Why UOIT is a good match • Relevant experience (education/technology/research)

  14. Application Process Deadlines • January 2014 (Entry) • Application due Oct 1st($100) but you have until Oct 20th to load references, statement of intent, transcripts • We let you know by mid November • May 2014 (Entry) • Application due Feb 1stand you have until Feb 20th to load references, statement of intent, transcripts • We let you know by March

  15. Application Process Details • Two letters of recommendation • One official or certified copy (certified by the institution) of previous academic transcripts • Statement of Intent • A photocopy of your degree parchment(s) • Proof of English language proficiency • Go to: tinyurl.com/uoit-grad-educ

  16. Information Page Go to: uoitgradedu.weebly.com

  17. Contact Information Details • Program Email: • edugrad@uoit.ca • Faculty of Education Website: • education.uoit.ca/graduate • Graduate Studies Website: • www.gradstudies.uoit.ca • Program Director: Dr. Robin Kay • robin.kay@uoit.ca • Program Assistant: Ms. Susan Snelling • susan.snelling@uoit.ca

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