Master of Arts in Instructional Technology (MAIT) Cohort Information

Dr. Doug HarveyAssociate Professor of Instructional Technologydouglas.harvey@stockton.edu

Dr. Jung Lee Associate Professorof Instructional Technology jung.lee@stockton.edu

Dr. Amy AckermanProgram Director, Associate Professorof Instructional Technologyamy.ackerman@stockton.edu

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What is the MAIT program?What is the MAIT program?

What is the MAIT cohort program?What is the MAIT cohort program?

Supervisory Certificate ProgramSupervisory Certificate Program

Application ProcessApplication Process

Q & AQ & A

MAIT Program deals with

The improvement of teaching, learning and performance through the application of learning theory and technology.

MAIT program focuses on

Designing instruction from the perspective of the learner rather than from the perspective of the content (the traditional education and training approach).

MAIT Program serves

Educators, administrators, and related personnel in P-12 schools and higher education, as well as those involved in instructional design, development, and training in government and corporate sectors.

MAIT Curriculum

11 courses (33 credits) 6 Core courses including Research & Capstone courses

5 Elective courses For example: Integrating Technology in the Classroom Web Design and Development Distance Learning in Education Critical Thinking and Technology Grant Writing

After the MAIT degree: Supervisory Cert Courses

To apply for the Supervisory Certificate,

Required Courses (Prerequisite: Master’s Degree) EDUC 6110: Curriculum Development & Evaluation EDUC 6120: Principles of Supervision

Optional Electives (2 courses) INTC 5160: Instructional Design INTC 5230: Supervising & Coordination Ed Tech INTC 5330: Integrating Technology in the Classroom More courses available in the MAED program

What is the MAIT Cohort Program?

All classes are offered at a school site or via distance education.

All courses include hybrid (face-to-face and online) component with some offering total, virtual attendance.

The same group of students (cohort) proceeds through the program together.

The curriculum is customized to the specific needs of the cohort group.

Benefits of MAIT Cohort

Faculty/staff convenience Networking synergy among colleagues Customized Professional Development Better prepared faculty/staff, new and experienced

Highly qualified teachers to meet NJCCS 8.1 standards Content & Technology integration Pedagogy Course/training design and assessment

Use of local community facilities Mobilization of local human resources

Cohort Curriculum

Same rigor as the on-campus courses

Total 11 courses (33 credits)

6 core courses Instructional Technology in 21st Century Learning,

Visual Communications, Learning Strategies in I.T, Instructional Design, Research, Capstone

5 elective courses Selected and customized by the cohort group Possible to provide a new course based on

needs of the cohort group

Duration

Determined by the cohort group

Three courses per year Fall, Spring, and Late Spring 3.5 years

OR Two courses per year

Fall and Spring 5.5 years

Class Time

Adjusted to teachers’ schedules (district academic calendar) rather than following Stockton schedule

Right after the end of the school day

3.5 hours, once a week, 11-12 weeks Three courses during a school year

Instructors for Cohort Program

Core courses: MAIT faculty members

Electives: MAIT faculty or highly qualified adjuncts,

including MAIT alumni

For a new MAIT Cohort

If the cohort agrees, MAIT will offer

EDUC 6110: Curriculum Development & Evaluation as an elective course, so that, after receiving a MAIT degree, you need to take only one more course to complete required NJ Supervisory Certificate courses.

Application Process

You can start as a non-matriculated student Up to 6 credits

(However, we recommend that you apply for the MAIT program at Stockton before taking a course)

Why do I need to be matriculated? Need to pay non-matriculated student fee each term

($50) Cannot apply for financial aid Cannot apply for Graduate Assistantship Do not receive student ID

Application process (cont’d)

Check the Stockton Graduate Program website. Go to http://www.stockton.edu/grad

(Academics/ Graduate Programs/ Prospective Students/ How to Apply)

On-line application available

Fill in the application form and essay

Three letters of recommendation

All transcripts

Application process (cont’d)

No testing if currently hold a Master’s degree

GRE or Miller Analogies Test

Stockton has a computer-based testing center Make an appointment (609-652-4227 – Grad Studies) Testing days at Stockton

http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=107&pageID=262

Immunization requirements State mandatory

New Tuition Rate for MAIT Off-campus Programs

Stockton cohort pricing

All inclusive tuition price:  

$600 per credit (No additional fees)

13 or more students in the group:

$570 per credit (No additional fees)

Payment Options:

Option 1:

Pay full amount on the 1st day of class

Option 2: Deferred Payment ($50.00 charge)

1. 1/3 of all inclusive tuition rate + $50 due by 1st day of class 2. 1/3 due 30 business days prior to the END of class 3. 1/3 due 30 days AFTER the end of class.

What is the next step?

Complete non-matriculation form

http://stockton.edu/grad

• Submit reimbursement request for school district, if applicable

If questions, email MAIT Program Director amy.ackerman@stockton.edu

@amyMAIT

Any Questions? Q & A

Thank you for your interest in the

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