Master’s in Educational Technology

The Master of Arts program in Educational Means and Technology seeks excellence and leadership in preparing qualified and specialised cadres in the field of educational technology and education design in accordance with technological development, digital transformation and scientific research practises to serve community institutions and meet the needs of the labour market

• Preparing scientific and applied human cadres specialised in the field of educational technology.
• Providing academic and applied research in the field of educational technology that contributes to enriching scientific research and serving the community.
• Contribute to achieving community development, solving educational, scientific and training problems and achieving sustainable development in accordance with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030

Knowledge and Understanding

• The student identifies the foundations and theories related to the principles of instructional design in light of instructional strategies and the characteristics of target groups.
• The student acquires knowledge of the professional practices related to the skills aspect of developing learning resources and technologies.
• The student acquires the cognitive aspect related to e-learning applications and tools in the educational process.

Skills

• The student applies the principles of systems-approach analysis in the field of educational technology to solve specialized problems in diverse professional contexts.
• The student proposes creative and innovative solutions based on designing e-learning environments and programs to address shortcomings related to the components of the educational system.

• The student employs the methodologies and principles of teaching and learning technologies in the field of educational technology and its educational and professional applications.

  Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

• The student works in a team spirit and consolidates the principle of cooperation with others to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• The student shows respect for others' opinions by discussing their performance related to learning topics in a responsible manner that reflects the values of cooperation and mutual appreciation.
• The student uses diverse communication methods and delivers and discusses presentations effectively.
   

Knowledge and Understanding

• The student identifies the foundations and theories related to the principles of instructional design in light of instructional strategies and the characteristics of target groups.
• The student acquires knowledge related to modern digital applications in conducting research and studies in the field of educational technology.

• The student acquires in-depth knowledge of the basic concepts and theories related to educational technology and their uses in scientific research.

  Skills

• The student employs the findings of peer-reviewed scientific research and studies in preparing theses in educational technology to arrive at applied knowledge in educational and professional institutions.
• The student investigates mechanisms for linking theory and practice in designing and producing e-learning technology applications and tools by carrying out research or production projects related to the institutional, professional, or educational domain.
• The student analyzes and interprets research data systematically in a way that contributes to reaching accurate and applicable results.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

• The student takes responsibility for independent self-directed learning.
• The student practices scientific research ethics and professional values in educational and professional institutions and environments.
• The student verifies credibility and integrity in using web-based information sources and analyzes them quantitatively and qualitatively.