DE/Wilkes Instructional Media Program

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Discovery Education Wilkes UniversityMaster of Science Degree in

Instructional Media

Karena Zdeb, Wilkes UniversityLance Rougeux, Discovery Education


Why?


21st Century Skills

• Teaches 21st century skills discretely in the context of core subjects and 21st century interdisciplinary themes

• Focuses on providing opportunities for applying 21st century skills across content areas and for a competency-based approach to learning

• Enables innovative learning methods that integrate the use of supportive technologies, inquiry- and problem-based approaches and higher order thinking skills

• Encourages the integration of community resources beyond school walls


Powerful Partnership

• Powered by the world's #1 non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education is committed to transforming classrooms and inspiring teachers with engaging content and services that measure and improve student achievement. Discovery Education provides quality, digital resources to school and homes with the goals of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

• Wilkes University is one of the largest private providers of graduate education for teachers in Pennsylvania, offering a variety of master’s degree programs in education, a doctor of educational leadership degree and four letter of endorsement programs. Wilkes now offers nine online graduate education degrees focused on improving student outcomes and helping education professionals advance their careers.


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Wilkes University

• Founded in 1933• Private, co-ed institution located in Wilkes-Barre,

Pennsylvania• Graduate Education Department is part of the School of

Education• A leader in graduate teacher education• 17 Master’s degree programs in Education, including 9

online programs• Variety of certifications and letters of endorsement. • 5,000 graduate education students and growing• Graduate Education programs are accredited by the Middle

States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE) & the PA Department of Education (PDE)


Benefits

• Affordable• Convenient (offered fully

online)• Quality content• Can be completed in less

than two years• Access to thought leaders in

educational technology including Joe Brennan, Steve Dembo and Kathy Schrock

• Free access to Discovery Education's suite of services


Admissions and Application

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher• Two letters of recommendation• Applications are currently being accepted• Complete an online application and

register for courses online.• Registration will open at the end of March

for Summer 2010


Tuition and Registration

• 2009 – 2010 Tuition Rates• $370 per credit ($1110 per 3 credit course)• A fee of $50 is charged for each online course• Based on PA state tuition rate • Available to both in and out of state residents• Tuition deferment is automatic with online

registration• 30 days after course ends to pay for course• Students must apply first in order to register• If you wish to take a course or two without

enrolling in the program, you should apply as a non-degree seeking student


FAQs

• Financial Aid– You can review the requirements on our Financial Aid

website (http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/2596.asp) or contact our Student Services Office at 1-800-WILKES-U, Ext. 2000

• Transfer Credits– A student may transfer in a maximum of 6 credits while

enrolled at Wilkes University. – This is determined by a department review of course

syllabi provided for each course previously completed.• Acceptance by State/ District

– Students are encouraged to check with their state department of education/school district to determine eligibility.


FAQs

• Course Recommendations– It is recommended that students take no more than two

courses per semester.– Courses will continuously be offered each semester

• How this degree will help you professionally– Teach educational technology courses at the University

level– Become teacher-leaders in the area of technology– Increase their capability to engage today’s digital

learners in a variety of educational environments in and out of the classroom

– Increase one’s pay scale



Get Started Today!

• Summer 2010 registration will open at the end of March– Courses include:

• Differentiation Supported by Technology • Project-Based Learning• Digital Storytelling• Digital Media in the Classroom• Web 2.0 Impacting Learning Environments

• Session 1 (5/8-6/25)• Session 2 (6/26-8/13)


Get Started Today!

Karena ZdebWilkes University

Graduate Education84 West South St.

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

1-800-WILKES-U, Ext. 7841 [email protected]