UOIT – Masters of Education Dr. Robin Kay Director of Graduate Studies

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

Background Focus  Started in 2008  Educators are VERY busy  Not Online – too detached  Virtual Classroom  Face to Face but Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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Contact Information Details  Program   Faculty of Education Website:  education.uoit.ca/graduate education.uoit.ca/graduate  Graduate Studies Website:   Program Director: Dr. Robin Kay   Program Assistant: Ms. Susan Snelling 