1. Why Did I choose an Instructional Technology Degree?
Jennifer Barrall
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The purpose of this presentation is to inform you about why I chose to enter the Instructional Technology Master’s Degree Program at Bloomsburg University and how technology is an important part of every day life.
After you learn about my reasons for choosing an Instructional Technology degree you will be given a multiple choice assessment of 3 questions to check your understanding of the information provided.
As you go through the presentation look out for hidden trinkets of information and get ready to learn why an Instructional Technology degree may be right for you!
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5. A bit about me Who am I? Name: Jennifer
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Name: Jennifer
I love to read, write, and the great outdoors
Passion: Teach mathematics and show students how to become life-long learners
Undergraduate Education:
Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics
Graduated from Bloomsburg University
Who am I?
I am and always will be a life-long learner.
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6. technology Techno…What?
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Technology has become the building block of a society dependent on electricity for daily operations.
Technology is used by many professionals including teachers.
We use computers to check , communicate, and operate various machines that are important to maintain an efficient way of life.
But computers are only one example of the vast reality that is technology…
Techno…What?
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7. Instructional Technology
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Instructional Technology
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Instructional Technology is the theory and practice of designing, developing, and evaluating resources for learning.
Having knowledge of instructional technology allows a person to be able to create learning modules, games, and training simulations with the use of technology.
Instructional technology specialists and designers are hired by education institutions and companies to provide support with technology and professional development.
Instructional Tech = …?
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8. Why did I choose an Instructional technology master’s degree?
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Why did I choose an Instructional technology master’s degree?
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I chose to pursue an Instructional Technology Master’s Degree because there are many additional skills I can learn to teach others about how to use technology effectively.
Other reasons…
More job opportunities
Learn more technology skills and how to use devices that are used in educational settings
Teach other education professions how to use technology effectively in classrooms
Continuing to further my education
Why? Why? Why?!!
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9. Why did I really choose an Instructional technology master’s degree?
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Technology continues to advance every year with new gadgets and machines that are made to improve some type of process.
Convenient
Technology has become an important part of a child’s education because he/she will need to know how to navigate through a world consumed with technology at every corner.
Demand
As an educator, I need to know how to use the various technological devices and tools available to improve student academic performance.
Necessity
As an instructional technology specialist, I can teach other teachers and education professionals how to use technology to the fullest extent in any school setting.
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What was my undergraduate degree and at what institution did I receive it? Education; Kings College Mathematics; Wilkes University Education; Bloomsburg University Mathematics; Misericordia University A. B. C. D.

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Why would my previous post-secondary education experience have an effect on choosing an Instructional Technology Master’s Degree?
I have a strong desire to teach other individuals how to become life-long learners, and I want to show other professionals how technology can assist learning.
I desire change in my life; because technology is continuously advancing, I should know how it can make daily operations easier.
I want to find a job that will provide me with great experiences in teaching others.
I want to continue my education even further and randomly chose the degree because it sounded fun. A. B. C. D.

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What was one reason I chose to enter the Instruction Technology Master’s Degree Program at Bloomsburg University? I want to become a graduate student. It would give me more career opportunities. I want to live near Bloomsburg University. I want to spend more money on my education. A. B. C. D.

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Summary
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The purpose of this presentation was to inform you about Instructional Technology and why I chose to seek a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University.
Technology will continue to advance in the future and will become even more effective at assisting the learning process for many children all over the world. Educators will become more dependent on technology to teach lessons and demonstrate educational practices.
It is my desire to learn more about technology so I can use my skills as an educator and future instructional technology specialist to teach individuals how to use technology efficiently.
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