1 – The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the theory and research in educational technology. This is the foundation of being a “Master” in our subject area. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge and Comprehension
2 – The ability to make connections between and critically examine past and present work in the field of educational technology. This competency is important because it demonstrates that knowledge in the field is not simply a regurgitation of memorization, rather, is knowledge understood to the level where critical analysis can take place. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analysis
3 – The ability to conduct research in the field of educational technology and make connections between that research and existing theories and research. It is valued that not only will we be able to study and make connections between existing research but also that we will come to our own conclusions through carrying out research first hand. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application, Analysis, Synthesis
4 – The ability to show what we know. Presentation is important – how clearly can we articulate what we know? Research papers to ePortfolios and everything in between. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Evaluation
Competencies missing?
1 – I do think it is important for graduate students to show how their personal beliefs are motivated by /motivate their field of study. In the case of educational technology, it would be important to see the evolution of one’s teaching/learning philosophy as a result of their program experience.
2 – A MET graduate should be able to take research and theory and show that they can apply it to the selection of educational technology. This is larger what is covered in ETEC 565 but ultimately, as a graduate of MET, I believe that I should be able to take a situation on a case study basis and apply my MET understanding in order to select appropriate technology.
3 – I’m not quite sure how to articulate this, but I believe that as a MET graduate I should be able to communicate an understanding of the direction of my field of study. Meaning that I should be able to articulate how cultural, political, historical etc. motivations will continue to guide educational technology in the teaching/learning setting.
The neat thing about this exercise is that I can already plainly see where many of the courses I have taken fit into the competency puzzle, particularly the role of the core courses!