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EDCS 5100 - Many forces serve as catalysts for school reform. This course examines some of the social, economic, political, and educational foundations behind these forces. Through a series of high school-based case studies, course participants will explore the changing face of school reform in the 21st century as well as examine its effects on schools, teachers and students.
 * Framework for School Reform** //(3-credits)//

EDCS 5101 - Many forces serve as catalysts for school reform. This course examines some of the social, economic, political, and educational foundations behind these forces. Through a series of high school-based case studies, course participants will explore the changing face of school reform in the 21st century as well as examine its effects on schools, teachers and students.
 * Framework for School Reform** //(3-credits)//

EDCS 5102 - This course explores the technology integration process, examining policies and practices related to technology planning, implementation and professional development. The cases in this course provide an assortment of perspectives related to education technology; participants will use these cases, additional readings and discussion prompts to examine the variety of ways technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. This course will help participants identify, employ, evaluate and promote effective technology in their schools.
 * Creating Effective Learning Environments for Technology Integration** //(3-credits)//

EDCS 5103 - //For the teacher leader track:// This course explores technology integration in classrooms, examining ways to plan for, design, implement, and assess the incorporation of technology. Participant will be introduced to a variety of technologies and consider possibilities for their use in schools. The cases in this course show classrooms at different stages of technology integration, and provide a launching point for discussions regarding beliefs, best practices, challenges and opportunities.
 * Designing, Teaching and Assessing Technology-Enhanced Lessons** //(3-credits)//

EDCS 5104 - //For the administrator track:// This course takes a big-picture view of technology and education, exploring the complex and sometimes challenging effects of technological advancement on schools. Readings, discussions, cases and workbook assignments allow technology leaders to examine their role in this change process. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss current issues, examine best practices, explore online resources and reflect on the perspectives of various education stakeholders; all of which will help to inform future decisions regarding the integration of technology in schools.
 * Technology, Schools, Challenges and Change** //(3-credits)//