Visionary Leadership -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program inspire and participate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment.

• Develop and communicate a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support digital-age education for all students. [ISTE-C 1a; InTASC 10(e); Mission Critical 2]
• Develop, administer, and evaluate technology-infused strategic plans at the district and school levels. [ISTE-C 1a; InTASC 10(g); Mission Critical 1, 2, 4]
• Advocate for strategies to ensure equitable implementation of technology plans and guidelines. [MC4]
• Implement strategies for sustaining technology innovations to manage change and build a supportive coaching culture. [MC1, MC4]
• Utilize digital communication and collaboration tools to communicate with education stakeholders globally.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessments -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.

• Model design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards. [ISTE-C 3b, 5b; InTASC 7(a); Mission Critical 1, 2]
• Model design and implementation of innovative technology-enhanced learning experiences using a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students. [ISTE-C 3b, 4a; InTASC 6(g), 7(c), 7(k); Mission Critical 1, 2]
• Propose educational technology that accommodate learner variability, including real-time feedback. [MC1, MC2, MC3]

Digital-Age Learning Environments -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program create and support effective digital-age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students.

• Organize a repository of educational technology resources for teacher and student use. [MC1, MC2]
• Reconstruct online/asynchronous instructional plans for in-person/synchronous teaching.
• Model use of online and blended learning, digital content, and collaborative learning networks to support and extend student learning and expand opportunities for online professional development for teachers and administrators. [ISTE-C 1c, 3d; InTASC 3(b), 3(g), 9(d), 10(i); Mission Critical 1, 2]

Professional Development and Program Evaluation -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program conduct needs assessments, develop technology-related professional learning programs, and evaluate the effect on instructional practice and student learning.

• Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology-related professional learning programs that result in a positive effect on student learning. [ISTE-C 5a; InTASC 9(b), 9(k); Mission Critical 1, 2]
• Develop and implement technology-rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital-age best practices . [ISTE-C 3d, 5b; InTASC 9(a), 9(b), 9(k); Mission Critical 1, 2]
• Support instructional effectiveness through strategic technology integration.