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 a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support equitable education for all students. [MC2]
• Create a technology-enhanced strategic plan for the district or school level. [MC1, MC2, MC4]
• 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.

• Design technology-enhanced learning experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. [MC1, MC2]
• Create innovative technology-enhanced learning experiences using diverse instructional strategies and assessment tools to meet the needs and interests of all students. [MC1, MC2]
• Propose educational technology that accommodate learner variability, including real-time feedback. [MC1, MC2, MC3]
• Incorporate research-based instructional design best practices for planning technology-enhanced learning experiences. [MC1, MC2]
• Use technology to assess student learning through formative and summative assessments aligned with content standards.
• Implement technology to analyze student data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instruction and maximize student learning. [MC1, MC2]
• Assess student technology literacy.
• Utilize educational technology to facilitate collaboration.

Digital Learning Environments -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program create and support effective digital 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.
• Justify initial online/asynchronous planning as a best practice.
• Evaluate the use of adaptive and assistive technologies to support student learning. [MC1]
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to evaluate digital tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure. [MC1, MC2]
• Utilize digital tools to communicate and collaborate within various learning environments.

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 assessment to guide the content and delivery of technology-focused professional development. [MC1, MC2]
• Develop a technology-focused professional development plan that models digital best practices and principles of adult learning. [MC1, MC2]
• Support instructional effectiveness through strategic technology integration.
• Build positive, collaborative coaching relationships that motivate educators to explore and adopt new instructional strategies. [MC2, MC4]

Digital Responsibility -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program model and promote digital responsibility.

• Demonstrate equitable access to digital tools and resources for all students and teachers. [MC1, MC3, MC5]
• Promote ethical digital behavior.
• Create a digital communication and collaboration plan focused on cultural understanding and global awareness for internal and external parties.
• Manage current resources related to educational technology laws and regulations.
• Design a strategy for student and staff compliance with effective digital privacy and digital security practices. [MC4, MC5]

Pedagogy and Support -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Instructional Technology program demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas, as well as adult learning and leadership, and are continually deepening their knowledge and expertise.

• Engage in continuous learning to deepen content knowledge and pedagogical skills in technology integration, including current and emerging technologies needed to effectively implement the ISTE standards. [ MC1]
• Research professional learning networks to enhance current coaching skills and expertise with emerging technologies, practices, and innovations. [MC1, MC3, MC4]
• Evaluate professional practice and dispositions to improve effective facilitation of technology-enhanced learning experiences. [MC1, MC3]