Learning Design and Technology

Course Overview

This 100 percent online MSEd in LDT program will give you the base knowledge and skills to design, develop, implement, and evaluate multimedia instructional materials. Students will also learn how to apply instructional design theories to industries outside of the educational field. Upon graduation from Purdue's online MSEd program, you will have created a viable portfolio that immediately gives you a competitive advantage in the job market. The contents of the portfolio will demonstrate to employers your ability to design, implement, and evaluate lessons and training programs that address specific learning problems. The MSEd in Learning Design and Technology prepares you to master current, proven learning methods and educational technologies through a rigorous online curriculum taught by leaders in the fields of learning experience design and emerging educational technology. With a Master's in Education in Learning Design and Technology, you'll graduate with a deep understanding of: New Approaches to Learning, Understand and apply best practices in education and corporate training by engaging in authentic instructional design activities and solving real instructional design problems. Students also learn how to integrate technology in the classroom to achieve the desired learning objectives. Instructional Design Principles, Use technology to develop effective training and support materials by applying instructional design theory and principles. Instructional Materials and Technology, Design, develop and implement programs/courses and tools that support a variety of learning outcomes in K-12 and higher education settings and corporate environments. The curriculum of the online MSEd in Learning Design and Technology incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology and instructional design principles and encourages students to use their work experience as a framework for study. The online MSEd in LDT program is taught by the same world-class faculty members that head our on-campus courses, as well as adjunct professors who bring years of experience as well as new ideas to the classroom. The only difference between the on-campus and online programs is the added flexibility to earn your masters when and where it's most convenient for you.