Digital Learning Specialist (MED)
Professional organizations across the country have repeatedly emphasized the importance of technology in the classroom for both educators and students. As a result, the New Hampshire Department of Education has created standards for Digital Learning Specialist certification. The Digital Learning Specialist program prepares educators to use digital resources to improve their ability to integrate technology into their curriculum and classroom, while simultaneously enhancing the educator’s professional growth and productivity. This concentration is designed around International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) competency standards as well as the competencies for New Hampshire certification for Digital Learning Specialists.
PSU also offers students a dual certification option in this area. This program enables students to earn Digital Learning Specialist K–12 Certification and Library Media Specialist K–12 Certification. See information about this program in the MEd in Library Media chapter of the catalog.
Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE). Teacher candidates can find the latest NHDOE standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
Optional Concentrations in this Major
Digital Learning Specialist MEd, Non-Certification
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Core Component | ||
| ED 5000 | Understanding Social Behaviors | 3 |
| IN 5400 | Imagination, Creativity and Innovation | 3 |
| ED 5030 | Research Design | 3 |
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Exploring Learning Theories and Cognitive Growth | 3 |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5050 | Media Literacy: Information Agency for Digital Citizens | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| ED 6900 | Graduate Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Digital Learning Specialist MEd, K–12 Certification
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Core Component | ||
| ED 5000 | Understanding Social Behaviors | 3 |
| IN 5400 | Imagination, Creativity and Innovation | 3 |
| ED 5030 | Research Design | 3 |
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Exploring Learning Theories and Cognitive Growth | 3 |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5050 | Media Literacy: Information Agency for Digital Citizens | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| CE 5960 | Digital Learning Specialist Teaching Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Digital Learning Specialist, K–12 Certification Only
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Exploring Learning Theories and Cognitive Growth | 3 |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5050 | Media Literacy: Information Agency for Digital Citizens | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| CE 5960 | Digital Learning Specialist Teaching Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Digital Designer: Candidates will effectively use technology with differentiation, rigor, relevance, and engaging learning experiences in their practice of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Digital Learner: Candidates will continue to deepen knowledge and expertise with technological concepts and pedagogy.
Digital Citizen: Candidates will model responsible and safe participation in the digital world.
Collaborative Coach: Candidates will develop innovative professional learning opportunities and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and learner competencies.
Visionary Leader: Candidates will promote and participate in the development and implementation of collaborative strategies for the comprehensive integration of technology to foster excellence to support transformational change throughout the instructional environment.