Capella University | EdS - Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation
Current educators seeking to enhance their understanding of educational technologies and to build leadership skills might consider Capella University's Education Specialist (EdS) with a specialization in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation program. Learn more about this advanced online program here.
Official Program Name:
Education Specialist (EdS) with a specialization in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation
School Offering Program:
Capella University
Degree Level:
Education Specialist
Program Prerequisites:
Prospective students of this EdS program should be licensed educators with current experience in a learning environment, and they must already have a master's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Strong computer, analytical, and organizational skills are helpful for this program. All applicants to Capella University should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
From collaboration to integration, the Education Specialist with a specialization in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation program at Capella University is designed to help students develop the technical knowledge and leadership skills to help academic institutions realize the full potential of available technologies. Course topics are likely to include the use of technology to implement school improvement initiatives, collaborative benefits of digital technology in education, learning assessment practices, and curriculum development. Other topics might include aspects of personalized learning, digital classroom tools, and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework. In some courses, students could have the opportunity to develop technology integration, data collection, and leadership development plans, in addition to independent projects and the creation of Professional Showcase Portfolio.
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length:
52 credits.
Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Capella University's financial aid office for more information.
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Required Courses for a Education Specialist with a specialization in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation:
Students must complete nine courses totaling 52 credits to earn this EdS degree. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Capella University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Required Courses (52 credits)
- Advanced Studies in Education: Theory, Practice, and Purpose
- Leadership Principles in Technology Integration, Innovation, and School Improvement
- Action Research for School Practitioners
- Developing a Collaborative Culture in the Digital Age
- Using Technology for Instructional Improvement: Research, Data, and Best Practices
- Leadership Development in the Digital Age
- Transformational Thinking to Meet 21st-Century Skills
- Current Trends in Personalized Learning and the One-to-One Environment
- Technology to Enhance Innovative Teaching and Improve Learning
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Career Paths:
Upon completion of the EdS in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation program, graduates could be prepared to assume leadership roles in classroom technology integration. Their responsibilities might include assessing digital technologies, implementing instructional technologies, and overseeing the integration of new systems in public or private K-12 schools, virtual academic settings, or professional development organizations.
Career titles that graduates might be prepared for include:
- Education consultant
- Education technology specialist
- Director of personalized learning
- Supervisor of instructional technology
