Walden Univ. Online, M.S. Ed Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6-12)

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Walden University
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900,
Minneapolis, MN 55401

T: (866) 492-5336

Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6-12)

The value of technology in promoting adolescent literacy is one of the most exciting developments in the field of education today. In this specialization, you will develop cutting-edge expertise in the use of technology to motivate middle- and high-school students, enabling you to help them achieve higher degrees of literacy andsuccess across all content areas. You will also learn how to help your students tap into the skills they use in their technology-rich lives outside of the classroom to improve their overall literacy.

Emphasis on Practical Strategies
* Integrate writing strategies into the design of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to enhance student learning.
* Design lessons using research-based instructional models to develop higher levels of student literacy.
* Learn and use research-based strategies to help improve students’ critical reading skills.

Completion Requirements
* 30 total semester credits
* Core courses (12 sem. cr.)
* Specialization courses (18 sem. cr.)
* ePortfolio

Estimated time to completion is 20 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

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