Program Overview

Education Sciences – Educational Technology (MEd, 3 Semesters) – E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Duration

3 Semesters

Qualification Awarded

Master of Education Sciences – Educational Technology

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

Greek

Mode of Study

E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Minimum ECTS Credits

90

Programme Description

The general purpose of the program is twofold. On the one hand, it aims to help students acquire in-depth knowledge in their field of specialization through (a) attending pedagogical courses at an advanced level, (b) studying relevant literature, and (c) interacting with faculty members and other students. On the other hand, the program aims to cultivate research skills through (a) attending specialized courses in quantitative and qualitative research, (b) conducting small-scale research within the framework of various courses or/and writing a Master's Thesis, and (c) participating in seminars/conferences with research content.

Career Prospects

• 25% Nursery Teachers
• 40% Primary Education Teachers
• 35% Secondary Education Teachers

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the program can be admitted to Third Cycle Studies (Doctoral Studies)

Admission Requirements

• Minimum requirement for admission to the postgraduate program is a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Additional requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified Copy of Degree
  • Certified Copy of Analytical Transcript
  • Personal Statement and Research Interests (approximately 2 pages) - A letter outlining the candidate's individual skills and abilities, their biography, as well as their expectations from the program and how it will help them in their personal development and career advancement.

Assessment

Courses include lectures, assignments, teleconferences, and a final exam at the end of each semester. There is continuous assessment with a weight of approximately 40%. For continuous assessment, there are mandatory weekly interactive activities and a choice of other assignments/studies/presentations or/and evaluation of positive participation in the course. There is also a final assessment with a weight that varies between 60%. Students are informed about their performance in each course.

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete 90 ECTS and all program requirements.
• They must complete courses, in the right proportion of compulsory and elective, which amount to 90 ECTS credits.
• A minimum cumulative weighted average of 2.0 is required.
• Students must successfully complete:
  • Two Research and Evaluation courses (20 ECTS)
  • Two courses from the Theoretical Foundations of Education (20 ECTS)
  • Two compulsory courses in the direction (20 ECTS) and three elective courses in the direction (30 ECTS) (Total 50 ECTS)

Program Structure

Section: A – Research and Evaluation

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

• EDUC-510DG: Educational Research: Principles and Methods of Qualitative and Quantitative Research (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-511DG: Principles and Methods of Qualitative Research (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-512DG: Quantitative Research and Educational Statistics (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-610DG: Measurement and Evaluation in Education (10 ECTS)

Section: B – Theoretical Foundations of Education

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

• EDUC-500DG: Philosophical Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-501DG: Psychological Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-502DG: Sociological Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-504DG: Comparative Pedagogy (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-505DG: Theory and Practice of Intercultural Education (10 ECTS)

Section: C – Educational Technology

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

• EDUC-551DG: New Technologies in Learning (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-555DG: Design of Online Learning (10 ECTS)

Section: D – Elective Courses – Educational Technology

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

• EDUC-554DG: Technology in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-556DG: Online and Blended Learning (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-557DG: Technology and Literacy (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-558DG: Games and Mobile Devices in Learning (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-559DG: Practice (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-651DG: Management of Distance Learning Programs (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-697DG: Individual Study (10 ECTS)

Section: E – Master's Thesis

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

• EDUC-699DG: Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

Courses per Semester

Semester 1

• EDUC-551DG: New Technologies in Learning (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-511DG: Principles and Methods of Qualitative Research (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-554DG: Technology in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• EDUC-555DG: Design of Online Learning (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-510DG: Educational Research: Principles and Methods of Qualitative and Quantitative Research (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-556DG: Online and Blended Learning (10 ECTS)

Semester 3

• EDUC-505DG: Theory and Practice of Intercultural Education (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-557DG: Technology and Literacy (10 ECTS)
• EDUC-558DG: Games and Mobile Devices in Learning (10 ECTS)

Academic Staff

• Professor Panayiotis Angelides
• Professor Maria Evagorou
• Professor Christina Hadjisoteriou
• Dr Christiana Karousiou
• Dr Efi Nisiforou
• Professor Elena Papanastasiou
• Professor Alexios Petrou
• Dr Marina Rodosthenous
• Dr Agni Stylianou-Georgiou
• Professor Charalambos Vrasidas

Collaborating Academic Staff

• Dr Petros Georgiakakis
• Dr Panayiotis Panayides
• Dr Irene Papaieronymou
• Dr Maria Papapolydorou
• Dr Chryso Pelekani