Digital Educator Certificate
Degree: Certification
Major: Advanced Digital Educator
Hours: 6
Digital Educator Overview
Lamar University's Digital Eductor Certificate is a graduate program that will make you an expert in educational improvement through advanced pedagogy and principles of educational change management. We'll put you at the forefront of today's evolving digital learning landscape and leverage the information age to your advantage as a leader in your field.
Develop your digital knowledge and your leadership abilities with the tools, skills and knowledge to empower those in your educational community to step outside their comfort zone and into the digital future. We offer a flexible, convenient program that is 100% online and consists of just six hours of coursework.
This program meets the needs of today’s technology-infused teaching environment by giving you the confidence and skills to create interactive, learner-centered environments using instructional technology to engage and motivate students.
Digital Educator Courses You May Take
Concepts of Educational Technology: The Concepts of Educational Technology emphasizes how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can enhance the teaching and learning experience and enable students to acquire 21st century skills.
Resources for Digital Environments: This course focuses on ongoing discussion and analysis of existing digital learning resources of many types (e.g., learning management systems, games, simulations, micro-worlds, social media networks). As new digital resources are developed, digital leaders need to be able to understand and evaluate their practically and value for educational use. This course allows students to explore new and changing technologies, applications and approaches.
Career Paths for Digital Educator
Becoming a certified digital educator opens doors to a variety of careers paths at the K-12 level or in higher education, specifically in roles in instructional design, e-learning development and corporate training. Digital educators focus on creating engaging online content and leveraging skills in curriculum, technology integration and adult learning.
Primary Careers
Digital educator, educational leader/administrator
- Classroom Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Consulting and Professional Development
- Public school districts
- Private and preparatory schools
- Educational agencies
- Consulting organizations
- Educational technology developers