In this course, M.Ed. Program candidates will explore ways to integrate educational technologies that complement solid instructional design in order to enhance student learning. This course will include an overview of technological resources used today in educational contexts. Program candidates will complete an inventory of their own classrooms and schools that emphasize technological resources such as hardware, software and internet use. International, National and State teacher and student standards, categories and profiles will be emphasized. Curriculum components such as individual lesson plans and unit plans currently taught will be examined for ways to include various educational technologies. Data driven teacher decision-making and accountability will also be addressed. Candidates will develop written and verbal rationales for the use of technologically rich instruction to better become advocates of educational technology use.