Educational Technology
Kent State University is shaping the future of education with its innovative online educational technology programs. These offerings include a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and an undergraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning with Technology, designed to meet the rising demand for instructional designers and technologists. With a focus on cutting-edge tools, online learning design, and adaptable teaching methods, Kent State equips professionals to lead in modern educational environments.
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The demand for digital expertise in education and training is at an all-time high. Today’s educators and trainers need the tools to incorporate technology effectively, whether they’re in classrooms, boardrooms, or online environments.
The Computer Science Endorsement Program at Kent State University is proud to announce the continuation of a vital funding initiative through the generous support of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The program has been awarded a $1,121,951 grant for the “Choose Ohio First CS Scholarships: Building High-Demand 21st-Century Workforce Development in Big Data, Cybersecurity & Privacy, AI, Smart Systems and Devices, and other cutting-edge Computer Science fields” for 2025–2029.
Kent State University is proud to announce that it has been awarded a second grant from the Teach CS initiative, part of Ohio’s statewide effort to address the growing shortage of computer science educators. This grant will support Kent State’s ongoing efforts to train and certify computer science teachers, ensuring that schools across Ohio have the qualified instructors they need to meet the demands of today’s tech-driven educational landscape.
The 100% online Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership at Kent State University allows for the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective that is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice.
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees in:
As universities, colleges, and additional organizations adopt more facets of online learning, the need for instructional designers is in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth of 10 percent in this field from 2020 to 2030. About 20,400 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year, on average, over the decade.1
We asked Drew Shipka, Director of Kent State Online, to tell us more about instructional design and online learning.
Kent State is hiring! Have an interest in working with online courses and online learning?
Technology continues to influence how we teach and how we learn across the lifespan.
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees.