Instructional Technology Major

• What is Instructional Technology?
• What Kinds of Students Major in Instructional Technology?
• What Courses Do Instructional Technology Majors Take?
• List of Instructional Technology Jobs
• What is the Median Salary Range for Instructional Technology Careers?
• College and University Departments to Consider

What is Instructional Technology?

Instructional technology analyzes the need for technological innovations in the field of education. This technology is provided to the school in a variety of ways. Instructional technology teaches elements such as computer networking, and developing better video and audio equipment. Instructional technology is a form of information technology in an ever-growing field. Instructional technology, as with information technology, teaches students to set up and run new technologies. IT workers are hired to install new programs, develop the network, troubleshoot problems, etc.

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What Kinds of Students Major in Instructional Technology?

Students who want to work with computers and their installation should be interested in instructional technology. The field of instructional technology focuses on the use of new technologies in ways that benefit learners – young students and adults. Students who enjoy both working with learners of various ages and who want to work with computer and other electronic equipment should pursue instructional technology. Some students may want to engage in the development of instructional materials.

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What Courses Do Instructional Technology Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Instructional Technology majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Computers for Teachers	Curriculum Design
Design and Development Tools	Educational Television Production
Instructional Design	Learning Environments Design
Programming	Teaching with Technology
Technology Enhanced Classroom Environments

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List of Potential Jobs in Instructional Technology

These professions and professional organizations illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly related to employment than others, however. You should consider the likelihood of employment after graduation carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you should determine what the prospects are for this or any major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment in second major or in a minor.

Instructional Consultant	Instructional Software Development
Teacher	Technological Support Firm
Technology Trainer	Website Developer

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What is the Median Salary Range for Instructional Technology Careers?

Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. Are you interested in detailed information about the forecasted demand for a particular profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you to search on a particular job, whether listed here or not, to give you this information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Colleges and Universities offering majors in Instructional Technology

MyMajors complete list has 603 schools in the USA with a major in Instructional Technology.
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