Where's the best place 2 do a Masters in Educational Technology?
Greetings:
I’m now living in Qatar, but in about 7 years, I’ll B returning 2 Canada 2 retire at 65 yrs of age. When I return 2 Canada I hope 2 continue 2 work hopefully. I’m a teacher & I’d like 2 continue working in the Ed’al Field, either as a teacher, a classroom assistant (teacher and/or student) or any other similar position I was offered by an employer. However, I have been overseas 4 almost 20 years. I have spoken 2 people who have returned 2 Canada recently after many years overseas about what challenges they faced when they returned 2 Canada 2 retire & 2 return to the Canadian workforce. The obvious thing that has struck them while looking at job openings (ED & other) in Canada was their lack of techie skills. They didn’t know anything about, e.g. Noodle Tools or even how 2 submit a research paper electronically. They have advised me that they think if I were going 2 B looking 4 other work back in Canada eventually, doing IT courses would probably B helpful.
I’ve been told that a really good idea would B 2 do a Masters in Educational Technology or at least some type of Certificate in Ed‘al Tech. However, is this the best career advice or option for me? Also, even if correct, from what institution would I do this program from? I’m Canadian so I would definitely want this program 2 B accepted by employers in Canada so a Canadian-based program might B a good idea, but I’m very open 2 advice on this. Next, I live in the Middle East so an on-line component of the program would B ideal. However, I’d still want this program 2 have an in-class component with the courses probably completed in the summer or perhaps even here in Qatar at a North American or European university “satellite” campus. Thank you!
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