Table of Contents Master's Degree 2 Master in Educational Technology (Edutech) • Saarland University • Saarbrücken 2

Table of Contents Master's degree 2 Master in Educational Technology (EduTech) • Saarland University • Saarbrücken 2

1 Master's degree Master in Educational Technology (EduTech) Saarland University • Saarbrücken

Overview

Degree Master of Science

Teaching language English

Languages All compulsory and elective courses from the EduTech Master's programme are taught in English.

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

More information on Winter semester only beginning of studies

Application deadline The official application period for the winter semester is once per year and starts in early June and ends on 15 July. The application period and process is the same for EU and non-EU applicants. The application is free and fully online via the Saarland University SIM application portal.

Please check the "Applying to EduTech MSc" page on our website for information about the exact application dates as well as additional information on the application process and requirements. The exact start of the application period varies every year. As soon as we know the exact date (usually around May), we will show it on our website: https://edutech.uni-saarland.de/applying-to- edutech-m-sc/.

For additional information please also check the "How to Apply" section of the EduTech page at Saarland University's website.

Tuition fees per semester in None EUR

Combined Master's degree / No PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No programme

Description/content Advances in technology are continuously enhancing learning inside and outside the classroom. Educational designers and educators need to understand and orchestrate the learning opportunities of the 21st century: 2 hybrid and online learning community and collaborative learning Massive Open Online Courses learning management systems and social media digital tools and open educational resources game-based learning learning with multi-touch devices, e.g. smartphones, tablets, tabletops

In a friendly and competent environment, you will learn in online and blended learning environments as well as in classrooms equipped with the latest technologies.

EduTech is interdisciplinary. It crosses and redefines the boundaries between learning and computer science. It bridges the theoretical and technical knowledge of computer systems with knowledge of socio-cognitive aspects of learning to create rich new learning experiences.

We emphasise interactive, learner-centred approaches to learning and instruction. You will work on projects together with your fellow students in interdisciplinary groups, sharing knowledge and learning from others. The projects will be relevant to current research. You can contribute to investigating computer-supported collaborative learning with the use of different devices and learning platforms. Additionally, the course projects will provide you with practical experience of designing and developing educational software. In this context, you will take part in shaping your projects and pursuing your own research questions. The EduTech Master's programme is targeted at students holding Bachelor's degrees in Psychology, Education, or Computer Science, but it is open to other fields as well. We are a multidisciplinary group of researchers with international and interdisciplinary experience in educational technology. We will support you in learning and engaging in this cutting-edge field.

Current research foci:

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Collaboration Scripts for The Orchestration of Learning Activities Argumentation Processes in Online Scenarios Joint Attention and Embodied Learning in Co-Present Learning Scenarios of Multi-Touch Surfaces (iPads & Tablet PCs, Interactive Tabletops) Computational Thinking Online Learning Tools and Platforms Adaptive Educational Technology, e.g., Automated Feedback in TEL Audience Response Systems and Social Learning Platforms for Large Lectures Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Master's in Educational Technology graduates acquire a comprehensive understanding of the most relevant instructional design and learning theories, digital learning tools and platforms, and solutions for developing and assessing the effectiveness of a digital learning product implementation. Graduates can choose a career in educational research or become developers of digital media. They can also work in an e-learning company, as educational designers for specialised workplace computer courses, as creators of online educational materials, or as advisers for educational institutions. An alumni study of 2018 shows that more than 90% of alumni find a job within the field of educational technology with three months of graduation.

Course Details

Course organisation Completion of the EduTech Master's programme requires 120 credit points (CP) based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The programme includes compulsory and elective courses.

The compulsory modules covers the core subjects of the Master's programme: learning science, design, research methods, and programming.

"EduTech" (14 CP) EduTech EduTech Design Challenge Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

3 Tech Trends & Gadgets "Learning with Media" (12 CP) Multimedia Learning I Multimedia Learning II Self-regulated Learning With Media "Design" (12 CP) Instructional Design I Instructional Design II Design Thinking "Methods I" (5-15 CP, usually 10 CP)* Empirical Research Methods I: Foundations of Hypothesis Testing Empirical Research Methods II: Experimentation in Practice Programming for EduTech Master’s thesis (31 CP)

*Based on their prior education, students should enrol in either "Programming for EduTech" or "Empirical Research Methods I", and in a few cases, both courses may be needed.

In addition to the compulsory modules, students can select from an extensive range of elective modules covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence or Human-Computer Interaction. They can also complete tutor training and an internship.

“Methods II” (10 CP) “Knowledge Management and Communication” (15 CP) “Computer Science” (31 CP) “Tutor” (8 CP) “Internship” (6 CP)

A more detailed description of the modules and courses can be found on our website: https://edutech.uni-saarland.de/.

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Types of assessment One of the main types of assessment is collaborative project work and its documentation through video and on paper. Exams, presentations, assignments, and seminar papers are used for evaluation as well.

A Diploma supplement will Yes be issued

International elements Courses are led with foreign partners Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Integrated study abroad Erasmus exchange programme for completing a semester abroad unit(s)

Integrated internships During the EduTech Master's programme, you can complete a voluntary internship ("freiwilliges Praktikum") of up to 180 hours. This has to be approved in advance, either by the faculty director of studies or by the examination board. The internship must take place during the lecture period. It can be completed abroad. The host of the internship must issue an (ungraded) certificate as proof of completion of the internship. You need to submit both the certificate and a report on the internship to attain a maximum of six credit points (one credit point corresponds to 30 hours of internship). The internship will be recognised as an elective module.

Course-specific, integrated No German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No English language courses

4 Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None EUR

Semester contribution 286 EUR (in 2021)

In addition to the enrolment fee, the semester contribution payment provides free access for students to certain facilities and events from Saarland University, preferential student prices at other events and activities, and includes a ticket for free usage of public transportation within the Saarland region.

Funding opportunities No within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission The Department of Educational Technology welcomes applications from German and international requirements candidates with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Education, Computer Science or related fields with a grade of at least 3.0 (based on the German grading system) and proof of fluency in English (see "Language requirements" below). Bachelor's degrees in other (but still EduTech- relevant) fields may be accepted, provided that there are still vacancies. This depends on the total amount of applicants and varies each year. For applicants of other backgrounds, it is required to have a very good final grade of 1.5 or better.

Applicants must also submit a letter of motivation along with a copy of their CV. Official translations in English or German need to be provided for any document that is not in either of those languages. For more information please consult our official website.

Additional information for international applicants: Further information about the application and enrolment processes as well as special information and advice for non-EU applicants can be found here: https://edutech.uni-saarland.de/applying-to-edutech-m-sc/.

Language requirements Applicants must provide proof of their English skills at a minimum level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) at the beginning of their studies and must be able to participate in courses held in English.

For additional information please also check the "How to Apply" section of the EduTech page at Saarland University's website.

Submit application to The application takes place completely online.

General information about the application process: https://www.uni- saarland.de/en/study/application/master.htm 5 SIM Application portal: https://sim.uni-saarland.de/bewerbung#/Logon

An application is possible annually starting in early June and ending by 15 July.

Services

Possibility of finding part- There are several possibilities to find part-time jobs in Saarbrücken (retail, food service, etc.). There time employment are also numerous opportunities to work in fields related to educational technology as a student assistant at the university or in private companies.

Accommodation Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. EUR 220: http://www.studentenwerk- saarland.de/en/Uber-uns

Help in looking for private accommodation can be found here:h ttp://www.studentenwerk- saarland.de/en/Wohnen/Wohnen-woanders/Private-Wohnungssuche.

For additional information about accommodation, please check the "Living in Germany" section on our website: https://edutech.uni-saarland.de/enrolment/.

Specific specialist or non- Welcome event specialist support for Buddy programme international students and Tutors doctoral candidates

Support programmes for The EduTech department offers a welcome event for all first semester students, co-organised by international students tutors guiding students through their first weeks.

Additionally, Saarland University has multiple services and offices helping international students in university- and not-university-related issues. The Centre for International Students continuously offers events and trips for students.

Free German language courses and a vast sports programme are available to all students of Saarland University.

6 Welcome to EduTech and Saarland University!

Welcome to Saarbrücken! See the EduTech department building along with its spaces for students, teachers and researchers. Have a first look at some other important places on the Saarland University campus.

more: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=pm9awPIjI4U

Saarland University

Saarland University, founded in 1948 under the auspices of the French government as a bilingual university, is a campus university offering an extensive range of taught courses and internationally networked, state-of-the-art research, giving it an early multinational orientation. International students receive excellent supervision and can enjoy a comprehensive range of sporting and leisure activities while studying at Saarland University.

Informatics, nanotechnology, biosciences and Europe are the key disciplines that shape the university's profile. The outstanding reputation of the Department of Informatics has been underpinned by the national academic excellence initiative, and the numerous internationally recognised, externally funded research projects across all fields of academic study highlight the quality of the academic work being performed at Saarland University.

7 Around 17,000 students are currently enrolled at Saarland University studying over one hundred different academic disciplines. More than a quarter of them are studying for degrees in the fields of law or economics, while around 15% are studying medicine or dentistry. Saarland University also offers numerous programmes in literary and cultural studies and in social and applied human sciences. The range of programmes in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) is particularly broad.

With its pronounced international focus and strong ties to universities in Europe and around the world, Saarland University is more international than almost any other German university. International students currently make up about 21% of the student body. More than 120 nationalities are represented at the university. Saarland University maintains over 500 cooperative partnerships with institutions of higher education around the world, giving every student the opportunity to complete part of their study programme abroad.

Located in the south-west of Germany, Saarland University has earned an international reputation for its research in computer science and informatics and for work in the life sciences and nanosciences. The university is also distinguished by close ties to France and by its strong European focus.

The university has two campuses. Situated only a few kilometres from the centre of Saarbrücken in a pleasant woodland setting, the main campus is home to most of the university’s faculties and departments. Homburg, which is where the Medical School and the University Teaching Hospital are located, is about 30 kilometres from the Saarbrücken campus.

University location Saarbrücken is the capital of the state of Saarland in Germany. Historic landmarks in the city include the stone bridge across the Saar (1546), the Gothic church of St Arnual, the 18th-century Saarbrücker Schloss (castle) and the old part of town, the St Johanner Markt. In 1815, Saarbrücken came under Prussian control, and it was part of the Saar territory under French administration for two periods in the 20th century (1919-35 and 1945-57). For this reason, coupled with its proximity to the French border, it retains a certain French influence. The city is served by Saarbrücken Airport (SCN), and since June 2007, ICE high-speed train services along the TGV Est line have been providing high-speed connections to Paris from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof (less than two hours). Saarbrücken's "Saarbahn" (modelled on the Karlsruhe model light rail) crosses the French-German border, connecting to the French city of Sarreguemines. Some of the closest cities are Trier, Luxembourg, Nancy, Metz, Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe and Mannheim. Saarbrücken is connected by the city's public transport network to the town of Sarreguemines in France, and to the neighbouring town of Völklingen, where the old steel works were the first industrial monument to be declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 – the Völklinger Hütte. (From Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saarbrücken) More information about Saarbrücken: http://www.saarbruecken.de/en

Contact

Saarland University Department of Educational Technology, Academic advice and study coordination support

66123 Saarbrücken

[email protected] Course website: https://edutech.uni-saarland.de/edutechmaster/

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