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B.Ed. Educational Technology

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Award: Bachelor's Programmes
Faculty: Faculty of Faculty of Arts and Education
Study Mode: Online / Blended
Duration: 8 Semesters

Programme Overview

The B.Ed. Educational Technology prepares the student as future teachers and education professionals serving as technology leaders to leverage technology in schools and workplaces. The programme focuses on effective learning experiences through technology integration for traditional campuses/workplaces and distance learning (technology-enabled and technology-enhanced), computer-assisted instruction, and the latest technological trends and techniques in the interdisciplinary field of education. It focuses on the fundamental principles of analysing, designing, creating, deploying, and managing educational resources to improve teaching and learning. Students in the programme design instruction, develop digital tools, sharpen pedagogical skills, develop classroom strategies, and learn how to use technology to support education. Students learn how to use blended learning techniques, provide professional development to teachers, and develop technical assistance procedures for colleagues.

Philosophy
The philosophy of educational technology is to produce competent graduate teachers who will be leaders in technology integration and teach subjects in arts, sciences, or social sciences, at secondary and post-secondary schools. Because of the practical nature of the subjects, the courses have been designed so that they may be taught with a practical “hands-on” orientation. Considerable time is, therefore, spent in workshops as part of the scheduled teaching. Project work, problem-solving approach and teaching practice in reallife learning environments form important components of the programme.

Programme Objectives

The specific objectives of the Bachelor of Educational Technology programme are to produce teachers who will be able to:
i. provide knowledge and skills for educational technology specialists in the fields of instructional design, educational software development, performance improvement, multimedia authoring, and distance learning, among others, for educational (primary, secondary, and higher), learning resource centres, corporate, governmental, and nongovernmental settings;
ii. in conjunction with other Departments in the Faculty of Education and other allied Departments in the University provide necessary knowledge, competencies and skills for preparing and qualifying pre-service and serving teachers;
iii. provide required and elective courses to students in other areas of specialisation, particularly in the Faculty of Education, and other related fields;
iv. provide academically and professionally qualified teachers in arts, sciences, social sciences, and a variety of contexts in government, corporate and military environments;
v. assist them to acquire in-depth knowledge of the teaching subjects – along with the skills of effective classroom management and effective conduct of educational research; and
vi. develop them to be able to serve as resource persons to subject teachers in the production of instructional materials.

Admission Requirements

Entry Criteria

Admission into Iconic University of Open Learning for bachelor’s degree does not require JAMB result, but candidate will be asked to get a JAMB regularization number upon successful admission in order to be used for his/her NYSC at the time of graduation.

100 Level (Freshman)

Five (5) credits pass in WAEC, NECO, NBAIS, or similar bodies as recognized. The credit passes must include English Language, and Mathematics and any other 3 subjects, at not more than two sittings.
Five (5) merits in NABTEB or Teachers Grade Two examinations in Science subjects. Also, the credit passes must include English Language, and Mathematics and any other 3 subjects.

200 Level (Sophomores)

The Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with a merit pass in English Language in addition to a credit pass in Mathematics/Computer/Physics/Biology/Chemistry.
National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Physics/Computer/Mathematics/Statistics/Information Technology/Software Engineering/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence from reputable institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit.
GCE Advance level with at least two credit passes.
OND with evidence of proficiency in Physics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Information Technology/Software Engineering/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence.
Certificate in Information Technology/Computer Science or the equivalent from a recognized University in addition to three O’ Level papers in Sciences, including credit pass in English Language, and Mathematics.
First degree (B.Sc./B.Ed.) in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology and any other B.Ed. degree.

Note: Only certificates recognized by the Senate of Iconic University will be granted admissions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are prepared for roles including:

21st Century Skills
The Bachelor of Education degree in education can inculcate into pre-service educational technology teachers:

Learning Management Systems (LMS) fluency and awareness
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Digital literacy
Digital engagement and curiosity
Data analytics competencies
Interpersonal communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Technology literacy
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Problem-Solving
Analysing, interpreting, and synthesising information
Leadership and Strategic thinking
Creativity, imagination, innovation, personal expression
Perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-discipline, and initiative
Respect for diversity
Professionalism
Accountability
Results focus
Life wide learning skills
Information literacy

Programme Fees

Tuition and payment

Iconic University charges modest fees that give learners the chance to pay per semester only. Nigerian candidates seeking admission will pay an application fee of N10,000 and $30 would be paid by international applicants.

Semester Fees:

Semester Fees are charged based on the human development index (HDI) of country of residence.

How your fees are calculated

Fees are categorised into:

01Nigerians living in Nigeria only: N85,000 (payment of practical/practicum/SIWES/project courses or hardcopy course materials is exclusive)
02Anyone living in Very High Development Countries (International Students): $600
03Anyone living in High Development Countries (International Students): $500
04Anyone living in Medium Development Countries (International Students): $400
05Anyone living in Low Development Countries (International Students): $350
06Anyone living in “Other countries” (International Students): $350

Helpful resources

Click here to see list of countries based on HDI Click here to read International Students’ Policy

Note: The university maintains a non-refundable policy on application fees, registration fees, and all other fees paid for the university's products and services, regardless of whether the student participated in the programme. Furthermore, the university neither authorizes nor appoints any individual or organization to collect fees on its behalf in their personal accounts. All fees, irrespective of category, must be paid directly through the university's online payment system or its authorized bank accounts. Any candidate who transacts, transfers, or sends money to any third-party organization or individual bank account does so at their own risk, and the university shall not be liable for any refund.

The Iconic Advantage

Why Study at Iconic Open University

Flexible Online Learning

Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world through our digital-first delivery model.

AI-Enhanced iCampus

Access course materials, assessments, and academic support through our intelligent learning platform.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Programmes designed with input from industry leaders to ensure workplace readiness.

Nationwide Study Centres

Exam and study centres across Nigeria for in-person support and assessments.

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