Faculty: Educational Programs This major focuses on integrating information technologies and social media in educational settings. Students develop skills in educational technology, digital literacy, social media management, and instructional design, preparing them for careers in education, digital marketing, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of educational technology and social media integration. - Develop skills in designing technology-enhanced learning environments. - Learn techniques for managing social media platforms for educational purposes. - Explore principles of digital literacy, online safety, and ethical technology use. - Analyze and interpret data related to educational technology and social media use. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital communication skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Information Technologies and Social Media Education** - Overview of key concepts and practices in educational technology and social media integration. 2. **Educational Technology** - Principles of educational technology and integration into curriculum and instruction. 3. **Instructional Design** - Fundamentals of instructional design and creating effective digital learning experiences. 4. **Social Media Management** - Principles of social media management and using social media to enhance teaching and learning. 5. **Digital Literacy and Online Safety** - Principles of digital literacy, online safety, and ethical technology use. 6. **Data Analysis in Education** - Principles of data analysis in education and interpreting educational data. 7. **Research Methods in Educational Technology** - Principles of research methods and project management in educational technology. 8. **Practicum in Information Technologies and Social Media Education** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in schools or digital marketing agencies. 9. **Capstone Project in Information Technologies and Social Media Education** - Comprehensive project applying skills in educational technology, instructional design, or social media management. **Assessment Methods:** - Educational technology integration projects, instructional design plans, social media management strategies, digital literacy initiatives, data analysis reports, research methodology projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Educational Technology: A Definition with Commentary" by AECT. - "The ADDIE Model of Instructional Design" by various authors. - "Social Media Management" by various authors. - "Digital Literacy and Online Safety" by various authors. - "Data Analysis in Education" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Educational Technology" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education, technology, and digital media. Suitable for students interested in educational technology and social media management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Information Technologies and Social Media Education and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring educators, instructional designers, digital marketers, social media managers, and individuals seeking careers in education, digital marketing, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in information technologies and social media education, supporting careers in education, digital marketing, and related fields.