Education/Psychology

RPC-SO-06-No.184-2021

Master’s Degree in Education

with a Specialization in Pedagogy in Digital Environments
Develops graduate students’ professional competencies by integrating education and computer science, with a focus on designing pedagogical strategies that effectively incorporate technological tools and applications in virtual teaching and learning environments. The program adopts a scientific and methodological approach and applies interactive, innovative, collaborative, and independent working methods and techniques, contributing to improving the quality of online education in alignment with national development and with a strong commitment to humanism and professional ethics.

Modality
100% Online

Classes Start
July

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Why Pursue a Master’s Degree in Education?

ECOTEC Online has established itself as a leading university in Ecuador, internationally recognized for its academic quality, innovation, and focus on global employability. Its presence in rankings such as QS, Innovatec, and Top 3 Member Experience reflects its commitment to comprehensive, high-impact education.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Recent digital passport-style photograph.
  • Updated color copy of both sides of the national ID card or, for international students, a passport, in PDF format.
  • High school diploma certificate downloaded from the Ministry of Education website.
  • Undergraduate Degree Record downloaded as a PDF from the SENESCYT platform or its equivalent.
  • National ID card and photograph.
  • Physical copy of the undergraduate degree issued by the University.
  • Undergraduate degree registered with SENESCYT.
  • CONADIS card (optional, only if the applicant declares a disability).

  • Recent digital passport-style photograph.

  • Updated color copy of both sides of the national ID card or, for international students, a passport, in PDF format.

  • High school diploma certificate downloaded from the Ministry of Education website.

  • Undergraduate Degree Record downloaded as a PDF from the SENESCYT platform or its equivalent.

Proven Educational Technology

At ECOTEC ONLINE, you study through Blackboard, where your classes, course materials, assessments, and conversations with instructors are all available in one place. Join live sessions or catch up by watching the recordings, submit assignments from your phone, and get answers whenever questions arise. No switching between apps and no wasted time.

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Graduate Profile

Acquire the digital competencies required to effectively perform the role of the contemporary teacher in virtual teaching and learning environments.
Develop curricula at the macro, meso, and micro levels with a focus on online education, together with the corresponding instructional and pedagogical resources.
Implement active and dynamic methodologies that support effective teaching practices in this modality.
Apply learning assessment techniques in virtual learning environments.
Establish diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment criteria.
Identify students’ academic needs to support both their education and their progression through the different educational levels.
Advise students on the conduct and study habits most conducive to successful online learning.
Apply theoretical, empirical, and statistical methods to conduct research in the field of professional practice.
Apply methodological, information technology, and quantitative analysis tools to solve professional problems and address society’s essential needs.
Demonstrate openness to continuous professional development and innovation in the field of online education.
Propose initiatives supported by technology and research to introduce new educational and curricular models that incorporate methodologies for developing the teaching process in virtual environments and platforms.
Design methodological and pedagogical processes for digital environments from a comprehensive perspective.
Design learning ecosystems aligned with the management and architecture of digital environments for virtual educational experiences.
Provide guidance on the use of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in teaching processes conducted in digital environments.
Assume a leading role in students’ pedagogical development within the context of online education.
Foster community engagement to promote students’ comprehensive development.
Demonstrate academic honesty and respect for intellectual property, grounded in respect for oneself and others.
Promote the development of a culture of peace through the democratic exercise of rights and responsibilities.
Comply with applicable rules and regulations in order to act within a human rights framework