The programme prepares students to teach information technology, innovation, and media in primary schools, and to take on leadership roles in brainstorming, problem-solving, and technology in education. It is open to those with a B.Ed. in primary education focused on these areas, or a BA/BS in related fields. A preparatory pathway is available for students from other disciplines. Licensed primary school teachers can enroll regardless of their previous specialization.

Is the program for you??

• Do you want to contribute to advancing school and educational work, strengthen digital skills, and learn practical approaches to innovation, collaboration, and professional development?

• Are you interested in using digital media, digital tools, and technological possibilities to support learning and teaching?

• Do you want to engage in and use brainstorming and communication, technical equipment and digital media, AI and problem-solving, games and programming, content creation, design, and innovation in learning and teaching children and adolescents?

• Are you looking for an engaging and practical programme?

What is the study about?

The M.Ed. programme in teaching information technology and media is an academic and project-based program with a focus on brainstorming and problem-solving, digital media and content creation, visual programming and games, data collection and artificial intelligence, communication and collaboration, participation and development work, learning communities, and critical discussion.

Students learn about digital technology and engage in brainstorming, design, and innovation, often relying on digital tools and solutions. Students are expected to show initiative, work independently and make their work accessible by publishing it in various channels.

Emphasis is placed on the role of innovation, technology, and media in school development work, while participants have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills in these areas.

Programme structure

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.

Specialisations

Students choose between the following specialisations based on their academic background:

• Master‘s Degree Component of Five Year Teacher Education

• Teacher Certification

• Teaching ICT for Licensed Teachers

It is important to choose the correct specialisation depending on your academic background.

Organisation of teaching

The programme is taught in Icelandic

Some courses are available in both face-to-face and distance learning formats. Others are offered primarily as distance learning with a few on-site sessions.

Main objectives

Students will improve their knowledge and skills in IT, innovation, communications and related pedagogy. Students will be better equipped to teach such courses, utilize brainstorming, problem-solving, and technical possibilities in education, and guide their colleagues in these areas.

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the impact of innovation and technology on education, society, culture, and lifestyle, while also enhancing their own skills in teaching, content creation, and development work.

Other

• Completing this programme qualifies you to apply for a teaching licence.

• Completing the programme may allow a student to apply for doctoral studies

• See all doctoral programmes at UI