Lamar University
Master's Program Courses
Concepts of Educational Technology- 5302
​This course introduced foundational concepts in educational technology and explored how digital tools can enhance teaching and learning. I examined trends, research, and best practices for integrating technology in meaningful, student-centered ways. The course laid the groundwork for my innovation planning by helping me understand how technology supports engagement, accessibility, and deeper learning across diverse instructional settings.
Disruptive Innovation in Technology- 5305
This course examined how disruptive innovation reshapes teaching, learning, and school systems. I explored Christensen’s theory of disruptive innovation, analyzed how new technologies transform instructional practices, and applied these concepts to develop my VR Innovation Plan for DeSoto ISD. The course helped me understand how to design meaningful, scalable, and equitable innovations that support student engagement, deepen learning, and prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.
Applying Educational Technology: Portfolio- 5303
This course focused on building a professional digital portfolio that showcases my learning, growth, and innovation work. I learned how to apply educational technology purposefully using the COVA (Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authenticity) model, and I created an ePortfolio that highlights my strengths as an educator and change agent. The course helped me reflect on my learning philosophy, showcase my VR Innovation Plan, and develop a digital space that communicates my work to colleagues, leaders, and future collaborators.
Creating Significant Learning Environments- 5313
This course explored how to design learning environments where students are active, engaged, and empowered. Through frameworks like Fink’s Significant Learning, the COVA/CSLE model, and Thomas & Brown’s A New Culture of Learning, I learned how to move beyond traditional instruction and intentionally create experiences that spark curiosity, promote ownership, and support deeper understanding. The course connected directly to my VR Innovation Plan, helping me align outcomes, assessments, and activities in ways that make learning meaningful, equitable, and transformative for all students.