MLS&T - Professional Stream

The Professional stream of the Learning Science & Technology program provides professionally relevant research-informed courses at an advanced level for people who are currently working, or wish to work, in the field of e-learning. Students gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of tools and technologies (eg. group work tools, webcasts, knowledge building environments, blogs, simulation tools, podcasts, XML, IMS learning design standards, educational data mining, etc.) and solve real-world problems in the context of professional case studies.

Course topics include learning design methods for technology-supported learning, psychology of multimedia learning, organisational change, systems thinking, emerging technologies, mobile learning, innovative practice in e-learning, and evaluating e-learning programs, among others. Participants are given opportunity to incorporate and support their workplace experiences with their course work.

A Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate are available as alternatives to the full Masters degree. The program is flexible and designed around the needs of students that may also be full-time working professionals. Our graduates go on to advance their careers within the rapidly growing e-learning industry as designers, managers, consultants, trainers and educators. Take a look at our student profiles to learn more about our graduate opportunities.

Program Structure

In order to complete the Master of Learning Science and Technology in the Professional stream, students are required to take 4 core units:

• Introduction to the Learning Sciences: Foundations for learning technology systems (EDPC5021)
• Educational Design Methodologies: Technology supported learning (EDPC5022)
• Innovative practice and Emerging ICT (EDPC5023)
• Learning and Change, a Systems View: From individual learning to organisational change (EDPC5024)

and 4 additional units of study. The recommended ones are:

• Evaluation of Educational Software (EDPC5012)
• Learning Technology Research Frontiers (EDPC5025)
• Professional portfolio - Special project 1 & 2 (EDPZ6730 & EDPZ6731)

To complete the Graduate Certificate, just the four core units need to be completed. A Graduate Diploma can be awarded after the 4 core units plus two electives are completed.

For more information on units of study, consult the Postgraduate Handbook.

Student Profile

Gerry Marcus - Senior Project Manager & Instructional Designer
Gerry enrolled in the professional stream. He currently works as a project manager and instructional designer for an e-learning company.

• Q. How did you come to your decision to enrol in the MLS&T?
  “I wanted a qualification that was designed for professionals in the e-learning field and this qualification gave me the opportunity to focus on coursework or research."
• Q. Do you think your MLS&T experience has had any impact on the work you do now or on your career path?
  "Absolutely, it has contributed to my knowledge of learning and technology as well as my ability to communicate effectively about these topics to professionals within, and associated with, the e-learning field."
• Q. What was your favourite thing about your experience here?
  "Two things: 1) Having knowledgeable professors that clearly are embracing technology in concept and practice. 2) A curriculum that meets the needs of students at a Masters level who have their own particular interests and career pathway."
• Q. Is there anything you would like to say to anyone considering the MLS&T program?
  "If you are involved in e-learning or want to move into the field, this course is exactly what you are looking for and will take your thinking and understanding to the next level!"

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