The importance of this program arises from the increasing demand for educational technology and digital education in the labor market, which requires specialized faculty members. Schools and universities are transforming into fully or partially online education, making this program an opportunity for education college graduates, regardless of their teaching specialization, to continue their higher education. Moreover, the program provides the Palestinian community with specialists in designing electronic learning tools and systems aligned with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, and educational and training institutions’ technological integration efforts. It also offers educational institutions scientific and technical consultancy research to enhance academic, management, and instructional performance. It also actively participates in research outcomes to develop educational programs at all levels. The program is also essential since it controls the digital content and educational tools with modern academic basics.

The program enables students to get a Master’s degree in science, which is based on regulating digital content with modern educational basics. Its objectives include preparing graduates to work in environments requiring exceptional skills in digital education and learning technology. Companies and institutions need qualified individuals to produce multimedia content for training, awareness, guidance, teaching, and learning using suitable educational theories for the digital era. Private educational and training institutions also require digital academic production to provide appropriate digital educational content.

The graduates of this program will be able to:

• Produce digital content for education and training, including contributing to producing educational and training films.
• Leverage educational electronic games.
• Manage and develop e-learning.
• Design computer-based educational scenarios and build contemporary educational solutions.
• Possess creative thinking skills, scientific research skills and tools.
• Possesses of communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in using basic computer applications.
• Equipped with the necessary knowledge to continue their higher education in relevant fields.
• Familiar with their specialization’s cognitive, practical, scientific, and educational aspects.
• Apply modern educational and psychological strategies in the field of teaching and learning.
• Use information and communication technology in the educational process.
• Practice classroom learning management techniques and skills according to effective educational strategies in this field.
• Develop the education system and curricula in Palestine by supporting these systems with advanced educational materials.
• Build digital educational and psychological tests and measurements according to their specific standards.
• Deal with students and solve their problems scientifically.
• Commit to professional ethics and ethical standards.

General goals

The program aims to prepare specialized and qualified graduates in educational resources based on educational principles, as well as in learning resources, educational technology, e-learning, and digital education. This includes teachers of technical and professional subjects such as technology, educational technology specialists, learning resources and technology coordinators, and designers of academic books and digital materials in schools and educational institutions. The goal is to make graduates capable of efficiently working in education, teaching, training, and authoring.

In the era of information technology, adopting and using technology has become inevitable. The world is changing rapidly, and technology has become a characteristic of all industries, educational and training institutions, and advertising and media institutions.

Although the Palestinian market is young and faces significant challenges, it seeks to cope with global technology trends. The curriculum will be shifted to digital and electronic systems, and the government and major companies will digitize their services. People now read newspapers on the internet and social media. Modern books are available in electronic copies, and the list goes on.

Digital content production is a positive indicator towards embarking on a cognitive society that relies on modern technological tools in educational curricula. The rapid spread of smart boards has forced schools, universities, and institutes to use e-learning to provide distant education services. This must be utilized to produce digital educational content targeting learners, trainees, and students in particular. The shift from traditional learning methods to those that rely on information technology and e-learning has become one of the most essential teaching methods since it saves students time and effort.

Specific goals

• Training the students on using modern applications in the field of learning resources.
• Training the students on designing and implementing regular and digital learning resources.
• Developing the ability to solve common problems in the educational community due to resource limitations.
• Preparing human resources in the field of educational technology and distant e-learning and being capable of integrating technology in both public and private education and training sectors.
• Developing learners’ or trainees’ skills and knowledge in designing and producing e-learning programs and digital educational content according to scientific and educational principles and in line with global standards.
• Promoting the culture of distant learning and training in the community through the use of modern technology by offering educational and training programs and continuous education.
• Equipping students with skills related to designing digital educational content and developing digital educational and training curricula that enhance students’ interaction with various educational materials and their engagement with e-learning.
• Increasing opportunities to get higher education and making it accessible to the community based on merit criteria fit the objectives within the framework of the strategy for reforming and updating higher education.
• Providing students with teamwork skills that abide by ethical and professional standards.

Graduates of this program can work in the following areas:

• The Ministry of Education to enhance and utilize educational technology in light of the educational process in schools.
  Companies and institutions that produce educational, training, media, and advertising content.
  Universities and private educational institutes, either in an academic capacity or in course and curriculum design.
• Managing educational resources and educational content databases, as well as educational software, including games.
• Working in vocational training centers in the field of educational technology.
• Working in companies that produce educational media for schools, universities, educational institutions, and training centers.
• Working in the development of educational curricula in the Ministry of Education, universities, and institutions that develop electronic curricula.
  Film and art production companies, advertising agencies, television and satellite stations, and radio stations.
• News websites and working in printing, publishing, books, and newspapers.
• Companies specializing in animation and computer and mobile games.
• Producing interactive digital content for institutions involved in training, awareness, guidance, and entertainment, including content tailored for individuals with special needs.

• Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from an acknowledged university in several disciplines related to the Master’s program, with a good minimum degree in various subjects, including any specialization that enables the candidate to teach or train in schools, universities, institutions, or companies.
• Successfully passing the interview with the program committee.
• Approving the program committee in case the number of applicants exceeds its capacity.
• Passing some remedial courses in case the first degree is old and/or does not cover some basic knowledge.

Academic Plan / Thesis Track

Program Duration (Semesters/Years)

• The maximum duration for obtaining a Master’s degree is (8) academic semesters, extendable for one additional semester as a maximum, based on a committee recommendation and dean’s board, provided that it leads to completing graduation requirements in that semester. The summer semester is considered an extension of the second academic semester and does not require an extension.
• The summer semester is considered an academic semester to review scientific research and progress in the thesis preparation.
• The total postponement and withdrawal due to combined excuses should not exceed two academic semesters, and this period is not counted within the maximum duration for obtaining the degree.

This program consists of (36) Credit Hours (Cr. H) distributed as follows:

1. A) Compulsory Subjects: (24) Credit hours distributed as follows

Note: CNUM stands for “Course Number”.

1. B) Elective subjects: (6) Cr.H. to be chosen from the following list:

1. C) Thesis Track

Academic Plan /Thesis Track

First Year

Second Year

Academic Plan / Comprehensive Exam Track

Program Duration (Semesters/Years)

• The maximum duration for obtaining a Master’s degree is (8) academic semesters, extendable for one additional semester as a maximum, based on a committee recommendation and dean’s board, provided that it leads to completing graduation requirements in that semester. The summer semester is considered an extension of the second academic semester and does not require an extension.
• The summer semester is considered an academic semester to review scientific research and progress in the thesis preparation.
• The total postponement and withdrawal due to combined excuses should not exceed two academic semesters, and this period is not counted within the maximum duration for obtaining the degree.
• This program is consisting of (36) Credit Hours distributed as follows:

1. A) Compulsory Subjects: (24) Credit hours distributed as follows

Note: CNUM stands for “Course Number”.

1. B) Elective subjects: (6) Cr.H. to be chosen from the following list:

1. C) Comprehensive Exam Track

Academic Plan / Comprehensive Exam Track

First Year

Second Year