Online Master’s in Instructional Technology and Design - Technology Facilitator

UNC Greensboro’s Master’s in Instructional Technology and Design (MSITD) with a Technology Facilitator concentration prepares educators to lead technology integration and digital learning initiatives in K-12 schools. Offered fully online, the program combines instructional technology, leadership, and coaching strategies to help students support teachers, enhance learning environments, and drive meaningful educational innovation. Through hands-on coursework and field-based experiences, students develop the skills needed to evaluate emerging technologies, design professional learning opportunities, and promote effective technology use that improves teaching and learning outcomes for all students.

Online Master’s in Instructional Technology Facilitator Distinctions

UNC Greensboro’s graduate Library and Information Science programs, which includes our online course for Instructional Technology & Design, are ranked among the best in the nation by US News & World Report.

The Instructional Technology Facilitator concentration aligns with North Carolina’s Instructional Technology Specialist (077) license. Students build leadership, coaching, and technology integration skills to help teachers, schools, and districts effectively use technology to enhance teaching and learning.

The MSITD program allows students to customize their coursework based on professional interests and career goals. Students can build expertise in areas such as instructional design, e-learning, technology integration, digital communication, and assistive technologies. The curriculum is tailored for teachers and education professionals who want to expand their impact beyond the classroom. Coursework emphasizes real-world application, helping students solve authentic challenges related to technology integration, digital learning, and instructional improvement.

The Online Instructional Technology Facilitator Student Experience

The Instructional Technology Facilitator concentration is offered entirely online, providing flexibility for working educators and professionals. Students can complete coursework while maintaining their current teaching or educational leadership responsibilities. Participants are able to benefit from online synchronous instruction that enables engaging instruction in a discussion-based format. 

As part of this program, students have the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for a North Carolina State K-12 instructional technology (077) license. The program requires core courses for all students, including a field-based capstone, along with additional coursework for students who do not currently hold a teaching license.

Students develop skills to design, produce, apply, and evaluate media and technology that support innovative teaching. They also apply adult learning theory to design and deliver engaging, effective professional development for educators.

Online Technology Facilitatory Program Customization and Licensure Information

As a student in the MSITD program, you have the opportunity to focus on developing your skill set in specific areas. Below are some suggested courses to help students plan out a particular destination in their studies. Although the program does not require these courses, they offer valuable opportunities to customize your learning experience and develop specialized skills.

• LIS 672 Instructional Design
• LIS 675 eLearning Design
• LIS 636 Website Production
• LIS 637 Instructional Communication and Technologies
• LIS 671 Designing Blended and eLearning environments
• LIS 674 Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community
• LIS 630 Computer Related Technologies for Information Management
• LIS 631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access
• LIS 635 Introduction to Technology Resources
• SES 662 Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education
• TED 610 Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction

Please note that all licensure candidates are required to: 

• Submit a Candidate Agreement form to the program coordinator. 
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• Archive all course assignments required as evidence for accreditation and post them to your final portfolio by the last semester of the program. 
• Score 2 or above on all teaching dispositions. 
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation on the practicum. 
• Acquire professional liability insurance for all courses with field-based components (LIS 677). 
• Submit to a criminal background check before completing LIS 677. 

The program offers rolling admissions, allowing you to apply year-round and start classes in the fall, spring, or summer term.

After Earning Your Online MSITD in Technology Facilitator Degree With the NC 077 K-12 license

Graduates of UNCG’s MSITD with a Technology Facilitator concentration are prepared to lead the effective integration of technology in educational settings. They develop the knowledge and skills to coach and support educators, design technology-enhanced learning experiences, evaluate and implement digital tools, and facilitate professional learning initiatives. Graduates are able to analyze instructional needs, promote access to technology, and guide schools and districts in adopting innovative practices that improve teaching and learning. By adding North Carolina’s Instructional Technology Specialist (077) licensure, students also gain the competencies required to serve as instructional technology facilitators and digital learning leaders in K-12 environments.

Graduates are prepared for positions such as:

• Instructional Technology Facilitator
• Digital Learning Specialist
• Educational Technology Coach
• Technology Integration Specialist
• Professional Development Coordinator
• District Technology Leader
• Curriculum and Instruction Technology Consultant

Check out our ILRS Jobs Board to see current job announcements. 

Live Outside North Carolina?

Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Find out more about State Authorization — a law that regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education. 

UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs that fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.