"The Boise State University EdTech Master’s Program was an example of what kind of a reward a person can earn if they are willing to work for their own educational dreams.  After my undergraduate degree in the education field, I wanted to continue to better myself by obtaining a graduate level degree.  BSU’s EdTech Program was perfect for this need since I was a full time High/Middle School Teacher at a high risk school and very short on extra time.  With BSU’s EdTech Program being completely on-line, I was able to fit my classes, studies, projects, and assignments on my schedule, after work and around most of my other obligations during the week.  The support staff, instructors, and professors were very professional, and seemed very genuine in focusing on assisting their students with any individual needs or questions during the program.  I was able to complete my Master of Science in Education, with an Emphasis in Education Technology, in only five (5) semesters, attending graduate school on my schedule while still working in the education field full time.   
 
During my studies in the EdTech Program, I was able to incorporate many of the ideas, principals, and information that I was learning into my current classroom (Computer Lab). This helped my students gain a better understanding and educational experience since I was able to provide new and current technology based education to students in multiple formats that made learning fun and exciting.  Not only were these students learning about technology, but they also learned about other core subjects through the technology.  By using integrated thematic projects, students who were ‘deficient’ in other subject areas were able to process the needed information using the technology that so many students enjoyed, compared to standard lecture and/or traditional classes, and they gained/processed the new information.  By creating projects on computers, using websites, and interactive media, some students gained a better understanding in Mathematics, Science, History, and Technology together.  Our school even had one student enter our annual Science Fair by submitting a Technology Based Project, while others used the Computer Lab during class time for research and data processing to complete their individual projects.  I found great joy in knowing that my students were actually learning and achieving their own educational goals by using the tools and ideas that I had provided them…the same tools and ideas that the EdTech Program at Boise State University helped prepare me to refine and to share with my students.  No matter what subject you may already be teaching at any level, this program will assist you to provide a new approach to learning that your students can use for the rest of their lives."

"I owe a lot to the Boise State Educational Technology program. Without their online program, I probably would not have been able to complete my Masters degree. Having a family and a full time job made it near impossible to complete any program that required me to be in a physical classroom. Aside from the convenience of online learning for me, the degree itself has led the way to a career path I never would have had the chance to pursue otherwise. Just being a part of the online program gives a student hands on experience in seeing how technology is integrated into the classroom. Since beginning (and completing) the program, I was able to move from working in financial aid and freelancing as a web designer into the field of software training and I now work with an up and coming software company as a educational training manager. Since graduation from the program, I have been given the opportunity to teach for BSU as a part time adjunct in the EdTech department. Overall, the courses and the professors combined leave me speaking highly of the EdTech program to anybody who asks about it or is seeking such a degree."

"After spending my first semester overseas as a student in the EdTech program, I was asked by Dr. Thorsen to work part-time for the Department when I returned to Boise. It has been a wonderful experience for me, to have this level of insight into the Department. I have been extremely impressed with the professionalism, the accomplishments and the abilities of the faculty. It sounds trite, but they all really care about our students. Being around the faculty every day for two years has shown me how talented they really are, how personable, and how unselfishly they all work together. The concern and attention that is given to constantly upgrading the quality of the program was something of a surprise; that attitude is not prevalent in my experience. Dr. Thorsen, who is now retired, recruited a hand-picked faculty of excellence. Dr. Dawley, now the Department Chair, has the vision, the experience and the ability to lead the Department into the top echelons nationally. I truly am excited to be part of the process and excited to see the results of initiatives just being put in place.."

"I've been hired to create an integrated tutorial system for a software company in California. My job is to design and create the entire user assistance system; so much of what I learned in your instructional design class will come into play. I feel very prepared for the position, which is a credit to BSU's EDTECH department."

"The project based classes gave me the experience to feel prepared to work in a variety of positions that deal with instructional design and integrating technology into instruction."

"The Educational Technology program at Boise State has been very instrumental in enhancing my career. The courses demonstrated true application and provided many opportunities to create projects to be used in the future. The faculty and staff are true professionals! They are very welcoming and interested in the success of their students."

"I spent 7 years trying to find the right Master's Program and the right circumstances to continue my education. I thought I was going to have to spend timeless hours in an actual classroom outside of the endless hours I am in one right now. Juggling job, family and coaching, a Master's Degree didn't seem possible, although I knew I needed to get it. The Master's Program at Boise was perfect for me as it allowed me to "stay out" of additional classrooms and could be molded specifically to what I was interested in, based on class offerings. The best part was that I could work at any hour on assignments or even be out of town and still be able to work and turn things in, without putting anything aside. Professors have been knowledgeable and very easy to work with, especially with unexpecteds."