Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technologies for Digital Education and Learning

In accordance with Royal Decree 43/2015 and Royal Decree 861/2010, which modifies Royal Decree 1393/2007, of October 29, which establishes the organization of official university education, as well as Royal Decree 1027/2011, which establishes the Spanish Framework of Qualifications for Higher Education (MECES), Master's degrees education must guarantee the acquisition of the following basic competences:

• BC6 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
• BC7 That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
• BC8 That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
• BC9 That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
• BC10 That students have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

• GC1 Be able to identify and understand theories, pedagogical models and teaching and learning methodologies mediated through ICT.
• GC2 Be able to understand the educational, communicative, social and technological implications in the design of didactic proposals with ICT.
• GC3 Be able to produce, manage, organize and use information and educational resources based on ICT for teaching and learning.
• GC4 Be able to apply theoretical knowledge about digital learning to teaching with the use of ICT as an educational strategy.
• GC5 Be able to work collaboratively and in multidisciplinary teams in the field of ICT in education, both in leadership and coordination.
• GC6 Be able to analyze critically and reflectively, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas in the field of education with ICT.
• GC7 Be able to understand digital communication processes and be able to communicate effectively through technology in the educational context.
• GC8 Be able to show positive attitudes towards educational innovation, especially with the use of technologies for learning.
• GC9 Be able to search, select and filter specific content about technology in digital education and learning.

• SC1 Know how the context of Digital Society influences the teaching and learning processes and understand how it affects the different educational modalities: elearning, blearning and classroom lectures.
• SC2 Analyze, develop and create educational initiatives with ICT in a creative and original way.
• SC3 Know in depth the technological-instrumental management of digital platforms and tools and their functionality for teaching with ICT.
• SC4 Use digital platforms and tools for teaching and learning with ICT according to the needs of the learners and their different levels.
• SC5 Recognize, understand and know how to apply educational trends and innovations with ICT in the classroom.
• SC7 Design, analyze and apply communication and dynamization strategies for online learning communities, social networks and open environments.
• SC8 Apply the use of ICT with the appropriate methodological design in the different educational modalities: elearning, blearning and classroom lectures.
• SC9 Know the educational, communicative and technological implications of mobile and ubiquitous environments and apps and know how to put them into practice.
• SC10 Design digital academic content in multiple media and formats according to the educational level, considering the pedagogical, aesthetic and legal aspects.
• SC11 Know the mechanics of games and simulation and know how to apply them in the design of didactic proposals with TIC.
• SC12 Use content management systems in the network to facilitate digital learning.
• SC13 Use ICT in the design of learning and assessment activities according to the profile of students and teaching modality.
• SC14 Apply the components of digital narrative and be able to use them in the context of digital teaching and learning.
• SC15 Search and analyze information on the use of ICT in educational contexts for the improvement of teaching and learning processes and educational innovation.
• SC16 Apply the knowledge acquired in the Master to develop and defend a job in the area of ​​ICT in education and digital learning.

The routes and requirements for admission to Master's level education are those established by Royal Decree 1393/2007 of October 29, with its subsequent modification in Royal Decree 861/2010, of July 2, which establishes the organization of official university education.

or its part, the admission profile for the Master's Degree in ICT for Digital Education and Learning is defined as follows: All applicants who meet the requirements established by current legislation, may access the Master's Degree in ICT for Digital Education and Learning, of which the admission profile is that of a university graduate, or equivalent, in the academic and disciplinary field of Educational Sciences: Teachers in Primary or Early Childhood Education, Pedagogy, or Psychopedagogy. Likewise, given the transversal nature of the program, students who have completed the Master's Degree in Teacher Training will be able to access this Master's Degree.

As established in Article 16 of RD 1393/2007, modified by RD 861/2010, students who meet any of the following conditions may access these studies:

• Have an official Spanish university degree or other degree issued by an institution of higher education of the European Higher Education Area that grants access to Master's studies in the country issuing said degree.
• Graduates of educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area may access without the need for validation of their degrees, after verification by the University that they can accredit a level of studies equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and that these grant access to postgraduate education in the country issuing said degree. Access through this route will not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree of the interested party, nor its recognition for other purposes than that of taking the Master's degree. In the cases in which the validation of any degree, diploma or study obtained abroad is necessary to access the University, the Antonio de Nebrija University may conditionally admit students who accredit having submitted the corresponding application for validation while the approval procedure is resolved. These cases are included within the “Conditioned Enrollment Procedure" implemented by the University in Academic Organization Plan.
• In the case of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies will be assessed.

Specifically, all applicants who meet the requirements provided for in current legislation will be able to access the Master's Degree Program in ICTs for Digital Education and Learning, as the admission profile is that of a university graduate or equivalent from the academic and disciplinary field of Sciences of Education: Teachers of Primary or Early Childhood Education, Pedagogy, or Psychopedagogy. Likewise, given the transversal nature of the program, students who have completed the Master's Degree in Teacher Training may access this Master's degree.

How to submit documentation necessary for admission.

In general, the admission documentation will be submitted to the Admissions Department.

The student must provide the originals or certified copies of the submitted documentation, within a period established by the University, in order to formalize his/her enrollment. Any inaccuracy, falsity or omission of information, statement or document provided by the student in the admission period will entail the impossibility of continuing to exercise the right from the moment the University has proof of these events, and proceed to cancel the application for admission submitted and the place awarded, notwithstanding any criminal, civil or administrative responsibilities that may arise.

In order to access the official master's degrees, it is necessary to submit the following documentation:

• Completed admission application.
• Identification document (D.N.I) or valid passport.
• 2 passport-size photographs.
• If necessary, a letter issued by the University in which he/she has completed the degree that grants access to Master's studies in the country issuing the diploma.
• Official Spanish university diploma.
• Official diploma issued by a foreign higher education institution belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that grants access, in the issuing country, to official master's degree studies that grants access, in the issuing country, to official master's degree studies.
• Official diploma issued in a foreign educational system not belonging to the EHEA. In this case, access will be conditioned by the verification that the studies completed correspond to a level of studies equivalent to that of the official Spanish university degrees and that they grant access to the official master's degrees in the country in which the diploma was issued. This procedure does not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree, nor its recognition for any purpose other than to access the master's studies.
• Personalized letter of intent addressed to the Director of the Master's Degree Program in ICT for Digital Education and Learning, explaining the reasons why he/she wants to study Master's degrees as well as the academic and professional expectations that lead him/her to this choice.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae.

In the event that the studies granting access to the pre-registration of the Master's degree are completed in a Foreign Higher Education institution, both the diploma and the academic record (grades) must be official and issued by the competent authorities, in accordance with the legal system of the country of origin.

In addition, they will have to meet the requirements described in detail in the "Access and admission procedure for Master_PO12" of the Teaching Organization Plan implemented by the University.

In addition to evaluating the academic merits provided by the candidate, students must hold a personal interview as part of the admission process. This interview, carried out by the Director of the Master's degree or a professor, is aimed at checking the suitability of the candidate and his/her profile related to the degree. This is done to determine if the candidate has sufficient motivation, training and knowledge, abilities, aptitudes, communication skills, extracurricular activities and future interests necessary to be admitted as a student in the Nebrija University postgraduate programs.

In the Master's Degree in ICT for Digital Education and Learning, academic merits have a weight of 50% in the admission process, the other 50% depends on the personal interview. One of the criteria with the greatest weight in the interview is having basic digital skills and competences in order to be able to take full advantage of the program, as well as an interest in innovation in educational contexts.

Una vez que el alumno ha sido admitido procederá a realizar la matriculación que consta de las siguientes fases:Once the student has been admitted, they will proceed to enroll, which consists of the following phases:

• Annual registration fees: Candidates must reserve their place. This economic pre-enrollment guarantees the candidate's place at the University. These annual registration fees will not be returned, except for students who are conditionally admitted, or do not meet the legal requirements for admission.
• Enrollment: Pre-enrolled candidates who wish to formalize their academic enrollment at the University must, within the indicated deadlines, follow these steps:
  • 1. Submit documentation: prove that you meet the requirements established by Spanish university legislation for admission to the Master's degree.
  • 2. Formalize the enrollment process online: The self-enrollment service on the Nebrija website allows admitted students to carry out all the academic, economic and administrative procedures within the established deadlines. To do this, they will receive, together with their letter of admission, the access code and the personal password necessary to be able to carry out their self-enrollment. Once the self-enrollment is formalized, the candidate acquires the status of a Nebrija University student.
  • 3. Make the enrollment payment , for the academic year, according to the modality chosen by the student.
• Deadlines for enrollment:
  • 1. Enrollment will be carried out on an annual basis; the opening date will vary depending on the beginning of the Program. However, enrollment must be done at least one week before the start of classes.
  • 2. An extraordinary period will be opened exceptionally for students who want to start their studies in the second semester, enrollment must be carried out before the mid-term exams of the second semester.