Instructional Design and Technology
IT 543. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS.
This course offers a study in specific dimensions of teaching or to offer new knowledge and content emerging in the field of study. Topics will vary as needed from semester to semester.
IT 544. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS. This course offers a study in specific dimensions of teaching or to offer new knowledge and content emerging in the field of study. Topics will vary as needed from semester to semester.
IT 572. TECHNOLOGY USES IN EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, IT 125, IT 371.) This course is intended to equip teachers with the ability to integrate advanced uses of technology in the elementary classroom. Skills and information learned here will allow students to become technology resource specialists at the elementary school level. Material covered includes techniques for utilizing both the "one computer classroom" and the "pod" setup, incorporating simulation software, using utility software for grading and planning, and advanced instructional media development and application in a final multimedia project.
IT 573. ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO AND WEBPAGE DEVELOPMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, IT 125, IT371.) Students will be taught how to collect and display material electronically, including using webpage development software. They will construct a multimedia portfolio in a format suitable for either web distribution or copied to a CD-ROM. Instruction will also include using web-based lessons appropriate to various age groups.
IT 574. INTERNET USES IN K-12 EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, IT 125, IT 371.) This computer class will focus on using the information superhighway (Internet) for teaching and learning in the K-12 school. Topics will include finding and using lesson plans, using online and cooperative education with K-12 students, subscribing to listserv lists in education, joining appropriate "field trips" finding K-12 resources, using ERIC online, accessing and employing web search engines in education, handling files, and webpage design.
IT 575. INTERNSHIP IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, IT 125, IT 371, IT 572, and consent of advisor.) Designed as a practical experience where the student is assigned duties in a school or professional setting. The student typically assists the professional in applying their knowledge in instructional technology to real world issues. A written explanation is required. A minimum of 45 clock hours is required for each credit hour. Class may be repeated. Graded PASS/NO CREDIT.
IT 700. FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3 HRS. This course is intended to provide students with a clear picture of the field of instructional design and technology, the trends and issues that have affected it in the past and present, and those trends and issues likely to affect it in the future.
IT 710. WEB DESIGN. 3 HRS. This course is an introductory level webpage design course. As you progress through the class you will be introduced to the basic commands that will get you started in designing a web page for instruction, training, or corporate use. This course will provide you with theoretical and practical understanding of the various applications of website design and development. The course will help you to develop fundamental computer literacy skills using website application software, with an emphasis on acquiring problem solving and high-level critical thinking skills. Knowledge will be gained in website design and development through readings, discussions, and hands-on activities.
IT 712. MOODLE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING. 1 HR. Moodle, an open source learning management system, is rapidly being deployed in K-12 shcools, community colleges, universities and corporate training environments around the world. Through this course, participants will experience Moodle's features firsthand as a learner. Then, as a course creator, course participants will use Moodel to build their own course. Course discussion will include tool selection; effective course design; and facilitating a collaborative, constructive learning environment.
IT 713. DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING. 2-3 HRS. The digital game revolution has spawned an entertainment industry that is bigger than the movie and music industry. It is now starting to impact education in a major way. In this course, after analyzing this evolving revolution, we will identify how games teach and why they work. Case studies and examples of game-based learning programs will be reviewed. The roles of teachers and trainers in implementing digital game-based instruction will be addressed. Students will then create a digital game-based instructional program.
IT 714. HANDHELD COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION. 2-3 HRS. An introductory course that provides a hands-on look at the possibilities and potentials of integrating handheld computer technology into K-12 classrooms. The goal of this course is for classroom teachers to become empowered professional and instructional users. The focus of this course is to share handheld computer strategies that will make the improvement of K-12 student learning more likely. It is expected that students will leave with both a flavor of all that is possible using handheld computers in teaching and learning, and also with concrete ideas about how they will infuse handheld computers into their teaching.
IT 715. INTERNET RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS. 2-3 HRS. This online computer class will focus on using the information super-highway (internet) in education. Lessons will include finding and subscribing to listserv lists in education, using ERIC online, accessing and employing web search engines, locating and downloading files, handling files with email, and analyzing the implication of the internet for lifelong learning in education.
IT 716. LESSON PLANS FROM THE INTERNET. 2-3 HRS. Lesson plans from the internet is designed to assist teachers in locating resources from the internet to assist in lesson planning and creation. Students will critically evaluate characteristics of effective searching on the internet using current search engines; identify characteristics of effective, useful lesson plans; evaluate characteristics of valid web resources; utilize appropriate internet resources in order to become a more effective planner. Students will also use electronic resources to send and retrieve files and collaborate online with colleagues at a distance.
IT 717. PODCAST PRODUCTION. 2-3 HRS. Keep up-to-date with the hot new trend in mobile learning by creating your own syndicated podcasts. Podcasts provide the perfect digital media platform for reaching on-the-go learners through computers, ipods, mp3s, and cell phones. Learn how to create podcasts, audio blogs, video podcasts, vlogs, or video blogs, related to your professional interest area. Podcasting offers great opportunities for learning, sharing, instruction, and online dialogue through syndicated subscriptions and blog postings.
IT 718. POWERFUL POWERPOINT FOR EDUCATORS. 2-3 HRS. In this course, students will look at basic principals of designing, creating and delivering a professional presentation. In the design phase students will analyze color, text, and slide design. In PowerPoint, we will create slides incorporating graphics, slide transitions, and custom animation for classroom use. Basic delivery techniques as well as tips from master presenters will be covered in the delivery segment. Students will also evaluate downloads, work with graphs and ways to display data, create design templates, learn advanced animation techniques, utilize additional drawing tools, add hyperlinks and develop a slide show that encourages class interactivity.
IT 719. TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH PHOTOSHOP. 2-3 HRS. Learn cool special effects using Adobe Photoshop elements, jazz up your instructional images for enhancing learning whether in the classroom or a corporate setting. Do you know ineffective image use can actually depress learning? Find out how to use proven instructional design strategies based on current research and theory. Plan, design and evaluate effective visuals for maximizing learning potential and performance. Use graphics to support the application of knowledge and skills through visual design, psychological functions, surface features, instructional communications functions, and the communciation environments. The course will include both theory and practical instructional design applications.
IT 723. VISUAL LITERACY. 3 HRS. This course will aid students in the interpretation of visual messages and application of basic principles of visual literacy to communication and problem solving, especially, but not limited to, the educational setting. There will be class discussions to reflect upon the theory of visual literacy and share responses to various activities. The culmination of the class will be a usable student-generated project involving visual literacy skills.
IT 724. WEBQUESTS FOR EDUCATORS. 2-3 HRS. WebQuests provide authoritative, prescreened, safe and secure learning environments when students are using the internet for student research. The use of WebQuests reduces student research time, avoids inappropriate websites and narrows the research field. Student safety and security, appropriate use of the internet, and student projects are covered. Appropriate for any level. Project required.
IT 726. ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING. 3 HRS. Students in this course will design and develop a project that includes the essential elements of universal design for learning (UDL) using technology. The course will include a review of the literature specifically related to accessibility and UDL. Students will be able to identify learner needs and plan curriculum that will include accessibility to learning for all.
IT 727. INTEGRATING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING. 2-3 HRS. This course is designed to enhance and extend the technology skills of practicing educators, apply those skills in innovative ways, and create lesson plans that support collaborative, project-based learning. It examines the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings required to transition to a technology-rich classroom. Practical ideas, suggestions, and lesson plans to ensure successful technology integration will be provided.
IT 743. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) To provide in-depth studies in specific dimensions of teaching, such as techniques of questioning, evaluation of instruction, evaluation of curriculum. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
IT 744. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS. To provide in-depth studies in specific dimensions of teaching, such as techniques of questioning, evaluation of instruction, evaluation of curriculum. Topics will vary from semester to semester. This course is offered only by pass/no credit.
IT 800. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN 3 HRS. This course presents a systematic method for the planning and development of instructional programs. Students will examine the research, theory, and principles supporting contemporary methods of instructional design as well as analyze and apply instructional design principles to specific instructional design problems. In addition, the course will culminate with a final project that applies instructional design principles, including the evaluation for instruction and the evaluation of instructional programs.
IT 810. MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 3 HRS. This course presents a review of the systematic design of instruction as well as an overview of the use of multimedia instructional program in education. The primary focus of the class is the application of instructional design principles to the development of a multimedai instructional program using a variety of presentation media.
IT 820. DESIGNING/DEVELOPING WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION 3 HRS. This course focuses on the technology and design of websites to communicate effectively online. Examined, will be crucial features of what is needed to generate quality content for training or instruction in e-learning environments. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop a training or instructional website related to a professional area of interest.
IT 830. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DISTANCE EDUCATION 3 HRS. Offers an overview of the current issues in the three broad areas of distance education, K-12, postsecondary, and business/corpoate/government/military. The course addresses the trends and overall resources available for delivering education via virtual classrooms. Accreditation, benchmarks, assessment, and limitations of distance education will be covered.
IT 850. IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE LEARNING SYSTEMS 3 HRS. This course will concentrate on the application of instructional design principles and tools for the corporate learning environment. This will include application of theory in settings that demand communication skills and teamwork to develop corporate learning systems. Examples include corporate training, e-learning systems, and corporate-based instructional design.
IT 853. RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission to enroll must be approved by the chair of the department.) Under individual direction, the student will select and pursue the investigation of special problems.
IT 899. MASTERS PROJECT IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY3 HRS. (Prerequisite, Consent of Instructor or Department Chair.) This project is designed for field practitioners. Completion of the course will require the student to demonstrate in an open forum a culminating instructional design project. The project will be conceptualized at the beginning of the students' program, approved by their advisor, updated, and refined as the student completes class work during their course of study. The final project will form a coherent package integrating the students' instructional design and educational technology experiences related to anticipated or ongoing professional responsibilities.