INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IT)
430-3 COMPUTER-BASED PUBLISHING AND INSTRUCTION. Opportunities to work with various computer hardware and software systems to prepare instructional materials. Emphasis is placed on design and production of effective instructional materials.
435-3 PRODUCING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. Development of instructional products which integrate various digital media. Emphasis on production, visual communication, graphics, authoring environments, and evaluation of instructional software.
450-3 USING VIDEO FOR INSTRUCTION. Instructional television as medium for learning. Emphasis on delivery systems including commercial, public, and satellite programs; teacher produced instructional sequences.
481-3 COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE. Research on and effective methods for using computers in an educational setting and a systematic framework for integrating computers into the curriculum.
486-3 WEB DESIGN FOR INSTRUCTION. Web design concepts for educational settings, including usability concepts, web style criteria, interaction and instructional strategies, and legal/ethical issues related to web development.
490-1 to 6 SPECIAL TOPICS. Varied content. Topics of immediate concern in instructional technology field. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
500-3 PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Major concepts, critical issues, and research in instructional technology including historical perspectives, design models, media, development, and evaluation.
510-3 INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGN. Concepts and procedures related to systematic design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instruction.
520-3 PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY. Assessment and analysis of training and educational needs; procedures for performing instructional analysis; consultation strategies.
530-3 MANAGING INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Systematic procedures for design, development, and evaluation of learning systems. Emphasis on consultation skills, analysis procedures, development and implementation issues, project management, and evaluation models.
540-3 DISTANCE EDUCATION. Examination of theories and applications of distance education in educational and training settings in a variety of instructional modalities.
550-3 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION. Current and emerging technologies in the field of education. Software and accessories will be utilized in a variety of instructional settings. Prerequisites: IT 500.
560-3 LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Issues related to the integration of technology in educational institutions are explored. Emphasis is given to leadership, management, professional development, planning models and integration strategies. Prerequisites: IT 481.
565-3 MANAGING TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION. Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a variety of operating systems, data networks and distance learning systems in educational contexts. Focus on management, support, and delivery options. Prerequisites: IT 481, IT 560.
571-1 FIELD EXPERIENCES I. Field experiences in area schools focusing on situational analysis and planning for effective technology integration practices. Prerequisite: IT 481.
572-2 FIELD EXPERIENCES II. Field experiences in area schools focusing on the design of technology-based integration strategies and the evaluation of technology-based learning experiences. Prerequisite: IT 571.
573-3 FIELD EXPERIENCES III. Field experiences in area schools focusing on technology support, management, administration, and leadership. Prerequisite: IT 572.
580-3 DESIGN OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. Instructional theories and strategies for designing digital multimedia learning environments. Emphasis on design methods, interactivity, and usability issues.
582-3 DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. Principles and techniques for developing interactive learning environments using advanced authoring and production tools. Prerequisite: IT 486.
590-3 SEMINAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Topics in instructional technology. May be repeated once for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
592-1 to 6 FIELD STUDY.Supervised study in instructional technology. Work will closely match student's educational and professional objectives. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
595-1 to 6 PROBLEMS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Individual study of selected problems in instructional technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of adviser.
596-1 DESIGN STUDIO I. Field-based experiences in the design of learning activities and utilization of appropriate tools for computer-based instructional development, including graphics, multimedia, and software authoring. Prerequisites: IT 486 and IT 500.
597-2 DESIGN STUDIO II. Field-based experience in the design and production of interactive multimedia, electronic performance support systems, internet resources, and other forms of technology-enhanced learning environments. Prerequisites: IT 510 or IT 580, and 15 hours of course work in Instructional Technology.
598-3 FINAL PROJECT. Design, development, and testing of instructional product. Proposal and defense required. Prerequisites: 30 hours toward completion of degree; consent of instructor.
599-1 to 6 THESIS. Supervised research on approved topic. Proposal and defense required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and adviser.