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ITED 501: Instructional Technology Foundations
This course provides an introduction to the field of Instructional Technology (IT). It addresses the fundamentals of Instructional Technology, including the history of the field, instructional systems development (ISD) models, learning theories, instructional design theories, performance technology, trends and issues, and career opportunities.
ITED 511: Teaching with Emerging Technologies
The Web 2.0 and other emerging learning technologies have the potential to provide effective and powerful learning environments in which learners can develop skills the information age requires. This course explores innovative ways of utilizing emerging technologies to facilitate learning and to improve the way we teach. Topics include blogs, podcasts, wikis, online social networks, virtual worlds, and digital game-based learning.
ITED 512: Evaluation in Instructional Technology
This course will focus on two main components: (1) formative and summative evaluation of instructional materials and (2) program evaluations in the field of instructional technology. Students will explore several aspects of conducting evaluations: planning and designing an evaluation, developing appropriate instruments, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating results and recommendations.
ITED 520: Instructional Design and Development
This course provides students with experiences necessary to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for designing effective instruction that meets the needs of the information age. Students will explore the instructional systems development (ISD) process, from analysis through evaluation, and engage in authentic instructional design activities.
ITED 521: Instructional Multimedia Design and Development
This course prepares students to develop the ability to apply theories of multimedia learning and design principles to the design and production of effective Web-based multimedia lessons. It addresses theoretical foundations, principles of multimedia learning, multimedia design process, interface design, typography, graphic design, audio and video production, and instructional animations.
ITED 523: Online Learning and Teaching
This course focuses on two major components: (1) research on e-learning and (2) e-learning course development. Students will explore a variety of issues in online teaching and learning, conduct research, and engage in authentic design activities. The activities include developing a design document, interviewing SMEs, developing content drafts, writing media scripts, and creating an online course.
ITED 530: Research in Instructional Technology
This course provides an overview of research methodologies in instructional technology. It examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Particularly, it emphasizes the need for improving the knowledge base about instruction and focuses on research methods for building instructional design theory. Students will explore diverse research methods, critique research articles, and develop research plans.
ITED 532: Leadership in Instructional Technology
This course aims to prepare students for leadership roles in the Instructional Technology field. It explores leadership theories and models and provides practical guidance for developing basic leadership skills. Beyond the basics, it also examines new roles and skills of leaders for building learning organization.
ITED 550: Capstone in Instructional Technology
E-Portfolios are required for all students in the Instructional Technology program. This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to define their professional goals, assemble the evidence of their skills and abilities, and create a comprehensive electronic portfolio aligned with their professional goals. This course should be taken when about 80 percent of the course work in Instructional Technology has been completed. This capstone project will be completed in lieu of a comprehensive examination for exiting the program.