Course Descriptions
MTT Program
ITED 502 – Designing Instruction for the 21st Century Learner
This course introduces students to the systems approach to instructional design. Students will examine instructional design models; apply design principles to the design, development, and evaluation of technology-based instruction. Students will develop and test an instructional prototype as an outcome of the course.
ITED 503 – Instructional Delivery for Diverse Learners
In the first part of this course, students will explore instructional delivery models in traditional and remote environments. They will also explore components of effective instructional presentations, strategies to increase presentation effectiveness, methods of presenting different types of content, and modalities of learning including auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and social interaction. The second part of the course will provide students with hands-on experience in the use of variety of instructional delivery tools such as, wireless technologies, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD projectors; and variety of instructional delivery conditions such as one-computer classroom, multi-computer classroom or laboratory, learning centers, teleconferencing, and distance education equipment.
ITED 511 –Microcomputer-based Technologies
This course will focus on using microcomputer-based technologies to achieve learning objectives, especially in the K-12 environment. Content to be covered include an overview of computer operations and concepts; instructional integration of word processor, data base, spread sheet, and graphics applications; and accessing, evaluating, and using telecommunications and internet resources. In addition, students will develop knowledge of learner-centered tools that support guided discovery learning and hypermedia authoring, including LOGO, HyperStudio, KidPix, Inspiration, etc. As an outcome of this course, students will develop a plan for implementing these tools in a learning situation including, direct instruction, cooperative learning, and project-based learning.
ITED 512 – Assessment and Evaluation of Technology-based Instruction and Learning
Students will develop an understanding of fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative assessment, technology-related assessment tools (e.g., projects, portfolios, and performance-based assessment), characteristics of continuous progress monitoring and summative evaluation, and using evaluation results to guide instructional planning and implementation. The criteria for evaluating teaching are based on a systematic instructional model, the lesson cycle, and the effective teaching practices, which are all validated by the principles of learning.
ITED 521 - Instructional Video and Multimedia: Production and Utilization
This course is a survey of design principles and research in effective use of interactive video and multimedia elements (video, audio, graphics, animations, text, and still media) in instruction. The course will also focus on practical applications of media production techniques using various multimedia and authoring software. As an outcome of the course, students will develop a multimedia instructional product to meet specific instructional objectives, field test their product, and assess its effectiveness.
ITED 523 – Web-based Instruction and Distance Learning
This course is a study of communication and learning theories relating to distance learning and distance education; application of effective instructional methodologies to educational and training settings via multiple distance education technologies and techniques. Topics covered include audio conferencing, videoconferencing, web-based instruction, designing and managing online learning space, and facilitation of effective online interactions.
Students will explore issues dealing with assuming a leadership role in educational technology. Topics covered will include understanding the change environment that technology in the work place represents, change process and change models, the role of a change agent, and facilitating change through consultation and communication. The course will also focus on theories and techniques of consultation, communication models, interpersonal communication, and peer facilitation.
SPED 520 - Technology for Inclusion (Joint course with Special Education program)
Course will focus on developing students’ understanding of learners with special needs and the use of assistive technologies to meet the needs of such learners. Topics to be covered include concepts of accessible design, using technology to meet the objectives of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), and facilitating appropriate use of assistive technologies in education settings. As an outcome of this course, students will be expected to develop plan for implementing an IEP involving use of assistive technology.
Admission Application Program Information MS Instructional Technology
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