Course Descriptions
Educational Technology
(faculty, see Department of Educational Psychology)
(EDTC)
602. Educational Technology: Field, Theory, Profession. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduces the student to the educational technology profession and provides a conceptual map of the theory, research and practice of the field; a historical overview of the field aids in bringing current educational technology practices into perspective. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
608. Foundations of Distance Learning. (3-0). Credit 3.
Communication theory, learning theories, and systems theory related to distance learning; application of effective and efficient instructional methodologies to educational/instructional settings via multiple distance education technologies and techniques. Prerequisites: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
613. Integrating Technology in Learning Environments. (2-2). Credit 3.
Students develop a broad understanding of what is involved in designing technology rich environments to support active learning. They examine the integration of human learning theories with instructional design and development practices in the selection, preparation, evaluation, and ethics of instructional technology implementation.
621. Graphic Communication and Interface Design. (3-0). Credit 3.
Application of research findings and design principles to the critical analysis of the interfaces of everyday objects, print materials, and websites; effective design of graphical displays to communicate functionality and structure; issues related to flawed interfaces, elegant design solutions, user-centered design, usability testing, and website accessibility. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
631. Instructional Television. (3-0). Credit 3.
Design and development of instructional video programs using an effect-to-cause model: message definition, scriptwriting, storyboarding, production, post-production editing and evaluation; topics include copyright law, production personnel, medium requirements and practical activities on lighting, sound, the operation of digital video cameras, the use of digital editing software and visual effects. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
645. Instructional Applications of Computer Technologies I. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to the integration of computers, telecommunications, and related technologies into educational practice; resources for personal productivity and development/delivery of instructional materials; applications for both educators and students (word processing, databases, etc.); projects include hands-on development of HyperText, MultiMedia, and Internet (web-based) resources in participant's own area of study. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
646. Instructional Applications of Computer Technologies II. (3-0). Credit 3.
Issues (social, educational, etc.) and techniques associated with educational applications of computers and related resources and techniques (graphics, multimedia, etc.); relationship of course activities and products to individual educational/instructional philosophies; web-supported. Prerequisites: Graduate classification; approval of department head.
651. Computer-Assisted Instruction. (3-0). Credit 3.
Application of theory to the design and development of computer-based instructional programs, including tutorials, drills, simulations, games and virtual environments; critique of existing instructional software for K-12 students and adult training programs; guidelines for design decisions related to rich media, navigation, learner/program control, interactivity, and feedback: Prerequisite: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor.
654. Instructional Design: Techniques in Educational Technology. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduces systems approach to instructional design with focus on the functions of systems models in planning, developing and evaluating instruction; use of instructional development models which systematically assure proper instructional design; participants will develop instructional products individually and in groups; a strong theoretical foundation utilized. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
655. Instructional Design II. (3-0). Credit 3.
Preparation for leadership in instructional design through exploration of project management, needs assessment, goal analyses, rapid prototyping, problem-based learning, case-based learning, design of learning objects, ID for international audiences, instructional materials and program evaluation; theories that contribute to the field. Prerequisites: Graduate classification; approval of department head; EDTC 654.
656. Computer Graphics: Educational Applications and Production Techniques. (2-2). Credit 3.
Computer graphics production used in the development of educational materials; acquired skills and knowledges applied to the student's interest area with respect to theoretical and research issues relating to the effective instructional use of print and computer-based instructional materials; techniques include digitizing, image-processing and animation. Prerequisites: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
660. Interactive Video/Multimedia: Production and Utilization. (3-0). Credit 3.
Principles and techniques of interactive video/multimedia design and production; practical applications of media (video, digitized video and audio) production techniques and instructional control programs utilizing authoring software; produce materials for interactive instructional programs involving features such as: CD-ROM video and audio, simulations, interactive digital movies, web-based delivery, etc. Prerequisites: EDTC 631 and 645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
662. Computer Utilization in Educational Research and Practice. (3-0). Credit 3.
Use of computers for application in educational and research settings; activities include student/subject monitoring, hardware use and design, automatic data collection; data storage, retrieval, transmission and analysis; web-based research formats are included; projects will relate to student's major area of study. Prerequisites: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
664. Management of Instructional Telecommunication Systems. (2-2). Credit 3.
Management of Instructional Telecommunication Systems. Analysis of instructional telecommunications needs associated with educational and training programs; analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of computer-based management systems. Prerequisites: EDTC645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
668. Applications of Telecommunications in Education. (2-2). Credit 3.
Instructional applications of telecommunications; analysis of characteristics of varied systems, both dedicated and public networks, and design of appropriate strategies and methods using those systems. Prerequisites: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor; approval of department head.
683. Practicum in Educational Technology. Credit 1 to 3.
Supervised experience in applied area of educational technology; student will plan and develop an integrative product relating to educational technology theory, practice and equipment. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
684. Professional Internship. Credit 1 to 6.
Supervised experiences in performing professional functions appropriate to career goals. Prerequisites: Application one month prior to registration; approval of instructor and department head.
685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4 each semester.
Directed individual study of selected problems in instructional technology not within thesis research and not covered by any other course. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of educational technology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
691. Research. Credit 1 or more each semester.
Research for thesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Approval of major advisor and department head.