EDIT - Instructional Technology

An introduction to educational applications of instructional technology, including concepts, issues, systems, tools, techniques, and resources. This course is non-repeatable for credit.

This course will concentrate on the various forms of multimedia that can be utilized within the K-12 classroom. From digital video to web design, from blogs to flash animation, there are many different ways that media can supplement traditional instruction in the classroom. This hands-on course will provide students with not only skills, but theories behind the practical application of technology within the classroom. Students will need to have a solid understanding of basic technology skills before taking this course.

An introductory survey of the role of instructional technology within schools and other organizations. Emphasis is on concepts, resources, and literature.

An introduction to the technical features of computer-based hardware systems used in educational settings, including stand-alone computers, peripheral devices, and networking systems.

An exploration of emerging applications in distance learning and how new approaches to learning can be integrated into today’s classroom, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The examination and application of fundamental evaluation criteria to assess the quality and appropriateness of software in light of instructional objectives.

An opportunity to develop competency-based educational materials using a popular authoring system. The exploration and application of various multimedia capabilities.

A study of school library media center objectives, services, standards, and organizations. An overview of acquisition, circulation, and other functions concerned with effective use of print and media services.

A survey of the standard print and online reference tools emphasizing the selection, evaluation, and implementation of reference media in school libraries.

The design and production of instructional media materials employing a combination of demonstrations, exercises, and projects to develop competencies in the production and evaluation of instructional materials.

A study of technical services operations with emphasis on the techniques of organizing, classifying, and cataloging print and nonprint materials in an integrated collection.

Supervised field experiences that provide practice with problems, procedures, and activities encountered when working in school media center settings.

This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to investigate the various genres of young adult literature as it relates to the school library media center as well as personal and curricular learning. Students will examine the trends and issues of young adult literature and the media center as an educational force. This course is repeatable for credit.

Principles, methods, and applications involved in the use of information technologies in the media center, focusing on the use of computers and technology in automating operations such as circulation, maintenance, and collection evaluation.

This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to investigate the various genres of children's literature as it relates to the school library media center as well as personal and curricular learning. Students will examine the trends and issues of children's literature and the media center as an educational force. This course is repeatable for credit.

A study of the varied skills required to plan, develop, assess, and manage distance learning facilities, programs, and training, including aspects of site management, managing instructional development teams, and related duties.

An introduction to the strategies and tools used in evaluating and selecting educational resources, covering applicable standards, selection aids, acquisition procedures, and collection evaluation techniques.

A study of the effective use of distance/alternative education and related areas such as the psychology of the remote learner. Includes methods of providing faculty and staff development, direct instruction, and forms of training in distance/alternative educational applications.

An examination of strategies for the design and development of instruction, following standard instructional design models with emphasis on learner characteristics, teaching-learning strategies, selection of resources, and evaluation techniques.

Supervised field experiences that provide practice with problems, procedures, and activities encountered when working with instructional technology in typical school settings.