Course Descriptions
- EDTC 510 Seminar in Educational Technology. 3 credit hours
- A survey in educational technology laying a framework for the effective selection, utilization, and assessment of emerging technologies for learning. Provides the foundation for research in educational technology and development of the required electronic portfolio at the conclusion of the Educational Technology Masters degree.
- EDTC 520 Principles of Instructional Design. 3 credit hours
Examines the overarching process of instructional design as it relates to the design, development, and implementation of technology-based instruction. Instructional design models will be compared and contrasted, and students will be challenged to develop their own model that reflects the relationships between learners, teachers, and technology. Includes discussions on design methodologies, principles, and instructional strategies.
- EDTC 611 Multimedia and User-interface Design. 3 credit hours
Design and evaluation of effective user interfaces, beginning with principles for product design. Considers the process for user interface development as a separate process from software design and development including such topics as life cycle development, usability, prototyping, and formative user-based evaluation.
- EDTC 612 Design & Development of Digital Media. 3 credit hours.
The course introduces the processes for the design, development, and distribution of digital media elements. Topics will include the creation and modification of digital images and digital video for instructional settings. Effective utilization or these media elements will be explored based on specific deployment strategies
- EDTC 621 Technology Planning. 3 credit hours.
This course introduces the process of building a technology plan for a school district or other unit. It explores the roles of the different stakeholders in the process and focuses on issues of funding, implementation and assessment. Prerequisite: EDTC 510 recommended.
- EDTC 622 Staff Development in Educational Technology. 3 credits.
This course will focus on instructional models, strategies and assessment of professional development activities among adult leaders of K-12 educational settings. Course will focus on research supported instructional strategies and techniques to meet educational technology learned societies guidelines for instructional personnel.
- EDTC 631 Imagery and Data Display. 3 credit hours.
Detailed study of different data visualization tools, including image processing and geographic information systems are Clear and concise displays of data are emphasized, along with the research base supporting the use of these tools in inquiry-based learning. Prerequisite: EDTC 510 recommended.
- EDTC 632 Simulation and Modeling. 3 credit hours.
Exploration of simulation and modeling tools and their application to science and mathematics learning. Software addressing a variety of grade levels and content areas will be explored and assessed for its value in inquiry-based learning. Emphasis will be given to curricular design and implementation. Prerequisite: EDTC 631 required.
- EDTC 670 Instructional Technology Practicum. 3 credit hours.
Presents various topics that provide students with opportunities to integrate and apply instructional technology theories, practices, and skills in a variety of authentic client-designer settings. This course represents a "clinical" approach to project development in which students will become part of design teams assigned to work with real-world clients in an effort to produce real-world instructional and training solutions.