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[1] Courses in Instructional Technology (ITEC)
6301 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN USING TECHNOLOGY This course will provide an overview of education definitions, concepts, history, characteristics, philosophy, issues, learning theories, and instructional procedures. Candidates are required to investigate current issues in using instructional technology for education and application of technology in alignment with learning theories. Candidates will analyze the characteristics of online education and apply their findings pedagogically through course projects.
6341 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN FOR LEARNINGÌýThis hands-on course focuses on designing, developing, and implementing dynamic digital instructional materials for diverse learners. Students will master key skills like planning for age-appropriate learner engagement, creating multimedia content (video/audio), and collaborating in professional learning communities. A special emphasis is placed on adhering to digital citizenship, online safety, and legal compliance standards while integrating accessibility principles.
6344 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY In this course, students will examine international perspectives on instructional technology in teaching, learning, and leading. During this course, students will complete a global comparison inquiry project, create internationalized learning materials, while developing their global competence. When possible, students will interact with international partners, teachers, educational leaders, and experts. Prerequisite: Admission to the ITEC program.
6345 APPLIED RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN This course focuses on using inquiry to evaluate, assess, and improve instruction using technology. Students explore their instructional practices and apply inquiry and design methods to examine, research, implement, and assess the impact technology integration has on their instruction and student learning. Prerequisite: Admission to the ITEC program.
6368 TECHNOLOGY PLANNING AND LEADERSHIPA study of leadership roles, strategies, and frameworks for developing and sustaining educational technology infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, system design, policy development, access, and professional learning across various organizational contexts.
6371 UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING This course delves into designing online courses to be in alignment with a wide diversity of student learning needs. The emphasis of this course is on designing courses in alignment with ADA and IDEA guidelines/requirements for accessibility, to meet each learner’s set of skills, needs, and capacity. Students will learn how to structure online courses in ways that take into consideration elements such as the welcome statement, consistent navigation, effective tools, promotion of etiquette, meaningful use of color, readability, document format, meaningful graphics and visual communications, captioning, and the design of slide presentations.
6372 ONLINE EDUCATIONAL COURSE DESIGN, DELIVERY, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION This course requires students to examine the process of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) as it relates to online educational course development. Various instructional design models to develop online educational courses will be investigated. The Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation Model (ADDIE) will be introduced and used. Students will concentrate on web-based courses in the areas of design and delivery. Course implementation and evaluation will also be investigated.
6373 ONLINE TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES In this course students learn about teaching and instructional strategies to engage students in online learning environments. Topics covered include evidence-based practices, fostering interactions among students, creating a community of learners, promoting project-based learning, adjusting to multiple perspectives, understanding students’ perspectives of learning online, and maintaining frequent student-teacher interactions. The course places strong emphasis on the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
6380 SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS IN ONLINE TEACHING In this course students learn about how to promote student success in online learning environments. Topics covered include engaging students through a variety of methods, providing feedback to students, setting and maintaining expectations, setting and communicating learning objectives, defining interaction and assessment criteria, explaining learning expectations, appropriate learning expectations, and engaging students who are struggling. The course places strong emphasis on the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
6399 CAPSTONE IN LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN In this course, students synthesize the activities, assignments, and learning from the previous courses in the Leadership and Technology in Instructional Design program. Students will create a professional online portfolio showcasing their work in alignment with ISTE teacher or educational leader standards. Students will present their portfolios to their peers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITEC 6344, ITEC 6345, ITEC 6371, and EDDL 7312.
7368 TECHNOLOGY PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP In this course, students will learn about leading innovation using technology in education. The leadership topics discussed include the following: needs analysis, developing a short- and long-term vision, assessment of current and available resources, planning for change, designing and implementing professional learning, policy making, and instructional leadership for 21st-century learning. Using research and data collected from the needs assessment, students will create a community-based project focusing on issues of equity, inclusion, and change. Prerequisite: Admission to ASTL, ITEC, or PhD program.