<< 2000/4000s Level Courses

EDIT 6000 Special Problems VAR 1 - 6 Credit Hours

Independent study of selected problems in instructional technology. PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department

EDIT 6100 Introduction to Instructional Technology - 3 Credit Hours

The field of instructional technology, situating the field within the context of its historical perspective, current practices, and future directions.

EDIT 6150 Introduction to Computer-based Education - 3 Credit Hours

The computer and its educational applications. Computer-based education in the areas of instruction, text and data processing, multimedia, and telecommunications. Philosophical perspectives on the role of computer technology in education.

EDIT 6190 Design and Development Tools - 3 Credit Hours

Students learn a variety of tools appropriate for computer-based development. These include graphics, media, and software development tools. Students are required to write a contract for the specific tools to be learned.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department

EDIT 6200 Learning Environments Design I - 3 Credit Hours

Instructional design, learning theory, project management, and evaluation of designing interactive learning environments for education and training. Students and faculty work in teams to produce interactive multimedia, electronic performance support systems, internet resources, and other evolving forms of technology-enhanced learning environments. PREREQUISITE: EDIT 4170/6170

EDIT 6210 Learning Environments Design II - 3 Credit Hours

Contemporary learning theories of the design of interactive environments for information retrieval, learning, and performance support. Students and faculty work in teams to produce hypertext, hypermedia, microworlds, simulations, games, virtual learning environments, and other examples of interactive environments.
PREREQUISITE: EDIT 6200

EDIT 6300 Administration of Media Programs - 3 Credit Hours

Management of resources, services, and functions of the school media program. Students develop a vision and plan for improving collections, technical services, and promotion activities.

EDIT 6320 Information Technology - 3 Credit Hours

Effective utilization, integration, and management of technology tools within the curriculum, with emphasis on planning, needs assessment, and organizational structure.

EDIT 6340 Information Services in School Media Programs - 3 Credit Hours

Students analyze criteria for planning, selecting, using, and evaluating a variety of electronic and print resources for information services in schools.

EDIT 6360 Information Literacy in the School Media Programs - 3 Credit Hours

School media specialist's role in collaborative planning partnerships with classroom teachers, integration of information literacy skills within the curriculum, and strategies for teaching information literacy.

EDIT 6400 Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, & Technology - 3 Credit Hours

Teaching, learning, and performing, and the ways technological environments can be designed to support these approaches. Describes the theoretical and research foundations of these approaches, and demonstrates varied uses of technology.

EDIT 6900 Research Methods in Instructional Technology - 3 Credit Hours

Locating and interpreting information from published reports, planning and conducting research and evaluation studies, and using research and evaluation procedures to explore questions related to instructional technology.

EDIT 7000 Master's Research - VAR Credit Hours

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department

EDIT 7230 Educational Applications of Computer Graphics - 3 Credit Hours

Static and animated computer graphics for educational settings including use of multiple visual representations in interactive learning environments. Strong focus on theory and research.
PREREQUISITE: EDIT 6150 and EDIT 6220

EDIT 7320 Research in School Media Services - 3 Credit Hours

Identifies contemporary problems in the field of school media services around which students design appropriate research studies.
PREREQUISITE: EDIT 6300 and EDIT 6900

EDIT 7340 Issues in School Media Program - 3 Credit Hours

Explores contemporary trends, problem areas, and issues in management of school media programs through literature investigations, seminar discussions, and case studies.
PREREQUISITE: EDIT 6300, EDIT 6320, EDIT 6340 and EDIT 6360

EDIT 7460 Internship in Instructional Technology VAR 1-3 Credit Hours

On-site experiences under supervision of qualified person(s) in the field. Students maintain and submit a log, journal, or other documentation of their experience.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department.

EDIT 7500 Technology Enhanced Classroom Environments - 3 Credit Hours

Design and creation of technology enhanced classroom environments. Examines role of current and emerging technologies in the classroom.

EDIT 7520 Distance Learning and Telecommunications - 3 Credit Hours

Distance learning and telecommunications in the United States and the world, covering history, research, technology, uses, and policy issues; development of appropriate educational applications.

EDIT 7550 Management of Instructional Technology Projects - 3 Credit Hours

Planning, organizing, supervision, and evaluation of technology-based education and training projects and support services in a variety of settings.

EDIT 7650 Applied Research Project in Instructional Technology - 3 Credit Hours

Culminating activity leading to Specialist Degree. Student applies skills, knowledge, and appropriate research methods to identify and solve real world professional problems.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department.