INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IST) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
5003 Foundations of Instructional Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This introductory course provides an overview of the field of Instructional Technology. Course content and activities will help students develop an awareness and understanding of the history, theories, and philosophies driving the field. In addition, this course will introduce common technologies utilized across fields of study.
5313 Development of Instructional Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course provides an overview of instructional technology development tools and opportunities to evaluate current trends in learning environments. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of these technologies. (Formerly titled “Media Design.”)
5323 Concepts of Teaching and Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A study of technologies, pedagogies, and theories as they relate to the design of instruction and practices that support effective teaching and learning. Investigation of how theories of knowing and learning are reflected in and supported by technology. Focus on current and emerging learning theories and how these relate to applications in technology-delivered and -supported learning environments.
5343 Instructional Design Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5003 or consent of instructor.
An investigation of theories, principles, and processes of instructional design including their application to instructional product and curriculum development.
5363 Distance Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examination of the application of tools, resources, and strategies to support, deliver, and enhance technology-supported curriculum. Students actively engage in online activities as they identify and plan a curriculum.
5383 Technology Training and Management in Educational Systems
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
The dynamic nature of technology development and innovation requires strategies to ensure service populations are informed and skilled. This course will review models of technology, professional development, issues of change and technology adoption, and policy issues.
5703 Technology and Learning Cultures
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of technology-delivered and -mediated instruction as it interacts with the learners’ views of the world and themselves. Course activities explore the implications of culture on the design, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. (Formerly EDU 5703. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5703 and EDU 5703.)
5883 Storytelling as Instructional Method
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
One of the oldest instructional methods, storytelling is used across sectors to build upon case-based reasoning that engaged the learner through the analysis of personal experience. With an emphasis on digital storytelling practices, the course paints broad-brush strokes providing opportunities for students to perceive oral and digital forms of storytelling in multiple constructs: cultural, methods, strategies, and purposes. (Formerly C&I 5883. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5883 and C&I 5883.)
6103 Virtual Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5003 or consent of instructor.
Gaming, virtual reality, and virtual worlds provide opportunities to learning through active participation in environments organized for specific purposes. This course explores instructional applications of virtual learning and teaching as students design a learning experience in a virtual environment.
6353 Multimedia Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5313 or consent of instructor.
This course presents the design and development of interactive materials and resources for information retrieval, learning, and performance support. Course activities include the use of specific technologies to develop multimedia/new media prototypes.
6373 Games and Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course investigates games as a learning technology. Learners will evaluate, design, and review practical examples as well as the literature on games in formal and informal learning spaces. The class will require learners to engage with the latest trends and research in games and learning. (Formerly titled “Analysis and Evaluation of Instructional Technology Trends.”)
6503 Advanced Topics in Instructional Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5003 or consent of instructor.
Course develops skills in instructional technology related to and derived from the characteristics of current topics in the field. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
6513 Emergent Technologies in Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5003 or consent of instructor.
This course explores emergent technologies in terms of functionalities and pedagogical frameworks of use. Students will complete theoretical and practical application tasks. (Formerly titled “Advanced Instructional Design.”)
6603 Computer Programming and Learning Environments
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5003 or consent of instructor.
This course provides participants with opportunities to engage in programming tasks across learning environments supported by instructional technologies. The emphasis of this course is on production rather than theoretical frameworks. (Formerly titled “Animation.”)
6943 Internship
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
Individually supervised field experience in a setting that provides direct experience with the design, development, implementation, or evaluation of learning experiences that are technology-mediates. (Credit cannot be earned for both IST 6943 and other internships.)
6951,3 Independent Study
1 or 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.
6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee to take the Comprehensive Examination.
Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination).
6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course that offers graduate students the opportunity to engage in specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the program’s regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.
6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis director.
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.
7003 Proseminar in Instructional Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is intended to acclimate and provide doctoral students with an opportunity to explore the main theories, practices, and areas of research in instructional technology. Readings include seminal work in instructional technology, instructional design, learning theories, and design-based research. Students will become familiar with the tools and practices of successful doctoral work.
7013 Field Research with Instructional Technologies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to support students in doing field research in instructional technology, including observations, interviews, and analysis. Students will undertake their own research study and discuss relevant literature.
7023 Design and Development of Learning Environments
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This is a doctoral course in which students will design, develop, pilot, and evaluate a learning environment using the theories and practices of instructional technology.
7033 Current Topics in Instructional Technologies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An organized course that offers doctoral students the opportunity to engage in specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the program’s regular course offerings. Current Topics courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the doctoral degree.
