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EDIT 8600 Introduction to Instructional Technology and Design

This course serves as an introduction to the field of Instructional Technology and Design, covering historical perspectives, current trends, and legal, social, and practical implications for school, military, and industry contexts. Major learning theories and design models inherent to the field are taught as the foundation for understanding and advanced study in Instructional Technology and Design.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical evolution of the field of Instructional Technology and Systems Design. [CCLO: 2, 3, 9; ECMMCLO: 12; SECMCLO: 13, 15; SPCLO: 14]
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of foundational learning theories developed and/or used by researchers and practitioners in the field. [CCLO: 2, 3, 9; ECMMCLO: 11, 12; SECMCLO: 12; SPEDMCLO: 12, 13, 18; AECT: Learning Environments, Professional Knowledge and Skills; PSC IT: 2.3, 2.5, 3.3; SPCLO: 13, 14]
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of major instructional design models. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: 11, 12; SECMCLO: 12; SPEDMCLO: 12, 13, 18; AECT: Content Knowledge, Content Pedagogy, Learning Environments; PSC IT: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8; SPCLO: 14]
  4. Examine and demonstrate understanding of research methodologies and practices specific to the Instructional Technology field. [CCLO: 2, 8; ECMMCLO: 12; SECMCLO: 11; AECT: Research; PSC IT: 6.1, 6.2; SPCLO: 15, 19]
  5. Investigate and report on current instructional technology best practices and issues within the k-12 educational system. [CCLO: 7, 8; ECMMCLO: 12, 14; SECMCLO: 11, 16, 17, 18; SPEDMCLO: 19; AECT: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; SPCLO: 14]
  6. Investigate and report on current instructional technology best practices and issues within the corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations. [CCLO: 7, 8; ECMMCLO: 12, 14; SECMCLO: 11, 16, 17, 18; SPEDMCLO: 19; AECT: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; SPCLO: ALL]
  7. Investigate and report on current instructional technology best practices and issues within institutions of higher education. [CCLO: 7, 8; ECMMCLO: 12, 14; SECMCLO: 11, 16, 17, 18; SPEDMCLO: 19; AECT: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; SPCLO: ALL]
  8. Conduct an action research project that identifies and shares findings on highly potential employment opportunities in the instructional technology field including basic requirements and application strategies. [CCLO: 7, 8, 9; SPCLO: 14]
  9. Demonstrate an emerging ability to produce scholarship within the field of instructional technology and systems design through a scholarly writing product of publishable quality. [CCLO: 7, 8, 9; SPCLO: 14]