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EDIT 8603 Special Topics in Instructional Technology and Design

This course will examine a topic, or topics, of special interest to researchers and practitioners of Instructional Technology and Design. May include such topics as assistive technology, mobile learning, games and simulations, online identities, and international perspectives on teaching with technology.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

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

COURSE OUTCOMES:


The following course objectives are representative of the field of Instructional Technology and Systems Design; however, specific objectives may vary each semester depending on the course topic.

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the selected topic and how it relates to the field of Instructional Technology and Design. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: ALL; SECMCLO: ALL; SPEDMCLO: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; AECT: ALL; SPCLO 12, 14]
  2. Synthesize and report on published research related to the selected topic. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: ALL; SECMCLO: ALL; SPEDMCLO: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; AECT: ALL; SPCLO 14, 19]
  3. Create instructional resources for professional development on the selected topic. [CCLO: ALL; ECMMCLO: ALL; SECMCLO: ALL; SPEDMCLO: ALL; PSC IT: ALL; AECT: ALL; SPCLO 11, 12, 13]
  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 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 15, 17]
  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 15, 17]
  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 13, 14, 16, 17]
  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 20]