DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL …



EDTC: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

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DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Plummer A. Jones, Jr., Chairperson

William Sugar, MS in IT Program Area Coordinator

Carol A. Brown, MAEd in IT Program Area Coordinator

MAED IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The MAEd in instructional technology is designed for students seeking employment in schools or other agencies as technology facilitators, coordinators, or program directors. The mission of the program is to prepare professionals in the field of instructional technology to plan, implement, and evaluate technology programs within a collaborative teaching environment. See the MAEd as listed under the College of Education general information for Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) for requirements for the MAEd in instructional technology. Students completing the MAEd in instructional technology are eligible for NC licensure 077 – Instructional Technology Specialist Computers.

MS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The MS in instructional technology is designed for students seeking employment in institutions of higher education, governmental agencies, businesses, and industry as developers of computer-based instructional materials and other types of instructional materials. The MS in instructional technology program provides a thorough foundation in the design of instruction and the development of instructional materials. The program also helps students develop advanced skills in media production and distance education.

The degree requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of credit as follows: EDTC 6010, 6020, 6025, 6030, 6040, 6135 6300, 6991, 7310, 7030, 7040; one research course; and 96 s.h. of electives.

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6020. Principles of Instructional Design (3) Systematic process for design of instruction. Task analysis and task analysis diagrams, learner and context analysis, and development of instructional strategies.

6025. Analysis and Evaluation in Instructional Technology (3) P: EDTC 6020. Introduces development of instructional analyses, strategies, and formative evaluation methods. Practical experiences in traditional and alternative instructional development and evaluation techniques.

6030. Authoring Systems for Instructional Product Development (3) P: EDTC 6020; consent of instructor. Use of authoring systems for design, development, and testing of instructional course ware.

6035. Integrating Technology into the English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Information Skills Curriculum (3) Open to other graduate education majors. Indepth study of NC K-12 computer skills curriculum. Emphasis on development of strategies, materials, and staff development to integrate technology into English/language arts, social studies, and information skills curricula.

6037. Integrating Technology into the Math, Science, and Healthful Living Curriculums (3) Open to other graduate education majors. Indepth study of NC K-12 computer skills curriculum. Emphasis on developing strategies, materials, and staff development to integrate technology into math, science, and health curricula.

6040. Multimedia Instructional Product Development (3) P: EDTC 6030. Process of instructional product development using multimedia technologies. Develops multimedia instructional modules.

6045. Human-Computer Interface Design (3) Same as LIBS 6045 P: Basic computer knowledge. Design and evaluate human-computer interfaces for information and instructional products. Applies human-computer interface principles and user-centered design perspective to project development.

6050. The Internet: Organization, Design, and Resource Discovery (3) Organization and design of Internet. Emphasis on tools available for discovering useful resources for instructional and other purposes.

6060. Using the World Wide Web for Research (3) Identifies and evaluates resources for research available on World Wide Web. Examines issues such as search strategies, copyright, and censorship.

6110. Media Literacy (3) Critical examination of mass media in terms of implicit and explicit messages. Strategies and activities to develop cognitive and viewing skills necessary for effective evaluation of media.

6125. Performance Technology: Principles and Strategies (3) P: EDTC 6020. Interrelationship of computer technology with instructional technology and its application to corporate training.

6130. Development of Video Instruction (3) Design and development of desktop video for instructional applications. Integration of digital video with other media for instruction. Analog video production and principles of instructional television.

6135. Instructional Graphics for Educational Media (3) Design and production of graphic and visual elements for instructional applications. Covers emerging technologies and desktop publishingCovers electronic and print-based static and interactive media.

6139. Selection and Integration of Multimedia for PreK-12 Schools (3) Methods and materials for selecting and using a variety of multimedia formats in PreK-12 classrooms.

6140. Planning for Technology (3) Background necessary for school leaders to plan for technology. Development of educational specifications, design, selection, contracts, maintenance, staff development, and evaluation. Open to other graduate education majors.

6149. Administration of School Technology Programs (3) Theory and principles of management with relevant application for school technology programs.

6230. Local Area Networks in Instructional Settings (3) Planning, designing, implementing, and managing local area networks in instructional settings.

6240. Virtual Reality: Principles and Applications (3) Basic principles of virtual reality. Emphasis on applications in education and other fields. Students select special projects according to their interests and build virtual environment.

6242. Building and Using Graphics-Based Virtual Environments for Education (3) P: EDTC 6240 or consent of chair. Graphics-based environment design, building, application, and evaluation for education.

6244. Building and Using Text-Based Virtual Reality Environments for Education (3) P: EDTC 6240 or consent of chair. Text-based environment design, building, applications, and evaluation for education.

6300. Introduction to Distance Learning (3) Internet connectivity required. Distance learning from administrative and program development standpoint.

6848. Seminar on Virtual Reality and Education (3) P: EDTC 6242, 6244; or consent of chair. Explores problems and issues affecting building, use, and evaluation of virtual reality environments in educational settings.

6900. Electronic Portfolio Development (3) Same as LIBS 6900 Practical application of theory, assessment, and reflection addressing state and national standards in professional electronic portfolios.

6901, 6902, 6903, 6904. Selected Topics in Instructional Technology (1-4) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic for a given course number. Variety of newly developed and special courses.

6981, 6982, 6983. Directed Independent Study (1-3) For intermediate or advanced student. P: Minimum of 15 s.h. of credit in MAEd program; consent of chair. Study of topic not otherwise offered in curriculum or pursuit of topic beyond or in greater depth than is possible within context of regular course.

6991, 6992. Internships Seminar (3,3) 110 hours of observation and practical experience in school or other setting appropriate to student’s area of specialization. P: 24 s.h. in MAEd program or consent of chair. Periodic group meetings with internship supervisor.

7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.

7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1) May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.

7010. Supervision of School Media and Technology Programs (3) Same as LIBS 7010 P: Consent of

CAS-LS or MAEd program director. Principles and practices of supervision of media and technology programs for school district and/or region.

7040. Instructional Strategies for Distance Learning (3) Formerly EDTC 7310 P: EDTC 7030 or consent of instructor. Principles and theories of distance learning, including design, delivery, and evaluation.

7030. Web Teaching: Design and Development (3) Formerly EDTC 7320 Principles of Internet (web-based) instruction. Topics include using Internet tools for instruction, instructional design components, and designing web pages for delivery of instruction.

7120. Learning Theories for Instructional Development (3) Formerly EDTC 6120 Advanced examination of learning theories that affect development of instruction.

7125. Training Systems Engineering (3) Explores issues associated with building the training systems and subsystems necessary for training and sustaining human performance. Topics include performance analysis and needs assessing, life cycle training concerns, training development, training devices and strategies for use, cost and performance analysis, and technology used in training delivery.

7220. Instructional Systems Analysis (3) Advanced examination of instructional systems analysis. Includes conducting needs analysis, performance analysis, task analysis, learner analysis, and environmental analysis in preparation for instructional design.

7310. Instructional Strategies for Distance Learning (3) Principles and theories of distance learning, including design, delivery, and evaluation.

7320. Web Teaching: Design and Development (3) Internet connectivity required. P: EDTC 6300 or 7310; Principles of Internet (web-based) instruction. Topics include using Internet tools for instruction, instructional design components, and designing web pages for delivery of instruction.

7330. Management of Distance Education (3) Internet connectivity required. P: EDTC 6300, 7310. Introduces management of distance education programs, covering on-line course management, strategic planning, faculty development and support services, student services, issues, and future trends.

7400. Doctoral Seminar in Instructional Technology (3) P: Admission to doctoral program. Advanced seminar focusing on theory, research, models, delivery, and current issues of instructional technology in schools, higher education, and training.

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