Course List - Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology - Educational Technology Option
The name of this degree program has recently changed from Instructional Systems — Educational Technology to Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology.
| Core Courses (15 credits) | ||
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EDTEC 448 or EDTEC 467 |
Using the Internet in the Classroom or Emerging Web Technologies and Learning |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 561* | Measuring the Impact of Technology on Learning Prepares teachers to evaluate the effects of technology use. Prerequisites: EDPSY 421 or equivalent and AEE 521 or equivalent |
3 credits |
| EDPSY 421 | Learning Process in Relation to Educational Practices An introduction to the empirical study of variables and conditions that influence school learning. |
3 credits |
| INSYS 415 | Systematic Instructional Development Preparation in the use of a 9-step model for systematically analyzing instructional problems and developing validated, practical solutions. |
3 credits |
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STAT 897A or STAT 500 |
Introduction to Applied Statistics or Applied Statistics |
3 credits |
| Emphasis Courses (Choose 12 credits) | ||
| EDTEC 566 | Computers as Learning Tools Amplifying thinking or organizing mental functions with computers. Prerequisites: EDPSY 421 and EDTEC 561 |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 567 | Technology and Higher-Order Learning Designed to support educators as they select a higher-order educational problem and develop, implement, and evaluate a solution that involves a significant use of technology. Prerequisite: EDTEC 561 |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 594 | Research Topics Reserved for students who have IRB approval to implement their EDTEC 566 (3 credits) and EDTEC 567 (3 credits) research studies. During these classes students will implement their research studies, collect and analyze data, and write their research reports. Prerequisites: EDTEC 561; INSYS 415; EDPSY 421; STAT 500 or STAT 897A |
3 credits |
| INSYS 527 | Designing Constructivist Learning Environments Designing learning environments based on constructivist principles of learning that provide modeling, coaching, and scaffolding. Prerequisites: EDPSY 421; INSYS 415 |
3 credits |
| INSYS 597A | Integrating Mobile and Everyday Technologies into Learning Environments Integrating Mobile and Everyday Technologies into Learning Environments examines how people use and learn with mobile devices in daily life. |
3 credits |
Elective courses can be used to gain additional skills based on individual interests and needs. Two of the following courses can be used to meet the 6-credit elective requirement. Other electives can be added with adviser approval.
Please note: EDTEC 449 and EDTEC 461 will only be offered once per year, with the next offering of EDTEC 449 in summer 2013 and EDTEC 461 in fall 2013.
| Elective Courses (6 credits) | ||
| ADTED 470 | Introduction to Distance Education An introduction to the history, philosophy, organizations, learning theories, and instructional procedures used in American and international distance education. |
3 credits |
| ADTED 531 | Course Design and Development in Distance Education In-depth study of the practices of designing courses taught by print, broadcast, and telecommunications media to adult distance learners. Prerequisites: ADTED 470, INSYS 415 |
3 credits |
| ADTED 532 | Research and Evaluation in Distance Education Study of previous, current, and needed research strategies, and issues concerning evaluation, in distance education. Prerequisites: ADTED 460 and 470 |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 440 | Educational Technology Integration Technology integration in educational settings. |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 449 | Video and Hypermedia in the Classroom Skills and knowledge needed to direct the use of learning technologies in educational settings. This course will only be offered once per year, next offering is Summer 2013. Prerequisite: INSYS 415 |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 461 | Designing Computer Networks for Education Applying fundamental concepts of computer networking to design effective networks for educational purposes. This course will only be offered once per year, next offering is summer 2013. |
3 credits |
| EDTEC 462 | Coordinating Technology Use in Education Skills and knowledge needed to direct the use of learning technologies in educational settings. This course will only be offered once per year, next offering is spring 2013. |
3 credits |
Prerequisites as listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
*A 3-credit basic statistics course (400 level or above) is required. You can enroll in STAT 500, STAT 897A, or transfer a statistics course from another accredited institution.