2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Educational Technology

ET 500 Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology

This is a survey course examining the broad field of educational technology, with an emphasis on both K-12 settings and corporate/business environments.

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ET 501 Introduction to Applications of Educational Technology

Instruction and practice with computer systems, video and other technological tools. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Visual and information literacy skills and copyright trends are addressed.

3

ET 502 Instructional Design

Cover a systematic process of design for determining instructional content and creating effective, efficient, and appealing self-paced instruction.

3

ET 503 Computers in Education

Prerequisite: ET 501 or permission of instructor. Instruction for intermediate to advanced applications of current computer-based technologies. Introduction to a variety of other technology related topics with an emphasis on educational applications and integration.

3

ET 504 Instructional Materials Design

Procedures for designing and developing instructional materials. Includes scripting and production specifications for graphic, audio, slide/tape and/or video formats.

3

ET 524 Design of Computer Assisted Instruction

Prerequisite: ET 503. A study of the design and development of computer assisted instruction, introducing both authoring system and general purpose programming language paradigms.

3

ET 533 Information Literacy & Reference

Study research-based instructional strategies and process models to teach information literacy and information skills in elementary and secondary school libraries.

3

ET 535 School Library Administration and Leadership

Learn the essentials of organizing and administrating school libraries in elementary and secondary schools.

3

ET 538 Selection, Evaluation and Utilization of Library Materials and Cataloging

Designed to provide an overview of the processes and procedures required to successfully develop, maintain, and evaluate a collection program of print and non-print materials in a school library.

3

ET 601 Managing People, Projects, and Technology Systems

Prerequisites: ET 502, ET 503. For teachers of technology skills in diverse environments (public schools to corporations). Topics include instructional design, theories, strategies, ethics and interpersonal skills for effective and appealing learning environments.

3

ET 602 Performance Technology for Instructional Environments

Prerequisite: ET 502. Application of contemporary methods of assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional courses, programs and systems.

3

ET 604 Computer Graphics and Visual Literacy

In this course you will apply principles of human learning, perception, and motivation to the design and production of visual materials to support learning and performance.

3

ET 613 Design of Distributed Learning Environments

Provides students with knowledge and experiences in designing, developing and delivering e-learning courses. Using instructional design principles as a foundation, the course covers the fundamental elements that make web based instruction effective.

3

ET 615 Distance Education: Theories and Practice

Includes an overview of distance education foundations (design and assessment), application and implementation (interactivity and hypermedia design), and management issues (copyright, course management systems, and policy).

3

ET 617 Development of Online Applications

Prerequisites: ET 502, ET 503 and ET 524; ET 613 or ET 615 strongly recommended. Focus on the design, development and implementation of interactive online network applications. Emphasis on instructional environments, application development necessary simulations, database development, evaluation. Secondary emphasis creating an ADA compliant online application.

3

ET 622 Directed Study

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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ET 627 Design of Games and Simulations

Prerequisites: ET 503, ET 524 Design and development of computer-based games and simulations for education. In addition to exploring various tools, this course also will examine research and implementation issues related to various educational settings.

3

ET 628 Design of Multimedia Learning Environments

Prerequisites: ET 503, ET 524. Investigation of the theory, implementation, practice, and research on interactive, computer based instructional systems including videodisk, videotape, digital video, CDROM, and image capture technologies.

3

ET 650 Case Studies in Performance and Instructional Technology

Consent of Instructor required. Course uses a case study approach to the analysis, design, and evaluation of performance and educational environments.

3

ET 692 Internship

Advisor’s recommendation and permission of program director. Individual field experience in educational technology. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

3

ET 693 Practicum

Supervised professional activity requiring a minimum of 10 hours per week. Develop project, product or technological device unique to the field. An approved end of semester project report is required. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

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ET 694 Elementary School Library Internship

Advisor's recommendation and permission. Individual field experience in secondary school libraries. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

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ET 695 Special Topics in Educational Technology

Consent of instructor. Scheduled on irregular basis. Explore special topics in Educational Technology. An appropriate subtitle will explain each course. Repeatable.

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ET 696 Secondary School Library Internship

Advisor's recommendation and permission. Individual field experience in secondary school libraries. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

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ET 702 Instructional Design Theory and Research

Prerequisite: ET 602. Includes examinations of theories underlying instructional design methods. Review and critique of basic and applied research bases is featured.

3

ET 782 Doctoral Seminar in Educational Technology I

Prerequisite: ET 500. Investigation of the development, theory, and research bases of the field of Educational Technology.

3

ET 784 Doctoral Seminar in Educational Technology II

Prerequisite: ET 782 Investigation of the development, theory, and research bases of the field of Educational Technology.

3

ET 797 Doctoral Proposal Seminar

Design research proposals and conduct pilot studies to examine feasibility of proposed hypothesis. Summarize existing research, identify problems, develop hypotheses and justify selection of design components. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

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ET 799 Doctoral Dissertation

Required of all doctoral candidates. Student must earn 12 hours of credit for the dissertation as partial fulfillment of requirements for all doctoral degrees. Repeatable, no limitations.

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ET 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

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