2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

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 Teaching in an Online Environment

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.

1 - 3

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.

1 - 3

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.

1

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.

1 - 3

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.

1