Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

ET 602 Performance Technology for Instructional Environments

An examination of barriers to effective workplace performance and possible interventions. Topics include motivation, information and educational design, organizational issues, ethical behavior, etc.
3

Prerequisites

ET 502 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

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

Level Restriction

Include GR

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

Level Restriction

Include GR

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

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 617 Development of Online Applications

An examination of advanced topics in online education. The focus is on the design, development, and implementation of interactive educational systems within a client/server framework.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 622 Directed Study

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ET 628 Design of Multimedia Learning Environments

Investigation of the theory and use of multimedia in educational and training environments. Current tools and related concepts are also examined.
3

Prerequisites

(ET 503 and ET 524 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 630 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of instructional design and technology and its impact on education and training. Current trends and issues in the application of instructional design and technology will be explored.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 631 Distance Education

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of distance education foundations (design and development), application and implementation (interactivity and interactions), and management issues (policy and evaluation).

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 635 Instructional Materials Development for Online Learning

Investigate research and best practices related to the development of instructional activities and materials for online instruction. Develop materials to work within a learning management system environment.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 640 Applications of Multiliteracies

Explore theoretical perspectives of the changing ways society communicates in digital and live contexts. Create and apply multimodal communication in our evolving social contexts.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 641 Designing, Playing, and Learning

Explore opportunities for creating, designing, tinkering and making in learning contexts. Develop an understanding of theory and practice for creating environments for learners to design using available resources and modes.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 643 Innovative Instructional Formats

Investigate options for implementing alternative methodologies in the classroom. This course will explore Flipped Learning/Flipped Classrooms, Gamification, Blended Learning, BYOD, 1:1 environments and other emerging instructional strategies.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 645 Children's Engineering and STEM

Develop foundational knowledge about trans-disciplinary approaches to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world problem-based and performance-based lessons. Engage in and develop integrated STEM learning activities across disciplines.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 650 Case Studies in Performance and Instructional Technology

This course uses a case study approach to the analysis, design, and evaluation of performance and educational environments. A background in the study of human performance technology is also provided.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 675 Innovating Education Culture: Research and Practice

Explore innovative practices in learning and explore processes for transforming ideas into practical applications. Critically consider how social contexts share educational experiences through reviewing research and practices.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Level Restriction

Include GR

ET 692 Internship

Individual field experience in educational technology. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

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.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ET 694 K-12 School Library Internship

Individual field experience in secondary school libraries. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ET 695 Special Topics in Educational Technology

Scheduled on irregular basis. Explore special topics in Educational Technology. An appropriate subtitle will explain each course.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ET 696 Secondary School Library Internship

Individual field experience in secondary school libraries. Field experience and summative report format must be approved by advisor. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations