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ETEC 5213 Introduction to Educational Media: Instruction in selecting, utilizing and evaluating instructional materials and equipment. This course introduces students to the most essential instructional tools utilized during the development of instructional materials, including tools to facilitate professional layouts, imaging, presentations, communications, and Web development.
ETEC 5243 Instructional Design Theory and Models: A study of the instructional development process as it pertains to the designed production of instructional materials which use modern technologies. Goal analysis, objectives, evaluation, instructional strategy development, production of an educational product, and revision of the instructional materials are considered.
ETEC 5313 Principles of Visual Literacy: Students gain understanding of visual literacy research and learn to create graphics that support learning. Literature in the area of visual literacy and learning theories as well as tools that facilitate effective visual literacy will be used to create visuals that are clear, communicate well, and help enhance learner performance.
ETEC 5373 Web Design: Students design, create, and analyze Web sites by applying processes, standards and techniques used to identify target audience; ensure compliance with copyright and disability laws, measure effectiveness, and coordinate Web design. Topics include copyright and fair use, user and task analysis, usability, accessibility, testing, search engine optimization, and Web analytics.
ETEC 5363 Distance Learning: This course offers an examination of distance learning techniques, methods, and theories and their implications for educational practice on many levels. Emphasis is on meeting the needs of distance learners in several environments and types. The class is an opportunity to become familiar with recent research and technologies in distance learning.
ETEC 6223 Strategic Planning and IDT Programs: The course offers readings and experiences intended to develop strategic planning knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills in future instructional design and technology leaders. Topics covered include needs assessment, strategic planning, evaluation, and leadership.
ETEC 5253 Information Technologies: Students perform intensive examinations of the role of new technologies and their implications for instructional practice. Emphasis is on identification and evaluation of new technologies in instructional environments. Establishing and maintaining learning environments, exploring selected theories and concepts, assessing potential uses of IT, and utilization of new technologies will occur.
ETEC 5263 Grant Writing in Instructional Technology: Students will have the opportunity to find grant funding resources, write a grant, and submit an actual grant proposal to an agency for consideration. The course will survey research in instructional media over the past 60 years and learn specific criteria for reading and evaluating research reports and articles. It also investigates current issues and topics related to research and grant writing in instructional media.
ETEC 5303 Computers in K-12 Classrooms: Students learn how technology can be used to support K-12 classroom environments. Various learning theories and technologies will be explored and projects will be developed that utilize technologies and current learning theories in K-12 settings. Emphasis is on identification, evaluation, and the effective use of technologies to support classroom environments.
ETEC 6393 Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology: Critical challenges posed as a result of the increasing infusion of technology into the school and training environments are explored. The course prepares students to make and defend policy decisions and become conversant with current trends and issues in the field.
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