1997-98 Catalog of Studies

Departments, Degree Programs, and Courses

Educational Technology (ETEC)

Jacqueline O'Dell, Director, 339 Graduate Education, 575-5100

PROFESSOR EMERITUS BUMPASS; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS O'DELL, SWARTZ; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS GRIDER; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR KRAWCHUCK

Courses: Educational Technology (ETEC)

2003 Educational Technology A criterion-based course designed to provide beginning technology users with conceptual knowledge and skills in the area of fundamental computer technology and traditional educational media. Grades are determined by total points earned on successful completion of identified course projects, unit quizzes, and a proficiency final examination.

4001 Audio-Visual Materials (Fa, Sp) A basic course in the operation of audio-visual equipment and the preparation of simple instructional materials.

405V Independent Study (1-3) An independent study course that supplements the established undergraduate educational technology curriculum and serves to meet individualized student needs. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. Prerequisite: senior standing and consent of the instructor and adviser.

4213 Educational Media (Fa, Su) Basic instruction
in selecting and acquiring skills in the use of audio-visual
materials.

4833 Computers in Education A basic course in the use of computers in the educational process. Selection and evaluation of computer software, operation and selection of hardware, production of software, and uses of computers as educational tools are considered.

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the
following courses:

5013 Instructional Media for School Library Media Centers (Fa) Focuses on criteria for selection and acquisition of a variety of media materials and equipment. Also included are selection in subject areas and selection for students with special needs. Prerequisite: junior standing.

5062 Teaching and Learning with Computer-based Technologies Provides intermediate computer users with the information and experience needed to use computer-based teaching technologies to meet instructional objectives in content area classrooms. Prerequisite: ETEC 2003 or 4833; or permission of the instructor.

5063 Practicum in Educational Technology (Irregular) Provides practical experiences in a educational technology. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, graduate-level standing,15 credit hours completed in educational technology.

5103 Instructional Systems Analysis and Design A basic level instructional analysis and design course. Stu-dents demonstrate knowledge of specific behavioral, social, and cognitive learning strategies that significantly influence the analysis, design, and evaluation of instructional technology products. Prepare students to complete ETEC 5203 and 5243. A required course for educational technology majors. Prereq-uisite:graduate standing; EDFD 5373 or consent of instructor.

5203 History & Systems of Instructional Technol-ogy Provides learners with a comprehensive survey of the major trends, issues, people, processes, and products that have significantly affected the evolution of the field of educational technology.

5213 Introduction to Educational Media (Fa, Sp, Su) Instruction in selecting, utilizing and evaluating instructional materials and equipment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

5223 Administration of Educational Technology (Sp) Problems and responsibilities in the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of educational technology facilities and service programs. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

5233 Teaching Educational Technology (Sp) Provides practical experience in teaching educational courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; graduate standing.

5243 Instructional Design Theory & Models A study of the instructional development process as it pertains to the design and 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.

5253 Information Technologies in Education (Su) An intensive examination of the role of telecommunications and distance education technologies and their implications for educational practice. Emphasis is on techniques of development, utilization and evaluation of telecommunications, and distance education technologies in classroom environments. Prerequisite: ETEC 4833 or equivalent.

5263 Grant Writing in Instructional Technology Students will have an opportunity to find grant funding sources, write a grant, and submit an actual grant proposal to an agency for consideration. Will survey research in instructional media over the past 60 years and learn specific criteria for reading and evaluating research reports and articles. Will investigate current issues and topics related to research and grant writing in instructional media.

5273 Advanced Design of Educational Media (Fa, Su) Instruction in the planning and local production of instructional materials. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213 or consent of instructor.

528V Field Experience in Educational Technology( 3-6) (Irregular) Field experience in educational technology settings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; graduate-level standing; 24 hours of graduate work including 12 hours in educational media.

5293 Critical Evaluation of Educational Films (Su) A critical analysis of selected educational films with emphasis on the selection and evaluation process. Appropriate for media specialists, curriculum supervisors, librarians, administrators, classroom teachers and others involved in the purchasing, selection and/or utilization of educational films. Prerequisites: ETEC 5213 or equivalent.

5313 Principles of Visual Literacy Provides participants with a sense of how visual images can be employed in the teaching process. The use of black and white photography, darkroom techniques, and color slide photography are vehicles for studying the use of visual images in education.

5323 Computers as an Instructional Technology An advanced course in the creation and evaluation of computer courseware for educational purposes. Emphasis is given

to instructional design principles as they relate to computer education. Prerequisite: consent.

5343 Assessment & Evaluation in Instructional Technology Provides learners with a comprehensive survey of the major assessment and evaluation techniques used in the system design and evaluation. Techniques range from needs assessment through summative evaluation.

560V Workshop (1-3) (Irregular) This course is designed to enhance the established educational technology curriculum by providing students with special topic content and classroom experiences under the guidance of a faculty member. One to three hours possible; may be repeated. Prerequisites: graduate standing, consent of instructor.

574V Internship (1-6) A supervised field placement in educational technology that provides experience consistent with the student's professional goals and training emphasis. Internship experiences are planned and directed under the guidance of a faculty member. On-campus and on-site supervision is required. May be repeated for 6 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: graduate-level standing and consent of instructor.

599V Seminar (3-6) (Irregular) This course is designed to enhance the established educational technology curriculum by providing students with special topic content and classroom experiences under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for 6 semester hour credits. Prerequisite: graduate-level standing or consent of instructor.

605V Special Problems in Educational Technol-ogy (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su) Individually designed and conducted studies of educational technology under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit; negotiated learning contract with supervising faculty required before enrollment. On-campus supervision required. Prerequisite: graduate-level standing, consent of instructor.

 

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