Educational Technology (ETEC)
* ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS O'DELL, SWARTZ
* ASSISTANT PROFESSOR KRAWCHUK
* INSTRUCTORS COHEN, CRAIG
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ETEC)
ETEC2003 Educational Technology (FA, SP, SU) 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 medial. Grades are determined by total points earned on successful completion of identified course projects, unit quizzes, and a proficiency final examination.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
ETEC5062 Teaching and Learning with Computer-based Technologies (SU) Provides students admitted to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program with the information and experience needed to use computer-based teaching technologies to meet instructional objectives in content area classrooms. Prerequisite: ETEC 2003.
ETEC5063 Practicum in Educational Technology (IR) Provides practical experiences in educational technology. Prerequisite: graduate standing and 15 credit hours completed in educational technology.
ETEC5103 Instructional Systems Analysis and Design (IR) A basic level instructional analysis and design course. Students demonstrate knowledge of specific behavioral, social, and cognitive learning strategies that significantly influence the analysis, design, and evaluation of instructional technology products. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC5203 History & Systems of Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) 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.
ETEC5213 Introduction to Educational Media (FA, SP, SU) Instruction in selecting, utilizing and evaluating instructional materials and equipment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC5233 Teaching Educational Technology (FA) Provides practical experience in teaching educational courses. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC5243 Instructional Design Theory & Models (FA) 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. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC5253 Information Technologies in Education (IR) An intensive examination of the role of telecommunications and distance education technologies and their implications for educational practice. Emphasis is on telecommunications, and distance education technologies in classroom environments.
ETEC5263 Grant Writing in Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) 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 medial 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.
ETEC5273 Advanced Design of Educational Media (FA, SU) Instruction in the planning and local production of instructional materials. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213.
ETEC528V Field Experiences in Educational Technology (3-6) (IR) Field experience in educational technology settings. Prerequisite: graduate standing and 6 hours of graduate work in educational technology.
ETEC5293 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. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213 or equivalent.
ETEC5313 Principles of Visual Literacy (FA, SP, SU) 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.
ETEC5323 Computers as an Instructional Technology (SP) 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.
ETEC5343 Assessment & Evaluation in Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) 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.
ETEC560V Workshop (1-3) (IR) 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. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC574V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A supervised field placement in educational technology that provides experience consistent with the student's professional goals and training emphasis. Internship experiences are planning and directed under the guidance of a faculty member. On-campus and on-site supervision is required. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC599V Seminar (3-6) (IR) 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 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
ETEC605V Special Problems in Educational Technology (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individually designed and conducted studies of educational technology under the guidance of a faculty member. Negotiated learning contract with supervising faculty required before enrollment. On-campus supervision required. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ETEC6223 Strategic Planning and IDT Programs (FA, SP, SU) The course offers readings and experiences intended to develop strategic planning knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills in futureinstructional design and technology leaders. Topics covered include strategic planning and leadership.
ETEC6253 Information Technologies in Education (IR) An intensive examination of the role of telecommunications and distance education technologies and their implications for educational practices. Emphasis is on techniques of development, utilization and evaluation of telecommunication and distance education technologies in classroom environments. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213.
ETEC6393 Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology (IR) Critical challenges posed as a result of the increasing infustionof 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. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213.
ETEC699V Seminar (1-3) (IR) The seminar is designed to provide advanced graduate students with an opportunity to explore topics related to instructional design in educational and training environments. Prerequisite: graduate standing.