IT521: Proseminar 1: Instructional technology as a profession - Fall 2024

This course focused on instructional technology, specifically Instructional Design, Educational Technology, and Human Performance Technology. It explored the roles of professionals in these fields and the contexts in which they operate. The goal was to enhance professional knowledge and skills related to visual design principles, ethical considerations, and usability testing for creating electronic media.

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IT570: Instructional systems design - Fall 2024

This course emphasized the application of theories and research in instructional systems design to address challenges in career settings. It covered the analysis, design, and development of systematic instructional solutions. The curriculum included the ADDIE model, emphasizing the creation of content tailored to specific learner groups.

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IT532: Online learning environments - Spring 2025

This course focused on the theory, research, and practical applications of designing, developing, and evaluating online learning environments. It emphasized best practices for creating effective instruction across various platforms and formats. The course also involved developing a prototype instructional unit through a systematic design process and applying peer feedback for evaluation and improvement.

 

IT573: Introduction to multimedia instruction - Spring 2024

This course emphasized the use of specialized computer-based multimedia production tools for creating instructional materials tailored to learner characteristics and objectives. It covered the design, development, implementation, distribution, and evaluation of multimedia instruction. The course provided practical experience with multimedia tools to support effective instructional design.

 

IT566: Understanding online interaction - Fall 2025

This course examined the theory and tools of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) as applied to online learning environments. It focused on how design choices influence engagement, accessibility, and usability. The course emphasized data-driven methods for assessing and evaluating interaction, with skills gained in usability testing, data analysis, and applying interaction design principles to instructional design practice.

 

IT577: Practicum in online learning environments - Summer 2025

This course emphasized the application of the instructional design process through a field-based project. It involved collaborating with a real-world client to design and develop an online learning component, such as a tutorial, training module, or course resource. The practicum integrated project management, design, and development, and evaluation activities while reinforcing the connection between theory and practice. Skills gained included client communication, project management, instructional design implementation, and evaluation of online learning environments.

 

IT594: Proseminar 2: Trends, Issues, and Careers in Instructional Technology - Spring 2025This course examined current trends and issues in instructional design while evaluating the industry’s state and future direction. It explored the role of instructional designers across multiple sectors and emphasized professional development. The course also involved creating a professional portfolio to demonstrate design and development skills in instructional technology.

 

IT525: Professional ethics in instructional technology – Summer 2024

This course introduced professional ethics in instructional technology, focusing on electronic data security, equitable access to information, user privacy protection, and policy considerations. It also addressed issues related to media development under the Americans with Disabilities Act and explored future trends in ethical practice.