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 distinct contexts in which they operate. The goal is 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 focused on applying theories and research in instructional systems design to address challenges in career settings. It covers the analysis, design, and development of systematic instructional solutions. The curriculum included the ADDIE model, the most common instructional design framework, emphasizing the creation of compelling content for specific learner groups.

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IT532: Online learning environments - Spring 2025

This course covered the theory, research, and practical applications of designing, developing, and evaluating online learning environments. It taught how to create effective online instruction by examining various environments and identifying best practices. Engaging in a systematic design process in developing a prototype instructional unit and using a peer-created tool for evaluation and feedback.

 

IT573: Introduction to multimedia instruction - Spring 2024

This course emphasized using specialized computer-based multimedia production tools for creating instructional materials tailored to learners’ specific characteristics and objectives. Gaining hands-on experience in multimedia design, development, implementation, distribution, and evaluation processes.

 

IT566: Understanding online interaction - Fall 2025

This course assessed and evaluated online learning environments using data-driven techniques.

 

IT577: Practicum in online learning environments - Summer 2025

This course involved a field-based project on all the aspects of the instructional design process in an online learning environment while reflecting on theory and practice issues.

 

IT594: Proseminar 2: Trends, Issues, and Careers in Instructional Technology - Spring 2025
This course examined essential trends and issues in instructional design while evaluating the industry's current state and future direction. It explored the role of instructional designers across various sectors and developed a professional portfolio by practicing design and development skills specifically for instructional technology.

 

IT525: Professional ethics in instructional technology – Summer 2024

This course was an introduction to professional ethics in instructional technology, covering electronic data security, equitable access to technology and information, user privacy protection, ethical policy considerations, issues related to media development under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and future trends.