The goal of this course is to examine the theoretical foundations and best practices involved in multimedia research and interface design. These investigations are anchored in user-centered design and the methodology explored in the course is research to practice in usability testing and iterative program design.
Focuses on individual and collaborative authoring applications for technology based instructional materials. Topics include linear and non-linear information structures, instructional message design, compositional issues related to audience focus, information density, language control, and organization, and prototype production with industry standard authoring software.
Provides an in-depth survey of the field of instructional design and technology. Topics covered include the history of instructional design and technology, critical issues, current trends and future prospects for the field, instructional development, research, certification, and professional development.
Using complex and intersectional readings, field-based activities, and lectures with critical dialogue, this intense 1-unit course deeply examines how teachers create a socially and racially just classroom environment in order to meet the diverse needs of all students. Students come away from this course having an introductory understanding of how cultivating classroom community is more about building meaningful and just relationships rather than simple management. Students will also learn theories, strategies, and context for developing a socially and racially just teacher identity.
The purpose of this course is to examine the growing research and design literature for on-line communities and networked learning groups that support cooperative, collaborative and social instructional activities. Framed by concepts from Activity Theory, Social Networking Theory and Social Learning Models students will read current books, research articles and be introduced to research methods and tools (such as tracking utilities and on-line data collection) for examining on-line communities.
Students will teach in their subject areas in the schools full time, meet regularly to discuss teaching effectiveness and strategies for improvement and develop their professional portfolios. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture, 3-9 hours; laboratory, 6-18 hours.
Students will teach in their subject areas in the schools full time, meet regularly to discuss teaching effectiveness and strategies for improvement and develop their professional portfolios. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture, 3-9 hours; laboratory, 6-18 hours.
Students will apply their knowledge of instructional systems design in a real-life setting. The work setting will be selected based on the professional goals of each student and student work will be supervised and reviewed by the internship coordinator. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Students and faculty will discuss current research and related issues in curriculum & instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
