A study of how to design, implement, and evaluate a curriculum framework in blended early childhood education environments using principles of universal design, tiered instruction, and responsible learning environments. Students will support curriculum design with evidence from empirically validated practices.
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices of information literacy. It explores how to effectively and ethically find, evaluate, analyze, and use information resources in academic and everyday-life situations. Emphasizing critical inquiry and critical thinking, this course will explore the theories and definitions surrounding the term "information literacy." Students will put this theory into practice by developing problem-solving skills that allow them to meet information needs throughout their lifetimes.
Provides an overview of the differences between library and web-based resources. Engages with skills and tools to search these types of resources effectively, to browse information sources systematically, to identify and evaluate relevant information sources in the process of searching and browsing, and to apply selected sources to produce new work using a personal knowledge workflow. Reflects on and critiques personal knowledge workflows in order to improve them.
This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of information technology in ways relevant to professional practice in informatics and the information professions. It explores applications of computers and networks to information problems. Included are features of hardware, types of software, commercial systems, and search engines.
This course examines and applies the principles of information systems analysis. It surveys project management, feasibility and analysis, systems requirement definition and resource allocation. It utilizes a structured systems development methodology that spans the entirety of the information system lifecycle, which starts with the conception of the need for a specific information system and ends with the implementation of that system. The course utilizes a case study approach in which students initiate the analysis and logical design of a limited- scope information system.
This course examines competitive intelligence models, functions, and practices; the roles of information professionals in CI, and the management of CI. Discussion and practice topics include: intelligence ethical & legal considerations; identifying intelligence needs; intelligence project management, research methods, analysis, production, and dissemination; the uses of intelligence; intelligence sources and tools; managing the intelligence function; and the evolution of CI.
An introductory course in all phases of integrated strategic communication and its role in contemporary business and society. Includes an historical and socio-cultural overivew of advertising, public relations, sales promotion and direct response marketing as well as an exploration of their interrelationships. Covers strategic planning for integrated communication, message approaches and their foundations in theories of persuation and information processing, and characteristics of message delivery systems.
Introduces students to the systematic planning processes and techniques of creative and persuasive message preparation for integrated strategic communication. Extensive practice in writing and visual communication for print and electronic vehicles in the disciplines of advertising, public relations, sales promotion and direct marketing. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Course will focus upon the legal, ethical, and social issues faced by ISC professionals. The course will examine government regulation of direct response communications, advertising, and public relations practices as wlel as the industry's ethical standards and self regulation efforts. Emphasis will also be placed upon gaining an understanding of ISC's role in soceity's economic, social, and cultural systems.
Introduces students to applied research as a decision making tool for the integrated communications professional. Students acquire basic skills in: identification of information needs, stating research objectives, selection of appropriate research technique(s), sample selection, questionnaire design, analysis procedures, report writing, and budget management. Topics prepare students to conduct small scale survey research and to buy and evaluate studies from custom and/or syndicated research suppliers. Legal and ethical issues are also examined.
