Instructional Technology: Current & Emerging Systems
Objectives
- Participate in ongoing discussion and debate with peers that encourage analysis of Instructional Design issues using theoretical, historical sociocultural and technological frameworks as well as analysis of own role as a prospective instructional designer.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the systems approach to problem solving and the analysis and evaluation of technological solutions to instructional problems through class discussions and assigned projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to articulate the various disciplines that contribute to the field of instructional technology; e.g., communications theory, behavioral and cognitive psychology, media attributes, learning theories, emerging hardware and software systems, diffusion of innovations, etc.
- Synthesize the roles that various media play in instructional technology through readings, lectures, research and discussions in and outside of the classroom.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate the Internet, electronic databases and multimedia instruction, through the development of a WebQuest project.
- Explain how to bring together instructional theory and practice for use in education and industry through the development and assessment of multimedia learning tools, leading class discussions and describing to fellow group members how the concepts studied can be related to their own careers.
Learning Environment
Each class meeting will have a variety of learning activities, such as, short lectures, group discussions, cooperative learning exercises, on-line activities and student presentations. Since the class will focus on active participation, you should come to class prepared to discuss the readings and projects assigned.
| Assignment | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Class Discussions | 15 |
| Meeting of Minds Project | 20 |
| Group Assessment Project | 20 |
| Concept Map | 15 |
| Individual WebQuest Project | 30 |
| Last updated: January 2003 | |
