| Course #: Title / Instructor [Sem] | Course Objectives |
|---|---|
| CI 400: Simulation & Gaming Dr. Peter Fadde [SU]* |
Analyzes the use of simulation and games as instructional methods in both educational and training contexts. Includes projects involving the design and development of an instructioanl game or simulation. |
| CI 401: Designing Video Games for Instruction and Assessment Dr. C. Sebastian Loh [SP] |
[Open to Undergraduate upper-classmen] Designing and creating playable video game modules by modification using a game development kit, for classroom learning, instruction, and assessment. Students will learn how to design instructional games (or serious games) using appropriate instructional design and development models. |
| CI 437: Instructional Technology in Training Programs in Business & Industry Dr. Sharon Shrock [FA] |
For those persons interested in the role that instructional design and technology play in current training practices in business and industry. Emphasis is directed toward an understanding of the rationale for using performance and instructional technology, a review of the various roles performed by instructional designers and human performance specialists, and a description of the methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. A field trip is expected. |
| CI 452: Video Production Dr. Peter Fadde [SU] |
Video has become an essential aspect of teaching, training, and communications. This course is an intensive workshop that provides a thorough understanding of video formats and production techniques. |
| CI 482: Web Applications for Teachers Dr. Peter Fadde [SP] |
Theories of learning and instruction are applied to the systematic design, development, and evaluation of web-based learning. Includes use of the Internet in classroom/workshop instruction and as a stand-alone instructional delivery system. Web-based learning is investigated in both educaitonal and training contexts. The focus is on learning communities rather than destance education. |
| CI 484: Interactive Multimedia for Learning Dr. Peter Fadde [FA] |
An introduction to the evaluation, design, and development of interactive instructional multimedia program. The instructional methods of Tutorial, Drill and Practice, Simulation and Educational Games are covered. Instructional theory and design aesthetics are included. Projects include designing, developing, and use-testing an interactive instructional multimedia program. |
| CI 486A/B: Instructional Authoring Tools Dr. C. Sebastian Loh [SP/FA] |
Designed to give students experience using authoring systems, languages and utilities for the design, development, production and integration of Web-based technology into educational settings. Tools will include various commercial and consortium authoring tools, such as the Macromedia Studio. |
| CI 504: Systematic Approaches to Instruction [SP/FA] |
Gives graduate students an opportunity to investigate, discuss and apply systematic approaches to instruction. Special emphasis is given to that element of the instructional system, which allows for the integration of instructional media into the process. |
| CI 540: Learning Models for Instructional Design & Technology Dr. Peter Fadde [FA] |
Surveys models of learning as they apply to the fields of Instructional Design and Instructional Technology. Models ranging from behaviorism to constructivism are covered along with theories concerning cognitive development and motivation. Theories are applied to analyzing instructional situations. |
| CI 543: Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning Dr. Sharon Shrock [SU] |
First course in the M.A.T. program sequence. Its focus is on development of a specific set of planning skills secondary level teachers need to appropriately design, implement, manage, and assess student learning. The course is offered annually during spring intersession only. Prerequisite: acceptance into specific MAT cohort. |
| CI 551: Research & Design in Instructional Gaming Dr. C. Sebastian Loh [FA] |
Survey of research, trends and developments in serious games and instructional gaming. Students will learn to storyboard and develop computer games for “serious play” during the course. |
| CI 553: Instructional Development [SP] |
Intended for media specialists and instructional developers, this course applies current research and technology to the solution of instructional problems. The student is guided through the systematic process of indentifying instrucitonal problems, specifying objectives, analyzing tasks and learners, organizing resources, specifying methods and media and assessing outcomes. The role of the instructional developer as a helping professional will also be examined. Prerequisite: 504 |
| CI 555: Visual Communication Dr. Sharon Shrock [FA] |
This course prepares instructional designers to communicate with text, pictures and graphics. Emphasis is on mastery of visualization principles for perception, memory, concept learning, problem solving, motivation, and attitude change; a review and critique of research on instructional message design is also part of the course content. |
| CI 557: Task Analysis Dr. Sharon Shrock [SU] |
This seminar is designed to provide participants with skills in using several different task and content analysis techniques–those techniques used to make explicit the components of complex human performances and knowledges. Emphasis is placed on choosing the correct task analytic procedure and practicing the most widely accepted techniques currently in use. Prerequisite: 504 or consent of instructor. |
| CI 560: Content Management and Delivery for e-Learning Dr. C. Sebastian Loh [SU] |
Survey of trends, developments, and laboratory instruction in the use of Content Management Systems for Internet delivery of learning materials in education, business and other e-learning settings. Emphasis is placed on learning the process for developing, managing and delivering content and resources to facilitate online learning processes. Prerequisite: CI 554 (3) or consent of instructor |
| CI 582: Advanced Research Methods in Education Dr. Sharon Shrock [SP] |
The study and application of advanced skills used inplanning, executing, reporting and utilizing educaitonal research. Prerequisite: 500 or evidence of equivalent research competencies. |
| CI 585M: Mixed Methods of Educational Research Dr. Sharon Shrock [SP] |
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| CI 587: Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation Dr. Sharon Shrock [SP] |
The course emphasizes the evaluation of individual learner performance as well as program evaluation in the interest of assessing curricular effectiveness. Criterion-referenced evaluation is presented in contrast to norm-referenced evaluation. Data collection and analysis strategies for both qualitative and quantitative data are included. Attention is also given to the preparation of evaluation reports. |
* : SU=Summer, SP=Spring, FA=Fall Semester
