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| EDF 5942 Instructional Systems Field Internship (2-4) Students register for EDF5942 when engaged in activities related to the fulfillment of the internship requirement of their degree program. (See advisor for details.) |
| EDF 6937 Evaluation of Training Programs (3) Learn how to evaluate the impact of education and training programs, including designing a program evaluation plan, developing appropriate instruments, conducting the evaluation, and communicating results to stakeholders. The course will especially focus on linking the outcomes of education and training programs to the learner's ability to apply skills on the job. You will have an opportunity to engage in evaluation of a program of your choice. |
| EDG 5932 Seminar in Instructional Design (1-2 ) Prerequisites: EME5603 or equivalent preparation in instructional design. Discuss advanced topics in instructional design (ID), such as new ID models and innovative approaches to ID research. Invited specialists present lectures and lead discussions on current topics and projects. You will discuss(1credit) and develop solutions (2 credits) for a variety of human learning and performance challenges. |
| EDG 6287 Needs Assessment for Performance and System Planning (3) This course teaches the characterization and development of models and procedures for strategic planning, needs assessment, needs analysis, quality management and front-end analysis, and how these models are used in system planning. |
| EDG 6328 Advanced Instructional Theories (3) Engage in an in-depth comparison of current instructional practices and instructional design theories and models. You will critically evaluate the theoretical and practical considerations of these models in order to make use of them and improve them when faced with authentic instructional challenges. |
| EDG 6362 Instructional Systems Research Seminar (3) Prerequisite: EDF5481 This course aims to heighten your awareness of the critical issues in instructional systems. It will examine how research methodologies have been used to study these issues, will explore how research programs and theories are progressively honed, and will help you begin to define programmatic areas of disciplined inquiry. |
| EDG 6363 Practicum in Experimental Learning Research (3) Prerequisites: EDF5481, EDF5400, EDG6362 Provides instruction and practice in planning, conducting and describing (both orally and in writing) experimental research. |
| EDG 6925 Instructional Materials Development (4) Prerequisites: EDF5216, EME5603 This is an advanced instructional design course for instructional systems majors. You will develop course, unit, and lesson level learning outcomes applying information processing theory and R.M. Gagne"s conditions of learning model. |
| EDP 5216 Theories of Learning and Cognition in Instruction (3) Learn about prominent theories of learning, cognition, and instruction. Try to apply these theories to learning and instructional situations from your personal experience. Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of each theory and decide which of them are most applicable to the situations you will encounter as educators, trainers, instructional designers, parents, coaches, counselors, or researchers. |
| EDP 5217 Principles of Learner Motivation (3) Gain an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts related to human motivation. Study techniques for stimulating and sustaining learner motivation. Learn how to design education and training programs that keep your learners engaged. |
| EME 5457 Introduction to Distance Education (3) This course is designed to guide educators and trainers who want to know the fundamentals of distance education and how it might be applied in their institution or setting. You will look at many different aspects of distance education: history and meaning, implementation, theories, research, technologies, design and development, learning/teaching methods and issues. |
| EME 5601 Introduction to Instructional Systems (3) Your goal in this survey course is to develop adequate knowledge of the systematic approach to instructional design, the contexts of application of this approach, and the roles of professionals in this field. You will analyze and describe an organization in systems terms; compare and contrast various instructional systems design models; prepare a plan for conducting a needs analysis in an organization; and learn to determine what skills and knowledge are required for particular jobs and tasks. |
| EME 5603 Introduction to Systematic Instructional Design (3) This course teaches you how to plan a lesson or a unit of instruction that will be highly effective. By the end of the semester, you will have created and evaluated a print-based unit of instruction on a topic of you choice that will not only enable learners to acquire the skills and knowledge you want to teach them, but will also provide learners with an enjoyable learning experience. |
| EME 5604 Designing Instructor-Led Courses (3) In your career, you will surely have to deliver a presentation, teach a course or a workshop, or design a training session for someone else. EME 5604 will help you design such learning experiences. Learn how to work with a subject matter expert, select and design group-based learning activities, facilitate collaborative learning experiences for adults, write clear and concise instructor manuals, prepare and deliver effective presentations, and much more. |
| EME 5608 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (3) Today, many educators indicate that instructional technology is revolutionizing the way people are taught and the way people learn. What are the latest trends in the field of instructional technology? How do people design instructional programs today? What are some of the trends likely to affect the field in the future? In this course you will get the answers to these and other related questions. |
| EME6507 Multimedia Design and Development (3) Prerequisites: EME5603; Advanced Windows or equivalent experience; Basic Web knowledge This course focuses on the development and use of multimedia tools for educational settings, including the basics of building educational multimedia Web sites. You will learn how to construct a Web site from the ground up, including site planning, page layout, graphic creation and optimization, as well as the integration of multimedia elements. The course content includes lectures and demonstrations of Dreamweaver ® MX, Fireworks ® MX, and Flash™ MX software, and additional topics including multimedia design principles, usability testing, and effective use of multimedia for learning. |
| EME 6415 Development of Computer Courseware (3) In this course, you will be collaboratively learning, exploring and applying basic tools, principles and techniques for developing instructional courseware using the Internet and a course management system Blackboard. You will learn how to apply learning theories, research findings and instructional design principles to development of interactive multimedia instruction. You will produce an interactive multimedia lesson that includes a variety of media, interactivity, and feedback. |
| EME 6613 Design and Development of Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) (3) How can computer technology be used to improve human performance, and is it worth the costs? In this course, we will look at information management and design of computer-based systems to improve human performance. During the course, you will define, design, develop, and deliver an electronic performance support system (EPSS) using Filemaker ® Pro or Microsoft ® Access software. |
| EME 6616 Case Studies in Instructional Systems (2-3) This course uses case studies to practice the application of ISD/HPT (instructional systems design/human performance technology) concepts and principles. Specifically, students analyze complex instructional design situations and identify key components; propose and/or develop relevant intervention strategies that are consistent with arguments and evidence presented; and develop various components of the ID process in response to specific case studies. |
| EME 6631 Managing Instructional Development (3) Learn basic skills in managing education and instruction related projects, including planning, team selection and building, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating. Gain first hand experience working as a team member and project manager to develop a proposal in response to a training need. Master practical techniques for running effective task-oriented meetings, leading teams, and monitoring project progress with Microsoft ® Project software. Discuss real-world project management issues with experienced guest speakers. |
| EME 6635 Advanced Seminar in Instructional Systems This number is used for advanced research seminars offered on an ad hoc basis. The topics vary from year to year. The current topics are listed below. |
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| EME 6636 A Systems Approach to the Management of Change (3) Address the processes and impact of planned change on individuals, organizations and society with others in this course. Major issues and published results regarding change in the context of general systems theory are introduced and explored. You will be introduced to concepts and examples of change agents in the environment, and further investigate what makes them successful. |
| EME 6691 Performance Systems Analysis (3) Learn how to analyze and meet performance improvement needs in a variety of organizational settings. Study the foundational aspects of the new and promising field of Human Performance Technology. Work in a team to develop solutions that address a performance improvement need. Practice your skills working with real clients in real organizations. Learn how to conduct professional meetings, make presentations, and communicate research results. |
Other Frequently-Used Course Numbers |
| EME5906r Directed Individual Study (1-3) (S/U grade only) EDF5910r Supervised Research (1-4) (S/U grade only) EDF5940r Supervised Teaching (1-4) (S/R grade only) EDF6980r Dissertation (1-12) (S/U grade only) EDF8964r Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0) EDF8966r Master's Comprehensive Examination (0) EDF8985r Dissertation Defense (0) |