Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation
Courses
IDE 552 Digital Media Production:
Use multimedia computers to create interactive presentations and web pages. Includes introduction and instruction on current state of the art tools, including graphics, video editing, and internet web design.
*IDE 611 Technologies for Instructional Settings
Students gain knowledge, skills and experiences with a variety of information and communication technologies relevant to educational contexts, create instructional materials and resources, and examine critical issues related to information technologies used in instructional settings.
*IDE 621 Principles of Instruction and Learning:
Theories of instruction and learning, factors affecting human learning, youth through adult, with implications for the design and management of instruction.
*IDE 631 Instructional Design and Development
Review major aspects of instructional design and development with emphasis on learning outcomes, instructional objectives and strategies in the context of theory and practice. Emphasis on knowledge and skills required to create instructional design rationale.
*IDE 632 Instructional Design and Development II:
This is the second in a two-course sequence that addresses instructional design and development theory and practice. The organizing theme is the knowledge and skills required to select, revise and apply instructional development models.
*IDE 641 Techniques in Educational Evaluation:
Applied, programmatic techniques for evaluating educational/training programs and projects. Unit focuses on planning, client relations, problem analysis, reporting, evaluation management, and ethics.
IDE 651 Message Design for Digital Media:
Combines message design theory with basic technology skills development to create technology-based or enhanced instructional materials.
IDE 656 Computers as Critical Thinking Tools:
Students learn how to integrate specific computer technology applications into instruction to promote critical thinking in learners. Multiple software tools are explored and instructional applications developed.
IDE 660 Issues in Program Management and Human Performance Technology:
As the discipline and processes related to project management, performance engineering and human performance technology continue to evolve, integrate and expand, ongoing consideration of new theories, maturing conceptual models and clarified procedures will be required.
IDE 680 Internship and Fieldwork in Educational Technology:
This course is designed to provide students with a practical experience in the application of technology to education in school and business settings. Cooperative work coordinated by the instructor with a site supervisor is required.
IDE 690 Independent Study:
Intended for individuals seeking to study a topic of choice using methods negotiated with faculty member.
*IDE 712 Analysis for Human Performance Technology Decisions:
Addresses analytical techniques used to determine educational or training program solution. Participants examine human behavior and the role that instruction can have in changing behavior on the job and in society.
*IDE 716 Capstone Practicum in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation:
Application of skills in problem analysis and definition, learner and situation analysis, specification of objectives and assessment criteria, instructional strategies selection, prototyping and implementation, and evaluation planning. Implementation of solution to student-selected problem required.
IDE 735 Modeling and Simulations in Education
Overview of modeling and simulations for instructional purposes; analysis of appropriate kinds of modeling and simulation activities to support different learning outcomes. Demonstration and discussion of modeling and simulation tools. Hands-on experience with one or more tools.
IDE 736 Motivation in Instructional Design
Theories of motivation relevant to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional systems and learning and performance environments are reviewed, analyzed and applied. Emphasis on methods to make instructional processes personally relevant and meaningful.
IDE 737 Advanced Instructional Design:
Instructional design models useful in planning instruction for complex domains. Discussion and critique of readings by leading instructional design researchers. Develop skill using an instructional design model and understanding of issues confronting instructional and design researchers.
IDE 741 Concepts and Issues in Educational Evaluation:
Major theoretical approaches to the evaluation of educational products, personnel, projects, programs, and policies are reviewed, analyzed, and critiqued. Pragmatic implications for educational and social policy, as well as evaluation practice are highlighted.
IDE 742 Introduction to Survey Research:
Provide knowledge and skills in basic survey design, sampling, instrument construction, data collection, and ethics of questionnaire and interview surveying.
IDE 743 Cost-Effectiveness in Instruction and Training:
Planning evaluation, program cost-analysis, and decision making in education and training contexts. Defining and determining program effectiveness, linking cost and effectiveness, and case studies.
IDE 755 Design and Development of Computer-based Instruction:
Cross-sectional view of instructional uses of computers in education, business, military, and health-related contexts. Focus on development of computer-based instruction, drawing upon the instructional development process and learning theory.
IDE 756 Design and Management of Distance Education:
Organization, design, and delivery of distance education programs emphasizing adult and higher education, focusing on designs that promote learning at a distance. Separate consideration is given to student, facilitator, course, logistic, and management subsystems.
*IDE 761 Strategies in Educational Project Management
:Management tactics, skills, and procedures in planning and administering educational projects.
IDE 762 Performance Improvement: Promise and Practice:
Theories and techniques for solving training problems and designing training programs in business, industry, and other performance-oriented organizations. Specific issues and techniques for developing and implementing training programs.
IDE 764 Planned Change and Innovation
Social change in education, models of change process, diffusion and implementation strategies. Case study analyses in schools and higher education and other organizational settings.
IDE 771 Methods and Techniques for Teaching and Training Adults:
Philosophy, research, and practice in teaching/training adults. Workshop provides opportunities to improve up-front delivery style and to try out different instructional methods, techniques, and strategies
**IDE 830 Doctoral Seminar in Design and Development:
As new technologies emerge, new instructional design research and practice issues arise. Advaned seminar investigating and discussing models and research topics in the area of instructional design and development.
IDE 831 Knowledge and Management In Instructional Design:
Knowledge management systems. Design, development, and implications of learning and performance solutions that integrate knowledge management systems technology. Demonstration of knowledge management technologies. Requires design of an instructional solution with a knowledge management component.
**IDE 841 The Nature and Design of Inquiry:
Overview of social, academic, and psychological aspects, including fundamental mental abilities of inquiry. Introduction to full range of quantitative and qualitative inquiry strategies and practice in research topic identification, problem formation, and study design.
**IDE 843 Dissertation Research Seminar:
Advanced discussion of problem formation, literature review, study design, and professional context of instructional research; support in preparation of dissertation research proposal.
**IDE 850 Advanced Studies in ID and Emerging Technologies:
Develop advanced knowledge in several emerging education technologies; communicate and defend understanding of technologies' role in education.
IDE 852 Computers/Technology in Instructional Research and Development:
Developing skills in educational research applications of computers, including electronic data-processing concepts and techniques, common programming concepts and techniques, and statistical packages.
IDE 853 Educational Media Theory and Research:
Media-research programs, trends, and findings. Current theoretical and conceptual approaches in media and related research. Optional modules in reviews of related literature in specific media-research areas.
IDE 872 Educational Technology in International Settings:
Issues arising in application of instructional principles, strategies and processes in international settings. Impact of educational technology on developing nations, issues and challenges in designing multicultural learning, and social aspects of instructional design, development, evaluation.
IDE 980 Internship and Fieldwork in Instructional Technology:
Practical experience in planning, implementing, and/or administering instructional technology programs. Cooperative work under the direction of a supervisor and faculty adviser. Involvement in all aspects of an instructional technology program.
IDE 990 Independent Study
IDE 999 Dissertation