PROGRAM OF STUDY
Below is the list of classes I took to fulfill my degree requirements. Since I also plan to complete an Online Educator Certificate in Fall 2014, some of the courses fulfill the requirements of both programs. Clicking on the course title will display the course description from the SISLT course list.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Grade | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Classes (6 Credit Hours) | ||||
| 9474 | Needs Assessment for Instructional Design | 3 | A | Fall 2012 |
| 9455 | Formative and Summative Evaluation | 3 | A | Spring 2013 |
| Design Classes (12 Credit Hours) | ||||
| 9456 | Designing Computer Support for Collaborative Learning | 3 | A | Summer 2013 |
| 9469 | Designing Electronic Performance Support Systems | 3 | A | Spring 2013 |
| 9461 | Instructional Systems Design | 3 | A | Fall 2013 |
| 9485 | Designing and Implementing Online Courses | 3 | A | Spring 2014 |
| Development Classes (12 Credit Hours) | ||||
| 7310 | Mobile Apps Development | 3 | A | Spring 2014 |
| 7360 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 | A | Summer 2013 |
| 7361 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 | A | Fall 2012 |
| 7370 | Intermediate Web Development | 3 | A | Fall 2013 |
| Elective Classes (3 Credit Hours) | ||||
| 9475 | Diffusion of Educational Innovations | 3 | TBD | Summer 2014 |
Analyze learning and performance needs and opportunities using a systemic framework and associated strategies and techniques. Develop needs assessment instruments, collect data, and prepare recommendations for improvement.
Study of the process of gathering data and making judgments about the effectiveness of instructional programs that uses technology. Covers techniques of a formative evaluation process to revise instruction. Culminating project is planning and conducting a portion of a summative evaluation of an instructional program.
Students will examine the theoretical bases for using collaboration and social interaction as methods for learning, and learn key methods and approaches for designing computer supported collaborative learning.
Performance support systems (PSS) are technology systems that support human activity within the complexities of organizational requirements and processes. Students build competency for designing PSS.
Build knowledge for creating a mobile app with basic functions using HTML5, Javascript, and CSS3. Carry a project through the complete design cycle, including design and
development phases. Produce a mobile app that can be locally operated via a mobile device.
Development of skills and knowledge related to the systematic design of instruction. Emphasis is placed on content analysis, instructional strategies, and formative evaluation.
Students will practice designing online lessons for meaningful learning outcomes such as knowledge construction, building models, knowledge transmission, community building and working collaboratively, and learn essential online course implementation skills.
If you've never created a website from scratch, Intro to Web Development is for you. The course will help you learn basic web page design and authoring skills, along with browser /server interaction, directory management, and other technical skills. You will also learn to evaluate your website's impact on communication, understanding, and accessibility.
Multimedia production techniques. This course offers an overview of image software, video software, scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and graphics tablets. It provides basic principles of digital media design and production.
Ready to take your web development skills to the next level? This course extends your web design and developmental skills, and includes advanced HTML techniques, interactivity through use of JavaScript, and enhanced page design capabilities using Style Sheets.
Change happens, but not always the way you want it to happen. This course will help you take charge of change by understanding change dynamics and using proven methods to influence change in any organization. Learn why some innovations are adopted and others are abandoned; why some people are quick to change and others need more time. Most importantly - learn how to make the changes you want to happen.