UNI Instructional Technology Course Descriptions

from the 2010-2012 Catalog

INSTTECH 1020. Secondary Educational Technology and Design -- 2 hrs. 

Design and production of media and the operation of hardware and software for grades 5-12 educational use. Includes selection and use of various educational technologies within an instructional design framework. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 1030. Classroom Computer Applications -- 3 hrs.

Use of microcomputer technology in the classroom. Emphasis on evaluating instructional software and integrating computer technology with common teaching/learning practices. Prerequisite(s): 240:020 or 240:031. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 1031. Educational Technology and Design -- 3 hrs.

Selection and use of various educational technologies within an instructional design framework. Includes the design and production of media and the operation of hardware and software for Pre-K-8 educational use. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 4131/5131  Technology in Education -- 3 hrs.

Issues confronting contemporary education and the effective integration of technology to support learning. Investigation of the historical, social and scientific uses of technology in education from various perspectives. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Typically offered Fall)

INSTTECH4138/5138  Visual Literacy -- 3 hrs.

Focus on examining aspects of visual design. Interpretation and design of visuals that facilitate communication. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 4139/5139  Media Planning and Production -- 3 hrs.

Planning steps essential for media production; processes, equipment, techniques, and services needed for the production, duplication, and release of media. Lab as arranged. Prerequisite(s): 240:020 or 240:031 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 4140/5140  Using Databases in Education -- 3 hrs.

Introduction to using databases and informational retrieval systems in an educational setting. Emphasis on basic concept and skills of databasing and experiencing ways that databases can be used in a teaching method to emphasize problem-solving. Exploration beyond personal computer databases to using and integrating Internet resources into classroom curriculum. Prerequisite(s): 240:020 or 240:031; junior standing. (Typically offered Fall and Summer)

INSTTECH 4147/5147  Digital Imaging -- 3 hrs.

Focus on basic principles, skills, and techniques of preparing digital images. Lab as arranged. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Typically offered Fall and Summer)

INSTTECH 4150/5150  Digital Instructional Television Production -- 3 hrs.

Theoretical/practical aspects of digital instructional TV production. Includes composition, sound, editing, graphics, and planning using support by digital technology. Students plan and produce a real-world instructional television production. Lab as arranged. Prerequisite(s): 4139/5139; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 4153/5153  Emerging Instructional Technologies -- 3 hrs.

Current leading-edge research about emerging instructional technologies is integrated with hands-on experiences. Existing applications are examined and skills necessary for implementation are learned. Students integrate technology into an instructional unit and document their pedagogical choices. Prerequisite(s): 1030 or 4139; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Typically offered Fall and Summer)

 INSTTECH 4160. Media Projects -- 1-4 hrs.

Specialized study in independent media projects. Credit to be determined at time of registration; project, credit and evaluation criteria require advance consent of instructor.

        Sec. 1. Computer Applications. Prerequisite(s): 1020 or 1031.
        Sec. 2. Digital Imaging. Prerequisite(s): 4147.
        Sec. 3. Learning Environments.
        Sec. 4. Multi-Media Authoring. Prerequisite(s): 1030.
        Sec. 5. Television. Prerequisite(s): 4150.
        Sec. 6. Visualization.
        Sec. 7. Web Development. Prerequisite(s): 1020 or 1031.
        May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours for any section. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 4170/5170 The Principles of Publication Design -- 3 hrs.

Focus on evaluation and design of electronically-produced materials. Hands-on experiences with desktop publishing. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 4186. Studies in Media -- 1-4 hrs.

(Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 4189. Readings in Media -- 1-3 hrs.

(Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5205. Instructional Computing Design -- 3 hrs.

Evaluation and design of computer-based instructional materials. Hands-on experiences with the design of computer-based lessons. Prerequisite(s): 240:240. (Typically offered Spring and Summer)

INSTTECH 5210. Distance Education -- 3 hrs.

Introduction to distance education. Focus on historical perspectives, theories, research, and operational issues. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 5230. Communication Theory in Media -- 3 hrs.

Contemporary theory of human and mass communication, learning, perception, and propaganda as they apply to message design utilizing communication media. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 5232. Selection and Integration of Materials -- 3 hrs.

Evaluation of the instructional setting along with the procedures for selection and integration of materials. (Variable)

INSTTECH 5235. Performance Management and Technology -- 3 hrs.

Enables students to analyze the field of instructional technology, human resource development, instructional development, and training. Focus includes the role of the professional as an instructional designer, related definitions, applicable associations, and relevant periodicals, current issues, and self-assessment on competencies. Requirements include joining a professional association related to the field and attending a local meeting of a professional association related to the field. (Typically offered Fall)

INSTTECH 5237. Coordinating Technology in an Educational Setting -- 3 hrs.

Examination of the many roles assumed by a technology coordinator in an educational setting. Exploration of the processes of technology planning, management, and support in both theory and through practical applications. (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 5240. Instructional Development -- 3 hrs.

Analysis and synthesis for structuring learning environments including learner, task, environmental, and instructional strategy analysis. (Typically offered Fall)

INSTTECH 5245. Applied Instructional Design -- 3 hrs.

Application of current research and theory into the instructional design process. Prerequisite(s): 240:240 (Typically offered Spring)

INSTTECH 5260. Advanced Media Projects -- 1-4 hrs.

Specialized study in independent media projects. Credit to be determined at time of registration; project, credit, and evaluation criteria require advance consent of instructor.

       Sec. 1. Computer Applications. Prerequisite(s): 5139.  
       Sec. 2. Digital Imaging. Prerequisite(s): 5147.
       Sec. 3. Learning Environments.
       Sec. 4. Multimedia Authoring.
       Sec. 5. Television. Prerequisite(s): 5150.
       Sec. 6. Visualization.
       Sec. 7. Web Development. Prerequisite(s): 5170.

       May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours for any section.  (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5285. Readings in Media -- 1-3 hrs.

Review of individualized selected readings in an area of emphasis as determined by instructor and student. May be repeated for maximum of 3 hours. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5286. Studies in Media -- 1-4 hrs.

Individualized study of a specific problem or application in an area as determined by instructor and student. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5289. Seminar -- 1 hr.

Special topics listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topics for maximum of 3 hours. (Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5297. Practicum -- 2-3 hrs.

(Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 5299. Research.

(Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

INSTTECH 7340. Designing Instructional Systems -- 3 hrs.

Application of current research and theory to the instructional design process. Systematic process of translating principles of learning and instruction, employing several instructional design models.