Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Technology (EdTech)
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(Off-Campus degree)
Courses
(no program emphasis)
First Summer: typically the week after summer semester ends (August)
InsT 6300 Professional Development in Instructional Technology
Location: USU Main campus - Logan Time: Monday noon through Wednesday noonCurrent Instructor: Sheri Haderlie
Description: Geared toward assisting masters students in completing their degree. Provides continuity from the first semester and encourages continued professional development in the discipline. (Su)
First Fall
InsT 6870 Current Issues: Foundations
Location: local EdNet site - check with your USU Center Time: Wednesdays - 5:15 to 7:45 p.m.Current Instructor: Deepak Subramony
Description: Considers the present, past, and future of educational technology, while helping individual students develop personal understanding of and orientation to the field. Prerequisite: Matriculation into Instructional Technology master's program. (F)
InsT 6900 ST: Beginning Design
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor: Yanghee Kim
Description: This course introduces students to the process of instructional systems design (ISD) often represented as Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, & Evaluation (ADDIE). The course is designed to provide a building block for the students to grow as competent instructional designers applying the ISD principles with effectiveness. Throughout the course, the students will learn by doing, that is, become acquainted with the basic concepts and procedures by creating their own instruction. (F)
First Spring
InsT 6900 ST: Advanced Design
Location: online Meets: Spring SemesterCurrent Instructor: Erin Brewer
Description: A hands-on class where the students practice good design by creating their own instructional projects. (Sp)
Educ 6550 Educational Research
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor: Nick Eastmond
Description: Assists teachers in applying measurement issues and research methods to classroom problems; in locating, interpreting, and using research reports; and in writing research-related papers on teaching. (Sp)
Second Summer
InsT 6150 Communication, Instruction and the Learning Process
Location: online, PLUS one weekend of face-to-face (all day, Friday & Saturday) in the Utah Valley area OR the Ogden area (students choose which place they will attend)Current Instructor: Joanne Bentley
Description: Examination of learning theory and communication theory and their implications for instruction and learning. (Su)
InsT 6500 Developmental Tools
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor: Erin Brewer
Description: Detailed study of processes, tools, and techniques for guiding and aiding the instructional design process. Emphasizes tools for project management, analysis, and design. (Su)
Second Fall
InsT 5240 Producing Distance Education Resources
Current Instructor: Mimi Recker
Description: Focuses on production of Internet-based instructional resources for use in distance, flexible, and open learning. (F)
InsT 6390 Planning & Implementation for Technology
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor:Andy Walker
Description: Principles and practice of implementing innovations into real-world settings and evaluating their effectiveness. (F)
Second Spring
InsT 6380 Distance Learning K-12
Location: local EdNet site - check with your USU CenterTime: Wednesdays: 5:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Description: Designed for classroom teachers. Discusses technologies and applications of distance education to elementary and secondary school settings. Focuses on instructional strategies for effective teaching and learning at a distance. (Sp)
InsT 6960 Creative Project
Location: arranged with committee chair
Description: Individual experience in instructional product development. Used as the culminating experience for the MEd and MS Plan C. (F,Sp,Su)
Elective Courses - need a minimum of 2 elective courses
InsT 5260 Learning and Applying HTML
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor: Kevin Reeve
Description: Asynchronous online course, teaching web publishing using HTML\ (Hyper-Text Markup Language). Explores current web technologies and includes design and evaluation. (F,Sp,Su)
InsT 5280 Multimedia ST Studio: Flash
Location: onlineCurrent Instructor: Andy Walker
Description: Asynchronous online course that teaches creation of web-compatible resources using Macromedia Flash. (Sp,Su)
InsT 6010 Technology & its Role in the Transformation of Education
Location: online
Description: Explores the critical role of educational technology as one tool in the transformation of education. Involves students in change-related projects in the local environment. (Su - odd years)
InsT 6490 Instructional Technology in Adult Education
Location: typically at the USU Salt Lake Center Time: 9:00-5:00 - Mon-Fri - 2nd full week of JulyCurrent Instructor: Sheri Haderlie
Description: Application of theory, principles, and practice of instructional technology in providing instruction to adult learners. (Su)
InsT 6900 Independent Study
Description: Individually directed study and projects. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. (F,Sp,Su)
InsT 6910 Independent Research
Description: Individually directed research. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. (F,Sp,Su)
Master of Education in Educational Technology - distance learning emphasis (DLE)
Follow the regular MEd in EdTech program with these alternative courses.
Second Summer - acts as one elective
InsT 5520 Learning and Teaching at a Distance
Location: USU Main campus - Logan Time: all day - Monday - Friday for one week in JulyCurrent Instructor: Sandie Waters
Description: Focuses on issues and methods of teaching and learning in distance education. Students develop strategies for effectively integrating technologies and facilitating learning at a distance. (Sp)
Second Fall - take in place of InsT 6390
InsT 6460 Distance Education
Location: online
Description: Application of theory, principles, and practice, providing instruction to learners separated from the instructor by distance and/or time. Addresses characteristics, technologies, and current issues of distance education. (Sp)
Second Spring - take in place of InsT 6960
InsT 5550 Practicum in Distance Learning
Location: arranged with practicum advisor
Description: Students demonstrate effective practice by applying instructional development principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction for distant learners. Prerequisite: INST 5520. (Su)
Master of Education in Educational Technology - school library media administration emphasis (SLM)
Follow the MEd in Ed Tech program through the first class of the second summer semester. (InsT 6150)
Second Fall
InsT 6060 Foundations of Library Media Programs
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Tuesdays - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.Current Instructor: Vaughn Larson
Description: Introduction to historical and philosophical foundations of library media programs for teachers, administrators, and media specialists. Examines role of library media programs in schools and their contributions to the curriculum. (F)
InsT 6110 Information: Organization & Management
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Tuesdays - 5:15 - 7:15 p.m.Current Instructor: JaDene Denniston
Description: Explores functions of information technology including circulation, cataloging, automation tools, and technical services within school library media program. Also considers policies and techniques for facilitating access to information in a school library media center. (F)
Second Spring
InsT 6020 Collection Development
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Tuesdays - 5:15 - 7:15 p.m.Current Instructor: JaDene Denniston
Description: Focuses on building and maintaining collections for library media programs. Discusses policy development for selection, protecting intellectual freedom, and reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining materials in all formats. Evaluation of school library collections also investigated. (Sp)
InsT 6030 Information Access
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Tuesdays - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.Current Instructor: Sheri Haderlie
Description: Introduction to finding information and resources using print and electronic sources. Emphasizes reference services, knowledge of basic reference/information sources, and resource sharing; and teaching information retrieval strategies within a school library media program. (Sp)
Third Summer
InsT 6040 School Library Administration
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Mondays - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Current Instructor: Sheri Haderlie
Description: Includes study of organization, personnel, budgets, programs, and management of a library media center. Students define their role within a school setting and in relation to that of the principal and teachers. Prerequisite: INST 6060/5000 or approval of instructor. (Su)
InsT 6050 School Library Media Programs
Location: local satellite receive site - check with your USU Center Time: Tuesdays - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Current Instructor: JaDene Denniston
Description: Presents a wide variety of activities which are integral to a school library media program, including reading guidance, instructional development, curriculum development, media skill instruction, and information literacy. Prerequisite: INST 6040/5040 or approval of instructor. (Su)
InsT 6190 School Library Media Practicum
Location: USU Main campus & area schools - LoganCurrent Instructor: Sheri Haderlie
Description: Observation and guided field experience in a library media center under professional library media specialists and instructional technology professionals. Bridge of theory into practice for students seeking endorsement. This course is required for those having limited or no school library media experience, as evaluated by their faculty advisor. Prerequisites: INST 6040/5040, 6050/5050; or approval of instructor. (F,Sp,Su)
Other Courses that may be required to meet SLM competency standards
Second Summer
InsT 5400* Computer Apps for Instr & Training - Logan/variable loc- summer
Description: Introduction to use of computer applications, with special emphasis on software used in instruction and training. (F,Sp,Su)
InsT 5005* Literature and Reading Guidance - Logan
Master of Education in Educational Technology - administration & supervision emphasis (A/SC)
Follow the regular MEd in EdTech program with these alternative courses.
Second Summer - even years - the 2 courses together act as one elective
InsT 6280 Instructional Evaluation
Description: Examines theories and implementation of both formative and summative evaluation of instruction. Includes expert and learner feedback, rapid prototyping, and cost analysis. Prerequisite: Matriculation into Instructional Technology master's program. (Su)
InsT 7450 Internship in Program Evaluation
Description: Experience in practical aspects of program evaluation through planned, supervised evaluation project. Participation must be approved by student's supervisory committee. (Su)
Second Summer - odd years - acts as one elective
InsT 6010 Technology & its Role in the Transformation of Education
Explores the critical role of educational technology as one tool in the transformation of education. Involves students in change-related projects in the local environment. Taught off-campus through EDNET. (F)
Additional Elective course that may be chosen for the A/SC emphasis
Educ 6740 Public School Law
Description: Acquaints students with legal issues relating to public education. Considers rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners. Relates these rights to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions. (F,Su)