Istructional Technology
MIST 524 Instructional Technology
Narratives:
This course has enriched my knowledge in the following areas:
- Exploring the various technology systems related to educational environments and general components of network technologies.
- Evaluating various learning management systems, course management systems, online communities, software and multimedia authoring systems.
- Understanding the role of the computer as an integral part of today’s training and educational opportunities that incorporate the use of computer technology.
Outcomes:
By the end of the course I have been able to:
- Demonstrate current instructional content development and delivery tools.
- Describe human-computer interaction issues and apply them in instructional. system development and evaluation.
- Discuss the impact of multiple learning styles on development and delivery tools.
- Address the issues of access and the digital divide.
Samples:
Here are just samples of the main areas of the course.
- Theories of Instructional Technology.
- Learning Objects.
- Learning Communities
- Human Computer Interaction.
- Universal Design and Usability
- Gaming and Simulations as Ways to Engage the Learner.
- Access Issues and the Digital Divide.
- Collaborative Learning Environments.
- Flexible Learning Technologies.
- Assessment Tools.
- E-portfolios.
Evidence: