Instructional Technology Specialist, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Online

This foundational course is designed to provide an analysis of theoretical foundations of instructional design and application in design practice. The course will examine multidisciplinary and multicultural influences on instructional theory and development. A broad range of current design research and theory and future directions in design theory and practice will be explored. The course provides hands-on experiences designing and developing a self-directed learning material using current theories and research.

This course focuses on cognitive learning theory, perception, motivation, color principles, communication, usability, multimedia learning principles and instructional design applicable to designing multimedia instructional products. Students will learn to design, develop, and evaluate multimedia applications. Each student will demonstrate basic proficiency across a wide spectrum of multimedia for print design, job aid design, graphic design, and screen design.

Provides an introduction to theories and techniques for solving training and non-training problems in business, industry, and other performance-oriented organizations. Activities include needs assessment, analysis, solution selection, and job and task analysis.

Designed to enhance knowledge and skills related to application and integration of information technologies to educational environments with an emphasis on teaching and learning activities.

This course focuses on building skills to harness the principles of multimodal learning, cognitive load management, and coherent multimedia design using advanced authoring software. Throughout the course, participants will delve into the art of creating engaging instructional materials that seamlessly integrate text, images, audio, and video to cater to diverse learning styles. With a focus on applying cognitive load management techniques, students will master the judicious selection and presentation of information to optimize learning outcomes. Through hands-on experiences with authoring software, participants will develop proficiency in designing multimedia content that adheres to the coherence principle, ensuring that all elements contribute meaningfully to overarching learning objectives. Additionally, students will explore and implement interactive features, fostering personalized and engaging learning experiences.

Examine the concepts, technologies, and issues related to the design, development, delivery, policy-making, and evaluation of distance education courses and programs. Provide an overview of distance education technologies and focus on effective delivery techniques for teaching and learning within a distance education system.

Focus on principles of designing Internet-based (web-based) instruction. Students will use Internet tools and other instructional design principles to design and develop web-based instruction. Four to six hour weekly lab required.

This course focuses on the development, management, and organizational integration of instructional programs designed to address identified performance gaps. Building upon a foundational understanding of instructional systems design, students will delve into project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Students will practice leading project teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying project management tools to address organizational challenges. The course emphasizes the creation of comprehensive instructional program proposals, effective instructional design strategies, robust evaluation plans, and the application of change management principles to anticipate risks, manage resistance, and ensure sustainable implementation within organizations.

Examination of the planning and management of successful training, professional development, and technological projects in public or private schools. Topical areas include planning and developing technology projects, evaluating and analyzing school or district capacity and readiness for a new technology project, organizing and managing human resources and support systems, scheduling, budgeting, team structures, defining project requirements, and quality assurance. Analytical tools will be utilized to enhance project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control, including software designed to support project managers.

This course provides students with an applied learning experience that bridges theory and practice in instructional design. Students will engage in a professional project or internship that addresses an authentic instructional design problem or need. Emphasis is placed on applying program knowledge and skills to real-world contexts.