EDU6060 Scholarship Applied to Teaching
3 semester hours
Review of the development of emerging best practice in American education.
Emphasis will be given to presentation and implementation of strategies resulting
from educational research.
Prerequisite: EDU6070.
EDU6070 Introduction to Action Research
3 semester hours
This course is designed to launch individual and/or group investigation of schoolrelated
issues facing America’s schools. Candidates will create a proposal of an
investigated project for their research with applications to the school and complete
an extensive literature review.
EDU6210 Planning and Developing Instructional Media I
3 semester hours
This course focuses on using technology in preK-12 classrooms and addresses the
integration of technology in all curricular areas for all students. Candidates will
develop a creative approach to using modern instructional media and technology
in teaching critical thinking skills in a typical classroom environment. Topics
include the Internet, Productivity Software Applications for educators, integrating
multimedia and education software applications, and creating curriculum
pages. In-class instructional methods may include: demonstrations, discussions,
lectures, student-led activities, cooperative activities, tutorials, readings, problem
solving, and media showings. Course assessments include planning, design and
production of media and the operation of hardware and software for educational
use in grades preK-12.
EDU6215 Planning and Developing Instructional Media II
3 semester hours
This course expands and enhances the Media I course and focuses on teaching
preK-12 educators how to design and develop interactive courseware and Web
2.0 resources for use in classrooms. The emphasis of this course will be on providing
a higher-level introduction to interactive courseware development, tutorial
development and Web technologies. Students will learn about e-learning
design and development within the context of educationally relevant projects.
Candidates will learn how to create interactive tutorials and presentations using
Adobe Flash and screen capture software. Finally, this course will focus on how
teachers can best teach multimedia development skills to students, including ideas
for grade-appropriate student projects. Candidates will be assessed on their ability
to develop and deliver educational multimedia projects and apply best-practices
for using multimedia to teach and learn.
Prerequisite: EDU6210.
EDU6220 Computer Applications in Education
3 semester hours
This course explores various facets of the application of computers to the teaching-
learning process. Topics include an overview of theoretical foundations, technologies
for teaching and learning, technology applications for effective
instruction, implications for teaching and learning styles, the relationship between
the psychology of learning and computer-based instruction, exploration of distance
education delivery systems, and social, legal, and ethical issues of technology
use. The course is structured around readings, reflections on those readings, class projects, and on-line activities. Using this collection of activities, the methodology
of the course seeks to build clear bridges between theoretical/research perspectives,
effective design principles, and classroom practice. Candidates will be
assessed on their ability to integrate technology with teaching strategies.
EDU6225 Assessment and Evaluation with Technology
3 semester hours
This course explores best practices in assessment pedagogy; the role of technology
in educational assessment, information and knowledge management; and
methods for integrating technology into the assessment practice. Topics include
best practices for grading procedures, prevention of plagiarism in the digital environment,
electronic evaluation tools, computer assisted assessment, using electronic
record keeping systems and time saving methods for evaluating eportfolios,
discussion postings, and group products. Candidates will also investigate assistive
technology tools, strategies, and support services that improve the functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Candidates will be assessed on their
ability to design and deliver effect assessment strategies to diverse learners.
EDU6230 Managing the Instructional Technology Program
3 semester hours
This course teaches candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure,
administer, and support the primary services for network servers, with
instruction and labs focusing specifically on the Microsoft Windows Server operating
system. Topics include configuring, managing, installing, maintaining and
troubleshooting computer/technology systems. Students will participate in lectures,
discussions, demonstrations, textbook exercises, and classroom labs. Candidates
will mesh theory and practice through a mentor-supervised field
experience in a school technology program. Candidates will be assessed on their
field experience.
EDU6235 Leading Staff Development in Educational Technology
3 semester hours
This course examines the role of leadership as it relates to the implementation of
educational technology in schools. Candidates will be provided theory, gain
knowledge, and develop skills necessary to use, evaluate, plan, and implement
technologies effectively within a school system. Topics in this course emphasize
planning and policy issues, including identification of resource needs, strategic
planning, building sustainable educational technology plans, budget development,
professional development programs, collaborative research, program evaluation,
and change strategies. Candidates will also examine broader
administrative issues, including security associated with computers and other technologies.
Candidates will mesh theory and practice through a mentor-supervised
field experience in a school technology program or with a school leader. Candidates
will be assessed on their field experience.
EDU6240 Distance Learning
3 semester hours
This course addresses the use of educational telecommunications systems, teleconferencing,
digitized video, and compressed video to support research and
instruction across the curriculum. It includes the theories, models, and systems of
distance learning as well as issues related to instructional delivery, connectivity,
and distribution methods. A portion of this course will be delivered online. Candidates
will be assessed on their ability to design and deliver a distance learning
program.
EDU6250 Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology
3 semester hours
This course explores critical challenges to the school environment resulting from
the increased infusion of technology. Candidates will investigate the field’s history,
its current status, and the trends and issues likely to have an impact of the
field. The course prepares students to make and defend policy decisions and
become conversant with current trends and issues in the field. Candidates will be
assessed on their ability to present and defend a position on a current issue or
trend in technology.
EDU6610 Educational Leadership
3 semester hours
This course describes the role of the educational leader in the school as one who
creates a vision of an educationally better culture in the school and then plans and
organizes times and resources to communicate this vision to teachers, students
and parents. No prerequisites.
EDU6630 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
3 semester hours
This course will introduce the principles of curriculum and instruction with an
emphasis on curriculum development and design, implementation and delivery,
and organization and evaluation.
3 semester hours
Review of the development of emerging best practice in American education.
Emphasis will be given to presentation and implementation of strategies resulting
from educational research.
Prerequisite: EDU6070.
EDU6070 Introduction to Action Research
3 semester hours
This course is designed to launch individual and/or group investigation of schoolrelated
issues facing America’s schools. Candidates will create a proposal of an
investigated project for their research with applications to the school and complete
an extensive literature review.
EDU6210 Planning and Developing Instructional Media I
3 semester hours
This course focuses on using technology in preK-12 classrooms and addresses the
integration of technology in all curricular areas for all students. Candidates will
develop a creative approach to using modern instructional media and technology
in teaching critical thinking skills in a typical classroom environment. Topics
include the Internet, Productivity Software Applications for educators, integrating
multimedia and education software applications, and creating curriculum
pages. In-class instructional methods may include: demonstrations, discussions,
lectures, student-led activities, cooperative activities, tutorials, readings, problem
solving, and media showings. Course assessments include planning, design and
production of media and the operation of hardware and software for educational
use in grades preK-12.
EDU6215 Planning and Developing Instructional Media II
3 semester hours
This course expands and enhances the Media I course and focuses on teaching
preK-12 educators how to design and develop interactive courseware and Web
2.0 resources for use in classrooms. The emphasis of this course will be on providing
a higher-level introduction to interactive courseware development, tutorial
development and Web technologies. Students will learn about e-learning
design and development within the context of educationally relevant projects.
Candidates will learn how to create interactive tutorials and presentations using
Adobe Flash and screen capture software. Finally, this course will focus on how
teachers can best teach multimedia development skills to students, including ideas
for grade-appropriate student projects. Candidates will be assessed on their ability
to develop and deliver educational multimedia projects and apply best-practices
for using multimedia to teach and learn.
Prerequisite: EDU6210.
EDU6220 Computer Applications in Education
3 semester hours
This course explores various facets of the application of computers to the teaching-
learning process. Topics include an overview of theoretical foundations, technologies
for teaching and learning, technology applications for effective
instruction, implications for teaching and learning styles, the relationship between
the psychology of learning and computer-based instruction, exploration of distance
education delivery systems, and social, legal, and ethical issues of technology
use. The course is structured around readings, reflections on those readings, class projects, and on-line activities. Using this collection of activities, the methodology
of the course seeks to build clear bridges between theoretical/research perspectives,
effective design principles, and classroom practice. Candidates will be
assessed on their ability to integrate technology with teaching strategies.
EDU6225 Assessment and Evaluation with Technology
3 semester hours
This course explores best practices in assessment pedagogy; the role of technology
in educational assessment, information and knowledge management; and
methods for integrating technology into the assessment practice. Topics include
best practices for grading procedures, prevention of plagiarism in the digital environment,
electronic evaluation tools, computer assisted assessment, using electronic
record keeping systems and time saving methods for evaluating eportfolios,
discussion postings, and group products. Candidates will also investigate assistive
technology tools, strategies, and support services that improve the functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Candidates will be assessed on their
ability to design and deliver effect assessment strategies to diverse learners.
EDU6230 Managing the Instructional Technology Program
3 semester hours
This course teaches candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure,
administer, and support the primary services for network servers, with
instruction and labs focusing specifically on the Microsoft Windows Server operating
system. Topics include configuring, managing, installing, maintaining and
troubleshooting computer/technology systems. Students will participate in lectures,
discussions, demonstrations, textbook exercises, and classroom labs. Candidates
will mesh theory and practice through a mentor-supervised field
experience in a school technology program. Candidates will be assessed on their
field experience.
EDU6235 Leading Staff Development in Educational Technology
3 semester hours
This course examines the role of leadership as it relates to the implementation of
educational technology in schools. Candidates will be provided theory, gain
knowledge, and develop skills necessary to use, evaluate, plan, and implement
technologies effectively within a school system. Topics in this course emphasize
planning and policy issues, including identification of resource needs, strategic
planning, building sustainable educational technology plans, budget development,
professional development programs, collaborative research, program evaluation,
and change strategies. Candidates will also examine broader
administrative issues, including security associated with computers and other technologies.
Candidates will mesh theory and practice through a mentor-supervised
field experience in a school technology program or with a school leader. Candidates
will be assessed on their field experience.
EDU6240 Distance Learning
3 semester hours
This course addresses the use of educational telecommunications systems, teleconferencing,
digitized video, and compressed video to support research and
instruction across the curriculum. It includes the theories, models, and systems of
distance learning as well as issues related to instructional delivery, connectivity,
and distribution methods. A portion of this course will be delivered online. Candidates
will be assessed on their ability to design and deliver a distance learning
program.
EDU6250 Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology
3 semester hours
This course explores critical challenges to the school environment resulting from
the increased infusion of technology. Candidates will investigate the field’s history,
its current status, and the trends and issues likely to have an impact of the
field. The course prepares students to make and defend policy decisions and
become conversant with current trends and issues in the field. Candidates will be
assessed on their ability to present and defend a position on a current issue or
trend in technology.
EDU6610 Educational Leadership
3 semester hours
This course describes the role of the educational leader in the school as one who
creates a vision of an educationally better culture in the school and then plans and
organizes times and resources to communicate this vision to teachers, students
and parents. No prerequisites.
EDU6630 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
3 semester hours
This course will introduce the principles of curriculum and instruction with an
emphasis on curriculum development and design, implementation and delivery,
and organization and evaluation.
Open House and Visit Days
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
