Course Description
Covers the theoretical foundations of communication and provide applied experience with contemporary instructional technologies across diverse learning environments. This will include the use of various software to assist in both the synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning process.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe the theoretical foundations of instructional communication and technology.
- Apply instructional communication theories and instructional design models to learning environments.
- Evaluate and use a variety of instructional technologies to support teaching and learning.
- Locate, create, and manipulate multimedia resources for instructional purposes.
- Apply multimedia learning principles to instructional materials.
- Compare major communication and instructional design theories and models.
- Design instructional communications using contemporary technologies.
- Reflect on instructional communication practices and technology integration.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Participation, synchronous activities, and professional engagement | 10% |
| Discussion Board Posts | 10% |
| Discussion Chair / Facilitation | 5% |
| Resource Share-Out | 5% |
| Project 1: Technology Recommendations | 10% |
| Project 2: Instructional Design Models | 15% |
| Project 3: LMS Page Design | 15% |
| Project 4: Instructional Video | 20% |
| Project 5: Instructional Technology Analysis | 10% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.