Capstone Experience in Instructional Technology

Course Description

Field-based capstone project and culminating portfolio. Must be taken in the final semester prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Completion of all other degree requirements and permission of instructor; Notes: Required in final semester of the program, consult department website for details. Grading method is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Apply instructional technology and instructional design knowledge in an authentic professional setting.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based instructional technology project.
  • Demonstrate competency in the program learning outcomes through a professional electronic portfolio.
  • Collaborate effectively with site supervisors, faculty, and educational stakeholders.
  • Reflect on professional practice and incorporate feedback to improve performance.
  • Document professional growth through field experiences and supervised practice.
  • Synthesize knowledge and skills developed throughout the Instructional Technology and Design program.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Evidence-Based Goal Project / Practicum Not specified.
Electronic Professional Portfolio Not specified.
Mid-Semester Reflection Not specified.
Field Experience / Practicum Requirements (including supervisor evaluations) Not specified.
Professional Development activities (licensure candidates) Not specified.
Digital Citizenship/Collaborative Lesson (licensure candidates) Not specified.
Practicum Log of Hours (when applicable) Not specified.

Final Grade: Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). To earn a Satisfactory grade, students must satisfactorily complete at least 80% of course requirements and receive a satisfactory evaluation from the site supervisor.

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.