3.00 Credits
This is an innovative course based on principles of instructional design with an emphasis on the integration and use of instructional technology. This course will examine some of the theories, principles, and applications of technology based strategies and instructional designs for online, blended and classroom learning. This course will encourage the use and integration of technology in educational settings to support teaching and learning, investigating how computer-mediated communication tools can most effectively be integrated. Methodologies providing experiences with audio/visual aids and equipment, preparation of instructional plans, tryout of plans with videotaping, & micro-teaching sessions will be used to promote effective classroom instruction in order to produce instructional materials based on specific learner characteristics and objectives. This course is designed to maximize the knowledge of current candidates and to promote inquiry into new uses of technology through class interaction, assessing teacher use of technology, and utilizing community resources.Prerequisites: Completion of all Reading and Writing Learning Support.