COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Texas A&M University

EDTC Course Descriptions

Most courses will require students to have reliable access to the Internet and will include a variety of telecommunications software and functions.

EDTC 602 - Educational Technology Field, Theory and Profession. (3-0). Credit 3.
This course introduces the student to the diverse Educational Technology profession. An overview of the three foundations of educational technology will be presented--learning theory, general systems theory, and educational media. Theoretical underpinnings as well as applications of topics such as instructional design, behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, programmed instruction, communications theory, computer-based instruction, and interactive video will be covered. These topics will be tied to a historical perspective of the development of the Educational Technology profession. This course, while intended for EDTC majors, is useful for all education graduate students interested in the integration and application of technology to education. Required for Masters Program

EDTC 608 - Foundations of Distance Learning. (3-0). Credit 3.
Study of communication and learning theories related to distance learning and distance education; application of effective and efficient instructional methodologies to educational and training settings via multiple distance education technologies and techniques. Prerequisite: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor.

EDTC 613 - Integrating Technology in Learning Environments. (2-2). Credit 3.
Students develop a broad understanding of what is involved in designing technology rich environments to support active learning. They examine the integration of human learning theories with instructional design and development practices in the selection, preparation, evaluation, and ethics of instructional technology implementation.

EDTC 615  Introduction to Adaptive/Assistive Technologies (3-0). Credit 3.


EDTC 621 - Graphic Communication and Interface Design. (3-0). Credit 3.
Application of research findings and design criteria to graphic communication design for text materials and interface design for computer-based materials; techniques for preparation of a variety of materials employing text and graphics using computer-based tools including graphics, desktop publishing, and multimedia authoring programs.

EDTC 631 - Instructional Television. (3-0). Credit 3.
Design and development of instructional video programs using an effect-to-cause model: message definition, scriptwriting, storyboarding, production, post-production editing, and evaluation; topics include copyright law, production personnel, medium requirements, and practical activities on lighting, sound, the operation of digital video cameras, the use of digital editing software, and visual effects. Required for Masters Program.

EDTC 645 - Instructional Applications of Computer Technologies I. (3-0). Credit 3.
The course activities will focus on using the computer and related Technologies (Multimedia, Hypertext, etc.) as a tool to enhance the teaching/learning experience. Participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to develop skills in the selection and development of computer materials for the classroom. Computer utilities will be incorporated to enhance teachers' and students' effectiveness in the classroom. Participants will develop materials for use in individual teaching settings. Required for Masters Program. Students need access to the Internet and e-mail accounts.

EDTC 646 - Instructional Applications of Computer Technologies II. (3-0). Credit 3.
Issues (social, educational, etc.) and techniques associated with educational applications of computers and related resources and techniques (graphics, multimedia, etc.); relationship of course activities and products to individual educational/instructional philosophies; web-supported. Prerequisites: Graduate classification; approval of department head.

EDTC 651 - Computer Assisted Instruction. (3-0). Credit 3.
This course focuses on the design and development of computer assisted instructional (CAI) materials. Techniques of incorporating instructional strategies and principles of major learning theories will be covered. Issues related to implementation, evaluation, and features of advanced forms of interactive computer technology will be included in class discussions. Several approaches to authoring CAI will be examined, but development will primarily be devoted to Macintosh computers using state-of-the-art authoring tools. Each participant will complete an independent CAI project as one of the major course requirements.

EDTC 654 - Instructional Design: Techniques in Educational Technology. (3-0). Credit 3.
This course provides an introduction to the systems approach to instructional design. Course topics will focus on the functions of systems models to design, develop, and evaluate instruction. This is an applications course in which participants will develop and test an instructional product as the major course project. Team approaches to instructional design will also be emphasized. Course content will be based on a strong foundation of instructional and learning theory. Required for Masters Program

EDTC 655 - Instructional Design II. (3-0). Credit 3.
This course enables each student to design, develop, manage, and evaluate instructional programs. Students in this course will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide leadership in the area of instructional design. Students will be able to critically evaluate instructional and learning theories and apply their principles in the design and development of instruction. Prerequisite: EDTC 654 or approval of instructor.

EDTC 656 - Computer Graphics: Educational Applications and Production Techniques. (2-2). Credit 3.
Computer graphics production used in the development of instructional/presentation materials; acquired skills and knowledge applied to the student's interest area with respect to theoretical and research issues relating to the effective instructional use of print, computer and video materials; techniques include scanning, digitizing, animation, and video transfer. Prerequisite: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor.

EDTC 660 - Interactive Video/MultiMedia: Production and Utilization. (3-0). Credit 3.
Survey of principles of interactive video and MultiMedia design/production; focus on practical applications of media (video, digitized video, audio) production techniques and instructional control programs using various authoring software; produce materials for interactive instructional programs with CD-ROM video and audio, MPEG and Quick Time movies, video tape and video discs. Prerequisites: EDTC 645 and EDTC 631 or approval of instructor.

EDTC 662 - Computer Utilization in Educational Research and Practice. (3-0). Credit 3.
Use of computers for application in educational and research settings; activities include student/subject monitoring, hardware use and design, automatic data collection; data storage, retrieval, transmission and analysis; web-based research formats are included; Projects will relate to student's major area of study. Prerequisite: EDTC 645 or approval of instructor.

EDTC 664 - Management of Instructional Telecommunication Systems. (2-2). Credit 3.
This course will introduce the student to the management of instructional technology /telecommunications systems associated with educational and training programs. Issues will include the design, development, implementation and evaluation of those systems.

EDTC 668 - Applications of Telecommunications in Education. (2-2). Credit 3.
Instructional applications of telecommunications; analysis of characteristics of varied systems, both dedicated and public networks, and design of appropriate instructional strategies and methods using those systems.

- This course is designed for teachers, administrators, technology specialists, faculty and staff in higher education institutions  and trainers to help them apply the latest developments in telecommunications technologies to their own work.

- Students will identify an educational problem that can be solved through an application of telecommunications and will  determine an approach to solving that problem.

- Students should be prepared with a real-life problem that they would like to solve by individual exploration and through feedback from the instructor, fellow students, and experts in the field.  Students need access to the Internet and will use FirstClass computer conferencing software

EDTC 683 - Practicum in Educational Technology. Credit 1 to 3. Supervised experience in applied area of educational technology; student will plan and develop an integrative product relating to educational technology theory, practice and equipment. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.  Click here for the Practicum application

EDTC 684 - Professional Internship. Credit 1 to 6. Supervised experiences in performing professional functions appropriate to career goals. Prerequisites: Application one month prior to registration and approval of instructor.  Click here for the Internship application

EDTC 685 - Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4 each semester. Directed individual study of selected problems in instructional technology not within thesis research and not covered by any other course. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

EDTC 689 - Special Topics in.... Credit 1 to 4. Selected topics in an identified area of Educational Technology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

EDTC 691 - Research. Credit 1 or more each semester. Research for thesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Approval of major advisor.

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