Course Description
Provides students with experience in identifying and solving
real-world problems using principles and knowledge in
instructional technology.
Athena Title
Appl Project in Instruct Tech
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDIT 7650E
Non-Traditional Format
Students work in a variety of real-world learning contexts
outside of regular class time constraints.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify a significant problem in a real-world context involving instructional technology.
- Students will be able to find and use research and professional resources to analyze the problem and develop a sound potential solution strategy.
- Students will be able to plan and implement their strategy in the real-world context they have chosen.
- Students will be able to collect and derive appropriate conclusions from data pertaining to the success of their strategy.
- Students will be able to explain and defend the results of their project in a professional manner.
Topical Outline
- Identifying and defining the scope of a problem in instructional technology.
- Analyzing potential causes, components, and solutions based on research and resources in the field.
- Choosing a strategy(s) and developing an implementation plan.
- Identifying and planning for potential barriers or difficulties in implementation.
- Methods of assessing implementation results.
- Reflection and planning for adjustments in future implementations.
- Sharing plans, implementation, and results within a professional community.
