Instructional Technology Program: IT Courses

Instructional Technology Courses

To determine specific semester offerings, visit OASIS Schedule Search. Select Campus=Tampa; College=Education (Lakeland-Sarasota-Tampa); and Department=Instructional Technology for the search.

If you would like to plan your program of studies, you can use the Distance Learning Course Plan and the Face-to-Face Course Plan to find out when courses will be offered.

CGS 6210 - Microcomputer Hardware Systems for Education (3)
AThe purpose of this course is to develop individuals who have an understanding of microcomputer hardware that allows them to teach about hardware concepts as well as make decisions concerning its purchase, repair, and appropriate use. PR: Computer Literacy.

EDF 6284 - Problems in Instructional Design for Computers (3)
This course focuses on the systematic design of instructional courseware, including analysis, media selection and evaluation. Topics include instructional strategies, screen design, response analysis, feedback and interactivity. PR: Computer Literacy.

EDG 6971 - Thesis Hours for Educational Specialist (Var.)
Thesis hours (9) are required in the Ed.S. program. Students will work with their committee on a technology project after their course work is complete. PR: Course work completed.

EME 5403 - Computers in Education (3)
A survey course designed to introduce practicing teachers to computer technology and its function in the classroom to augment the teaching and learning processes. Objectives include the use and evaluation of educational software, classroom use of computers, instructional computing research, generic applications software (word processors, database managers, etc.), programming, operating systems, and microcomputer hardware. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6425 - Technology School Management (3)
This survey course provides information and teaches skills necessary for administrators and teachers to effectively integrate and manage technology resources; use application software, such as word processors, database managers, spreadsheets, Internet search tools, and the USF virtual library to facilitate leadership and management tasks at the school and classroom level. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6613 - Development of Technology-based Instruction (3)
Application of computer-based instructional design principles to the development of technology-based instruction. This course also incorporates state-of-the-art materials and methods involving digital technologies. PR: EDF 6284 and Computer Literacy.

EME 6930 - PLE: Flash (3)
Flash is an introductory course that uses the Flash authoring environment and ActionScript 3.0, an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Language, to develop interactive and multi-media applications that can be used for instruction and the collection and manipulation of educational data. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6930 - PLE: Hyperscripting (3 (FINAL SCHEDULED OFFERING SUMMER 2008))
The purpose of this course is to develop individuals who understand the nature and function of multimedia authoring tools and can work with a multimedia authoring system to design and produce effective instructional software. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6930 - PLE: Visual Basic (3 (FINAL SCHEDULED OFFERING SUMMER 2006))
Visual BASIC as a Research Tool is an introduction to problem-solving and programming with a object-using, event-driven, GUI-oriented, high level language within the field of education. Course content is developed in the context of its application to instruction and to the collection and manipulation of educational data. PR: Graduate Standing and CI.

EME 6930 - PLE: Web Programming 1 (3)
An introduction to computer programming and its application to instruction and research. Course objectives are achieved through mastery of the fundamentals of HTML and JavaScript. PR: EME 6936 - ACET: Internet in Education or Computer Literacy.

EME 6930 - PLE: Web Programming 2 (3)
Web Programming 2 is a graduate level education course designed to introduce experienced educational web programmers to intermediate-level topics in client-side educational programming and to the application of the fundamentals of server-side programming to educational goals. The major course content is browser programming with JavaScript, server CGI programming with Perl, and server ASP programming with VBScript. PR: EME 6930: AECT: Web Programming 1 or Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Current Trends in Educational Technology (3)
Development of concepts, strategies, and materials for the use of computer technology in the enhancement of instruction. The course explores the impact that computer technology can have on the nature of the teaching/learning process. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Digital Video (3)
This course focuses on the design, development, and implementation of animation and digital video for instructional multimedia programs. Topics include file formats, compression options, editing techniques, design considerations, and appropriate software tools. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Distance Learning (3)
This online course will explore all aspects of distance education. Topics include instructional strategies, interactivity, course development, research, delivery systems, needs analysis, administration, and evaluation. PR: EME6936 - ACET: Internet in Education, equivalent, or Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Instructional Graphics (3)
This course focuses on the creation, transfer, and manipulation of graphic files for multimedia applications. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Interactive Media (3)
This course focuses on the design, development and implementation of interactive media in instructional settings. Topics include: hypermedia programs, compact disc technologies, digital images, interactive videodiscs, digital audio and digital video. Students will evaluate commercial programs and develop custom applications using appropriate tools. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Internet in Education (3)
The course focuses on the applications of the Internet in education. Students will be using an Internet Service Providers (such as AOL and RoadRunner) as gateways to the Internet. Topics include: educational resources on the World Wide Web, copyright issues, webpage construction (HTML), evaluation of websites, WebQuests and other techniques for using the Internet to enhance instruction. PR: None.

EME 6936 - ACET: Research & Prototype Development (3)
Develop prototypes & conduct experiments in a cutting-edge research group that scientifically integrates computer games into books to improve readers' comprehension. Students contribute according to their skills: computer game & instructional designers, graphic artists, programmers, writers & organizers. Limited enrollment. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: School Networks (3)
This course focuses on AppleShare and Windows NT networks in the school setting. Topics include network management, components and configurations, connections, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The course will overview Unix and Internet2. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Spatial Learning & Geographic Info Systems (3)
A seminar on spatial learning in all of its many manifestations, including: spatial visualization in social studies, mathematics, sciences & arts, mental rotation, way-finding/navigation with and without maps, spatial orientation, creating spatial situation models from text narratives (fiction), and educational uses of maps. The class group will conduct a group research study in spatial learning. Students will also be introduced to the basics of Geographic Information Systems. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Technology Project Management (3)
This course focuses on the management of technology-based instructional projects. Topics include theories of project management, cost and time estimation, management software, role differentiation, resource planning, work breakdown structures, formative and summative evaluation, and dissemination. PR: EDF 6284 or Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Virtual Worlds Research Seminar (3)
This graduate level course looks beyond the hype of virtual worlds to examine research as it relates to education and learning, human computer interaction, visualization, society, culture and community building in virtual worlds. The end result of your participation in this research seminar will be: (1) a greater understanding of the diverse facets associated with virtual worlds beyond your own area of expertise (e.g., art, culture, cyberinfrastructure, learning theory, etc); (2) stronger skills for evaluating and synthesizing research related to virtual worlds and knowledge sharing; and (3) co-authorship on a research paper submitted for publication by a peer-reviewed research journal. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 6936 - ACET: Web Design (3)
This online course focuses on the design of instructional and informational web sites. Topics include writing for the web, design of visual elements, usability issues, interactivity, multimedia, accessibility, globalization, and marketing. Students will evaluate web sites, create web-based quizzes, and design Web-Based Training (WBT). PR: Basic knowledge of HTML.

EME 7458 - Research in Distance Learning (3)
This online course about distance learning is designed to provide an integrated framework to explore theory within practice. The course will explore all types of distance and distributed learningnot just online learning. Topics include distance technologies; implications for teaching and learning; issues and trends; and research. PR: EME6936 - ACET: Internet in Education, equivalent, or Computer Literacy.

EME 7631 - Research in Technology Project Management (3)
This course focuses on research issues related to the management of technology-based instructional projects. Topics include research and theories related to project management, cost and time estimation, management software, role differentiation, resource planning, work breakdown structures, formative and summative evaluation, and dissemination. This course is appropriate for students in the Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs. PR: EDF 6284 or Computer Literacy.

EME 7910 - Directed Research (3)
Directed independent research with faculty supervision. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 7938 - Computer Augmented Instructional Paradigms (3)
Doctoral-level research seminar in the field of instructional technology. EME 7938 students focus on IT research literature, purposes, and paradigms. The course is designed to engage students at the highest cognitive levels, requiring extensive independent literature review, conceptualization, evaluation, and writing. Students must be able to deliver, to receive, and to apply constructive criticism. Appropriate mainly for IT doctoral, cognate, & Ed.S. students, but doctoral students in other education disciplines who possess the prerequisite competencies may inquire. PR: Computer Literacy.

EME 7939 - Research in Technology-based Education (3)
Seminar examining research methods for the uses of computers and related technology in teaching and learning. Also includes investigation on role of computers and related technology as research instrumentation. PR: EME7938, CI, Advanced Graduate Standing.

EME 7980 - Dissertation (Var.)
Doctoral dissertation hours in Instructional Technology. PR: Must be admitted to Doctoral Candidacy.




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