EDAD 901 - EDAD 901 - Principles of Contemporary Educational Technology

3 Credits (Summer)
The course explores the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of educational technology during the 20th and 21st century. Students will develop a strong background of this discipline in the contributing sciences such as Media Studies, Learning Theories, Communications, and Systems Thinking. Discussion and practice in technologies used in the context of curriculum and instruction. Methods of educational software evaluation, selection, and acquisition are introduced. Students will apply modem technologies and principles of instructional design curriculum development in producing programs of instruction. Participants will also explore current issues and trends in educational technology including practitioner roles, professional associations, specialized literature, and research.