Implementation Date: 2010
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EIST 6160/8160. Designing of Educational Information Learning Systems with Simulation and Game Technology. (3) Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110. Fundamentals of and planning for educational data systems will be covered. Topics covered will include networking technologies, Internet technologies, firewall technologies, distance education systems, and Information Systems models. Current and future trends in educational information and instructional technologies will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on planning for and integration of these technologies into educational settings. The focus of this course will be on educational game and simulation technology learning systems. Students will examine principles of game and simulation design, and current research addressing the integration and use of games and simulations in education settings. Emphasis will be placed on the use of instructional design principles to identify quality characteristics of digital games and simulations, and direct the design and development of these technologies for integration in to instructional content. Differentiated assignments will be provided for doctoral students. (On demand)
EIST 6150/8150. Systemic Design of Educational Systems Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems. (3) Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110. Concepts and principles of the systemic analysis and design of educational systems will be covered. Emphasiswill be given to the analysis of educational systems and the educational/societal trends that impact the systemic design of educational systems Fundamentals of creating effective online teaching and learning systems will be covered. Topics will include research-based best practices in the design, development, and evaluation of online instruction, technological applications available to support online teaching and learning, characteristics of virtual students, instructional methodologies for online teaching and learning, and future directions of online teaching and learning research. Differentiated assignments will be provided for doctoral students. (On demand)
EIST ADMN 8101. The Adult LearnerPerspectives on Adult Learning Theory. (3) The focus of this course will be the examination of how adults learn in instructional settings. Characteristics of the adult learner will be examined. Students will investigate adult learning theory as well as current trends and advancements in adult learning. The focus will be on making better instructional decisions and media selections for the education and training of adults. (Fall, Summer)