Course Descriptions and Offerings
Master’s Courses
ELDT 5100 Technology Integration in Education (3)
Computer systems and software for enhancing teaching, learning, and educational management; examining issues related to the appropriate selection, integration, and evaluation of technology in educational contexts.
ELDT 6000 Topics in Learning, Design Technology (3)
Variable topics in Learning, Design and Technology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
ELDT 6100 Foundations of Learning, Design and Technology (3)
Contemporary issues and historical development of learning, design, and technology. An overview of learning theory, analysis and design of learning environments, instructional design models, technology innovations, and factors affecting the use of technology for learning.
ELDT 6101 Learning Principles in Learning, Design and Technology (3)
The examination of how people learn in a variety of instructional settings. The characteristics of the different learners will be examined. Students investigate several learning theories to inform better instructional design decisions.
ELDT 6110 Instructional Design (3)
Instructional analysis, design and evaluation principles and practices; gaining practical experience applying theoretical understandings of instructional design principles and processes such as goal and task analysis, learner and context analysis, instructional strategies, selection and development of instructional materials, and formative and summative evaluation.
ELDT 6120 Current Trends in Learning, Design and Technology (3)
The examination of current and future trends in Learning, Design and Technolgy. Students also examine the most current literature in the field and instructional technology professional organization trends and recommendations.
ELDT 6121 Advanced Instructional Design (3)
Advanced instructional design techniques. Students create instructional materials and learning environments using a variety of systems approaches. Prerequisite: ELDT 6110 Instructional Design
ELDT 6130 Instructional Multimedia Development (3)
Planning, developing and evaluating instructional multimedia products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.
ELDT 6135 Learning Media, Resources and Technology (3)
Selection, use, and evaluation of technological innovations in instructional media. Students learn to make professionally sound decisions in selecting appropriate processes and resources to provide optimal conditions for learning based on principles, theories, and effective practices.
ELDT 6140 Instructional Video Development (3)
Planning, developing and evaluating instructional video products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.
ELDT 6150. Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems. (3)
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.
ELDT 6160. Designing Learning Systems with Simulation and Game Technology. (3)
Educational game and simulation technology learning systems. Students examine principles of game and simulation design, and current research addressing the integration and use of games and simulations in education settings. Emphasis is 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 into instructional content. Differentiated assignments provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 6170. Human Performance Technology. (3)
This course provides an introduction to the field of human performance technology. It examines the basic concepts and principles of human performance technology, human performance system models, and various approaches to solving human performance problems. In-depth analysis of performance improvement interventions and their implementation within organizations is emphasized.
ELDT 6491 Internship in Learning, Design and Technology (3)
Application of knowledge and skills in Learning, Design and Technology so as to create appropriate applications of processes and technologies to improve learning and performance.
ELDT 6492 Capstone Project in Learning, Design and Technology (3)
Prerequisite: ELDT 6100, ELDT 6101, ELDT 6110, ELDT 6130, ELDT 6101, ELDT 6491. Continued application of knowledge and skills in Learning, Design and Technology and development of the capstone project to create appropriate applications of processes and technologies to improve learning and performance.
ELDT 6800. Individual Study in Learning, Design and Technology. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Doctoral Courses
ELDT 8000 Topics in Learning, Design and Technology. (3)
Variable topics in Learning, Design and Technology. As a doctoral course, emphasis will be placed on the theories that ground Learning, Design and Technology and how the theories inform research and practice in the field. Differentiated activities and assignments will be provided for doctoral students. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
ELDT 8100 Foundations of Learning, Design and Technology. (3)
Contemporary issues and historical development of learning, design, and technology. An overview of learning theory, analysis, and design of learning environments, instructional design models, technology innovations, and factors affecting the use of technology for learning. As a doctoral course, emphasis is placed on the theories in learning, design, and technology and how the theories inform research and practice in the field. Differentiated activities and assignments are provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8102 Research in Learning, Design and Technology. (3)
Current issues and trends in learning, design, and technology research including instructional design, requirements for instruction, task and needs analysis, learning situations and instructional models, learner characteristics, hardware and software innovations, assessing instructional outcomes, and factors affecting utilization. As a doctoral course, the emphasis is placed on the theories in learning, design, and technology, and how the theories inform research and practice in the field. Differentiated activities and assignments are provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8110 Instructional Design (3)
Instructional analysis, design and evaluation principles and practices; gaining practical experience applying theoretical understandings of instructional design principles and processes such as goal and task analysis, learner and context analysis, instructional strategies, selection and development of instructional materials, and formative and summative evaluation. This course is cross-listed with Master’s section ELDT 6110. Differentiated assignments on research in instructional multimedia development will be provided for doctoral students. (Spring) Delivery Method
ELDT 8120 Current Trends in Learning, Design and Technology. (3)
The examination of current and future trends in Learning, Design and Technology. Students also examine the most current literature in the field and instructional technology professional organization trends and recommendations. As a doctoral course, emphasis will be placed on the theories that ground Learning, Design and Technology and how the theories inform research and practice in the field. Differentiated activities and assignments will be provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8121. Advanced Instructional Design. (3) Advanced instructional design techniques; systems development; task analysis; sequencing and delivery systems.
ELDT 8130 Instructional Multimedia Development (3)
Planning, developing and evaluating instructional multimedia products based on learning principles and research-based best practices. This course is cross-listed with Master’s section ELDT 6130. Differentiated assignments on research in instructional multimedia development will be provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8135 Learning Media, Resources and Technology (3)
Selection, use, and evaluation of technological innovations in instructional media. Students learn to make professionally sound decisions in selecting appropriate processes and resources to provide optimal conditions for learning based on principles, theories, and effective practices. Differentiated assignments will be provided for doctoral students. This course is cross-listed with the Master’s section ELDT 6135. Differentiated assignments on research in learning media, resources and technology will be provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8150. Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems. (3)
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.
ELDT 8160. Designing Learning Systems with Simulation and Game Technology. (3)
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 into instructional content. Differentiated assignments will be provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8170 Human Performance Technology (3)
This course provides an introduction to the field of human performance technology. It examines basic concepts and principles of human performance technology, human performance system models, and various approaches to solving human performance problems. In-depth analysis of performance improvement interventions and their implementation within organizations is emphasized. This course is cross-listed with Master’s section ELDT 6170. Differentiated assignments on research in Human Performance Technology will be provided for doctoral students.
ELDT 8800. Individual Study in Learning, Design and Technology. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (On-demand)
LDT Program Course Offerings
These are the typical semester offerings, but it is subject to change based upon demand.
Fall semester
| Course | Format |
|---|---|
| ELDT 4100 Computer Applications in Education. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 5100 Technology Integration in Education. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6100/8100 Foundations in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6110 Instructional Design (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6130 Instructional Multimedia Development (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6101 Learning Principles in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6170 Human Performance Technology (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6150/8150. Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6800. Individual Study in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online |
Spring semester
| Course | Format |
|---|---|
| ELDT 4100 Computer Applications in Education. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 5100 Technology Integration in Education. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6100/8100 Foundations in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6110 Instructional Design (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6130 Instructional Multimedia Development (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6135 Learning Media, Resources and Technology (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6150/8150. Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems. (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6160/8160 Designing Educational Games and Simulation (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6492 Capstone in LDT (3 credits) | Online |
| ELDT 6800. Individual Study in Learning, Design Technology. | Online |
Summer semesters
| Course | Format | Session |
|---|---|---|
| ELDT 6491 Internship in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online | 10 weeks |
| ELDT 5100 Computer Applications in Education. (3 credits) | Online | Summer II |
| ELDT 6120 Trends in Learning, Design Technology (3 credits) | Online | Summer I |
| ELDT 6140 Instructional Video Development (3 credits) | Online | 10 Weeks |
| ELDT 6000/8000 Topics in Instructional Technology (3 credits) | Online | Summer II |
