Graduate Studies
Instructional Design and Technology
2024-2025
Director: Rafael Obregon
Program Coordinator: Hoyet Hemphill
K-12 Coordinator: Leaunda Hemphill
Office: Knoblauch Hall 135
Telephone: (309) 298-1091 Fax: (309) 298-1061
E-mail:
idt@wiu.edu
Website:
wiu.edu/idt
Location of Program Offering: Macomb and Online
Learning Outcomes
For student learning outcomes, please see wiu.edu/provost/learningoutcomes.
Program Description
The School of Engineering and Technology offers certificate programs in a variety of areas. The certificate programs combine up-to-date knowledge with practical applications and individualized experiences. The aim of the certificate programs is to facilitate professional growth in technology and related abilities in problem-solving and systematic planning.
No transfer of credit is accepted into the certificate plan. Additionally, students must have access to the internet, including email capability, fax facilities, and have advanced computer skills.
Courses taken while working on this certificate can be counted as elective hours toward a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. Students who wish to pursue this option while working on the certificate should state such intention in their program so they can receive proper advising.
Requirements for Enrollment
In addition to regular admission requirements, Ed Tech Specialist PBC applicants planning to apply for an Illinois State Board of Education Technology Specialist endorsement must have completed a state-approved teacher education program and hold a teaching certificate/license.
Completion of the Technology Specialist Certificate does not automatically lead to an Illinois State Board of Education Technology Specialist endorsement. Questions concerning this endorsement should be directed to the IDT graduate advisor.
Certificate Requirements
Instructional Design and Technology: Educational Technology Specialist*
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
IDT 517 Technology Tools and Strategies for Digital Learning Environments (3)
IDT 529 Integration of Learning Technologies for Education and Training (3)
IDT 534 Technology Issues and Professional Development in Education and Training (3)
IDT 539 Leading Learning Technology Use in Digital Age Environments (3)
IDT 595 Technology Planning and Research (3)
TOTAL: 18 s.h.
Instructional Design and Technology: Instructional Media Development
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
IDT 536 Video Production for Multimedia (3)
or
IDT 537 Instructional Video Production (3)
or
IDT 512 Instructional Development for Business and Training (3)
IDT 538 Developing Graphics for Instruction and Training (3)
or
IDT 530 Graphics Applications in Education and Training (3)
IDT 540 Interactive Multimedia Development (3)
or
IDT 545 Instructional Web Development (3)
IDT 433G Instructional 3D Modeling and Animation (3)
or
IDT 460G Instructional Virtual Reality Design (3)
or
IDT 561 Instructional Simulations and Gaming (3)
IDT 560 Visual Instructional Approaches and Practices (3)
TOTAL: 18 s.h.
Instructional Design and Technology: Online and Distance Learning Development*
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
IDT 515 E-Learning Design and Development (3)
IDT 516 Internet Resources for Education and Training (3)
IDT 538 Developing Graphics for Instruction and Training (3)
IDT 545 Instructional Web Development (3)
or
IDT 560 Visual Instructional Approaches and Practices (3)
IDT 565 Management of Instructional Technology (3)
TOTAL: 18 s.h.
Instructional Design and Technology: Technology Integration in Education*
IDT 505 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
IDT 515 E-Learning Design and Development (3)
IDT 516 Internet Resources for Education and Training (3)
IDT 529 Integration of Learning Technologies for Education and Training (3)
IDT 534 Technology Issues and Professional Development in Education and Training (3)
TOTAL: 18 s.h.
Instructional Design and Technology: Workplace Learning and Performance*
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
IDT 512 Instructional Development for Business and Training (3)
IDT 532 Fundamentals of Performance Technology for Instructional Designers and Technologists (3)
IDT 540 Interactive Multimedia Development (3)
or
IDT 545 Instructional Web Development (3)
IDT 550 Advanced Instructional Design (3)
or
IDT 541 Advanced Interactive Multimedia Development (3)
IDT 565 Management of Instructional Technology (3)
TOTAL: 18 s.h.
*聽Certificate can be completed entirely online.
Course Descriptions
Instructional Design and Technology (IDT)
433G Instructional 3D Modeling and Animation. (3) Instructional uses of three-dimensional modeling and animation are explored including basic modeling tools, virtual camera controls, materials, video production, and lighting. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
460G Instructional Virtual Reality Design. (3) Focuses on the integration of virtual reality technologies for instruction and training. Provides opportunities to develop instructional/training virtual environments utilizing virtual reality authoring systems. Course materials cost required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
505 Foundations of Instructional Technology. (3) (On-line course only) Introductory survey of the field of Instructional Technology. Upon completion students will be able to: (1) communicate about the field鈥檚 terminology, history, accomplishment and issues; (2) describe the advantages, disadvantages, characteristics, and critical attributes of various instructional media; and (3) critically evaluate the foundations in instructional technology.
510 Principles of Instructional Design. (3) (On-line course only) Develop knowledge and skills in systematic analysis of the teaching鈥憀earning process using an instructional design approach. Study and application of instructional design theories and models.
512 Instructional Development for Business and Training. (3) This course focuses on the development of highly interactive training programs for business and industry. The emphasis is on screencasting, software simulations, and video presentations for training and instruction.
515 E-Learning Design and Development. (3) (On-line course only) Focuses on the application of e-learning design principles and research-supported practices for designing and developing instruction for educational and training purposes. Students will create e-learning curriculum or training modules. Prerequisite: IDT 505 or 510.
516 Internet Resources for Education and Training. (3) (On-line course only) Focuses on developing skills in finding, evaluating, and using internet resources for education and training. Collaboration tools, social media, and mobile applications are explored. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of these materials, including copyright compliance.
517 Technology Tools and Strategies for Digital Learning Environments. (3) (On-line course only) Focus on the study and application of technology-enhanced tools and strategies in digital/interactive learning environments for educational and training purposes.
529 Integration of Learning Technologies for Education and Training. (3) (On-line course only) Focus on the integration of learning technologies and instructional design principles into curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation for educational and training purposes.
530 Graphics Applications in Education and Training. (3) (On-line course only) Survey of imaging-related applications such as image editing, 3D modeling, movie editing and special effects software. Course materials cost required.
532 Fundamentals of Performance Technology for Instructional Designers and Technologists. (3) (On-line course only) This course surveys performance technology approaches and tools to improve the performance of individuals, work groups, and work processes. Students will collaboratively identify instructional and non-instructional performance problems, suggest interventions based upon data-driven needs analyses, and implement and evaluate programmatic solutions in cooperation with the clients.
534 Technology Issues and Professional Development in Education and Training. (3) (On-line course only) Focuses on exploring issues and professional development related to instructional technology.
536 Video Production for Multimedia. (3) (On-line course on rotating basis) Introduction to the production cycle for instructional design video. Students will develop instructional videos using digital video production techniques such as video camera handling, special effects, and desktop editing.
537 Instructional Video Production. (3) Project research, planning and budgeting, script-writing, and media design for instructional video. Course includes casting, lighting, audio, camera movement, angles and camera techniques. Course materials cost required.
538 Developing Graphics for Instruction and Training. (3) (On-line course on rotating basis) Introduction to methods for using digital technology to create and modify images for use in instructional materials. Students will follow a visual design process to create graphics for educational purposes, such as e-learning and computer-based instruction. Course materials cost required.
539 Leading Learning Technology Use in Digital Age Environments. (3) (On-line course only) Plan for, implement, manage, and evaluate digital tools and resources to support data-informed decision-making, shared vision for technology use, instruction, and learning in technology-rich educational settings.
540 Interactive Multimedia Development. (3) Basic principles of design and development of interactive instructional computer applications. Students will complete several modules utilizing a representative multimedia authoring tool and will create prototype instructional software. Course materials cost required.
541 Instructional Usability Evaluation. (3) Implementation and evaluation for the development of instructional media and the application of analysis methods to deliver effective digital instruction through usability testing. Students will conduct a variety of evaluations for multimedia instructional products. Course materials cost required.
545 Instructional Web Development. (3) (On-line course on rotating basis) Development of web-based instruction and the application of current commercial products for web-based course delivery. Deals with HTML authoring and adapting graphics and movies for web-based delivery. Course materials cost required.
550 Advanced Instructional Design. (3) (On-line course only) Design, develop, and evaluate an instructional system. Using the knowledge of instruction design, students will develop a mini-instructional system.
560 Visual Instructional Design Approaches and Practices. (3) (On-line course only) Review research on the application of visual design, visual media, and visual learning principles into the design and development of instructional material. Students will integrate visuals into instructional design projects across multiple learning environments.
561 Instructional Simulations and Gaming. (3) Focuses on the use of simulations and games for instruction and training. Provides opportunities to develop instructional simulations utilizing appropriate development software. Also focuses on the effective and efficient development of game-based instruction. Course materials cost required.
565 Management of Instructional Technology. (3) (On-line course only) Emphasis is given to project management, assessment of instructional needs, coordinating instructional design and production of instructional materials and projects, and identifying resource needs and allocation.
595 Technology, Planning and Research. (3) (On-line course only) Emphasis on the planning, leadership, and evaluation of technology integration in educational and training environments. Provides students with the opportunity to apply theories, techniques, and research principles used in the instructional design and technology field.
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