ECI 511: Introduction to Learning Design and Technology (Core)
Dr. Julia McKeown
Completed on November 17, 2020
Introduction to the Learning, Design, and Technology master’s program at North Carolina State University and to the instructional design and educational technology field, with an investigation of relevant careers, important theories and models guiding practice, and noteworthy research findings by area.
ECI 515: Cultural Investigations and Technical Representations in Education (Core)
Dr. Florence Martin
Completed on December 5, 2022
Examination of contemporary approaches that educators can use to help their students construct cultural understanding in education settings through investigations and technical representations of culture with emerging tools (e.g., mapped cultural tours, AR/VR heritage exhibitions, documentaries, social media, games, fabrication, data analytics, and visualization).
ECI 516: Design and Evaluation of Instructional Materials (Core)
Dr. Deniz Eseryel
Completed on April 30, 2021
Characteristics and selection of various media for instruction and their use in educational settings. Design and production of instructional materials. Analysis of research in the field. Individualized projects and assignments. Application of grounded research and theory concerning learning to design instructional materials. Structured projects and practical experiences are used to transfer design principles and evaluate instructional products.
ECI 517 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Learning Environments (Core)
Dr. Julia McKeown
Completed on November 29, 2021
Examination and application of behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist theoretical frameworks underlying the design and development of advanced technology-enhanced learning environments.
ECI 652 Field-Based Applications of Learning Design & Technology (Core)
Dr. Julia McKeown
To be completed on April 24, 2023
Supervised opportunities to design, test, and revise learning design and technology solutions in authentic, field-based settings.
ECI 513: Teaching and Learning with Digital Video (General)
Dr. Kevin Oliver
Completed on June 16, 2020
Development and implementation of digital video within educational contexts and situations. Design of educational watching, analyzing, and creating activities with video. Application of conventions and genres of digital video capture and editing to sample technology projects across curricular areas.
ECI 512: Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning (General)
Dr. Julia McKeown
Completed on June 23, 2021
Examination of emerging technologies as applied in educational settings with a focus on related research, case studies, theoretical underpinnings, and strategies for effective integration.
ECI 514: Developing and Delivering Online Instruction (General)
Dr. Julia McKeown
Completed on April 30, 2021
Examination of learning theories and research-based principles to design and apply appropriate digital tools to create maximally effective educational products.
EAC 580 Designing Instructional Systems in Training and Development (General)
Dr. Donna Petherbridge
Completed on April 25, 2022
Introduction to instructional design models, including needs assessment, systematic training design and development techniques, and proactive strategies for evaluating training programs. Instructional design issues of work-based training, learner characteristics and effects of technology on instructional design, implementation, and evaluation processes. Graduate standing or PBS status required
ECI 722 Theory and Research in Distance Education (General)
Dr. Florence Martin
To be completed on April 24, 2024
Introduction to distance education foundations, models, and underlying theories. Analysis of distance education research findings, research and evaluation methods, and management in varied settings–virtual schools, higher education, continuing education, and corporate e-learning. Application of distance education standards and research-based findings to the design of original course plans and materials prototypes, including appropriate recommendations for online teaching and community building, online student support, and online student assessment.