Program of Study

Fall 2014

Edit 6100E Introduction to Instructional Technology,

Dr. Gregory Clinton

We explored the roots of Instructional Technology, discussing influential theories and people in the field. We also touched on the future of the field and on technology and education. (click for artifact)

Edit 6400E Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Dr. Michael Orey

This class introduced a variety of teaching and learning theories as well as environments that can be implemented to support them. This was extremely useful and informative for me since I had no prior experience as a classroom teacher. (click for artifact)

Ireland, September 2007

Spring 2015

Edit 6170E Introduction to Instructional Design,

Dr. Gregory Clinton

The Dick, Carey, and Carey systematic method for designing instruction was the subject of this class. We investigated each phase using our own practice scenarios and then a group project to implement the method. I found the method to be very rigid in practice although it was stressed that Instructional Design tends to be more cyclical and recursive when performed in the field outside of our strict, educational environment.

Edit 6190E, Design and Development Tools,

Dr. Michael Orey

We began learning the basics of Instructional Development design tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Articulate Storyline, Audible (or other similar tools the student deemed useful). These tools were learned through Lynda.com tutorials and self-exploration and projects were produced.

Summer 2015

Edit 6500E, Educational Video Production,

Dr. Ikseon Choi

Video production is not something I'd ever given much thought to. Learning how to produce a satisfactory video and consider it a tool for Instructional Technology was a true benefit of this class. We discussed lighting, sound, camera angles and shot techniques as well as dramatic additions like adding or removing sound effects and music.

Edit 6190E, Design and Development Tools,

Dr. Lloyd Rieber

For our second installment of this class, we continued to hone our skills with our chosen design tools, or if desired to move on and develop skills with new tools. We produced a second artifact as a result of our work in this class.

Fall 2015

Edit 6200E, Learning Environments Design I,

Dr. Michael Orey

Learning Environments I is our first opportunity to design for a client. We must gather all the relevant information and produce a viable resource that fits the client's requirements within the semester timeline. Facing the challenges that time, scope, and budget inflict on a project while working with a subject matter expert definitely added new dimensions to the Instructional Design paradigm.

Edit 7550E, Management of Instructional Technology Projects,

Dr. Gregory Clinton

Learning Project Management is difficult in any setting. This class challenged us to produce documents required for managing efficient projects. Then we solicited clients from the community and assisted them with some on-going project. During the process, we continued to produce documentation to be evaluated by our professor while producing a product to satisfy our client. The process was experientially fulfilling and educational.

Spring 2016

Edit 6210E, Learning Environments Design II,

Dr. Gregory Clinton

In this final excerpt of the studio series of classes, we were challenged to design a product for a client while working in teams. Essentially we needed to combine all of our design skills and project management skills in this last effort to grow and produce effective learning and training materials to satisfy our clients' needs within the semester timeline.

Edit 7350E, E Learning Evaluation and Assessment,

Dr. Gregory Clinton

Knowing if a project is worth the money and time that will be spent on it is a skill every Instructional Designer should have. Likewise, being able to assess if an existing project is viable to continue with some updating or should be completely redone, is also a good evaluatory skill. These are the types of assessment measures taught in this e learning evlauation and assessment class.

Summer 2016

Edit 6990E, Topical Seminar in Learning Design and Technology (Statistics in Education for Mere Mortals)

Dr. Lloyd Rieber

When our required class, Research Methods in Instructional Technology was cancelled, we were given a choice between this class and Methods of Research in Education. Ultimately, I decided on this, the statistics class because I think I will really benefit from it more than a research class. I am intrigued by the proposed Excel based methodology, and I quite enjoyed Dr. Rieber last summer.

Edit 7520E, Designing and Teaching Online Courses

Dr. Michael Orey

In this final required course for the IDD concentration, we are required to build our own online class. The experience of constructing the plan and choosing the elements for our courses will not only set up many of us with a class that is ready to be taught, but will also give us the practical experience necessary to prepare many additional courses in the future.