program of study

The program of study was completed synchronously and asynchronously over the course of four years through the University of Tennessee's Instructional Technology master's degree program.

Fall 2012

IT595/521 Proseminar I: Instructional Technology as a Profession
Introduction to instructional technology as a field including definition of the field and career options. Additionally, participants will be introduced to visual design principles, ethical issues, and usability testing within the context of electronic media development.

spring 2013

IT573 Introduction to Multimedia Instruction
Selected computer-based multimedia production tools and use to produce instructional materials based on specific learner characteristics and objectives.

Summer 2013

IT595 Ethics in Technology
Thorough review of both theoretical and practical works to reflect and make new meanings about the role of ethics in instructional technology.

Fall 2013

IT570 Instructional Systems Design
Application of theory and research of instructional systems design to solve instructional problems in educational settings.

Spring 2014

IT532 Online Learning Environments
Theory, research and practice of designing, developing and evaluating online learning environments including distance education and blended learning approaches.

Summer 2014

EDPY 581 Classroom Assessment
Processes for assessing and reporting student progress; interpretation and use of available assessment data. Methods of assessment other than tests and measurements: portfolios, performance tasks, exhibitions.

Fall 2014

IT566 Understanding Online Interaction​
Assessment and evaluation of online learning environments using data-driven techniques.

Spring 2015

IT578 Instructional Media Development
Application of instructional design techniques to create well-designed and effective media appropriate for educational settings.

Summer 2015

IT577 Practicum in Online Learning Environments
Field-based project involving aspects of the instructional design process in an online learning environment with reflection on theory and practice issues.

Fall 2015

EDPY 572 Theories of Learning in Applied Educational Psychology
Introduction to theories of learning and related research from an applied educational psychology perspective. Includes evaluation of models and approaches that apply theory and research related to cognition, affect and emotions, motivation, behavioral perspectives, mediated/ situated/collaborative learning and cognitive education.

Spring 2016

IT594 Proseminar 2:  Trends and Careers in Instructional Technology
Capstone course for the master’s program will include design, development and review of the portfolio requirement as well as discussion of current issues, trends and professional development opportunities in the field.
Reference
The University of Tennessee (2016). Online Graduate Catalog. Retrieved from http://catalog.utk.edu/