This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles that underlie the design, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer generated presentations, and interactive media with particular emphasis on effective classroom use and integration into instructional units. Students will develop skills in the operation of microcomputers, computer software applications, telecommunications, and distance learning technologies.
Florence Martin is an Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. She has a doctorate degree in educational technology from Arizona State University. She has worked with University of Phoenix, Cisco Learning Institute, Intel and Arizona State University and has expertise in instructional design, performance technology, corporate training and distance learning. She is interested in the research areas of instructional elements, multimedia design and development, performance improvement, and digital visual literacy.
www.florencemartin.net
Title: Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, Fifth Edition
ISBN-10: 1423911806
ISBN-13: 978-1423911807
This book covers up-to-date topics in computer concepts, Internet and digital media integration, interactivity, extraordinary visual drawings and photographs, and unprecedented currency.
The Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology (MIT) program provides advanced professional training for teachers and school technology coordinators; business and industry personnel such as executives, trainers, and human resource development employees; persons in the health care field; and community college instructors. The program focuses on the theory and practice of design and development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning. It emphasizes product development and utilization of advanced technology and provides applied training in the total design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and training programs. For more details visit http://www.uncw.edu/ed/mit