CECS 5110 (3 hours) - COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
- A
Study and analysis of the use of the computer to deliver
instruction. Topics include design, development, and review techniques for CAI,
current trends in CAI technology and lesson development with an authoring language.
CECS 5200 (3 hours) - TECHNOLOGICAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION
- A
Selection, utilization, and evaluation of electronic instructional
media, and techniques used in the instructional programs of education and industry.
CECS 5210 (3 hours) - INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
- A
The design of instructional systems is examined through
research reports on the theoretical assumptions of learning and analysis of
learning systems as they apply to the development of educational and instructional
training programs.
CECS 5260 (3 hours) - COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR MEDIA
PRESENTATIONS - A
Application of computer graphics to the preparation of
media materials. Includes principles of graphics communication, concepts in
computer graphics, graphics input systems, graphics manipulation software, and
graphics output systems.
CECS 5300 (3 hours) - COGNITIVE SYSTEMS - B
The study and analysis of models of cognitive systems,
including acquiring, manipulating, storing, interpreting, and using information;
special emphasis on the unique interactions between human information processing
and computer-based processing as they apply to the instructional environment.
CECS 5310 (3 hours) - HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
- A
Study of the human as an information processor. Computer
interface design that takes into consideration human capabilities and limitations.
Educational implications of system input/output facilities. Impact upon instructional
system design.
CECS 5400 (3 hours) - EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- A
Development of educational telecommunication in the United
States; theories and practices.
CECS 5420 (3 hours) - NAVIGATING THE INTERNET
- A
Course to aid educators and training professionals in
developing robust techniques for locating and utilizing Internet resources in
their day-to-day activities. Selected exercises from representative categories
of tools such as: Telnet, ftp, gopher, WWW, Archie, Veronica, WAIS.
CECS 5450 (3 hours) - BUILDING INTERNET INFORMATION
SERVICES - A
Design and implementation of Internet information services
including FTP, GOPHER, and the World Wide Web. Course content includes the organization
and presentation of content, design of user interfaces, and study of the interaction
between user interface design and the performance limitation of low-bandwidth
network connections. Special attention will be paid to the delivery of instructional
materials across the Internet, and the policy implications of providing minors
with Internet access. Students will both design and build various information
services using software tools and hardware platforms representative of those
used in education and training.
CECS 5460 (3 hours) - COMPUTER NETWORKS FOR EDUCATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTS - A
Study of computer networks used in support of education
and training. Includes topics in network topologies, wiring, administration,
user training, risk management, and disaster recovery. Special emphasis is placed
on the application of network technologies to K-12 educational environments,
higher education, and the training environments of business, industry and the
military.
CECS 5500 (3 hours) - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - A
Designed for both elementary and secondary teachers; skills
and methods necessary to implement computer applications within the curriculum.
Methods for managing the computer in the classroom, courseware implementation,
utilization of word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, and telecommunications
within the curriculum. Methods of teaching computer programming.
CECS 5550 (3 hours) - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION - A
Study and analysis of the use of technology in the administration
of education with emphasis on using microcomputer applications to facilitate
administrative activities; planning for the incorporation of technology into
district/campus-wide instructional programs; and promoting education via the
use of technology.
CECS 5570 (3 hours) - ETHICAL, LEGAL, & PROFESSIONAL
ISSUES IN COMPUTING - A
Designed to provide students with a basic framework for appropriately using varied forms of technology in educational and business settings. Course starts with a basic understanding of the moral, legal, and professional uses of computers and information technology. It continues with accountability issues, freedom of expression, associated legal implications, copyright issues, security, and privacy.
CECS 5580 (3 hours) - READINGS IN CECS - B
Broad reading in a defined area of technology in education
related to the student's research interest. Requires the critical evaluation
of sources with particular emphasis on methodological issues. Reading proposal
requires prior approval by instructor and advisor.
CECS 5900-704 (3 hours) - WEB BASED TESTING DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION - A
Independent study and research. Using Asymetrix ToolBook
II, I designed and implemented a web based interactive final exam, for CECS
5400. Results of the exam were automatically scored and shown to the student,
as well as being electronically sent to the instructor.
CECS 5900-707 (3 hours) - WEB SITE DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION -
A
Independent study and research. I designed and implemented
two Internet web sites for the Technology & Cognition Department of the College
of Education. They are for the Applied Technology, Training, and Development
program, and the Educational Research program.
CECS 6210 (3 hours) -
INTERACTIVE VIDEO - A
Utilization of research and application of interactive,
multimedia computer technologies in the the design and production of interactive
learning systems. Emphasis on leading-edge delivery technologies. This advanced
course explores the latest technologies in delivering digital multimedia materials.
Students learn about the technologies for developing and delivering interactive
multimedia content for the delivery of information. The emphasis will be placed
on the delivery of multimedia across computer networks with special attention
to delivering streaming content across the Internet.
CECS 6400 (3 hours) - ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED
FACILITIES - A
Study and analysis of facility design, organizational
patterns, administrative strategies and alternative structures for achieving
and evaluating media based instructional and production components. Includes
selection, procurement and control of hardware and software inventories. Management
tools including protection of intellectual property, security issues and budgeting
strategies are discussed.
CECS 6800 (3 hours) - PHILOSOPHY OF COMPUTING - A
Study of the computer related technology issues humans
face and that affect the individual and society in general. Topics include:
Internet, AI, Distance Learning, Access and Equity.
SLIS 5660 (3 hours) - GOVERNMENT INFORMATION &
ACCESS SERVICES - A
Information resources and services of the United States
government; their nature, use, acquisition and organization. Includes some study
of the information resources and services of municipal and state governments,
the United Nations and selected foreign countries.
SLIS 5711 (3 hours) - INTERNET APPLICATIONS, SERVICES, & MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS - A
The technology, applications, resources, and service opportunities
of the Internet and the networked environment. Development of awareness, understanding,
and knowledge of the Internet from the perspectives of technology, standards,
content, organization, policy, and users. Conceptual and practical aspects related
to the development and management of networked applications, networked resources,
and networked services for use in information environments and information-based
organizations.
SLIS 5714 (3 hours) - WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT &
MAINTENANCE - A
This course is designed to meet the need of government
and industry for entry level personnel capable of establishing a website, composing
text and graphics for the site, writing scripts for the site for interactive
applications, installing search engines and servers, and creating reports on
site usage.
SLIS 6900-706 / SLIS 6910-705 (6 hours) - WEB BASED DISTANCE LEARNING - A
/ A
Independent study and research. I implemented a university
course using web based distance learning, by video taping the content of a CECS
graduate level course, and converting it for delivery from a web site. To do
this, I digitized and edited VHS video taped lectures of CECS 5210 "Instructional
Systems Design", using Asymetrix Digital Video Producer. I then converted and
compressed these lectures using Real System's production software. These video
lectures are available to students over the Internet from a streaming video
server in various speeds, in Real Media G2 format.
EDER 6005 (3 hours) - STATISTICAL SIMULATION & THEORY - A
Statistical experiments are conducted using Basic on various
subject matter including descriptive statistics, probability & frequency distributions,
sampling & inference, bootstrap, jackknife, and power.
EDER 6010 (3 hours) - STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH - B
The application of statistical techniques to research
in education; the development of skills in interpreting statistical concepts.
Analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, non-parametric statistics, test
construction statistics and multiple correlation.
EDER 6020 (3 hours) - METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
- A
Analysis of quantitative and qualitative methods for research
design, product development and evaluation in education.
EDER 6240 (3 hours) - EDUCATIONAL DATA PROCESSING - A
Computing systems and their impact on the planning and
implementation of educational research projects. Emphasis on statistical packages,
SAS language, organization and collection of data, computing hardware and software,
and various display techniques.
