INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Department
of Educational Leadership
704-687-8730
http://education.uncc.edu/ist
Degree
M.Ed. In Instructional Systems Technology
Coordinator
Dr. John Gretes
043 College of
(704) 687-8810
Faculty
Adam Friedman, Assistant Professor
John Gretes, Professor
Richard Hartshorne, Assistant Professor
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
Designed for both teachers in public or private schools and persons in the private sector who wish to increase their instructional technology skills and who seek to develop skills for designing and implementing curriculum and instructional strategies that incorporate instructional systems technology. The M.Ed. Program in Instructional Systems Technology qualifies graduates who already hold either an “A” or “G” level teaching license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (or from another state) for the new Masters/Advanced “M” license in Instructional Technology Specialists: Computers (NC 077) license as well as the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist (NC 113) “M” level license with additional coursework in Curriculum and Supervision. Students should work with an advisor to complete these requirements. Students interested in the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist (NC 113) “M” level license should apply for the Graduate Certificate Program in Curriculum and Supervision.
Program
Objectives
Aligned with the 1997 North Carolina Excellent Schools Act and the propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the program prepares graduates to:
1) integrate appropriate technology into learning systems;
2) undertake instructional analyses that include task analysis, audience analysis, instructional environment analysis, and both target enabling objectives and measures;
3) identify criteria, strategies, services, and information sources for hardware and courseware evaluation, selection, and integration;
4) plan, develop, revise, and evaluate courseware using a standard planning process and accepted standards and criteria;
5) evaluate instructional technology systems;
6) work effectively as members of a design and development team that generates solutions to instructional problems; and
7) provide leadership in the field of instructional systems technology systems.
Additional
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants seeking the new Master’s/Advanced Competencies “M” license in Instructional Technology Specialist: Computers must already hold either an “A” or “G” level teaching license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (or its equivalent from another state).
Given the nature and size of the graduate degree program,
applicants are only admitted for the Fall of each
year. Each entering group of students will be provided a sequence of course
offerings for the program. This allows students to know when the courses they
will need are offered. Please contact the
Degree
Requirements
The M.Ed. Program in Instructional Systems Technology requires a total of 39 hours of courses of foundations courses (18 hours), instructional development courses (6 hours), internship and seminar (6 hours), plus related coursework (9 hours). Students must also complete the “Capstone” experience described below. Students interested in adding the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist (NC 113) “M” level license will need to take additional coursework to complete the Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Supervision that could include as much as 18 semester hours of additional coursework.
Foundations I (9 hours)
EIST6101 The Adult Learner (3)
RSCH6101 Educational Research and Evaluation (3)
EIST6100
Foundations II (9 hours)
EIST6110 Instructional Design (3)
EIST6135 Learning, Media, Resources and Technology (3)
EIST6121 Instructional Courseware Authoring (3)
Instructional Development (6 hours)
EIST6130 Instructional Development Part I (3)
EIST6140 Instructional Development Part II (3)
Internship Seminar (6 hours)
EIST6491 Internship and Seminar IST Part I (3)
EIST6492 Internship and Seminar IST Part II (3)
Related Coursework (9 hours)
Courses may be selected from the following categories and must be approved by the student's advisor: educational research and evaluation, MIS, technical writing, curriculum and instruction, computer systems and networking, administration and supervision courses. Students should work with an advisor to determine the related coursework that works best in their program of study. For the most current approved courses please visit our website at http://education.uncc.edu/ist.
Capstone
Experience
Students must complete a Master’s Project or Thesis. The project may take the form of a thesis,
research study, or program development activity. The project is followed by an
oral examination in which the student clarifies, expands, and defends his or
her master’s project. Please contact the
Licensure
Instructional Technology Specialist (
Program
Certification / Accreditations
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) (with National Recognition)
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
Courses In Instructional Systems Technology
EIST 5100. Computer Applications in Education. (3) Computer systems and software for enhancing teaching, learning, and educational management; evaluating, selecting, and integrating courseware; focus on current PC operating system, word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, e-mail, and multimedia software. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EIST 6000. Topics in Instructional Systems Technology. (1-6) May include classroom and/or clinic experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit in different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EIST 6100. Reading in Instructional Systems Technology. (3) Contemporary issues and trends in instructional systems technology, including foundations in learning research, instructional systems design, requirements for instruction, task and needs analysis, learning situations and instructional models, learner characteristics, hardware and software innovations, assessing instructional outcomes, and factors affecting utilization. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall)
EIST 6101. The Adult Learner. (3) The focus of this course will be on the examination of how adults learn in instructional settings. Characteristics of the adult learner will be examined. Students will investigate adult learning theory as well as current trends and advancements in adult learning. The focus will be on making better instructional decisions and media selection for the education and training of adults. . Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall, Summer)
EIST 6102.
EIST 6110. Instructional Design. (3) Prerequisites: EDUC 6100 and RSCH 6101. Instructional Design and evaluation principles are included and examine Goal and task analysis, analysis of audience, flow chart development, instructional strategies, selection and development of instructional materials, formative and summative evaluation.(Spring)
EIST 6120. Current Trends in Instructional Systems Technology. (3) The focus of this course will be on the examination current and future trends in Instructional Systems Technology and Human Performance Consulting. Students will examine the most current literature in the filed. Students will examine the instructional technology professional organization trends and recommendations. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (On Demand)
EIST 6121. Instructional Courseware Authoring. (3) Planning and developing instructional computer courseware using an authoring system to produce courseware that has application in the learning environment. (Fall)
EIST 6130. Instructional Development Part I. (3) An introduction to the instructional development process using design team roles of instructional designer, evaluator, technical writer, media support person, and project manager; students develop an instructional materials package (module) to meet a simulated need. (Fall)
EIST 6135. Learning Media, Resources and Technology. (3) Selection, use and evaluation of technological innovations in instructional media. (Spring)
EIST 6140. Instructional Development Part II. (3) Prerequisite: EIST 6130. Practical application of the instructional development process using design team roles of instructional designer, evaluator, technical writer, media support person, and project manager; students develop an instructional materials package (module) to meet a real need. (Spring)
EIST 6150. Systemic Design of Educational Systems. (3) Concepts and principles of the systemic analysis and design of educational systems will be covered. Emphasis will be given to the analysis of educational systems and the educational/societal trends that impact the systemic design of educational systems. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110 (On Demand)
EIST 6160. Design of Educational Information Systems. (3) Fundamentals of and planning for educational data systems will be covered. Topics covered will include networking technologies, Internet technologies, firewall technologies, distance education systems, and Information Systems models. Current and future trends in educational information and instructional technologies will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on planning for and integration of these technologies into educational settings. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110 (On Demand)
EIST 6491. Internship and Seminar in Instructional Systems
EIST 6492. Internship and Seminar in Instructional Systems Technology Part II. (3) Prerequisite: EIST 6491. Continued application of knowledge and skills in instructional systems technology in a cooperating setting on or off campus; also includes a seminar. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EIST 6800. Individual Study in Instructional Systems Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EIST 7999. Graduate Residence. (1)
EIST 8000. Topics in Instructional Systems Technology. (1-6) May include classroom and/or clinic experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit in different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EIST 8100. Reading in Instructional Systems Technology. (3) Contemporary issues and trends in instructional systems technology, including foundations in learning research, instructional systems design, requirements for instruction, task and needs analysis, learning situations and instructional models, learner characteristics, hardware and software innovations, assessing instructional outcomes, and factors affecting utilization. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall)
EIST 8101. The Adult Learner. (3) The focus of this course will be on the examination of how adults learn in instructional settings. Characteristics of the adult learner will be examined. Students will investigate adult learning theory as well as current trends and advancements in adult learning. The focus will be on making better instructional decisions and media selection for the education and training of adults. . Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall, Summer)
EIST 8102.
EIST 8120. Current Trends in Instructional Systems Technology. (3) The focus of this course will be on the examination current and future trends in Instructional Systems Technology and Human Performance Consulting. Students will examine the most current literature in the filed. Students will examine the instructional technology professional organization trends and recommendations. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (On Demand)
EIST 8121. Advanced Instructional Design. (3) Advanced instructional design techniques; systems development; task analysis; sequencing and delivery systems. (On Demand)
EIST 8150. Systemic Design of Educational Systems. (3) Concepts and principles of the systemic analysis and design of educational systems will be covered. Emphasis will be given to the analysis of educational systems and the educational/societal trends that impact the systemic design of educational systems. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110 (On Demand)
EIST 8160. Design of Educational Information Systems. (3) Fundamentals of and planning for educational data systems will be covered. Topics covered will include networking technologies, Internet technologies, firewall technologies, distance education systems, and Information Systems models. Current and future trends in educational information and instructional technologies will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on planning for and integration of these technologies into educational settings. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. Prerequisites: RSCH 6101 or RSCH 6110/8110 (On Demand)
EIST 8800. Individual Study in Instructional Systems Technology. (1-6) Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Differentiated assignments for Doctoral students. (Fall, Spring, Summer)