MA Courses Descriptions

ITE 501 Foundations of Instructional Technology (2 credit)

This course addresses the conceptual growth of the field through surveying theoretical and philosophical foundations of instructional technology including behavioral, constructivists, communication and general systems theories, as well as systems approach, audiovisual movement, programmed instruction, individualized instruction, and the definition and components of the field and contemporary issues.

 

ITE 502 Educational Communications (2 credit)

This course deals with contemporary communication models, including asynchronous and synchronous, as well as, the communications methods and techniques that enhance learning and training.  The course also addresses barriers of communications and recent development in the communication field definitions.  Additionally, it discusses the applications of modern communication channels to combine among contemporary communication to enhance learning and teaching.

 

ITE 507 Electronic Distance Learning (2 credit)

This course focuses on the importance of electronic learning in general and distance learning in particular with respect to the development and continuous learning.  Moreover, it concentrates on the IT used in the field of distance learning. Models used in open and virtual universities will be examined, as well as, using those models in life long learning. Finally, the course includes planning and implementing e-distance learning projects.

 

ITE 510 Instructional Design and Development of Instructional and Training Programs (2 credit)

This course deal with principles and processes of instructional design including needs assessment, task analysis, instructional specifications and requirements, development, and evaluation.  the course addresses design of e-materials such as e-book and learning web sites based on educational and psychological theories of instructional design, as well as surveying instructional design models.

 

ITE 515 Computers in Instruction (2 credit)

This course examines the role of computer applications programs in instruction and their integration in the instructional process. These programs include text processing, presentation design, spreadsheet, and web design programs. In addition to the development of computer literacy skills, the course investigates computer assisted programs, such as, drill and practice, problem solving, tutorial, learning games, and simulation programs.

 

ITE 520 Integrating Information Technology into Learning Environment (2 credit)

            ( Prerequisite: 507, 515)    

This course covers the processes of technology planning which includes: developing vision and mission, goals, resources selection, cost, technical support, staff development, strategies of diffusion and adoption of technology, and integrating of information technology into learning environment. Moreover, it explores samples of best practices in technology integration.

 

ITE 525 Digital Photos Technology (3 credit)

This course concentrates on selecting and handling and preparing the images that

 go with the academic subject via Photoshop and Desktop publishing. Also, it aims

at developing the learner ability in producing photos to support educational software

 and websites development.

 

     ITE 535 Production of Digital Multimedia (2 credit) (Prerequisite: ITE 510,

                 ARED 510 or ITE 525)

     This course focuses on utilizing new tools to produce educational software that enhances

K-12 learning. It deals with Hyperstudio, Authorware, Flash, and so on, as  well as, implementing new methods of multimedia design that combines various resources such as, animations, sound, text, diagram, etc.

 

ITE 555 Evaluation of Instructional Digital Resources (2 credit) (Prerequisite: 535)

This course concentrates on the scientific bases and principles of evaluating educational software and websites, it includes using the templates of various evaluations according to the educational level and subject matter, in addition to identifying the evaluation standards issued by international organizations   specialized in the field.

 

ITE 560 Management of Learning Resources Centers (2 credit)

This course deals with establishment stages of learning resources centers, and determining components of those centers along with their functions. Furthermore, it addresses the types of information technology utilized in these centers, such as the internet, computers, educational software, etc. Finally it discusses rules and responsibilities of learning resources specialists.

 

ITE 570  Diffusion and Adoption of Instructional Innovation (2 credit)

This course focuses on strategies of diffusion, adoption, and integration of instructional innovations into educational systems; educational change strategies and models; contemporary models of educational reforms in the local and international environment.

 

ITE 575 Independent Study (2 credit)

This course deals with a number of topics relevant to instructional technology and its applications, which includes learning, research, teaching, technical administration and the administrative leadership based on the technical advancement. It provides students chances to discuss the varied research in reviewed scientific Arabic and English journals in order to develop research skills.

 ITE 580 Project (3 credit)

The student is required to develop and to apply new ideas based on skills, knowledge, and experience acquired in this program. the student needs to acquire his/her professor and department agreement to the project.

 ITE 600 Thesis (6 credit)