The goals of the Technology Education Department are to:
• Provide
technological literacy for all students. To that end, the curriculum will
comply, to the maximum extent possible, with the Content Standards published by
the International Technology Education Association. These standards represent
the best thinking available, and were produced through the interaction of
hundreds of talented professionals from all walks of life.
• Provide
superior training for public school technology teachers through maintenance of
modern facilities and standards-based curriculum.
• Provide
in-service training opportunities for teachers in the field.
• Provide
career-change opportunities for adults through customized learning.
The instructional technology (IT) emphasis serves both
professional educators and those involved in instructional design, development
and training in government, health and private sectors.
The degree provides individuals with the specialized
knowledge and skills to apply today's technologies toward reaching
instructional/training goals within their work settings.
Technology is a vital source of managing environmental
systems (e.g., computer networking), processing information (e.g., electronic
communications, social networking) and training and instruction (e.g.,
performance-based skills).
The instructional technology emphasis is aimed at helping
students pursue a career in various settings, whether in education or in other
private/governmental areas.
The IT emphasis provides students with a background in three
different areas.
Students will:
• develop
technology systems and/or instructional programs to assist organizations with
technology skill acquisition
• acquire
concepts-related programming, networking, telecommunications and related skills
• develop a
background in digital multimedia and Web-based production
The mission of the undergraduate program is to equip
students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work ethics essential for
initial employment in the technological environment of today's business world.
Students will obtain a broad, general education; develop a
conceptual understanding of business, administration and technology and how
these elements apply to and affect society; and demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of the best professional practices of the office administration
field.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
• Apply
design skills toward the development of a project and/or program
• Develop
effective instructional or training materials using a variety of technology
tools.
• Apply
various software and hardware to develop technology-based projects.
• Demonstrate
oral and written communication skills that will assist in future professional
development in technology-related fields.
• Demonstrate
knowledge of legal, ethical, and social issues concerning technology
integration.
Top Bachelors Degree in Instructional Technology Programs
Core bachelors degree instructional technology classes in
subjects including computer applications in education, writing for the web and
developmental learning environment using information technology, are normally
offered at the undergraduate level. And elective courses in areas including
professional ethics, teaching and learning with multimedia and special
education: k to 12 are offered by schools.
Programs offer concentrations in areas including:
• Computers
in Education
• Instructional
Technology
• Instructional
Technology and Design
The following types of programs are available:
• Bachelor
of Science in Instructional Technology
