This course provides an in-depth study of the major cognitive and behavioral theories of classroom learning. Emphasis will be placed on enabling teachers and counselors to better understand how students learn; on helping educators identify and remove barriers that impede student learning; and on helping educators develop, utilize and advocate teaching practices, programs, and curriculum that lead to academic success for all. Theories of motivation, classroom management practices, and belief systems that promote learning will also be addressed.

This graduate course is a study of human growth and development from birth through aging and death. The course focuses on areas of physical, cognitive, social, personality, and emotional development as a series of progressive changes resulting from the biological being's interactions with the environment. Special emphasis is placed on the development characteristics of school age youth within a multicultural and diverse society.

The study of the general principles of qualitative and quantitative research designs with an emphasis on students becoming consumers of educational research.

An introduction to basic instructional technology theories, computer utilization, and selected instructional technologies. Selection and utilization of technology resources will also be addressed. GPA of 2.50 required.

An overview of communication and technology as it relates to teaching and learning. This course includes the design, production and utilization of materials and operation of audiovisual equipment and microcomputers. This course will meet the Georgia Technology certification requirement.

An overview of the procedures in planning, administering and evaluating a school media program.

Introduction to classification systems with an emphasis on Dewey Classification System, Sears Subject Headings, and social networking factors related to authority control.

An overview of current materials, including all genre of print and no-print, all formats of fiction and non-fiction materials. An introduction to the criteria of evaluation and the tools and techniques used in selecting all types of materials and equipment for school library media centers.

Provides an overview and practical experiences in the multiple facets of the total school library media program. Integration of information skills into the total school curriculum is emphasized.

Current issues in school media centers will be examined. Documentation of all field experience completed throughout the program will be compiled. An electronic program portfolio will be developed and prepared for sharing with peers and instructors. This course must be taken during the last semester of the program.

Supervised internship in a school or training environment. Provides students with experience in applying instructional technology prinicples and techniques.

The course provides an overview of systematic approaches to instructional planning, development, and evaluation.

A study of various internet tools, resources, and issues as related to K-12 education. Strategies for intergrating internet into the curriculum will be included.

An overview of current resources for children and young adults to support teaching and learning. Non-fiction and digital resources are included. Students will design, develop and produce resources appropriate to their situation.

An exploration of the principles of photography including the elements of light, subject, camera, film, and composition. Digital and 35mm instructional applications of photography in the workplace, developing black and white negatives and prints, shooting high-quality digital photographs, and how to enhance digital photographs are covered.

Intermediate level course on design, development and formative evaluation of we-based instructional systems. Web page design strategies based on research on effective practice are emphasized. Students use software development tools to create and evaluate interactive lessons including strategiesfor assessing learning achievement.

A survey of basic elements and technical aspects of multimedia. Included are selection of hardware and software, design principles, hands-on production, classroom applications, and discussion of issues and useful resources.

An advanced course in the design and production of video instructional materials. Classroom utilization of video will be included.

The design and development of data networks for instructional settings will be covered. In addition to current trends and issues, students will also explore how to use data networks for a variety of instructional contexts and how to perform basic network trouble shooting and repair.

This course is a general introduction to conceptual, theoretical, and practical ideas concerning distance education, including the current status of distance learning and its impact on education. Students will become conversant in the terminology of the field of distance education, review its history, conduct research on specific areas of practice, investigate instructional and learning design strategies, explore the technologies commonly used, and understand the unique roles and responsibilities of the distance learner and the distance instructor.

This course will study effective communication skills, group dynamics, time management, and facilities planning with special emphasis on applying these skills to facilitate the integration of newer technologies into school library media centers and classrooms.

This course is designed to prepare students to effectively and efficiently participate in program evaluation at the school sites Students are expected to evaluate efficacy of existing programs and/or the appropriateness of programs being considered for implementation.

This course examines mixed methods(both qualitative and quantitative) used in media and instructional technology. Because the course addresses both theoretical and practical dimensions of educational research, every student is expected to study exemplary research studies through printed materials. Students are also expected to conduct action research studies in school settings and start developing an electronic research portfolio. This seminar will also introduce computer based data analysis packages commonly used in instructional technology research.

Significant factors which affect curriculum are studied. Attention is given to the integration and coordination of curriculum throughout the schools.

Study of characteristics, identification, and support needs of exceptional children and youth. Includes basic teaching strategies and supportive techniques/resources for meeting needs of pupils with special needs in the regular classroom. Designed for non-special education majors.