Instructional Technology
The Organization, Information & Learning Sciences Program of the University of New Mexico, USA, offers an innovative, Professional Development Certificate in Instructional Technology, which develops the knowledge and skills to craft effective solutions to instructional challenges, including the design and development of instructional materials and learning environments using the latest educational and information technologies.
This program provides a 12-hour graduate-level experience that prepares participants to effectively integrate and routinely use current technologies, and qualifies them for instructional design responsibilities in public, private, government, and educational contexts. The program emphasizes a learner-centered, outcome-oriented, interactive approach to online learning, where participants engage in hands-on activities and work collaboratively on complex, authentic projects to develop products for immediate, practical use in the work environment.
Students choose any following four OILS courses for this Certificate:
- OILS 500: Contemporary Instructional Technologies: Survey
This is an overview of contemporary instructional technologies and how they can be utilized to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction. Students will gain expertise in selecting and using appropriate instructional technologies supporting the achievement of performance-based objectives. - OILS 502: Instructional Multimedia
An introduction to computer based learning environments incorporating multiple forms of media. Students study the theories applicable to multimedia learning, gain practical skills for implementing simple systems, and design large scale multimedia learning environment. - OILS 503: Digital Video Techniques for Instruction
This course provides resources and guidance as students conceive, design, script, shoot and edit digital video footage. Students will learn to create instructional video sequences based on theories of learning and instructional design principles. - OILS 504: Instructional Use of Computer Simulations and Games
Students will review Shareware, public domain and complex interactive commercial simulations. We explore theory and survey recent literature. Project activity will focus on design issues and solutions, as students design a simulation and develop its prototype. - OILS 505: Management of eLearning Systems
This course prepares students to analyze LMS requirements, customizations and integrations for organizations requiring training for compliance, skill-building and knowledge-building. Students will experience LMS implementation and management through typical workflow or calendared events. - OILS 534: Mobile Learning: Introduction to Mobile Learning and Mobile Learning Design
This course provides an overview of mobile learning research, trends in the adoption of M-Learning, instructional design principles and strategies for curriculum integration, and applications of mobiles for distance learning.
