MSE329 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
| Course Code: | 4600329 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the students will;
- develop a perspective on the preliminary steps of instructional material development
- apply the effective message design strategies in the development of instructional materials
Course Content
Characteristics of various instructional technologies, the place and use of technologies in instructional process, development of teaching materials through instructional technologies (worksheets, transparencies, slides, videotapes, computer-based course materials, etc.), and assessment of the qualities of various teaching materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, we expect that our students will be able to;
explain the role of media in the instructional process
- design visual materials using the visual design principals
- use the procedures for selecting, modifying, and designing instructional materials
- identify criteria for appraising and selecting audio materials, visual materials and computer software to be used in mathematics/science instruction
- engage in basic steps of instructional material development using computer applications
- use basic tools for creating computer-mediated learning modules and be confident in using them
- design interactive instructional modules that involve text, visuals, online resources, or audio to be used in mathematics/science instruction
- show sensitivity to ethical issues and concerns.