Instructional Systems Design Technology (ISDT)

ISDT 5088. Special Topics in Instructional Technology. 1-3 Hours.

This course presents the instructional, technical and management issues evident in instruction and learning offered via distance delivery systems. Various delivery systems and technology tools within those systems will be studied and critiqued to evaluate the effectiveness of each. The course highlights effective online course design and delivery with an attention to the learning resources and strategies evident in successful online teaching and learning. Variable Credit (1 to 3).

ISDT 5319. Critical Analysis of Instructional Software. 3 Hours.

Students examine commercial and open software designed for instructional use and apply instructional theories in analyzing the software's effectiveness in learning. Course Equivalents: CSTE 5319 .

ISDT 5336. Digital Learning Technologies for Instructional Leaders. 3 Hours.

Students explore the use of learning technologies to extend the instructional leader's skill base in the development of appropriate digital learning examples to support and enhance instructional practices. Throughout the course, students gain experience in digital editing, audio and animation production, authoring tools, and immersive technologies. Course Equivalents: CSTE 5336 .

ISDT 5337. Design of Tech-Support Learning. 3 Hours.

Students explore the systematic design of authentic learning experiences supported by innovative learning technology. Course Equivalents: CSTE 5337 .

ISDT 5338. Development of Technology Infrastructure. 3 Hours.

Students examine the funding, design, and implementation processes required to establish and realize a coherent technology acquisition and management strategy. Course Equivalents: CSTE 5338 .

ISDT 5363. The Role of Technology Liaison. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to assist the technology liaison in learning how to facilitate subject matter experts throughout the instructional process supported by technology. Attention is given to the foundation of social, ethical, legal, and human issues of technology in any work setting. Course Equivalents: CIED 5363 .

ISDT 5365. Technology And Cognition. 3 Hours.

Students examine the symbiotic relationships between technology and cognition. Students design technology-rich instructional activities that provide different means of learner engagement, representation, action, and expression. Course Equivalents: CIED 5365 .

ISDT 5367. Readings and Trends In Instructional Technology. 3 Hours.

Candidates are acquainted with the critical writings and ideas of prominent practitioners, researchers, and theorists in instructional technology with a focus on understanding the trends and issues pertaining to a scholarly study of integrating technology into teaching and learning. Candidates evaluate the best instructional technology strategies evident in the literature and in practice in PK-16 education and industry settings. Course Equivalents: CIED 5367 .

ISDT 5369. Practicum-Technology Facilitation. 3 Hours.

Students are provided with a field-based practicum, including a study of the daily duties and responsibilities of a technology facilitator. Course Equivalents: CIED 5369 .

ISDT 6335. Management Application Analysis I. 3 Hours.

Students apply systematic and rational approaches to the analysis, evaluation of course management systems from the perspective of pedagogical success and user friendliness.

ISDT 6351. Distance Learning. 3 Hours.

Students explore the instructional, technical, and management issues in distance education delivery systems. Effective online course design and delivery of teaching and learning resources and strategies are examined.

ISDT 6389. Independent Study. 3 Hours.

Students study individually chosen topics under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific topic is selected from current trends and future research directions, not covered in the Instructional Systems and Design Technology (ISDT) graduate curriculum.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair.

ISDT 7315. Digital Learning Infrastructure. 3 Hours.

Students examine how technology infrastructures are designed and managed to support digital learning. The course focuses on core concepts such as connectivity, systems planning, and organizational and policy influences. Emphasis is placed on developing and sustaining reliable, scalable systems that enable effective teaching, learning, and operations in diverse settings. Course Equivalents: CSTE 7315
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7325. Technology Sustainability. 3 Hours.

Students examine the potential and the challenges associated with initiating and maintaining green and cost-efficient technology infrastructures based on environmental awareness initiatives.

ISDT 7335. Learning Experience Management. 3 Hours.

Students examine digital platforms used for learning experience management, focusing on how these tools organize, deliver, and support instruction and training. The course emphasizes systematic approaches for analyzing platform features, evaluating usability and pedagogical alignment, and assessing how effectively platform capabilities support the management and delivery of learning.
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. Program Course Equivalents: CSTE 7335 .

ISDT 7336. Instructional Design Assessment. 3 Hours.

Students apply instructional design theories to the development, analysis, evaluation, and assessment of various digital instructional designs.

ISDT 7350. Contemporary Issues in Learning & Technology. 3 Hours.

Students examine evolving issues shaping the design and application of technology-supported learning and performance systems. Topics may reflect current developments and research in the field, with emphasis on critical analysis of trends, practices, and theoretical perspectives that inform professional practice. Course Equivalents: CIED 7350
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7351. Digital Learning Environments. 3 Hours.

Students examine advanced concepts, practices, and emerging trends in digital learning environments. Emphasis is placed on the design, facilitation, and evaluation of technology-mediated learning experiences across diverse settings. The course explores evolving theories, technologies, and systems that influence effective and engaging digital learning. Course Equivalents: CIED 7351
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7352. Instructional Planning. 3 Hours.

Student are provided with strategies to assist instructional personnel to plan and use digital-age tools. Course Equivalents: CIED 7352
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7353. Professional Learning & Development. 3 Hours.

Students explore concepts, practices, and emerging trends in professional learning and development. Emphasis is placed on the design, facilitation, and evaluation of learning experiences that enhance individual and organizational capacity across diverse professional contexts. Course Equivalents: CIED 7353
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7354. Leadership in Technology Administration. 3 Hours.

Students focus on decision-making for effective and efficient implementation of instructional and productivity technologies, to include consideration of policy, current research, emerging technologies, learning needs, and available resources. Course Equivalents: CIED 7354 .

ISDT 7355. Program Evaluation. 3 Hours.

Students evaluate professional learning programs that integrate technology effectively into instructional practices. Course Equivalents: CIED 7355
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7374. Qualitative Analysis. 3 Hours.

Students develop qualitative research skills by engaging in a substantial field-based instructional technology research project. Course Equivalents: CIED 7374
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7375. Multivariate Analysis and Learning Analytics. 3 Hours.

Students analyze multivariate data and educational big data related to the fields of instructional technology and learning analytics and interpret the results of the analyses. The analysis methods include advanced statistical approaches and computational techniques.
Prerequisite: ISDT 7372.

ISDT 7380. Instructional Technology Research Methods. 3 Hours.

Students focus on the research questions, approaches, and measures typically employed by instructional technology researchers.

ISDT 7385. Doctoral Internship. 3 Hours.

Under the leadership of a qualified mentor, students research, electronically document, and reflect on their study as they examine the future of technology, strategies for dynamic decision-making, effective and collaborative online communication, equitable access to technology resources for all learners, and community-based learning. At the conclusion of the 150-clock hour internship, students present an online documentary of their internship experiences. Course Equivalents: CIED 7385
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7386. Special Topics. 3 Hours.

Students study topic(s) that vary based on student-cohort career interests or needs and semester offered. The topics covered are related to Instructional Systems Design and Technology (ISDT) when topics of special interest from those covered elsewhere in the curriculum.

ISDT 7388. Doctoral Field Studies. 3 Hours.

Students independently administer an organizational instructional technology needs-analysis. Based on the identified needs of the organization, the student then plans, implements, assesses, and modifies an instructional leadership project/case study to address identified needs. Course Equivalents: CIED 7388
Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. Instructional Technology program.

ISDT 7389. Independent Study. 3 Hours.

Students study individually chosen topics under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific topic is selected from current trends and future research directions, not covered in the Instructional Systems and Design Technology (ISDT) graduate curriculum.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair.

ISDT 7391. Application of Research. 3 Hours.

Students develop a dissertation proposal.
Prerequisite: 45 hours of coursework required for the Ed.D. Course Equivalents: CIED 7391 .

ISDT 8033. Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

The culmination of doctoral study resulting in a dissertation that addresses key topics in Instructional Technology. An original investigation is planned, executed, and defended. Course Equivalents: CIED 8333, ISDT 8333 .