Instructional Systems Design Technology (ISDT)

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

Students pursue individualized research or professional inquiry under the guidance of a faculty member. Students identify a topic of interest, develop a proposal, and engage in self-directed study that deepens their understanding of a specific area within instructional technology. The course is designed to foster independent learning, critical thinking, and scholarly or practical contributions to the field.

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.

Students investigate learning philosophies and develop critical skills to facilitate subject matter experts throughout the instructional process supported by technology. 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.

Students examine the critical writings and ideas of prominent practitioners, researchers, and theorists in instructional technology, with a focus on understanding the trends and issues pertinent to a scholarly study of integrating technology into teaching and learning. Students evaluate the best instructional technology strategies evident in the literature and practices in educational and industry settings. Course Equivalents: CIED 5367 .

ISDT 5369. Practicum-Technology Facilitation. 3 Hours.

Students participate in 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 conditions that contribute to sustainable technology use across diverse organizational settings. The course may emphasize evaluating sustainability from technical, financial, operational, and ethical perspectives to support informed, strategic decisions about technology over time. Course Equivalents: CSTE 7325
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

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 explore approaches for evaluating instructional designs, with emphasis on how learning outcomes, participant experiences, and overall effectiveness inform judgments of quality across technology-enhanced environments. Course Equivalents: CSTE 7336
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

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.

Students examine approaches for supporting instructional personnel in planning effective learning experiences within technology-enhanced environments. The course emphasizes flexible strategies for instructional planning, including ways to align goals with appropriate methods and resources and to make thoughtful decisions about integrating digital tools as technologies and needs evolve. Course Equivalents: CIED 7352
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. 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 examine leadership approaches for guiding the strategic use of technology across diverse professional contexts. Emphasis may be placed on how leaders apply theory, evidence, and context-aware decision-making to plan, implement, and sustain technology-enhanced systems and practices. Course Equivalents: CIED 7354
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7355. Program Evaluation. 3 Hours.

Students analyze how evaluation frameworks, evidence sources, and contextual factors are applied to assess the quality, impact, and improvement of programs and initiatives within instructional systems design and technology. Course Equivalents: CIED 7355
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. 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 examine how data is collected, organized, and interpreted to inform decisions about learning and performance in digital and technology-enhanced environments. The course emphasizes foundational analytic concepts, ethical considerations, and adaptable approaches for exploring patterns, generating insights, and supporting instructional and organizational improvement as the field continues to evolve.
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program, EDER 7365.

ISDT 7380. Instructional Technology Research Methods. 3 Hours.

Students focus on the research questions, approaches, and measures typically employed by instructional technology researchers. Course Equivalents: CSTE 7380
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7385. Doctoral Internship. 3 Hours.

Students engage in a supervised professional internship that integrates doctoral study with applied practice in instructional systems design and technology. Course Equivalents: CIED 7385
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 7386. Special Topics. 3 Hours.

Students explore emerging or specialized areas of practice and scholarship within instructional systems design and technology. Topics vary by semester and reflect developments in theories, methods, systems, or technologies shaping the field. The course supports advanced inquiry beyond the core curriculum and adapts to evolving professional and research needs. The course may be repeated for credit.

ISDT 7388. Doctoral Field Studies. 3 Hours.

Students investigate a field-based problem of practice within an instructional systems design and technology context. Emphasis may be placed on applying analytical, design, or evaluative approaches to address authentic organizational needs, drawing on advanced knowledge of systems, learning, and technology. Projects vary by setting and may focus on emerging issues, innovations, or challenges that benefit from scholarly inquiry and practitioner expertise. Course Equivalents: CIED 7388
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. 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 apply research knowledge to examine and address a problem of practice within their professional context. The course emphasizes unpacking how applied studies are planned and communicated, including the purpose, structure, and logic of research proposals. Students explore practical, organizational, and ethical considerations that influence how practitioner-focused research is conceptualized, justified, and prepared for implementation. Course Equivalents: CIED 7391
Prerequisite: Admission to ISDT Ed.D. program.

ISDT 8033. Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

Students engage in sustained, faculty-supervised scholarly work focused on investigating a problem of practice within instructional systems design and technology. The course supports ongoing inquiry and continued progress toward fulfilling the program’s culminating scholarly requirements. Variable Credit: 1-6. Course Equivalents: CIED 8333, ISDT 8333 .