EDCMM 370.3
A Survey of Microcomputer Applications in Educational Environments
1/2(2L-1P)

Emphasis is on the utilization and integration of text processing, database management, spreadsheet, and telecommunications software into classroom instruction. Computer programming skills are not required.

Note: Students with credit for CMPT 100 may not take this course for credit.

EDCMM 402.3
Designing Multimedia and Computer-based Learning Resources
1/2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university level.

Assists educators in the design and production of multimedia learning materials. Introduces principles of instructional design and applies them to the design and production of interactive instruction and resource materials.

EDCMM 404.3
Distance Education: Tools and Strategies
1/2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university level.

Examines development, organization and implementation of distance education programming for elementary and secondary schools. Distance education systems, technology, instructional development and course design are explored through presentation, demonstration and experimentation.

EDCMM 460.3
Introduction to Educational Communications and Technology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university level.

Surveys the field of educational communications and technology. Topics include resource-based learning, media literacy, media utilization, distance education and instructional design. Educators learn to use media and resources to construct exciting and productive learning environments.

EDCMM 470.3
Computer Mediated Communication
1/2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university level.

Internet is a system that links together most of the current on-line networks around the world. Explores the informational and interpersonal resources available on the Internet network and focuses on ways that teachers can integrate these resources into classroom instruction.

EDCMM 473.3
Producing and Using Instructional Resources
1/2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university.

Design, production and use of instructional resources materials for educational and training environments. Involves the study and application of principles of audio and visual communication as they apply to the development of mediated instruction.

EDCMM 474.3
Mass Communication and Media Literacy Studies for Educators
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university.

Explores media literacy, the language and literature of mass communication, examines how mass media influence learning, and discusses significant social, legal and educational issues such as copyright, bias and visual literacy.

EDCMM 476.3
Introduction to Television Production
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university.

Explores the technique of instructional television production on location and in the studio. Production experience includes single camera field production, full scale multi-camera studio production, audio mixing, graphics creation and video editing, scripting, directing, producing, editing and using television for traditional and distance education instructional formats.

EDCMM 478.3
Still Photography in Education
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university.

Introduces the basics of communication through still photographic and digital imagery. The student will learn to use a conventional camera, computer scanner and digital camera. Skills include film processing, print making, digitization and manipulation of still photographic and computer images for planning and developing instructional and training resources.

GRADUATE COURSES

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Department of Curriculum Studies, College of Graduate Studies & Research

EDCMM 802.6
Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology
1&2(3L)

Examines the historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of the field of educational technology. Focuses on the maturation of theory and research in this area of study, and the impact of educational technology on educational institutions and practice.