EME-EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY

EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology . . . . . 3(2,0,2)
Assists educators in developing skills and competencies which are essential if they are to integrate technology into the delivery of classroom instruction. Students will survey a wide variety of instructional technology materials and systems. They will also learn to use these tools in a classroom environment.

EME 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

EME 3402C Instructional Technology . . . . . 3(2,2,0)
Assists students in developing skills and competencies which are essential for integrating technology into the delivery of classroom instruction. Students will select, produce, and operate instructional technology materials and systems. They will systematically integrate conventional instructional media and computer-based technologies into the instructional process.

EME 3406 Web Environments for Learning and Information . . . . . 4(2,0,3)
Students will design and develop informational and instructional web sites that can be used for education and training. Students will analyze user needs and develop appropriate web-based solutions to meet those needs. Prerequisite: EDF 3214.

EME 3410 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum . . . . . 1(1,0,1)
Students will learn how to design a technology-rich classroom while contemplating the changing role of the teacher as a mentor/guide and student as a self-directed learner. Students will explore models of technology integration, classroom management and administrative tasks that can be performed more efficiently using technology, and learn strategies to select software and deal with legal and ethical issues when planning for technology integration. Admitted to Teacher Education and permission of instructor is required. Prerequisite: EME 2040.

EME 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

EME 4301 Selection and Utilization of Educational Media . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Selection, design, analysis, evaluation of audio visual media. Includes knowledge of audio visual media and procedures and criteria for the utilization of audiovisual media.

EME 4401L Microcomputer Applications in Educational Settings . . . . . 3(0,3,0)
Classroom applications for microcomputer utilization. CAI and CMI processes will be used to develop lessons, units and curriculum guides.

EME 4416C Logo-A Problem Solving and Program Language . . . . . 3(2,2,0)
Use of Logo as problem solving and programming language. Students should be able to develop Logo application programs.

EME 4430 Integrated Technology in Secondary Education . . . . . 2(1,0,1)
Students will learn how to design a technology rich classroom at the secondary level while contemplating the changing role of the teacher as a mentor/guide and student as a self directed learner. Students will explore models of technology integration, classroom management and administrative tasks that can be performed more efficiently using technology, and learn strategies to select software and deal with legal and ethical issues when planning for technology integration. Prerequisite: EME 2040 or equivalent.

EME 4454 Distance Education Technologies . . . . . 3(2,2,0)
Examines the uses of distance education in education and training environments as distance systems are increasingly used for teaching and learning. Distance education will be investigated as an instructional method in terms of delivery, development, and implementation. Students will design a distance education environment that uses emerging technologies that support distance delivery. Prerequisite: EDF 3214.

EME 4622 Technology Tools: Site-based Educational Networks . . . . . 4(2,0,3)
Students learn the basic principles associated with designing and developing site-based networks that support education and training organizations. Major topics to be examined include: terminology, troubleshooting techniques and strategies, the future of educational networks. Prerequisite: EME 2040, EDF 3214. Corequisite: ETD 4353C.

EME 4627 Education and Training Technology Support Systems . . . . . 4(2,0,3)
Students learn advanced principles associated with designing and developing multi-site and organizational-based support systems for education and training technologies and organizations that focus on developing effective learning environments and communities. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: EME 4622.

EME 4944 Internship/Practica in Technology . . . . . 3(1,0,4)
Observation and participation in education and training-related settings. Students participate in field based experiences related to their course of study and future goals. Permission of instructor required.

EME 6314 Technology for Leaders . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Provides leaders with the basic terminology, historical perspectives, theoretical basis, research and practical application of instructional technology to empower persons and professionals who work in educational settings. Builds knowledge and skills to assist school and district leaders in using and applying instructional technology planning and management techniques. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

EME 6408 Integrated Technology Learning Environments . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Students learn how to design a technology-rich classroom environment while contemplating the changing role of the teacher as a mentor-guide and student as a self-directed learner. Florida's Sunshine State Standards and the STEPS (support for Teachers Enhancing performance in Schools). Electronic Performance Support System are the centerpiece of this course, with all course concepts woven around Sunshine State Standards concepts. Students explore models of technology integration, integrated curriculum, alternative assessment, and diverse learning environments while learning strategies for selecting software and outstanding world wide web sites. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C.

EME 6409 Telecommunications for Education . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Integrates theories of learning and communication with realities and potentials of using telecommunications in an educational environment. Students will focus on telecommunications as a potential learning environment for world wide communication with other students, teachers, and experts in their area of interest. Emphasizes hands-on use of telecommunications and helps the student develop a basic understanding of the wide variety of telecommunication options available. Students will understand the components and configurations required to use telecommunication systems. Prerequisite: EDG 6344 or equivalent.

EME 6414C Web-Based Instructional Tools for Educators . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Students will develop the skills necessary to design web-based instructional programs. In addition, students will develop the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to provide leadership in the area of web-based design, development, and delivery of instruction. Students will design and develop effective instruction, as well as identify and select other effective "off the net" instruction. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C. Corequisite: EDG 6344C.

EME 6415 Designing Instructional Course Ware . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Incorporates concept, theory, and research to the design, and evaluation of computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Includes the production of a CAI rapid prototype based on sound principles of learning theory and instructional design. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C or equivalent

EME 6458 Analysis of Distance Education: Implications for Instruction . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Integrates theories of distance education with modern theories of learning and instruction. Distance education will be evaluated as an instructional method in terms of delivery, development, and implementation. Includes development and delivery of a distance education lesson based on relevant theoretical foundations. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C, Recommended: EDG 5332 or equivalent.

EME 6505 Instructional Television . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Incorporate concept, theory, and research to the design, development, and evaluation of instructional television learning environments for K-12, the military, and business and industry. Includes the development of an ITV learning environment projects based on sound principles of learning theory and instructional design. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C.

EME 6607 Instructional Technology Planning and Change . . . . . 1-5(VARIABLE)
Incorporates organizational systems analysis and management as related to instructional projects and building technology-rich learning environments through a comprehensive site-based technology plan. Students develop skills needed to design, develop, and manage instructional technology projects in organizations that continually change and evolve. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C.

EME 6628 Contract Administration: Large Scale Instructional Technology 
Systems . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Will incorporate selected concepts from the trends and issues in instructional technology, current large scale technological initiatives, project planning and contract administration for large scale instructional technology systems. Students will learn to search from a variety of funding sources in instructional technology funding, write proposals and grants, gather data from large databases (such as the MIS records), and manage/administer contracts from a project management perspective. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C or equivalent.

EME 6632 Instructional Technology Tools and Issues . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Incorporates concept, theory, and application to the design. Implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of educational technical support facilities that promote the integration of technology-rich learning environments. Prerequisite: EDG 6344.

EME 6812 Instructional Technology Seminar . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Students will synthesize the research on instructional technology as it relates to teaching and learning. Students will study the influence of research and theory in instructional technology to suggest a model or set of constructs for technology based learning environments. Students exploring emerging technologies will be better prepared as decision makers and leaders in the field of instructional technology such as virtual reality, telepresence, hypermedia, cyberspace, and distance education have potential application for education and training. The full emergence into a technology based learning environment could revolutionize teaching and learning. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C or equivalent.

EME 7405 Advanced Instructional Technology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Appropriate use of technology to enhance the teaching/learning process in a variety of learning environments.

EME 7417 Advanced Web-Based Learning Environments . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Incorporates concept, theory, and research to the design, development, and evaluation of complex web-based learning environments. Included is the development of a WBI learning environment based on sound principles of learning theory and instructional design. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C.

EME 7811 Multimedia and Hypermedia Learning Environments . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Selected concepts from instructional systems design, instructional message design, human-computer interaction, motivation, video production, and authoring are examined as a basis for designing and developing a multimedia product. Existing multimedia products are examined as a basis for evaluating potential uses in schools and other organizations. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: EDG 6344C or equivalent.