Educational Computing: Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Professional Core Courses
Educational Computing Core Courses
EDC Electives

EDF 503

Educational Psychology

Study of various theories of learning; history of educational psychology; measurements of learning; variables and their interpretations; application of learning theory to the teaching situation.

EDU 670

Principles of Curriculum Design

Focuses on basic principles of curriculum design. Identifies sources of curriculum and factors that influence curricular decisions. Explores curricular thinking of experts in the field. Examines the multiple dimensions in curricular decision-making.

EDF 689

Methods & Techniques of Educational Research

A study of the background of educational research, selection and development of research problems, sources of information and data, methods of educational research, tools and techniques of educational research, collection, treatment, application and interpretation of research data, organizing and writing a research report.

Educational Computing Core Courses

EDC 500

Microcomputer Systems

This course will introduce the professional to the function of the basic hardware components of a computer system. Operating systems software will be discussed and hands-on experience using common software application such as communications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases will be required. Prerequisite: CIS 101 or equivalent.

EDC 600

Multimedia for Educators *No Longer Offered*

This course will introduce educators to instructional uses of multimedia. The hardware and software necessary for multimedia productions will be discussed and multimedia components will be integrated into classroom instruction by the use of presentation software. Prerequisite: EDC 500 or equivalent.

EDC 601

Instructional Technologies

This course will introduce educators to instructional uses of multimedia and the Internet. The hardware and software necessary for multimedia and Internet productions will be discussed, and multimedia components will be integrated into classroom instruction by the use of presentation software and web page development. Prerequisite: EDC 500 or equivalent.

EDC 602

Visual Basic Programming for Educators *No Longer Offered*

Introduce the educator to Windows-based object-oriented event-driven programming using Visual Basic. Hardware and software necessary for multimedia productions will be discussed, and Visual Basic programs will be written utilizing this technology. Prerequisite: EDC 600 or 601.

EDC 604

Authoring for Educators

This course will familiarize educators with authoring software and enable them to create CAI materials for use in their classroom instruction. Hardware and software necessary for multimedia productions will be discussed, and an authoring package will be used to create lessons integrating this technology. Prerequisite: EDC 601.

EDC 606

Internet for Educators *No Longer Offered*

This course will introduce educators to research and resource potential of the Internet. The various components of the Internet will be discussed and students will develop lessons integrating these into their classroom instruction. Prerequisite: EDC 600.

EDC 690

Master’s Project in Computer Applications in Instruction

The general call number used by departments to indicate a master’s project. The common wording is: “A study undertaken by one of more individuals on a problem of special interest; must be submitted in acceptable form according to directions given by the department.”

EDC 672

The Microcomputer in the Instructional Program

A course designed for teachers and educational computing majors to acquaint them with the application and integration of microcomputers in the instructional program and to develop their proficiency in the educational uses of computers. Suggested Prerequisite: EDC 600.

EDC/EAD 707

Computer Applications in Education Administration

This course is designed to prepare pre-service master candidates and in-service teachers and/or educational administrators to assume positions of leadership with regard to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and advancement of microcomputers in education. Suggested Prerequisite: EDC 600.

EDC Electives (see below for details)

EDC 594

Educational Technology Network Planning and Design

The course examines the planning and design of educational technology networks, particularly computer-based networks, such as those found in K-12 and college educational environments. The course looks at various issues and concepts including: network topologies, network media, network protocols, network components, communication services, and network software. The course also looks at the network planning process and related issues, such as funding sources and grant writing.

Taught by Dr. Gareau

EDC 594

Emerging Technologies to Support Teaching and Learning

The recent explosion of the availability of broadband Internet connections in schools and homes has led to the development of various higher-bandwidth technologies that can be used to support teaching and learning. From the use of blogs, podcasts, and interactive videoconferencing as communication tools, to the creation of video projects as formative assessments for students, it is important that pre-service and practicing educators know both the technical and pedagogical requirements for the use of these technologies in the classroom.

This course is an introduction to the integration of these new tools in educational settings. It guides teachers through a series of research activities in which they first become familiar with the cutting-edge practices and research-based results of the use of technology in the classroom. Teachers will then develop an understanding of the basic operations of the software and hardware being covered, and then apply the skills learned towards developing several technology-infused projects.

Taught by Ms. Schrock

Details on Electives: EDC 594 is termed an "experimental course" in that it can be offered 2-3 times before it is submitted for formal approval by the College as a standing course. Instructors use the "594-experimental course" process in order to try out a course 1-3 times to see if it is something that they want on a permanent basis. It can also be used to only teach a course a few times when you know that the course topic has a short life. Students can take at least two EDC 594 courses provided that the two courses are, in effect, two different courses as noted by having different course titles and course descriptions. It is possible to take more than the maximum two 594 courses by filing a petition with the Academic Standards office.
http://www.buffalostate.edu /academicstandards/x460.xml