Instructional Design | Summer 2010 Graduate Credit Courses | Continuing Education at UMass Boston

Cat. No./Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Cr	Class No.	Fee	Register
Degree Program: MEd in Instructional Design
Certificate Program: Instructional Technology Design
Please note: on-campus Instructional Design courses follow a different academic calendar from online courses. The start and end dates for each course are listed in the table below.
Summer 2010 registration is closed.
INSDSG601 Introduction to Instructional Design	L Poklop	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1235	$1335	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG601: This course provides an introduction to the cognitive and experiential content of the program, emphasizing the components of the instructional design model. Various instruction design models are analyzed and students are expected to complete, as a final project a learning module micro-design. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG602 The Adult as Learner	C McGarry	Aug 1 - Aug 7	Nantucket	Su-Sa	TBA	3	TBA	$1665	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG602: Students are introduced to the body of knowledge concerning adults as learners. This course focuses on the principles of adult education, learning styles, variables that affect adult learning, motivation techniques, appropriate training methodologies, reinforcement of learning, skill transfer, and measurement procedures for identifying learner characteristics. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Part of MEd program in Instructional Design; for more information, email instructionaldesign@umb.edu. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1665 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1665
[PR] INSDSG603 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials	S McAuliffe, M Simon	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1419	$1335	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG603: This course analyzes the factors that determine the selection, evaluation, and utilization of materials used in instructional design. It studies the comparative instructional value of a wide range of electronic and print materials. At the end of the course, students will be able to choose materials on the basis of cost effectiveness, technical quality, teaching-learning mode, physical facilities, and availability of technologies. Prerequisite: INSDSG 601 or permission of instructor. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG604 Communication Theory for Organizations	W Braun	Aug 8 - Aug 14	Nantucket	Su-Sa	TBA	3	TBA	$1665	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG604: This course focuses on the study of communication as applied to instructional technology, and on theories of media communication. It covers audience variables, systems of media analysis, message structure, environmental factors, and the integration of these elements into an efficient communication model. Prerequisite: INSDSG 601 and 602 and Graduate degree student. Permission of department. Part of MEd program in Instructional Design; for more information, email instructionaldesign@umb.edu. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1665 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1665
[PR] INSDSG610 Video Principles for Instructional Design	F Keefe	Jul 20 - Aug 26	H-LL-016 Healey Library - Lower Level - Room 016	TuTh	6p - 9p	3	1763	$1335	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG610: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to video production theory and technique, including the study of principles for analyzing and synthesizing information, and of some basic video instructional formats. The goal is to equip those responsible for developing instructional materials with the skills they need in order to work with video professionals in creating, designing, and producing instructional video programs. Prerequisite: INSDSG 601 or permission of instructor. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG612 Instructional Strategies and the Adult Learner	J Erdman	Jun 1 - Jul 15	H-LL-3501 Healey Library - Lower Level - Room 3501	TuTh	6p - 9p	3	1418	$1335	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG612: This course is designed to assist participants in making classroom training more effective. Emphasis is on instructor roles and tasks, determining learning styles, and selecting appropriate techniques. Techniques focus on stand-up teaching skills, including lecture, question-and-answer, discussion and facilitation, as well as common media formats, role-playing, games and simulations, and case studies. Prerequisites: INSDSG 602 and Graduate Degree Student. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG617 Advanced Computer-Based Training	F Keefe	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1420	$1335	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG617: This course builds on the students’ basic knowledge of creating courseware and multimedia. They learn techniques of advanced scripting (HyperTalk) and multimedia presentation; ways to integrate text, graphics, animation, sound and motion video into CBT and multimedia products; and methods of developing student tests and student tracking systems. The course is project-based: students work in teams to design, make prototypes, and produce simple CBT or multimedia programs. Prerequisite: INSDSG 616. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG618 Assessment in the Instructional Design Process	L Andrews	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1421	$1335	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG618: This course examines assessment in all phases of the instructional design process, including needs analysis and the various stages of formative and summative evaluation. Topics include various types of data, techniques for data gathering, the construction of questionnaires, a hands-on review of computer programs, and characteristic issues in the analysis and interpretation of assessment. The course also offers practical experience in the use of representative measures and applications. Prerequisites: INSDSG 601. Masters in Instructional Design student or permission. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $1335 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $1335
[PR] INSDSG696 Independent Study	J Erdman	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3-6	1764	$TBA	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for INSDSG696: The comprehensive study of a particular topic or area in instructional design, as determined by the needs of the individual student. The student works under the guidance and supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of department. For more information, please contact department (617.287.5980). Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3-6 Fee: Course Fee: $TBA Lab Fee: $0 Total: $TBA