Instructional Design on Nantucket

INSDSG 602 The Adult as Learner

3 Credits
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.

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Part of MEd program in Instructional Design; for more information, email instructionaldesign@umb.edu.

INSDSG 604 Communication Theory for Organizations

3 Credits
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.

Prerequisites: INSDSG 601 and 602 and Graduate degree student.

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Part of MEd program in Instructional Design; for more information, email instructionaldesign@umb.edu.