Basic understanding of current and emerging technologies for instructional purposes. Requires a special fee.

Application of current educational technology in various instructional environments. Laboratory experience is given with selected software programs. May be repeated when technological application changes.

Application of current concepts in communication and instructional system design to elementary and secondary teaching. Operation of basic mediaware and overview of literature related to media use are stressed.

In-depth study of operational experience in current trends and techniques in educational media research.

Basic elements in the planning preparation, and evaluation of teacher-produced instructional materials.

Investigation of contemporary topics of interest in Educational Media. Requires permission of the department.

Directed study in Educational Media. No more than two directed studies can count toward the Bachelor's degree. Required departmental approval.

Application of current and emerging technologies that support and enhance instruction and can be used to improve student achievement.

Introduction to history and theories of computer use in education.

In-depth study and operational experience in current trends and techniques in educational media research.

This course explores media used for learning and enjoyment with children in preschool through grade eight. Other topics include: the professional roles and responsibilities of a collection developer, the influence of child development and curriculum on collection development, an overview of the marketplace, strategies to encourage teachers to use media center materials in teaching, and related research.

This course initiates or extends a student's knowledge of how to identify, select, and use library media resources for students in grades 6 through 12. Other topics include: the role of a library media specialist in establishing and maintaining a collection of resources; steps that can be taken to encourage students and teachers to use the collection; related research; and ways professionals can keep abreast of the latest knowledge, practices, and resources.

This course focuses on the role of the library media specialist in teaching students and instructional staff how to select, evaluate, and use information from print, non-print, and online sources. Emphasis is placed on information access, retrieval, and interpretation; advanced research techniques; copyright laws; and lessons and projects that utilize research information.

This course covers the procedures and routines for effective media center management, including acquiring, organizing, classifying, cataloging, maintaining, and inventorying a relevant collection. Other topics include: selecting resources to support the total curriculum and budget, responding to the needs of a school's demographic population, assisting students and teachers in the application of information skills, and applying the fundamentals of library design to achieve an effective environment for learning and leisure use.

Provides instruction in the elements of planning, preparation and evaluation of professional circular materials for group and individual instruction.

This course covers the professional responsibilities for planning, implementing, and evaluating a library media program that serves a school program. Emphasis is placed on curriculum, leadership, environment, teaching and learning styles, a planning model, collaboration, staff development, program administration and evaluation activities, and ways in which research can be used to help shape an effective program.

Design and evaluation of information technology hardware, software, and networked information resources that support classroom pedagogy, educational administrative services, and student learning.

General practices and procedures for establishing, organizing and operating the media center. Students submit plans for hypothetical or actual situations.

Presents topics of contemporary interest in the area of Educational Media.

Students will investigate current research as well as discuss emerging trends and developmental issues in the fields of educational media and instructional technology and their use as a pedagogical tool in P-12 schools.

Students explore problems and issues of special interest or significance in Educational Media. Not more than three semester hours may be accepted toward degree programs.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which a media specialist eventually will be employed. Departmental approval is required.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which a media specialist eventually will be employed.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which a media specialist eventually will be employed.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which a media specialist eventually will be employed.

A student selects a project, study or investigation related to the area of specialization in Educational Media. The project forms a basis for the thesis. A thesis committee provides direction during the investigation and during the writing of the thesis.

The planning, design and preparation of photographic and audio instructional materials will form the basis of comprehensive, sophisticated, software systems.

Practices and procedures for administering the educational media center.

Examination and application of computer systems to school library media centers.

Presents topics of contemporary interest in the area of Educational Media.

Bibliographic organization and reference use of professional resources in education, including governmental documents, publications of educational associations, professional journals and indices, research reports and computerized bibliographies.

Modern trends in cataloging with emphasis on standards for cataloging and educational media.

Provides an opportunity to synthesize and apply the various program components in a selected instructional setting. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours.