The department  of Instructional and Learning Technologies runs the following degree plans:

• Degree Plan for Cohort 2010
• Degree Plan for Cohort 2019 and 2020
• Degree Plan for Cohort 2022 and 2027

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The department offers a range of courses in the field of educational technology. Below is a description of each course:

 

Educ. Technology: TECH1100

This is a core course in the Instructional Technology (IT) program. Tech1100 gives newcomers a sense of history and an explanation of how the components of the field fit together. There is a particular emphasis on the evolution of the "big ideas" of the field. Also, this course introduces basic concepts in instructional technology, theoretical and philosophical foundations, components of educational technology domains, roles and functions of each component. In addition, the course presents the factor that contributed to IT application. Professional ethics for practicing educational technology will be highlighted and the contributions of the forerunners will discussed.

 

Ed. Tech. Theory: TECH1101

This course includes basic concepts in instructional technology, theoretical and philosophical foundations, components of educational technology fields, roles and functions of each component. In addition to that,the course presents the historical development of educational technology field and the factor that contributed to its application. Professional ethics for practicing educational technology will be highlighted.

 

Global Digital: TECH1102

This course facilitates safe, healthy, legal, and ethical uses of digital information and technologies. The instructor will model and promote strategies for achieving safe, secure, legal, and equitable access to digital tools and resources and technology-related best practices for all students. Students will broaden their global digital citizenry knowledge and skills, diversity, cultural understanding, and global awareness by using digital-age communication and collaboration tools to interact locally and globally with students, instructors, peers, parents, and the larger community. Guided by the International Society for Technology in Education competencies for students and best practices, students will practice the skills and attitudes needed to appropriately interact in both local and global communications. The course is a project-based, hands-on approach to this topic and will be taught in a blended learning environment, interacting both face-to-face and online throughout the semester, using an online course management tool such as Moodle.

 

Mobile Technology: TECH1103

This course explores the power of using mobile technologies in education. It endeavors to employ the mobile technologies, software and hardware, to offer flexible approaches of using mobiles to support students in various settings such as teaching, learning, and work. The students will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different mobile applications (apps) available on marketplace. Open source resources will be used that require little knowledge of computer programming. Students will learn how to create mobile apps running on different platforms (i.e. Android and iOS) through instructor guidance, hands-on activities, and web-based documentation as well as participating in online/offline discussions, and sharing resources.

 

Utilz. Inst.Dev.: TECH1201

The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills for the utilization and maintenance of instructional devices.It presents the primary systems of the projected , non-projectted, and computerized devices with their various accompanying materials.It also, discusses the principles of operation and safety consideration.The course also shows how to overcome some simple malfunctions.

 

EL Courseware Dev.: TECH2000

This course examines the design, development, and evaluation of self-based E-learning lessons and software; and the design of E-learning courses using ready made learning management systems such as Blackboard, and WeCT.

 

Intro. Educ. Tech: TECH2007

This course covers the concepts of instructional media, educational technology and their role in teaching and learning processes. In addition, it demonstrates the historical developments of this field; it also covers the models of communication, their elements, forms and relations to education. The course explains media classification, selection, with reference to systematic approach and instructional design. It covers their design principles, preparation, production, development, use, and evaluation. Some instructional equipment operations are applied. The course also introduces new technologies used in instruction (instructional TV, programmed learning, computer, interactive video, language lab, personal tutoring system).

 

Technol. in Sp. Edu.: TECH2010

This course aims at using educational technology programs in special education. These programs include those related to the different handicapped categories. The students will also be introduced to the methods of employing and adapting computer programs to individuals with special needs.

 

Tech. for Child: TECH2108

This introductory course introduces early childhood education students to the integration of computer and technology in pre-school learning. It presents historical development of technology and computer utilization at different contexts. It also, discusses the roles of computer in developing children's concepts and skills. '

 

Inst. Computer: TECH2111

This course introduces students to the different uses of computers in teaching and the use types. It presents historical development of computer utilization in education at different contexts. It also, discusses the roles of computers as tools for critical and innovative thinking. Computer based collaborative instruction will be emphasized. Computerized learning environments will be studied in details.

 

Lear. Res.&Tech.Cnt: TECH2112

The course covers the LRTC mission, objectives, facilities, equipment, and the use of assistive technology and augmentative equipment/software with students and trainees with special needs in these centers. In addition, it addresses the organizational structure of the LRTC and its instructional role of these centers, and their relationships with other elements in the educational systems.

 

Photog. Educ.: TECH2113

This course covers the use of photographic equipment and software in both traditional and digital formats with specific emphasis on its educational applications. It explain methods of photographic production, copying, printing, and processing.

 

Textbook Design: TECH2114

This course gives an overview of the most important elements of design principles in traditional and electronic textbooks. It also covers the software used to design the two types of textbooks e.g. Acrobat Reader/Distiller packages. It expands on the various topics and further applications and processes used and implemented in this field. Those include phases and procedures in the development, editing, print, publish, reuse, and evaluate textbooks and e-books in relation to updated technologies and curricular trends. The course also covers areas of general e-publishing, cost estimation, and copyright/security issues involved in the traditional/digital publishing in educational field.

 

Proj. Learn: TECH2143

This course demonstrates methods of teaching using projects; starting with its definition, and the classification of various types of this method in relation to problem solving, and metacognitive skills (e.g. critical and creative thinking) acquisition in both individual and group work. It then explains the main steps of planning, implementing, and evaluating this method. The course focuses on projects' techniques that develop direct/real experiences such as: museums/exhibitions, simulations/games, role playing/plays, cooperative/team learning, and laboratory work

 

Int. Comm Skills: TECH2144

The student in this course acquires general communication skills with specific reference to instructional communication skills. In addition, the course present methods of applying communication theory and models in the classroom; it also presents the nature of communication process, human communication, the language and its usage, non-verbal language, information reception, selection, storage, and interpretation. It covers communication technologies and their use in the field of information cycle, verbal and non-verbal resources and individual role in communication process and cycle. It also covers interpersonal, group, and organizational relations and their development.

 

Int. to Inst. Design: TECH2202

The aim of this course is to present instructional program design process. Topics include: the concept of instructional design, its background, its importance, its relation with learning theories and system approach. Beside this the course compares different instructional design models with analysis to its basic elements e.g. needs assessment, learner analysis, concept analysis, task analysis, instructional strategies selection and formative and summative evaluation of instructional materials.

 

Des. Prod. MMD: TECH2212

This course presents basics and characteristics of software. It emphasizes the designing principles, production, selection, utilization and evaluation. It discusses multi media projects based learning: Authorware, Hyper card, Tool box and other authoring programs will be studied. Also, this course compares and analyses some multimedia instructional programs systems. Some interactive programs will be designed and produced by students in their projects.

 

Inst.Mass Media: TECH2221

This course addresses the role of school audio and video broadcasting in improving the instructional process. Topics include: The basic elements of a school broadcasting system; how to technically set up an audio and video broadcasting systems; designing, producing, and evaluating instructional radio and video programs.

 

Ind. Instr.: TECH2223

This course covers the definition of individualized instruction, its significance, and its types with concentrations on Programmed learning, Personalized systems of instruction, Instructional games and simulations, Programmed tutoring, Audio tutorials systems, Collaborative Learning, self-study programs and their application in learning process

 

Ed. Innovat: TECH3000

This course aims at increasing the students' awareness of dissemination models and strategies. It emphasizes the four major areas of the adoption process: awareness, interest, observation, and adoption of educational innovation. It also gives the students the skills needed for planned educational change, and production of a diffusion plan for any educational innovation.

 

Inst. Video: TECH3001

This course covers the design and production of instructional video, shooting and production using the video camera. Additionally, it illustrates the different ways of using the sound and light in producing these videos. It discuss the different ways of writing script and narration, the direction process, the digital production skills, and the supervision of group project in producing instructional video programs

 

Technology for Learn: TECH3005

This course covers the concepts of instructional media, educational technology, and their role in teaching and learning processes. It also covers models of communication, their elements, forms, and relations to education. It covers design principles and the preparation, production, development, use, and evaluation of media which include virtual assisted environments, mobile technologies and other Web 3.0 technologies.

 

Technology for Learn: TECH3006

This course covers the concepts of instructional media, educational technology, and their role in teaching and learning processes. It also covers models of communication, their elements, forms, and relations to education. It covers design principles and the preparation, production, development, use, and evaluation of media which include virtual assisted environments, mobile technologies and other Web 3.0 technologies.

 

Educ. & Info. Tech.: TECH3111

This course covers the concepts of instructional media, educational technology and their role in teaching and learning processes. In addition, it demonstrates the historical developments of this field; and explains skills of media design, with reference to systematic approach and production, use, and evaluation. The course focuses on developing abilities in areas of computer managed instruction, administering education technology, and decision making process in order to select media and deal with their impediments.

 

School Comp. Net: TECH3133

This course aims at training the students in designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining Local Area Networks (LAN). The course also covers evaluation and selection of the hardware and software needed for operating, and connecting, and securing computer systems in Local Area Networks.

 

Comp. Appl.: TECH3201

This course explains the basic use of computers to administer the school's databases and information . It emphasizes the student's acquisition of skills in applying computer managed instruction in general, and prepare them in practicum sessions in effective utilization of the Omani MOE school management system.

 

LRTCs (2): TECH3213

This course aims to prepare the student for managing, maintaining, and improving the quality and services of the learning resources and technology centers. This course explains in details different types of managing LRTC e.g. management by objectives, collaborative management and so on. Also, the course discusses different ways of encouraging teachers to adopt new technologies for teaching and students' learning.

 

EL Strategies (1): TECH3220

This course addresses the pedagogical, institutional, cultural, and technological aspects of E-learning. It critically explores current theories, conceptual models, practices, trends and issues in the digital delivery of learning in relations to these aspects.

 

Inst. Comp. Prog (1): TECH3222

This course covers the basic skills of programming in computer languages such as HTML, Visual Basic, and Action Script for Flash animation, with special emphasis on instructional purposes. It leads the student to be able to produce instructional software specifically serving areas of specialty.

 

Inst. Comp. Prog (2): TECH3224

This course covers the advanced skills of programming in computer languages such as XHTML, and PHP, and JAVA, with special emphasis on instructional purposes. The course also covers instructional applications which have some basic programming such as Authorware, Delphi, and HyperStudio.

 

Inst. Sys Design: TECH3303

The aim of this course is to present instructional systems design. Topics include: the concept of instructional systems, its background, its importance, its relation with learning theories. Beside this the course compares different instructional systems models with analysis to its basic elements.

 

Internship: TECH3333

The student will be asked to have a summer internship in a governmental or non-governmental institution in the field of human resources centers in order to master the job skills. He/She will be evaluated by superiors at workplaces.

 

EL Strategies 2: TECH3422

This course addresses the interface design, management, evaluation, and ethical aspects of E-learning. It also covers features of synchronous and asynchronous formats of E-learning delivery. It also explores the future of E-learning and possibilities of developing and utilizing it locally.

 

Omani Ed. Tech: TECH4000

This course illustrates the development of using educational technology in Oman and presents the obstacles facing technologies and the ways to overcome these obstacles. It also discuss the different ways of diffusing and adopting the use of the new technologies in learning and teaching.

 

Dist Learn and Inter: TECH4101

This course introduces students to the basics of distant education, its importance, goals, and requirements. It presents the process of designing open education materials and its utilization. Also, the course introduces students to teleconferencing technologies and systems and its basics infrastructure. It also covers the basics and historical developmental use in education of web-based design; its concepts, objectives, principles, infrastructure, environments, areas of applications, and its relationship to distance learning, and classroom instruction. In addition, the course addresses other issues such as the principles of web page design; different approaches to form, manage and evaluate web-based learning materials and groups

 

Eval. Educ. Tech.: TECH4102

The course covers various models, and methods of evaluation in the area of instructional technology such as needs assessment, front-end analysis, process evaluation, project evaluation, and learning resources centers' service evaluation. In addition, the course will expose the students to different methods for formative and summative evaluation.

 

Q & A instruction: TECH4211

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept of Quality assurance and control in instructional and training programs. Topics in this course include, ways of quality monitoring, standards of quality, evaluation standards of quality programs, students' needs standards and the characteristics of the quality of basics of instructional processes and training.

 

Res.& Stud. in Ins.: TECH4241

This course aims to cover different types of studies and research methodologies in the field of instructional and learning technology, and discuss the new patterns in the design of learning environments and information and communication systems in the educational and training context. If focuses on the problems of the design, the production and the use of these technologies and copyright issues of the instructional materials.

 

Grad Proj: TECH4999

This course aims to integrate the students skills gained throughout the program, where each student is supervised independently; and is required to plan and produce a complete technology enhanced instructional package.

 

Instr. & Inf. Tech.: TECH5001

This course covers the concepts of educational technology and their role in the teaching and learning processes. The course anchors concepts in the historical developments of this field to modern day in terms of visuals, communication and connections and their relations to education. The course explains media classification, selection, with reference to systematic approach and instructional design. It covers their design principles, preparation, production, development, technology use in ethical and secure ways, and evaluation. The course also introduces new technologies on the web used in instruction. Hands-on practical applications and field experience are also integral parts of this course.

 

Educ.Comm.Tech: TECH6101

This course aims at introducing the concept of instructional technology in both theory and application. It also explains system approach and instructional design with their educational applications. The course focuses on computer use in instructional process in terms of selecting and using instructional software for various specializations. It shows different learning environment enhanced by computers and/or world wide web. The course also considers the use of some presentation software such as: PPT, AUTHORWARE, ETC. .

 

Evalu. & Quality: TECH6102

This course aims to provide a working understanding of the models of evaluation and quality assurance in alternative learning environments such as e-learning, distance learning, and hybrid alternatives. It specifically aims at how to analyze results with the goal of improving the performance of students, as well as the effectiveness of e-learning programs emanating from vendors and providers. The course also aims to introduce students to current research studies on the evaluation and quality assurance of e-learning systems and alternative learning environments. The emphasis is on providing and disseminating research-based rationales for e-learning systems to be considered as equivalents and alternatives to traditional learning systems.

 

Instructional Design: TECH6103

This course aims to provide an understanding of the features, structures, similarities, and differences of a representative selection of advanced instructional design models. In this regard, it covers their relevance, appropriateness, and application to the improvement of teaching and learning, as well as the design of various kinds of educational materials. In particular, the course focuses on how to apply new instructional design models to the design, development, and evaluation of different learning environments, technologies, software, courses, lessons, and other types of units of instruction such as learning objects. Particular thematic focus is given to providing an understanding of the underlying theoretical frameworks

 

Contemporary Issues: TECH6104

This course aims to provide students with opportunities to explore contemporary educational issues related to educational, information and communication technology. Online learning environments will be further explored and experienced in the blended learning environment of teaching and learning to allow for design and development. The informational architecture of schools will be a special focus with its emphasis on new approaches to teaching and learning. Students will investigate the impact of technology diffusion and the formation of a knowledge society as well as obstacles to the use of technology in educational fields in Sultanate of Oman

 

Technology Centers: TECH6106

This course aims to introduce the role of educational, information and communication technology in the instructional process. Students learn how to organize and/or manage learning resource and technology centers in educational institutions. Topics covered include planning and organize computer operations, multimedia laboratories, and mobile and/or portable technologies for educational and administrative purposes. Students will learn how to implement and lead centers and schools with policies related to recruitment and human resource development, digital safety and security, and administrative restructuring

 

Resource Centers: TECH6107

This course aims to review evaluation strategies and policies of information and communication technology in personnel management, admission and registration processes, the selection of computers and e-systems, and the evaluation of education and institutional performance. In addition, it covers the evaluation and management of educational software and learning resources, and e-project management. Other topics include the methods of quality control, assurance, and improvement in the field of educational and information technology.

 

Instructional and Tr: TECH6108

This course aims to help students and decision-makers understand the rationale and importance of instructional and training needs analysis, and its fit within a work-based context. This course uses a research-based project methodology to help students identify, analyze, and concretely define teaching and training needs at the organizational, group, and individual level and create plans for implementation. A variety of models to plan for technology use and integration will be explored as well as new, innovative models in other fields be investigated. Mapping, charting, and tabling will be stressed using visual supports to process and present various working models.

 

Special Topics: New: TECH6109

This course aims to introduce students to important and contemporary issues and problems in the field of alternative learning environments such as blended learning and e-learning. In this regard, it informs students of the most important directions of research in e-learning. These include recent trends in the design of effective e-learning systems, student and community attitudes towards e-learning, student needs, management of e-learning, and student support in e-learning. In addition, the course will also cover research relating to the effectiveness of e-learning systems in terms of costs and learning outcomes. Finally, issues relating to institutional, individual, technical, and professional readiness for e-learning will be reviewed.

 

E-learning Systems: TECH6111

This course aims to introduce students to e-learning systems and provide opportunities to develop and manage these systems. This course will explore the online environment more prominently using the blended approach to learning and teaching. Topics covered in the course include the development and management of the content, compliance with the international standards, management of delivery systems, and management of Web-based e-learning systems. Students will explore new strategies to promote and sustain dynamic, digital-age learning cultures that provide rigorous and relevant education for Omani students

 

Master Thesis: TECH7502

Each student is asked to prepare a project-based thesis in order to satisfy the graduation requirements for the master degree of education in instructional technology. The thesis should be written according to the academic regulation for post graduate studies (PAR). It will be supervised and judged by an appropriate faculty committee.

 

 

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