Multimedia Learning Studio is intended to be an opportunity for advanced students to address multimedia topics in great depth. While there are readings that will assist in the overall understanding of content, the course is approached from a studio perspective. To this end, students are expected to extend the macro topics we discuss early into their own projects, literature base, and research. There is no required application for Multimedia Learning Studio but some options include: Macromedia Director or Flash, Microworlds Ex, Runtime Revolution, Final Cut Pro (or other), DVD Studio, Camstudio, etc.

This course is three (3) credits, but may be repeated up to nine (9) credits. Students repeating the course are expected to further develop their multimedia instructional product and develop an extensive literature support base for their instructional methods.

CIT 620 (formerly, CIT 720) is an intermediate level course that focuses on methods for effectively integrating computer-based technology in teaching and learning. The course is an investigation into the uses of computers and computer-based technology in the classroom, integration of technology into teaching and learning process, using the principles of instructional design in the design of technology-rich learning environments, designing and developing technology-based instruction/learning materials for educational/training settings. Topics include learning theory & technology, instructional software, student and teacher productivity tools, hypermedia applications, and computer-based multimedia including Web-based learning.

This course explores contemporary views associated with online learning and results in the creation of your own online learning environment. Specifically, this course begins with the development of a sound theoretical and operational framework associated with learning and hypertext. Current research and perspectives are examined as they relate to learning and design of hypertext contexts. An emphasis is placed on the cognitive interactions and the structure of information rather than the cosmetic or placement of resources. In service of this idea, we examine the structure and organization of information as it pertains to learners. This understanding is leveraged as students examine, design, and develop pages and sites as components of online learning environments. To this end, the course is broken into three conceptual segments: foundations, structure, and production. Throughout, supplemental skills in appropriate markup (e.g., XHTML, CSS) and coding languages (e.g., Javascript, PHP, SQL) will be addressed as necessary. Other design tools and conventions (e.g., Fireworks, Flash, etc.) will also be considered.