EDCI 51300: Foundations of Learning Design and Technology
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Purdue University
Course Synopsis
This course provides a historical overview of the field and delineates the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by professionals in the field of educational technology and instructional design. Students explore the field by engaging in collaborative discussions along with thinking and writing about various aspects of educational technology and the underlying instructional design theories.
This course provides you with the foundational and working knowledge necessary to initiate steps toward becoming a professional in the field of learning design and technology. You will explore various aspects of the field, including the potential opportunities and career paths within educational technology.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain/describe the history and foundations of the field,
- Define educational technology and distinguish among its components and related fields (e.g., ID, IT, HPT),
- Identify and describe current and emerging issues in the field, and
- Initiate steps toward becoming a professional in the field of educational technology.