Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
IME 5133 - Production in School Libraries
This course is designed to explore concepts of school library production
procedures including software and equipment. It focuses
on technology integration, preparation of instructional multimedia
tools and marketing plans. This course replaces LME 5133 which
replaced LME 5132.
IME 5143 - Instructional Technology Foundations
The course covers the field of instructional technology, situating the
field within the context of its historical perspective, current practices,
and future directions. This is a core course in the applied technology
option. It provides an introduction to the field and profession of
instructional technology. Given that most entering technology students
come from fields other than it, LME 5143 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.
IME 5223 - Collaborative Instruction Processes
The main focus of this course is the unique role of facilitating instructional
team partnerships and integrating information literacy and
information access into the school’s curriculum. Emphasis includes
teaching information literacy skills and creation of lessons/units to
integrate those skills across various curriculum areas of PreK-12
schools. Students will analyze and apply national and state Information
Literacy standards and collaborate with classroom teachers to
plan, produce, and co-teach an integrated teaching unit.
IME 5233 - Children’s Library Resources
This course is designed for the prospective teacher or librarian who
requires competence in building print and non- print collections
supportive of the elementary school curriculum. It surveys qualitative
historical and contemporary resources for children’s library collections
and presents school librarian and teacher techniques for
creating meaningful literature experiences and methods of fostering
lifelong reading habits. Evaluation, examination, and application of
intellectual freedom, genres, themes, literary aspects, assessment
criteria, authors, illustrators, and curriculum integration are studied.
IME 5243 - Effective Writing for School Libraries
This course emphasizes writing that is required in the school library
media center field. It focuses on the creation of reports by analyzing,
evaluating, and synthesizing information. Students develop skills in
writing, as applied to grant proposals, communication, formal and
informal, and school library media center policies. Styles of writing
audiences are examined.
IME 5313 - Collabrative Design/Multimedia Materials
This course focuses on the design of educational multimedia multimedia
materials. It is an applications- and research- based experience
for students who have completed introductory level instructional
technology courses and want to learn more about the design and
development of multimedia instructional packages. The main objective
of the course is to enable students to experience working as part
of a multimedia team to design an instructional package for a client.
IME 5323 - Issues in Distance Education
The course examines the technologies and issues related to the
development and delivery of distance learning. Topics include types,
concepts, theories, history, components, design, and policy-making
of distance learning programs. Emphasis is on the design and implementation
of effective instructional strategies and delivery in distance
learning environments. Interaction between the student, teacher, and
administrator are stressed.
IME 5333 - Advanced Literature Resources
This advanced literature course includes an intense study of how
school librarians and teachers utilize stories including but not limited
to adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, myths, science fiction, realistic
fiction, allegories, parodies, utopias, dystopias, legends, fables,
and folktales; drama; poetry and nonfiction. Graphic, digital, and print
formats will be included. Areas of focus include reading promotion,
strategies for content area reading, integration of technology and
reading, multi-ethnic and diverse points- of-view and implementation
of the Common Core Standards. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
IME 5413 - Managing Computer/Information Centers
This course exposes students to many of the issues encountered in
developing and directing computer and electronic information centers.
During the course, students explore such issues as hardware and
software decision making, local and wide area network operation,
software support, vendor relations, electronic security, facility design,
staff development, and user training.
IME 5423 - Library Information Retrieval Systems
This course introduces students to the practice of locating, evaluating,
and using information in school libraries. Special emphasis
includes use of electronic resouces, databases, indices, and online
reference materials.
IME 5453 - Collection Management
This course will prepare school librarians to provide their patrons
with the most successful access to their school library collection, with
emphasis on professional selection/reviewing tools. Experience will be
gained in electronic database and index usage as well as electronic
cataloging and classification systems. Students will develop skills
to apply the principles of description (cataloging) and organization
(classification) of print and multimedia resources and will become
familiar with integrated library systems, and the consideration of
various cataloging services and subscriptions relevant to the school
library environment.
IME 5533 - School Library Advocacy
Students will learn to position the school library program as an essential
force in preparing 21st century learners. Key concepts will
include using research and evidence-based practices to develop
influence and build relationships within the school and community.
Students will plan and write a multi-year school library advocacy
plan designed to implement the library’s mission while strengthening
personal leadership skills and advancing professional growth. In
addition, PR/advocacy materials and campaigns will be designed,
written, and implemented.
IME 5543 - Instructional Design & Development I
This course is a study in cooperative designing of instruction. Areas
covered include determining instructional objectives, planning motivational
strategies, and designing multimedia learning activities.
IME 5613 - Instructional Design & Development II
This course addresses an instructional design or performance problem
throug performance analysis (to determine if the problem requires
an instructional or non- instructional solution); needs assessment
(to determine of the nature and importance of problem); and needs
analysis (to identify the causes of the problem and to identify solutions).
The course focuses on theories, principles, and practices of
analysis and assessment of needs from the perspective instructional
development including task analysis and instructional media. Attention
is given to deficiencies and discrepancies in human performance and
the root causes. Prerequisite(s): LME or IME 5543.
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