Learning Outcomes
Walden’s M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology degree program incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure that you have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective education professional. At each milestone, progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards or overall learning outcomes established by the college. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone helps to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in your professional field.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to:
- Design and implement conditions for learning by applying principles, theories, and research associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies, and learner characteristics.
- Develop instructional materials and experiences by applying principles, theories, and research related to print, audiovisual, computer based, and integrated technologies.
- Use processes and resources for learning by applying principles, theories, and research related to media utilization, diffusion, implementations, and policy making.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise instructional technology by applying principles, theories, and research related to project, resource, delivery system, and information management
- Evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles, theories and research related to problem analysis, criterion references measurement, formative and summative evaluation, and long-range planning.
- Demonstrate the ability to facilitate equitable access to instructional materials for all learners.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply common technology tools to create innovative learning solutions and materials.
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