Learning technologies
This field of study attracts students from several different
professional disciplines. Licensed teachers pursue studies in this
area to learn methods for integrating technology into their classrooms.
Professionals in business and industry are attracted to the multimedia
design and development coursework that focuses on software design.
Individuals from both P-16 and business find this field useful for
understanding the effective design and delivery as well as integration
of distance learning environments. Ph.D. students are attracted
to the research possibilities and the potential to become a scholar
in learning technologies. Because this program features collaborative
instruction from three nationally ranked departments within the
College — Curriculum and Instruction,
Educational Psychology, and
Work and Human Resource Education — participants
will benefit from a rich, broad-based curriculum and faculty members
with both research-based and hands-on expertise.
Degree program information in learning technologies
- Ph.D.: for experienced
professionals who want to develop advanced research, knowledge,
and leadership skills in their chosen field
- M.A.: a research-based
master's degree for individuals who want to develop research
and teaching skills, and advanced knowledge in their chosen
field
The following program links will take you to Student Services
New!
Certificate in online distance learning:
The education landscape is changing with K-12 students enrolling
in online classes outside of their home school districts. Teachers,
business people, and others affected by these changes can prepare
for this dynamic trend by learning how to design and deliver
effective courses online. Certificate coursework includes face-to-face
and online learning opportunities. You will succeed in these
courses no matter how much or little experience you have with
technology!
To find out more or to arrange for an on-site workshop on using
technology in K-12 schools, please contact Aaron Doering at
adoering@umn.edu or 612-625-1073.
Faculty
- Aaron Doering, Ph.D.
My teaching and research interests relate to the development of
effective distance learning environments, technology integration
in K-12 preservice and inservice settings, and the innovative use
of technology to support teaching and learning.
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Charles D. Miller, Ph.D.
My work involves bridging the gap between learning, aesthetic
design, and research-driven development to generate opportunities
for transforming the nature of instruction.
- Christine
Greenhow, Ed.D.
My work involves improving learning, teaching and
collaboration with emerging networked technologies in school
(K-16) and nonschool contexts while contributing to the
design of innovative learning environments and policies that
increase all learners’ development of disciplinary
competencies.
Alumni in action
Tom (TJ) Reinartz
 When I began the instructional systems and technology program,
I recognized that new technologies offered opportunities and posed
new questions for teachers and learners in all academic domains.
As an English teacher, I was particularly interested in how language
and literacy would evolve and change as these new media entered
the lives of students. Though my research interests continue to
evolve, I'm currently interested in the relationship between computer
media, the processing of information, and distance learning. In
addition, I continue to explore the emergence and confluence of
electronic and visual media, and the challenges and opportunities
that they create for teachers of English and literacy. This was
the focus of my dissertation.
As a student, I took most of my courses during the evening hours
as a part-time student. Nevertheless, I had a number of opportunities
to teach, research, and present at conferences. For example, during
the summer months, I teach preservice and practicing teachers introductory
technology courses that help demonstrate and clarify the many uses
of technology for their classrooms.
Selected presentations and publications
Reinartz Jr., T.J. (2004). Computer mediated
literacy practices through communities of practice: An activity
theory analysis. Unpublished doctoral thesis. University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Hooper, S., & Reinartz, T. J. (in press). Educational
multimedia. In R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.), Trends and issues
in instructional design and technology. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Hokanson, B., & Reinartz, T. (2000). Computers
and poetry: Research into their symbiosis. Paper presented at
the annual conference of the Association of Educational Communications
and Technology, Long Beach, CA, February. [Manuscript in preparation.]
Reinartz, T. (2000). Art, poetry, and instructional
media. Poster session presented at the Educational Media World
conference, Montreal, Canada. June.
Updated August 2007
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