MSIDT Electives

Additional electives will be added in fall 2026.

IDT 205 Learning Design and Technologies

Exploration of design principles and strategies applied to practical solutions for integrating technologies into instructional products and human performance solutions in a range of education and industry settings. Students design, implement, and evaluate a technology-based instructional or human performance project. (3 units)

IDT 206 Advanced Instructional Design and Development

Exploration of advanced techniques and practices in instructional design and development for a variety of design and performance contexts. Students employ theory-based design decisions and reflective problem-solving strategies to design and develop instructional or performance-based projects for complex solutions. (3 units)

IDT 207 Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Evaluation and Assessment

Examination of educational informatics and learning analytics within a systems design framework to optimize learning and performance solutions. Students learn and apply analytical, system-based approaches to make data-driven decisions about evaluation and assessment for training and human performance technology projects. (3 units)

IDT 208 Digital Teaching and Learning Environments

This course explores the theoretical foundations, principles, and best practices for designing and developing digital teaching and learning environments. Students will examine various digital technologies, instructional strategies, and delivery platforms used in educational settings and training settings. The course will focus on the effective integration of these technologies into instructional design, curriculum development, and assessment strategies to enhance student learning and engagement. Additionally, students will explore emerging trends, ethical considerations, and accessibility issues in digital teaching and learning environments. (3 units)

IDT 209 Emerging Technologies

Exploration of design principles and strategies applied to practical solutions for integrating technologies into instructional products and human performance solutions in a range of education and industry settings. Students design, implement, and evaluate a technology-based instructional or human performance project. (3 units)

IDT 210 Multimedia Design and Immersive Extended Realities (XR)

Exploration of design principles and strategies applied to practical solutions for integrating technologies into instructional multimedia products and human performance solutions in a range of education and industry settings. Students design, implement, and evaluate a technology-based instructional or human performance multimedia project using a wide range of technologies. (3 units)