Learning Outcomes
IDLT Masters Program
The program objective for the MS in Instructional Design and Learning Technology is to prepare future professionals who are skilled in designing and implementing digital learning experiences, such as online instruction, and other instructional modes integrating digital tools. The program has been designed to strategically align with current instructional design and learning technology literature, professional organizations, and employer needs.
By the end of this program, students completing the degree will:
- Design effective learning experiences, considering learner needs, applying foundational design principles, and identifying technologies that support learner success.
- Produce effective learning experiences that leverage technology to meet organizational and learner needs.
- Integrate emerging technologies to increase learner success, identifying needs, implementing the technology, and evaluating the technology’s effectiveness.
- Lead organizational learning technology initiatives, designing and implementing assessment systems to ensure quality in instruction and developing project plans with budget and resource allocation.
In addition, three key employability skills will be addressed in the program. Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Work with diverse populations and skill sets to create and deliver high-quality instructional materials.
- Apply effective oral communication, written, and interpersonal skills to coach, mentor, support, and collaborate with others involved in creating effective learning experiences.
- Demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in solving problems that arise in the learning design and emerging technology.