PGD Educational Technology

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
O. O. Obielodan	Reader & Head of Department NCE., B.Ed.,  M.A. (ABU,  Zaria); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
M. O. Yusuf	Professor B.A. (Ed.), M.A. (Ed.) (OAU); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
S. A. Onasanya	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., PGDCS, Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
Oyeronke O. Ogunlade	Professor B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
C. O. Olumorin	Reader NCE, B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
Nafisat A. Adedokun-Shittu	Reader ND,   HND   (Ibadan   Poly),    PGDE   (NTI, Kaduna), B.IT, M. Ed, Ph.D. (Malaysia)	Computer Science Education
Aderonke K. Soetan	Reader B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
Florence O. Daramola	Reader B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
A. A. Falade	Senior Lecturer NCE (Tech), B. Tech. (Ed.) (FUT, Yola); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
A. I. Issa	Lecturer I B. Tech. (FUTM), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
N. J. Alasan	Lecturer I NCE, B.A. (Ed), (Ado-Ekiti); MFA., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Fine Art
K. K. Oladosu	Lecturer I B.Ed. (Ilorin); M.Ed. (Lagos)	Educational Technology
A. E. Alimi	Lecturer I B.Ed. (Ado-Ekiti); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology

B. Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) program is designed for Third Class Honours and Higher National Diploma (HND) degree holders. These categories of candidates, despite their quest for higher degrees (i.e. Masters and subsequently Ph.D.) find it difficult to proceed for the acquisition. In addition, the program (PGDET)) is also relevant to teachers who are fully engrossed in the teaching profession without the relevant teaching qualification in training institutions, secondary and primary schools at the local, state and national levels. This program will afford these set of candidates to attain the required professional standard.

C.     Philosophy

1. To create an opportunity for degree students who have the potentiality of attaining higher degree in the field of Education but did not have initial opportunity
2. To encourage inter-disciplinary/cross-fertilization of area of specialization with the teaching profession through Educational Technology.
3. To encourage graduate students who had third class or higher national Diploma and who wish to remain in the profession of teaching to do so.
4. To assist graduate teachers and other interested applicants acquire skills in Development of Instructional packages, Production of Instructional Materials, and other programs for self- development and commercialization for self-employment.

D.     Aims & Objectives

Specifically, the program aims to:

1. To introduce graduate students who had Third Class Honours and Higher National Diploma (HND) degree to basic courses in the Educational Technology
2. Strengthen their capacity to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning in the secondary schools and other institutions of learning;
3. Enhance knowledge of innovative practices contemporary issues and trends in developments in educational technology; Provide space for personal reflection on the underlying values and philosophies of educational technology;
4. Strengthen capacity and enhance practical skills to develop the fields of educational technology.

E.     Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted into any of the program, candidates must have:

1. Completed the requirements for a Bachelors of Education Degree (B.Ed.; B.A. (Ed.), B.Sc. (Ed.)
2. B. Tech. (Ed.) with third Class Honours, from the University of Ilorin or an equivalent degree as approved by Senate or its representative; or
3. Completed the requirements for a Bachelor Degree (B.A., B.Sc., B. Tech. etc) in a teaching subject with Third Class Honours and completed professional postgraduate qualification in teaching (PGDE), from the University of Ilorin or equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative; or
4. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with Upper/Lower Credit.

F.     Duration of the Program

The postgraduate diploma programs in Educational Technology (PGDET) is available on a full- time or part-time basis: to be completed within approximately one to two (two contact sessions) years respectively.

G.                Detailed Course Contents Description

EDT 701: Introduction to Graduate Seminar in Educational Technology   2 Credits

Introduction to the field of educational technology; careers, job roles, organizations, scholarly literature, requisite technology skills and initial planning of student‘s programs. 30h (T); C

EDT 702: Research Method in Educational Technology     2 Credits

Research paradigms and methodologies in education. Interpreting and evaluating educational research studies. Purpose of research, design, and method. Interpretations of research findings. 30h (T); C

EDT 703: Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education Technology Research     2 Credits

Concepts and methods in descriptive and inferential statistics. Probability, randomization, variables, normal distribution, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F-distribution, confidence interval, hypothesis testing and correlation. 30h (T); C

EDT 704: Foundations of Instructional System Design  2 Credits

Introduction to systematic design of instruction. Theoretical and practical issues in designing effective instruction. Assessment and analysis of needs, performance improvement, systematic design of instructional materials and events. Basic design principles, methods and techniques of pre-design          analysis, instructional strategy selection and sequencing. Alternative models of Instructional Design. 30h (T); C

EDT 705: Evaluation Trends in Education Technology 2 Credits

Evaluation approaches, techniques, tools and philosophies as they apply to current and future application of technology in educational environments. Evaluation of varieties of technologies, strategies for evaluation, past and current trends in the use of technology to support learning. 30h (T); E

EDT706:Educational Technology and Distance Education                                           2 Credits

Synthesis of concepts, knowledge, and skills of educational technology and distance education programs and, major trends in the field. Change management, advisory groups, peer mentoring, and performance support systems. 30h (T); C

EDT 707: Photography and Education                                                                            2 Credits

Basic use of analog and digital cameras for photographs. Taking, developing, and printing portrait and photographs. Editing images using computer editing tools, publishing images using desktop publishing tools, and desktop presentation of images 30h (T); E

EDT 708: Technology across Curriculum                                                                         2 Credits

Curricular issues related to using technology in various school settings.  Emphasis on curricular concern and how technology affect educational decisions. 30h (T); E

EDT 709: Production of Instructional Media                                                                   2 Credits

Instructional media production for professionals and in organizational settings: hospitals, law offices, publishing companies, accounting firms, etc. Use of web pages, video, presentation software, etc. 30h (T); C

EDT 710: Information and Communication Technology Application in Education     2 Credits

Planning, designing, scripting, and production of media using digital resources. Use of PDA‘s (Palm and Pock Handheld Computers), cellular phones, instant messaging, voice processing, and wireless technologies in education. 30h (T); E

EDT 711: Evaluation of Information Access and Delivery                                   2 Credits

Use of telecommunication tools to support research and instruction across the curriculum. Study of distance education and issues related to instructional delivery, connectivity, and distribution method. 15h (T); 45h (P); E.

EDT 712: Emerging Research in Educational Technology                                 2 Credits

Current practices and issues related to research in the adoption of educational technology. Topics to include: Educational Technology in teaching persons with special needs; educational technology in the work place, educational technology and school restructuring, educational technology and distance education, etc. 30h (T); E

EDT 713: Measurement, Testing and Assessment in Educational Technology 2 Credits

Meaning and purpose of measurement, testing, assessment, and other psychometric issues. Relationship between research and practice. Theoretical and practical basis for choosing and using wide range of test and measurement data. 30h (T); C

EDT 714: Educational Technology in Teaching                                                    2 Credits

Skills insight, and practice in selecting, using, producing and managing educational technology n school settings. 30h (T); C

EDT 715:Historical Evolution of Educational Technology                                  2 Credits

Meaning and nature of educational technology. Evolution of educational technology in America and Europe. Aspects of educational technology as a product. Product, profession, and academic specialty. Current issues in educational technology. 30h (T); C

EDT 716: Foundation of Distance Education                                                        2 Credits

Introduction to distance education. Historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of distance education. Overview of distance education technologies, effective techniques for teaching and learning within distance education system. 30h (T); C

EDT 717: Technological Applications for Diverse Learners                                2 Credits

Application of adaptive and assistive devices and technologies to assure access to information and productivity tools for learners with diverse needs. Universal design issues. 30h (T); C

EDT 718: Management of Educational Technology                                              2 Credits

Management of instructional design and training prospects and programs. Evaluation of current trends in management and implications for education technology. The organization and administration of media program in school buildings and districts, state, local government centres, and colleges and universities. 30h (T); E

EDT 719: Learning Management Systems and Open Source for Educators                 2 Credits

Educational and corporate learning management systems. Elements of learning management systems: standards, course development, learning content management, and virtual classrooms. Open   source    and proprietary commercial products. Challenges and misconceptions about open source. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

EDT 720: Website and Resource Development for Learning                              2 Credits

Further development and HTML editing tools used for creation of e-learning websites. Fundamentals of HTML and generic web-creation software packages, scanners and digital video cameras, and use of digital resources creation and manipulation programs. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

EDT 721: Technology Applications in School Administration                              2 Credits

Use of technology by school administrators, factors related to leadership and research in technology integration… Leadership domains, the leader‘s role in development, moral framework for leadership and decision making, and synthesis of leadership development. Personal leadership styles, the learning organization and leadership in practice. 30h (T); E

EDT 749: Research Project                                                                                      (6 Credits)

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an approved area of educational technology by the Department culminating in the submission of a project. 270h (P); C

Graduation Requirement:

Minimum of 30 Credits Maximum of 36 Credits Compulsory                 

Required                   = 4

Elective                     = 22

Pass for each course shall be 60%

Summary:

Core Courses for PGDE Educational Technology

EDT 701 (2), EDT 702 (2), EDT 703 (2), EDT 704 (2), EDT 706 (2), EDT 713 (2), EDT 714 (2),

EDT 715(2), EDT 716 (2), EDT 717(2), EDT 720 (2), EDT 721(2), EDT 749 (6) = 30 Credits

Elective Courses: EDT 705 (2), EDT 707 (2), EDT 708 (2), EDT 709(2), EDT 710 (2), EDT 711 (2),

EDT 712 (2), EDT 718 (2), EDT 720 (2), (2), EDT 721 (2)                                 = 22 Credits