Features

The iMSIT program covers

• the psychology of effective interface design
• applications of cognitive science in instruction
• intelligent tutoring systems
• multimedia
• digital photography
• graphics and video
• online and televised distance learning
• networking
• Web-based and “distributed” learning environments
• instructional programming
• groupware
• “new” technologies for learning

The program focuses on learner-centered, constructivist approaches to pedagogy. Assessments are project-based, with student-teacher collaboratories carried out live and online. Skills components focus on four areas of application: tools, learning objects, integration, and programming.