The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Learning, Design and Technology - Masters Program
UNC Charlotte’s Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program prepares graduates to excel in diverse, tech-driven fields, from education and healthcare to corporate and nonprofit sectors. With in-depth studies in learning sciences, instructional design, technology integration, and multimedia, our master’s and certificate programs offer three specialized concentrations:
School Specialist: Become a licensed K-12 technology leader, supporting technology integration and professional development in schools.
Online Learning and Teaching: Pursue online teaching roles in higher education or K-12, specializing in distance learning and instructional technology coordination.
Training and Development: Equip yourself for corporate, government, or nonprofit roles in instructional design, content development, and program evaluation.
I am currently pursuing the Online Learning and Teaching concentration, specializing in distance education and instructional technology coordination. This program aligns closely with my goal of teaching in higher education by equipping me with advanced skills in designing and managing effective online learning environments, an essential foundation for engaging and supporting today’s diverse, digital-native student populations.
Program Courses
ELDT 6100: Foundations of Learning, Design, and Technology
Contemporary issues and historical development of learning, design, and technology. An overview of learning theory, analysis and design of learning environments, instructional design models, technology innovations, and factors affecting the use of technology for learning.
ELDT 6101: Learning Principles in Learning, Design, and Technology
The examination of how people learn in a variety of instructional settings. The characteristics of the different learners will be examined. Students investigate several learning theories to inform better instructional design decisions.
ELDT 6110: Instructional Design
Instructional analysis, design, and evaluation principles and practices; gaining practical experience applying theoretical understandings of instructional design principles and processes such as goal and task analysis, learner and context analysis, instructional strategies, selection and development of instructional materials, and formative and summative evaluation.
ELDT 6130: Instructional Multimedia Development
Planning, developing, and evaluating instructional multimedia products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.
ELDT 6150: Design, Development, and Evaluation of Online Learning Systems
Fundamentals of creating effective online teaching and learning systems will be covered. Topics will include research-based best practices in the design, development, and evaluation of online instruction, technological applications available to support online teaching and learning, characteristics of virtual students, instructional methodologies for online teaching and learning, and future directions of online teaching and learning research. Differentiated assignments will be provided for doctoral students.
RSCH 6101: Research Methods
Identification of logical, conceptual, and empirical research problems; application of methods and procedures, including conducting library research, interpreting research findings, and preparing reviews of related literature.