Department of Learning Design and Technology

Wist 232
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7671
Fax: (808) 956-3905
Email: ltec@hawaii.edu
Web: coe.hawaii.edu/ltec

Faculty

*P. Leong, PhD (Chair)—communication and information sciences
*C. Dai, PhD—technology and STEM
*A. Eichelberger, PhD—educational technology
*D. Hoffman, EdD—instructional technology and media
*S. Janakiraman, PhD—learning design and technology
*P. McKimmy, EdD—educational leadership
*M. Menchaca, EdD—learning sciences
*S. Paek, EdD—instructional technology and media

Cooperating Graduate Faculty

*R. Boulay, PhD—science education and instructional design
M. T. P. Hattori, EdD—professional educational practice
*D. Lassner, PhD—communication and information sciences
*T. T. T. Nguyen, EdD—educational leadership, internet safety

Emeriti Graduate Faculty

*C. Fulford, PhD—instructional systems design and media
*C. Ho, PhD—educational technology

* Graduate Faculty

The Academic Program

For over half a century, the Department of Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) has provided dynamic and high quality programs for educators seeking innovative ways to create effective teaching and learning environments that integrate emerging technologies. To meet the needs of lifelong learners, LTEC offers diverse programs and courses for graduate students as well as courses to meet the needs of undergraduate students. Students in the LTEC program may be upgrading current capacity as educators or seeking new career paths, often moving into leadership positions as a result of their educational experiences.

The department’s main target group is post-baccalaureate students committed to the improvement of instruction and learning across the educational spectrum, including PreK12, post-secondary, workplace, and informal educational settings. The field of educational technology is delineated by the definition developed by its professional association, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT): “Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.” AECT standards for professional programs guide the curriculum and core assessments.

A major strength of the department is its role in developing the educational and research expertise needed for the digital age, contributing to workforce development and technology innovation at the local, national, and global levels. Educational technology, with its multi-disciplinary focus on such areas as distance education, interactive multimedia and educational gaming, design of engaging learning environments, participatory and social learning communities, cognition and computing, and research into effective learning and teaching strategies through emerging technologies, puts the LTEC department at the forefront of developments in 21st century education.

LTEC graduates are found in many learning environments including PreK-12 and higher education, government, business, industry, military, health occupations, museums, and other non-profits. Types of careers include: technology training, support and management, instructional design, eLearning development, website development, distance learning management, educational video production, multimedia authoring, performance improvement, project management, adult education and training, and teaching and research.

Student Organization-AECT-HI

AECT-HI is an active organization open to anyone interested in learning design and technology. The chapter is an official affiliate of the department’s professional organization, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and is a recognized UH Mānoa registered independent organization (ROI). Members of AECT-HI participate in professional development activities and social networking. For more information, contact the LTEC department office.

Graduate Study

LTEC graduate programs are offered at master’s, PhD, and graduate certificate levels. Online options are available at the master’s and certificate level, while campus-based programs include the master’s and PhD, with the PhD offering an alternative schedule program with weekend and summer options.

LTEC has a commitment to provide theory and research-based, yet practical educational programs. The graduate programs place emphasis on applications and evaluation of technology in educational settings rather than simple technical skills. All LTEC programs have been designed to encourage intellectual excellence and participation in a scholarly community. Emerging technologies are actively deployed to support scholarly networking as well as learning and teaching. A set of strong objectives has been established, and appropriate activities devised to ensure high levels of competencies of program graduates.

LTEC graduate programs adhere to the general information, policies, requirements, and procedures of Graduate Division. Students interested in graduate study should refer to the “Graduate Education” section in this Catalog.

Dual Master’s Degree Program

Students may pursue a master’s degree in Learning Design and Technology and a second master’s degree concurrently in Library and Information Science. Students enrolled in either program may apply for admission in the other degree program. The dual master’s option allows sharing of many elective courses. For more information, contact an advisor in LTEC or LIS.

Programs

Master’s

Learning Design and Technology, MEd

Doctorate

Learning Design and Technology, PhD

Graduate Certificate