Coursework - Optional The purpose for electing to complete optional coursework is to acquire and develop knowledge that can then be used, after the course is completed, to create products for sub sets of competencies that are not addressed in the required courses. All courses are on-line distance learning experiences. You may elect to complete optional coursework to fill your personal gaps. The optional INSYS courses within the ITSC program are: 1. INSYS 400 - Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educators (3 credits) https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/welcome/insys400/su03/ This course is offered in the Fall (begins late August), Spring (begins January) and Summer (begins June) Semesters. Within this course you will develop the prerequisite knowledge needed to address 5 of the 62 competencies. While only 5 ITSC competencies are addressed in this course, you will also collaborate with other teachers and engage in many other valuable learning experiences. Note 1: You do not need to complete EDPSY 014 before you register for this course. Please simply request a wavier. 2. INSYS 446 - Computers as Learning Tools (3 credits) http://tango.outreach.psu.edu/tango/DE/DEcatalog_2000.taf?function=detail&Layout_0_uid1=12594501 This course is offered in the Fall (begins late August) and Spring (begins January) Semesters. Within this course you will develop the prerequisite knowledge needed to address 3 of the 62 competencies. While only 3 ITSC competencies are addressed in this course, you will also collaborate with other teachers and engage in many other valuable learning experiences. 3. INSYS 448 - Using the Internet in the Classroom (3 credits) http://tango.outreach.psu.edu/tango/DE/DEcatalog_2000.taf?function=detail&Layout_0_uid1=12594814 This course is offered in the Fall (begins late August), Spring (begins January), and Summer (begins June) Semesters. Within this course you will develop the prerequisite knowledge needed to address 3 of the 62 competencies. While only 3 ITSC competencies are addressed in this course, you will also collaborate with other teachers and engage in many other valuable learning experiences. 4. INSYS 449 - Video and Hypermedia in the Classroom (3 credits) http://tango.outreach.psu.edu/tango/DE/DEcatalog_2000.taf?function=detail&Layout_0_uid1=12594502 This course is offered in the Fall (begins late August) and Spring (begins January) Semesters. Within this course you will develop the prerequisite knowledge needed to address 10 of the 62 competencies. While only 10 ITSC competencies are addressed in this course, you will also collaborate with other teachers and engage in many other valuable learning experiences. Note 1: You do not need to complete INSYS 415 before you register for this course. Please simply request a wavier.