ECI 617 - Foundations of Instructional Technology: Assignments

Investment

• Investment in the class is evidenced by

1. A regular presence in class
2. Participation
3. Creative contributions
4. Critical Reflection

• Online participation is required. The minimum amounts of participation should be:

1. Logging onto Blackboard at least one time per week.
2. Posting at least two meaningful interactions per week on Blackboard in areas devoted to course topic discussion.

Performance Exams

Part One exam, Midterm exam and Final exam

At the end of each section we will hold a "conversation" in the spirit of an oral exam. Typically I will give you an opening question to consider and then we will "converse" over the course of a week. You may be asked to research a question further, explain a point more deeply, or consider alternative views.

Assignments

• Unit Assignments
  1. Choose one book chapter and/or assigned weekly topic
  2. Prepare a plan based upon our readings and your experiences
  3. Submit a copy of this plan to the instructor
  4. Must include the use of support materials distributed over the Web, such as:
     • PowerPoint lecture, or other computer-based presentation software
     • Study guide
     • Reading notes
     • Links to supporting resources on the Internet
     • Video
  5. lead a discussion on the main points of that reading
• Semester project - Design a simple lesson using a mediated learning environment. Steps will include:

  1. Topic selection - what will you teach (due Sep 12)
  2. Planning document - media selection, audience, curriculum plan (due Oct 3)
  3. Prototyping - work in progress presented regularly to class (ongoing)
  4. Implementation of working model (due Oct 24)
  5. Distributable support materials for students (due Nov 7)
  6. Discussion of theoretical basis for design (due Nov 14)
  7. Evaluation Model (due Nov 21)
  8. Self and Peer evaluation of project (due Dec 5)

  All steps in this process are understood to be iterative, but good drafts should be turned in on the due dates. All aspects of the project are to be completed by December 1.

 

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