Instructional Technology
Fall 2006
Instructor: Jeff Goodman
Office Phone: 828.262-2176
Home Phone: 828.675.9061
Office Hours: I will be available for the two hours after class for help with
projects.
E-mail Address: goodmanjm@appstate.edu
Class Webpage: http://pm.appstate.edu/~goodmanj/5630/CI5630f06.html
Block Listserv: send email to CATAWBAGRAD@listserv.appstate.edu
and your message will go to everyone in the cohort.
The course is intended to introduce students to the field of instructional technology including its theoretical and practical components. Students are introduced to traditional and emerging electronic communication systems and equipment, and consider the application such technology may have whether in education, business or industry. Particular attention is given to the instructional design process with emphasis placed on the relationship between the inception of a program or technology and the actual instructional application and implementation of it.
The context of this cohort is the Elementary School, and we will attempt to
connect the practical and conceptual components of the course to the needs of
elementary school students as well as to the NC Standard Course of Study for
grades k-6.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course students should:
There is no text for this course; all readings will be on electronic reserve or handed out in class. You will be required to have a minimum 256MB USB drive (jump drive) for this class. Please make sure you have it for the second class meeting. Readings will be distributed in class and/or be available on line.
| Date |
Topics |
Reading Due *
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Viewing |
Due Dates |
| 8/24 | Introduction -- Technology in a Constructivist Classroom, a case study: Add ideas to our Wikispace Wikispaces for teachers: make your own.
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Please e-mail me your wikispace address at goodmanjm@appstate.edu |
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| 8/31 | Introduction: What is Technology? What is Instruction? What is Instructional Technology? How does technology change us? First Ideas for the Technology Survey Story Pictures |
Stacy Schiff, "Know it All: Can Wikipedia Conquer Expertise?" electronic reserve
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Mediated Experiences: Star Trek, The Net, The Third Miracle
(tape 40:00-42:00)
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| 9/7 | Final Ideas for the Technology Survey Mediated Experience Introduction to PowerPoint Presentation Assignment Presentation Software |
Walter Kirn: "The Couch Potato Path to a Higher IQ" electronic reserve |
B.F. Skinner's Teaching Machine (tape 0:00-9:15) Kevin (tape 9:15-22:45) (see also article) |
Bring Idea and Images for PowerPoint Presentation |
| 9/14 |
Work on PowerPoint Presentation |
Ian Parker: "Absolute PowerPoint" electronic reserve |
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| 9/21 | Technology and Teaching: a Constructivist Approach: Lego Machines
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Robotics (tape 22:45-25:30) | ||
| 9/28 | Media Literacy Introduction Work on PowerPoint Presentation |
Read either Generation M (about 8-18 year-olds) or The Media Family (about younger kids and parents) electronic reserve |
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| 10/5 | Share PowerPoints |
Powerpoint Presentation Due | ||
| 10/12 | Finish Powerpoint Sharing |
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| 10/19 | NO Class: Fall Break | |||
| 10/26 | Product of Learning Discussion Introduce Motion Picture Study Guide Media Literacy Continued Media and Diversity |
TBA |
Advertising and Propaganda: The Glitter WWII Prop 2 Election Ads Alcohol Ad Violent/Sexy Ad Pepsi Ad 4 Kids ads (tape 42:00-56:30) Subvertisements (tape 56:30-1:00:15) Media Literacy in the Classroom (tape: 1:16:30-1:25:20) |
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| 11/2 | Media, kids and sexuality Media Violence Introduce Video Production Project Motion Picture Study Guide Work Time |
Jean Kilbourne: from Deadly Persuasion electronic reserve | Examples of student videos | |
| 11/9 | On-line Work Week Video Production (scripting) |
TBA
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Media, Kids and Sexuality (tape 1:00:15-1:08:20) Killing Screen: Media and Violence (tape 1:08:20-1:16:30) |
Idea for Video Production chosen and groups formed by 11/9 |
| 11/16 |
Shoot Video Motion Picture Study Guide Work Time |
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Motion Picture Study Guides Due | |
| 11/23 | No Class: Thanksgiving | |||
| 11/30 | Video Editing |
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| 12/7 |
Product of Learning Template Due Video Production Project Completed in class |
(*Note that not all readings will be posted at the start of the semester; the choice of readings will depend, in part, on the flow and needs of the class.)
1. Technology Survey. (20%) East student will help develop a survey to be given to at least one teacher, one administrator, one parent and one student. Data will be analyzed and discussed in a short paper.
[Master's Standards:2.1; 4.1; 4.2;4.4; 5.1; 5.4; 5.5]
2. PowerPoint Presentation. (20%) Each student will develop a short instructional PowerPoint for use in the classroom. Emphasis will be on good visuals (no clip art!), a solid instructional design, and the appropriate use of the tool. (A short written reflection on this work will also be required.)
[Master's Standards: 1.1; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6; 1.7; 1.8; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 4.3]
3. Motion Picture Study Guide (20%) Each student or small group of students will develop a motion picture study guide for a film appropriate for use with children. These will be based on the Australian Teachers of Media study guide format.
[Master's Standards: 1.1; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6; 1.7; 1.8; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 4.3]
4. Video Production Project. (10%) Each group of students will storyboard and create a short, creative videotape to be linked to a piece of children's literature. We will do this in class. (A short written reflection on this work will also be required.)
[Master's Standards: 1.1; 1.4; 1.6; 1.7; 1.8; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5]
5. Product of Learning. (10%) Each student will develop a template for the Product of Learning Portfolio (which is due, in its final form, at the end of the Masters program). At the end of this course, the portfolio will include multimedia materials and rationales that reflect work done this semester and will be saved to serve storehouse for materials developed throughout the program.
[Master's Standards:3.1; 3.2].
6. Class Participation, Timeliness of Work, and Attendance. (20%) This class is structured around a Community of Practice model of learning. Preparation for class is demonstrated through your active participation in classroom discussions and other activities. You will be asked to submit a short response to each reading (4 points you agree or disagree with, 2 questions, 2 examples), to give feedback to one another about projects, and to participate in on-line discussions. Please tell me if you know in advance that you are going to miss a class so I can fill you in on what you need to do. Missing class without contacting me, or missing class frequently (even if you let me know) will lower your grade up to one letter grade per class missed; being late will count as half an absence.
A note on grades: All submissions are considered works-in-progress. Any project may be resubmitted before the end of the semester for an improved grade.
A Summary of Due Dates:
Project |
Due |
| Technology Survey | 9/21 |
| Powerpoint | 10/5 |
| Motion Picture Study Guide | 11/16 |
| Video Production | 12/7 |
| Product of Learning Template | 12/7 |