ITC 5320: Course Description
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Requirements |
Outline |
Evaluation
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Goals,
Activities and Dispositions |
The exploration of telecommunications and social networking in the learning
environment, including attributes of learning activities that take advantage of
telecommunications facilities, establishing and running learning activities
using telecommunications and social networking technologies, types of
technologies and networks available, setting up connections, and maintaining
telecommunications facilities.
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"What one knows is, in youth, of
little moment; they know enough
who know how to learn." (Henry
Adams) |
1.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of research in educational applications of
telecommunications and social networking technologies and implications for
developing good instructional practices.
2.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of using various Internet resources and
tools for instructional applications and be able to apply it to the development
of learning activities.
3.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the secure operation and maintenance of
local area and wide area networks that are being established in schools.
4.
Students will demonstrate knowledge in creating telecommunications and social
networking projects for classroom use which integrate subject area content with
computer technology competencies.
5.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of issues of online identity, culture
and safety, along with the legal issues surrounding the use of technologies
studied.
1.
Participate in class demonstrations, discussions, and activities.
2.
Successfully complete all projects and activities as outlined in the evaluation
section of this class.
Basics of networked computing:
Introduction to learning environments using telecommunications
and social networking
Research on the educational uses of and issues in the use telecommunications and
social networking technologies
Developing telecommunications and social networking activities
Evaluation will be based on the successful completion of the following
activities.
Participate in class discussion and activities:
Discussions and activities include, but are not limited to, participation on the
Discussion Board
for this class, reading various resources on telecommunications/social
networking technologies and their uses in learning settings, and reacting to
what others have posted in any of the topics that appear in the discussion area.
Group Structures for the Class
There should be no more than four members of any group.
1.
One group will address the readings on issues, and jointly explore networking
basics. This group will be cross-cohort and assigned by the instructor.
2.
The second group will explore telecommunications and social networking tools
together, and will complete the final project for the class.
Projects and Activities:
Each student will participate in the completion of several activities and two projects.
Activity 1: Exploration of Networking Basics (Assigned Groups)
In this activity, groups will explore and contribute resources related to the basic functionality and maintenance of networks. The Discussion Board will be used for this endeavor.
Activity 2: Readings on Issues in Telecommunications and Social Networking (Assigned Groups)
Groups will read at least three articles related to various issues: online identity and culture, online safety, and legal issues, and discuss their findings and those of others on the discussion board.
Activity 3: Exploration of Telecommunications and Social Networking Tools (Self-Selected Groups)
These groups will explore different types of tools for these purposes, and discuss their instruction implications and uses. Each group will find and discuss at least one additional example of each type of tool on the Discussion Board.
Project 1: Planning for Personal Learning Network (Individuals or Self-Selected Groups)
Each individual will present a plan, in the format of your choice, for
development of a PLN. A model for this may be found in Teleplace, but
presentation is up to each person.
Project 2: Final Project: Planning for Implementation of Telecommunications/Social Networking Instructional Activity (Self-Selected Groups)
This project will be a culmination of your activities in this course. You will
produce an instructional unit built around one or more telecommunications or
social networking technology.
Your project will include a consideration of elements needed to implementation
of your activities. This should
include:
1.
A consideration of technical requirements. Are there things which would need to
be changed/upgraded in order for your project to take place?
2.
A consideration of issues surrounding the use of these technologies in your
context. Are there questions of safety or identity? Could there be potential
legal issues perceived by others in your district?
Is there a policy preventing such an implementation?
How will you address these issues?
Projects will be posted in a Teleplace Poster Forum, and individuals and/or
groups will be expected to provide feedback on at least three of the posted
products.
There is a short reflection due at the end of this course. This may be presented
in any format you deem appropriate.