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COURSE SYLLABUS: Theories of Distant Education Curriculum Design & Delivery

Course Title:	ED533 - Theories of Distant Education Curriculum Design & Delivery
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Willie A. Postell, EdD, E-Mail -- Vita

COURSE INTRODUCTION:

This course focuses on distance education, learning and instructional design of virtual learning around the world. One of the oldest distance education universities is the University of South Africa. Webster defines distance education as "a method of teaching in which the students are not required to be physically present at a specific location during the term". Distance education requires specific techniques of curriculum design.

The goals of this course are:

1. to provide an introduction into the theory of distance education and instruction
   
   
2. to provide theories of online learning in the new millennium
   
   
3. to provide an understanding of the art of online teaching
   
   
4. to provide an overview of administrative issues and concerns
   
   
5. to provide the tools of online teaching
   
   
6. to provide methodology of transforming courses for the online classroom
   
   
7. to provide theories on teaching courses developed by others
   
   
8. to provide theories on working with the Virtual Student
   
   
9. to provide knowledge of online Classroom Dynamics

This is an 8-week course-Module formatted with 4 Modules including Assignments, Chats, Emails, Internet Exercises, and Module Examinations. I employ you to enjoy your new on-line learning experience.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT:

As an on-line student of Canyon College - you will have the opportunity to contact the instructor. You may contact the instructor anytime regarding your concerns, issues or questions about the course. Interaction with the instructor is highly recommended and beneficial as you move forward in the course.

See below examples for contacting the Instructor via email.

Example E-mail:

Subject Line: ED533: Theories of DE Curriculum Design & Delivery, John Smith

Example Module Responses / Testing / Fax

ED533 Theories of DE Curriculum, 5/31/2006, Unit One, Problem 1, John Smith

Instructor: Dr. Willie A. Postell

Office Phone: Available on Request
Fax: 703-893-2275
E-mail: wpostell@canyoncollege.edu

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Willie A. Postell is a Presidential Management Fellow assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services-National Institutes of Health. He supports clinical and biomedical scientific research on health issues within the department Institutes and Centers.

Dr. Postell has a clinical background with over 16 years of experience in Federal and State government. Other experience includes employment with South Carolina School systems. In addition, his online experiences include Applied Dissertation Research Committee and Chair Member with Nova Southeastern University and Mentor-Distance Learning Faculty with Northcentral University.

RQUIRED TEXTS:  Online Bookstore

Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom, the Realities of Online Teaching, by Rena M. Palloff & Keith Pratt. Jossey-Bass Publishers (Wiley), 2001. ISBN-13: 9780787955199  ISBN: 0787955191

Call Jossey-Bass Directly 888 378 2537 or fax 800 605 2665, or visit the web site, www.josseybass.com

This text can be purchased directly from the publishers or from www.amazon.com, or your local bookstore. We will also be using supplemental material, which you will not be required to purchase. There will be Internet assignments included in this course material.

SUBMITTING EXAMS:

Examinations will be taken and submitted to the instructor via e-mail or fax or online. Preference is faxing. No faxes will be accepted after 9:00 pm EST Monday –Saturday. No faxes will be accepted on Sundays. The link to the examination may be found in the electronic classroom. Prior approval must be obtained to access each examination. Please contact the instructor to obtain the necessary security access. Examinations must be taken in the order of the Modules, 1, 2, 3 and 4. No exceptions.

ASSESSMENT:

Final evaluation will be based on the following:

35%	Assignments
25%	Internet Exercises
10%	Chats, Emails
30%	Module Examinations

Final grades will be based on the following percentages:

93 - 100%	A
90 - 92%	A-
83 - 89%	B+
75 - 82%	B
67 - 74%	B-

Incomplete Grades

An incomplete grade will be granted only in unusual circumstances. You must submit a written request for an incomplete grade, describing the circumstances, and have it approved by the instructors.

Problems

Questions and problems are likely to come up during the course. When they do, talk to an instructor as soon as possible. Problems are generally easier to deal with when they are small. For example, talk with us when you are uncertain about how to get started on an assignment. Contact us by telephone, or by e-mail. If you have any concerns with the planned assignments, please see us. We may be able to suggest alternative ways to meet the course requirements. The help desk number is: 208-455-0010

Academic Integrity

All students, but especially those in education, should aspire to high standards of academic honesty. This class encourages cooperation and the exchange of ideas. However, students are expected to do original work, to do their own work except for group projects, and to properly reference sources when using information from others. Any single instance of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the assignment in question. More than one instance will result in failure of the course.

GETTING STARTED:

Remember, this is an 8 week course. It is expected that you complete this course within an 8 week period. It is imperative that you obtain your textbook as soon as possible so that you may begin your course of study. See Syllabus with reading, discussion & Internet assignments. Visit the Assignment board for Module Postings assignment requirements. Upon completing all assignments for Module 1- proceed and take the examination. Submit the completed exam to the instructor and follow the same instructions for completing assignments for Module 2, Module 3, and Module 4. All Module’s must be completed to satisfy requirements for this course. If you experience problems "getting started" The help desk number is: 208-455-0010.

MODULE 1

Read the following chapters and answer in you're own words the discussion questions posted on Module 1 Assignment on the Assignment Board. Do not exceed more than 1 page per question. There may be Internet Assignments throughout the course for enhance learning purposes. You will need to submit the answers in the format as discussed via e-mail, fax or online to the instructor as requested. Refer to the course Syllabus for instructions.

Module 1: Rethinking Education for an Online World

Chapter:

1. Online Learning in the new millennium Page 3
   
   
2. The Art of Online teaching Page 20

After completing the reading and Internet/discussion assignment questions, you are now ready to take the Module 1 examination, which will be in an essay response question format. (Open book, Open Notes). Refer to the Syllabus for format and submission guidelines.

MODULE 2

3. Administrative Issues and Concerns Page 37
   
   
4. The Tools of Online Teaching Page 49

After completing your reading and study/Internet assignments for this module, you are now ready to take the Module 2 examination, which will be an essay response question (open book, open notes).

MODULE 3: Part 2, Teaching and Learning in Cyberspace

5. Transforming Courses for the Online Classroom Page 67
   
   
6. Teaching courses developed by others Page 93

After completing your reading and study/Internet assignments for this module, you are now ready to take the Module 3 examination, which will be an essay response question (open book, open notes).

MODULE 4

7. Working with the Virtual Student Page 107
   
   
8. On line Classroom Dynamics Page 125

After completing your reading and study/Internet assignments for this module, you are now ready to take the Module 4 examination, which will be an essay response question (open book, open notes).

** This syllabus has been revised in part for Canyon College use.