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COURSE SYLLABUS: Instructional Television

Course Title:	ED546 - Instructional Television
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Willie A. Postell, EdD, E-Mail -- Vita

COURSE INTRODUCTION:

ITV is a unique medium in the educational arena. The use of ITV at a distance in a pre-recorded content allows minimal personal interaction between the instructor and student. An important aspect in ITV instruction is to build a network of ongoing communication between the instructor and student. ITV instructors can achieve this through similar traditional class methodologies.

Other than pre-recorded IT course concepts—ITV instructors must incorporate distance education technologies designing interactive course activities and exercises embracing opportunities for feedback. There is a lot to consider when delivering course content materials, examination, etc. Current Technology such as blackboards, Web-ct, and institution websites are among many mediums for delivery and implementation of course objectives.

Good planning and design is significant in course development regardless if it is a traditional class setting or virtual student. It allows for maximization and effective delivery of course content objectives and instructions in distance education.

This course aims to explore the evolution of television and its link to the world of education. This book exams the myths and truth about television and how it exists in households. In addition, discussions on television as a pastime, television as an education medium and the link between television and violence,

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: CC: ED546: Instructional TV, 5/31/06, Module 1A, WAPostell

or CC: ED546, Instr. TV, 5/31/06, Mod 1A, WAPostell

Example Module Responses / Testing / Fax

CC: ED546 Theories of DE Curriculum, August 10, 2002, Unit One, Problem 1, John Smith

or ED546, Theories of DE, 8.10.02, Unit1, Prb1, JSmith

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.

REQUIRED TEXTS:  Online Bookstore

Teleliteracy, Taking Television Seriously, by David Bianculli.
Professor Preferred:  Syracuse University Press, 2000.   ISBN-13: 9780815606536   ISBN: 0815606532
Allowed:  Continuum Publishing Company, 1991.   ISBN-13: 9780826405357   ISBN: 0826405355

This text can be purchased directly from the Online Bookstore, the publishers, or from http://www.bestwebbuys.com; http://half.ebay.com; http://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

Part One: A Media Perspective

1. Television Days
   
   
2. Teleliteracy Pretest
   
   
3. Mass Media and Mass Contempt
   
   
4. Instant Replay

Examination Module 1

MODULE 2

5. TV is Too Important to Turn Off
   
   
6. TV is Not a Vast Wasteland
   
   
7. Links between TV, Violence Should be taken with a Grain of Assault
   
   
8. TV Can be Literacy’s friend as well as its foe

Examination Module 2

MODULE 3

9. Marshall McLuham was Right
   
   
10. "         " was Wrong
    
    
11. Television deserves More respect
    
    
12. Some Television is Literature and vice Versa

Examination Module 3

MODULE 4

13. Serious look at Children’s TV
    
    
14. Television as a Teacher
    
    
15. The Civil War to the Gulf War
    
    
16. Television as a maturing Medium
    
    
17. Television at its Best

Examination Module 4

** This syllabus has been revised in part for Canyon College use 2006.