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COURSE SYLLABUS: Collaborative Web-Based Instruction/Learning

Course Title:	ED574 - Collaborative Web-Based Instruction/Learning
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Willie A. Postell, EdD, E-Mail -- Vita

COURSE INTRODUCTION:

This course will focus on what it means to teach and learn online, to build learning environments, and to think about the learners as individuals in order to address their specific learning needs. Teaching and learning online requires an understanding of educational theory, online facilitation strategies, and supportive technology.  The ability to manage these elements supports the development of a rich learning environment, allowing both learners and facilitators to build knowledge and contribute best practices.

Web-Based Instruction is emerging as an established part of what it means to teach and learn in higher education. Allen and Seaman (2003) report "Among all U.S. higher education students in Fall 2002, 11 percent took at least one online course" and "over one-third of these students … took all of their courses online". In addition besides online courses which are fashioned for higher education learners-50 percent or more across all users of the Internet, which make up approximately three out of four people in the U.S., use the Internet for information-seeking, leisure, and entertainment activities.

Objectives:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

1. Discuss the issues that are specific to teaching and learning online
2. Develop a learning plan to support an online learner
5. Create basic tools to support online engagement
6. Think critically about online course development

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: ED574: Collaborative Web-Based Instruction/Learning, John Doe

Or ED574, CWIL, John Doe

Example Module Responses / Testing / Fax

ED574: Collaborative Web-Based Instruction/Learning, 5/30/06, Module One, Problem 1, John Doe

Or ED574: CWIL, 5/30/06, Module 1, Problem 1, John Doe

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

Instructional Effectiveness of Video Media, by C. Douglas Wetzel, Paul H. Radtke and Hervey w. Stern. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1994. ISBN-13: 9780805816983  ISBN: 0805816984

This text can be purchased directly from the publishers or from www.amazon.com, or your local bookstore.

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

Forms of Educational Television
Reviews of the Effectiveness of Educational Television
Achievements and Educational TV
Attitudes and Educational TV
Extensions of Television Centered Education
Telecourses
Tutoring Videotape Instruction
Interactive TV and Video Teletraining
Supplemental Classroom and Other Practical Characteristics
Processing visual and Verbal Information
Dynamic Presentations
Comparing Components of Visual-Verbal Presentations
Learning from TV Broadcasts
Attention and Comphrension
Processing Visual and Verbal Information in Static Materials
Generalizations relevant to video
Studies
Module Examination 1

MODULE 2

Dynamic Visual Presentations
Motion Attributes
General Studies
Motion and Procedural learning
Video Feedback
Animated Graphics
Uses of animated graphics
Effectiveness of animation
Realism and Fidelity in visual instructions
Continua of realism
Realism in pictures, simulations and motion
Computer Based Interactive Video
Meta-Analyses of Interactive Video
Instructional Design in Interactive Video
Module Examination 2

MODULE 3

Video Production Methods and Tradecraft
Overview of Tradecraft and Instructional Production
Camera Techniques
Composition
Lightening
Movement
Editing Techniques
Audio
Words on the Screen
Animation
Human Factor Guidance
Production Method of Learning
General format
Presentation pace and length effect
Strategies
Attention getting devices
Increasing attention and learning through cueing
Module Examination 3

MODULE 4

Learning, Mental Effort, and the Perception of Media
Commercial TV
Effects of Achievement and Aspirations
Commercial effects on learning
Attitudes on:
Commercial TV
Mental Effort
Salomon’s Theory
Module Examination 4