Course
Description:
Overview of classic and contemporary theories of learning and
their applications in educational technology and emerging orientations;
implications for practice. Explores foundations, history, perspectives,
and literature in the field. Enables students to think more critically
about their efforts and career goalsCourse Objectives
(AECT Standards
Addressed)
After completing this course student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast notions of past, present and future
theories of educational technology.
- Distinguish between the theoretical positions that underlie current approaches
to educational technology.
- Define and identify epistemological principles.
- Identify major theoretical schools of thought.
- Differentiate between epistemological beliefs and theoretical
schools of thought.
- Describe and account for the origins of major
theories and their influence on educational technology.
- Show how perceptions and approaches to educational technology have been
influenced by prevailing educational theories.
- Explain how systematic
approaches to educational technology differ from traditional classroom-based
approaches to teaching.
- Contextualize emerging theories of learning within the framework
of advancing technological innovations.
- Apply educational technology theories to
practical development contexts.
Source: AECT Accreditation Standards for Programs in
Educational Communications and Instructional Technology (ECIT)
http://www.aect-members.org/standards/
Required Text
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Theoretical Foundations of Learning
Environments Author (Eds.): Jonassen, D.
H., & Land, S. M.
Date: 1999
Publisher:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
ISBN-10: 0-8058-3216-5 |
6th Edition APA Manual: http://www.apa.org/ (program requirement)
Optional Texts
Januszewski, A. (2001). Educational technology: The
development of a concept. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
ISBN: 1-56308-749-9
Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2005). Distance
education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
ISBN: 0-534-50688-7
Equipment:
This is an online course requiring a computer with speakers and
an Internet connection. Minimum hardware requirements for the
EDTECH online courses may be located at:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/EquipmentNeeded.htm
Software Requirements:
Current software requirements for the EDTECH program:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/hardware.htmPlease do not pay full price for your software!!!
An academic discount is available for students and teachers with
proof of eligibility. The academic price shaves hundreds of dollars
from the original cost.
Here are two places where you can obtain the academic (lower
priced) versions of the software:
Antivirus Software: Please make sure to have up
to date antivirus software installed and running on your computer.
Popup Blocker: This is highly recommended.
Google has one built into their free toolbar if you want to try it:
http://toolbar.google.com/T4/index_pack.html
Free Software: Please make sure that the
following are installed and up to date on your computer.
Internet Connection:
Of course, an Internet connection is required to participate in this
online course. If you have a high speed connection it is preferable
to dial-up access. If you only have dial-up access you can still get
by, but patience is a virtue when waiting for files to download.
Course
Policies:
Time Management: An online
course can take a considerable
amount of time. For this
reason, I would strongly suggest
beginning each assignment early.
Work on it regularly over the week
rather than waiting until the last
day or two. This will allow
you to have the chance to work out
problems or get help if needed.
Participation: Depending on the class
activities, you are
responsible for completing weekly
assignments, participating in
discussion groups, and checking in
to the course site on a consistent
basis.
Assignments:
You will always be given explicit instructions on where to send
your assignments. Assignments are usually
due on a weekly basis – the exact dates
will always be found in the activities.
If you wish to complete an assignment prior to the due date,
you may (however, a group assignment must be completed during
the week assigned OR upon approval of every member of the group).
I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE ASSIGNMENTS.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS POLICY AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME.
Backing up your files:
You will be offered several ways
to save your work online. However
. . . and this is important,
you should always save your work
on another storage device on your
own computer. I cannot stress this
enough . . .
Faculty
Initiated Drop
Please be advised that if you do not
“attend” class at least once during the first week, I will drop
you from class. Since this is an online course, this requirement
means that you MUST be present in our Moodle course site during
the first week and participate in the introductions.
Incompletes
Please be advised that I strictly
follow the rules for incompletes. In order for me to give you an
incomplete in this course, the following two criteria MUST be
met:
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Your work has been satisfactory up to the last three weeks
of the semester.
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Extenuating circumstances make it impossible for you to
complete the course before the end of the semester.
In order to
receive an incomplete, we must create a contract stipulating the
work you must do and the time in which it must be completed for
you to receive a grade in the class. The contract time may not
exceed one year. If no grade other than incomplete has been
assigned one year after the original incomplete, the grade of
'F' will automatically be assigned. The grade of 'F' may not be
changed without the approval of the University Appeals
Committee. You may not remove the incomplete from your
transcript by re-enrolling in the class during another semester.
A grade of incomplete is excluded from GPA calculations until
you receive a final grade in the course. If I assign a grade of
incomplete you will received an email notification that you have
"Registrar To Do Items" on BroncoWeb.
Student Code of Conduct
It is expected
that students in this class will create original works for each
assignment. We will follow the
BSU Student Code of Conduct. In
the event of academic dishonesty a complaint is filed with the
BSU Student Conduct Office with supporting documentation. This
complaint remains on file and actions may be taken against the
student (e.g., loss or credit, grade reduction, expulsion,
etc.).
We will also
observe
U.S.
copyright laws in this course.
Several great links to copyright information are available on
the BSU Academic Technologies site at:
http://itc.boisestate.edu/resource.htm
In addition to
the above, please respect the following guidelines:
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Please submit original work for each project. Projects that
were created for other classes may not be submitted for
credit in EDTECH 504. Each project may only be submitted for
credit one time by the person who created it. The BSU
Student Code of Conduct states: "Academic dishonesty also
includes submitting substantial portions of the same
academic course work to more than one course for credit
without prior permission of the instructor(s)."
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All project text should be
original text written by the student who is creating the
project. The exception to this is the use of small amounts
of quoted material that is properly cited. Copying and
pasting from other Web sites or projects (including the
instructor's examples) is not allowed.
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Images and sound clips used in projects should be original,
or used with permission of the owner, or come from the
public domain. Please check “terms of use” on sites
containing these items.
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Please cite the source(s) for materials that are obtained
for your projects unless they are created by you. If
permission is granted for use of copyrighted materials
please post a statement explaining that near those
materials.
I occasionally use Blackboard "Safe
Assignment" and other plagiarism detection utilities to test
random assignments. Contact me if you have any questions
regarding this issue.
Thank you for abiding by the Course Policies.
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Boise State University’s
conceptual framework, "The Professional Educator,” establishes our
shared vision in preparing educators to work effectively in P-12
schools. It provides direction for programs, courses, teaching,
candidate performance, scholarship, service, and accountability.
The Professional Educator
Boise State University strives to develop knowledgeable educators who
integrate complex roles and dispositions in the service of diverse
communities of learners. Believing that all children, adolescents, and
adults can learn, educators dedicate themselves to supporting that
learning. Using effective approaches that promote high levels of student
achievement, educators create environments that prepare learners to be
citizens who contribute to a complex world. Educators serve learners as
reflective practitioners, scholars and artists, problem solvers, and
partners.
The Department of Educational Technology contributes
to this vision by emphasizing the
following:
The Department of Educational Technology supports the study and
practice of facilitating and improving learning of a diverse
population by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological
processes and resources. Believing technology is a tool that enhances
and expands the educational environment, we promote the use of current
and emergent technologies for teaching and learning in a dynamic global
society. Educational technologists are leaders and innovators, serving
in institutions of higher education, public or private school settings,
federal, state or local educational agencies, community organizations,
and the private sector.
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