EDIT 186 Course Syllabus

Catalog Description

EDIT 186 is a survey course in the selection, utilization, and evaluation of instructional media primarily in adult learning configurations. Analysis of communication and learning theories. Design and production of teaching and learning materials. (Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units).

Course Purposes or Goals

EDIT 186 provides students with a basic introduction to instructional technology and its applications in educational settings, including business and industry. Students will be provided with the opportunity to examine theories and practices in the field. During the semester, students will have the opportunity to develop familiarity with various types of instructional materials. The major goal of the course is for students, working individually and/or in teams, to design educational media materials.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe several instructional systems design models and identify their theoretical underpinnings.
• Conduct a needs assessment in order to determine an educational need.
• Construct a PERT chart to guide the development of an educational project.
• Analyze an instructional environment and write a prescriptive program based on the identified needs of the learner.
• Develop educational media which incorporates a consideration of research-based instructional strategies - the model should include a knowledge of goals, objectives, prerequisite skills, enabling objectives, prerequisite assessment, time charts, instructional materials, and formative and summative evaluations.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with multiple modes of instructional media, including: info-brochures, audio tapes, internet video, transparencies, computer software, fotonovelas, anchored instruction or simulations, educational games, pamphlets, self-paced instructional modules, CD, DVD, flip charts, slides, and multimedia.
• Field test educational media which incorporates various forms of instructional strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of those materials.

It is assumed that all students are practitioners in the field of educational technology. As such, the highest of standards are expected in professional conduct and in workmanship. Assignments are to be turned in on their due dates, late assignments will be accepted only with a valid medical excuse. All work is to be word processed -handwritten work is unacceptable. It is anticipated that students will maintain the highest of professional standards in their class participation.

Textbook

Required Textbook:

Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J.B., & Mizell, A.P. (2005). Teaching and Learning with Technology (2nd Edition). Boston, Ma: Pearson Educational. ISBN 0-205-43048-1.

The textbook for this course is widely available. It may be obtained from a local commercial bookstore, the SJSU Spartan Bookstore, a nearby campus or university bookstore, or electronically (on line) from the publisher or another electronic bookstore.

Electronically (On Line)

Amazon: http:// www.amazon.com OR
Barnes and Nobel: http://www.barnesandnobel.com OR
Pearson Education Inc: http://www.ablongman.com OR

At your Local Bookstore OR

On Campus Bookstore:

Spartan Bookstore Student Union Building San Jose State University (408) 924-1809

Roberts Book Store 330 S. 10th St. San Jose, California (408) 286-0930

Grading Criteria

Portfolios will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Educational application
2. Technical quality
3. Use of technologies
4. Product delivery
5. Elements of design

Instructional systems design models
Needs Assessment
PERT Charting
Instructional and/or Pedagogical Strategies
Events of Instruction
Prerequisite skills
Formative and summative evaluation
Goals and objectives
Task analysis
Time lines
Testing and Assessment
Instructional media development

I am ready to take my midterm examination, please email me the test.

Upon completion of the examination EMAIL your answers to Prof. Tatum.
Do not send as a word processed document. Please cut and paste your exam into the email.

I am ready to take my final examination, please email me the test.

• Module 1. Comparing Instructional Technology and Educational Technology
• Module 2. Understanding and Comparing Instructional Design Models
• Module 3. Putting IT All Together
• Module 4. Reflecting on Digital Technologies
• Module 5. Using Presentation Software
  Module 5. Using Evaluation Software
• Module 6. Visual Learning
• Module 7. Project-based Learning Environments
• Complete your Midterm Examination (see Module 8)
• Module 9. Scoring rubric
  Module 9. Zoomerang survey
  Module 9. Personal web page
• Module 10. Visual Literacy
• Module 11. Podcasting
• Module 12. Traditional vs. Distance Education
• Module 13. Emerging Technology
• Module 14. Pulling it all Together
• Complete your Final Examination (see Module 16)

Upon completion of all 16 modules, the midterm examination, and the final examination students are to provide their completed portfolio to the instructor for evaluation. Portfolios should be mastered as a PDF file and emailed to the instructor at steve_tatum@comcast.net. If you choose to create a printed version then you can turned in your portfolio several ways:

•Handing in the materials face-to face in SH 404.
•Dropped off in instructor's box at IT lab (SH 404)
•Via Postal Service

If you turn in a printed copy, please include a return address with postage with your portfolio if you want it mailed back to you upon completion of the evaluation process. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact the instructor.

• A - 90 to 100% of the total possible points
• B - 80 to 89% of the total possible points
• C - 70 to 79 % of the total possible points
• D - 60 to 69% of the total possible points
• F - 0 to 59% of the total possible points