EME6613

Development of Technology Based Education

NOTE: This is an entirely online course. For the first couple weeks (until December 20), only those who live more than 60 miles from campus will be permitted to take the course. After that, it will be open to all on a "first come; first served" basis.

However, this is not a "self-paced" course -- we will have regular synchronous sessions (via Elluminate) and you will be required to complete assignments on a weekly basis.

General Information | Course Objectives | Course Schedule | Course Evaluation | Login Procedure | FAQs
 

General Information

Instructors Dr. Ann Barron
E-Mail Barron@usf.edu
Phone Dr. Barron: 813-974-1631
Class Meetings None:  The Spring, 2007, course will be conducted entirely through the Web; however, students are encouraged to make appointments for individual assistance on campus, if necessary.
Prerequisite EDU 6284: Problems in Instructional Design
Timeline Activities will be posted on a regular basis.  Due dates will be listed in the Blackboard calendar.
Required Texts

Order these online from Amazon, etc.

 Reiser, R. & Dempsey, J. (2006 ) Trends and Instructional Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (Second Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN=0-13-170805-8.

Allen, M. W. (2003). Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN=0-471-20302-5. Order the book immediately and sign up for the Internet access to Demos.

Piskurich, G. M. (2006). Rapid Instructional Design: Learning ID Fast and Right. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. ISBN=0-7879-8073-0.
Course Description This course focuses on the theoretical and philosophical basis of knowledge development and education; the practical applications of computer-based instructional design principles; the development, design, delivery, and justification of education and training programs and initiatives in public, non-profit, and private sectors; and the theoretical and practical implications of training and education metrics.
Inclusion Statement Please notify the instructor within the first week if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed for this course. A letter from the Student Disability Services Office must accompany the request. Additional resource information is available through the College of Education Graduate Student Handbook.

Course Objectives

    • Prepare a formal response to a request for proposal

    • Participate in an online, global forum related to Instructional Technology

    • Describe the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and constructionist psychology on instructional design

    • Apply learning and problem-solving principles to the design of technology-based instruction

    • Determine appropriate design strategies and principles for an instructional program

    • Develop prototype lessons in small teams or individually

    • Assess the capabilities of authoring tools, hypermedia, programming languages, course management systems, and HTML

    • Evaluate screen design in terms of color, text, graphics, interactivity, and navigation

    • Outline the history and applications of instructional design and technology

    • Describe and evaluate the attributes and applications of performance technology, electronic performance support systems, and knowledge management systems

    • Debate (through reflective readings) issues within the field of instructional design and technology

     

Tentative Course Schedule

Activity 1 TBD
Activity 2 TBD
Activity 3 TBD
Activity 4 TBD
Activity 5 TBD
Activity 6 TBD
Activity 7 TBD
Activity 8 TBD

Course Evaluation

The evaluation for EME 6613 is based on assignments, quizzes, a group project, and a professional paper related to the activities.

If you decide to drop this course, please be sure to officially withdraw -- otherwise you will receive a grade (probably an F) for the course. Remember, there is no grade forgiveness at the graduate level.

No incompletes will be awarded without extenuating, documented circumstances, such as death in the family or extended illness.

Criteria

  

Scale
Quizzes 12 points A 93 - 100
Final Project 10 points B 84 - 92
Activities 73 points C 75 - 83

LOGIN Procedure

You will access to the course via the USF Blackboard Portal. It is ESSENTIAL that you obtain access to Blackboard (which requires a NetID).  If you do not have one, follow these steps immediately.

  1. Obtain a USF Card (information at http://www.auxsvc.usf.edu/usfcard.html)
  2. Or, use the online form at http://www.auxsvc.usf.edu/form_distance_learning.asp
  3. Activate you NetID  https://una.acomp.usf.edu/
  4. Use your NetID to sign into MyUSF and Blackboard (click on the Courses tab)

If you have questions about the course, feel free to contact Dr. Ann Barron at Barron@usf.edu.