University of South Florida

Permit issued by the instructor, Dr. Tina Hohlfeld (thohlfeld@coedu.usf.edu). The purpose for the permit is to provide you with important information about the course that you will need to make an informed decision about enrolling in the course.

EDF 6284: Problems in Instructional Design for Computers, or demonstrate mastery of the following learning objectives through a portfolio or a narrative documentation of your experiences:

• Identify appropriate applications for interactive courseware
• Describe communication, media selection, and ISD models
• Design, develop, and validate a basic interactive instructional module
• Develop storyboards and flowcharts for an interactive lesson
• Write objectives and appropriate assessment items
• Identify appropriate computer tools for instructional design and production
• Design and develop a prototype CBT/WBT lesson
• Incorporate digital technologies in interactive courseware
• Design and develop an interactive program using an authoring system or programming language
• Evaluate screen design in terms of color, text, graphics, interactivity, etc.
• Describe design guidelines for computer based instructional delivery based on cognitive principles of learning with multi-media

Computer Skills

• Proficient Office Suite skills (e.g., creating and sharing word processing documents based on templates and styles; manipulating data and using formulas in spreadsheets; importing media and creating alternative navigation paths with presentation software)
• Proficient operating system and Internet skills (e.g., downloading and saving files from the Internet; using Save As to change file formats; uploading files to a server; sharing files in Content Collection of Blackboard; compressing and extracting files and folders; sharing information through e-mail attachments; and installing programs on your computer)
• Moderate multi-media skills (e.g., recording audio and converting it to mp3 such as with Audacity and Lame; using a digital camera and video camera; moving images and movies from a digital camera and a video camera to the computer; using a video editing program such as MovieMaker or iMovie to change the beginning and end of a movie; using a document scanner; manipulating graphics by cropping, changing their size and resolution, and rotating their orientation; using drawing tools and fills in a graphics program to create simple shapes; using an HTML editing program such as NVU to create a simple web site with several linking pages).

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Application of computer-based instructional design principles to the development of technology-based instruction. This course also incorporates state-of-the-art materials and methods involving digital technologies.

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Reiser, R.A., & Dempsey, J.V. (Eds.). (2007).Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN 0-13-170805-8

Allen, M. (2006). Creating successful e-learning: A rapid system for getting it right the first time. San Francisco: Pfeiffer. ISBN 0-7879-8300-4

Free Software Materials

Implementation/ Method

This course is anchored to authentic problem-based projects within a collaborative learning environment. Students will apply previously learned skills and knowledge to creating a prototype in an iterative analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation process. Guest speakers will share their career experiences and lessons learned while involved while designing technology-based instruction.

Course Goals

• Write a proposal for a rich-media leaning application in response to a Request for Proposal or Grant Proposal.
• Create an interactive, multimedia educational application
• Conduct design research
• Write journal article
• Expand career opportunities in Instructional Design Technology.
• Meet criteria for AECT/NCATE Accreditation Standards
• Meet criteria for The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) and Performance Indicators for Students

Course Objectives

• Provide rationale for selected instructional and motivational strategies based on theoretical frameworks and researched best practices.
• Develop an evaluation plan for the prototype development process.
• Apply rapid prototyping to design development.
• Develop interactive, multimedia educational application prototype individually or in teams
• Use iterative evaluation process to create alpha application
• Evaluate alpha application
• Write a journal article about your design-based research including lessons learned.
• Examine return-on-investment evaluations
• Examine current trends and issues in instructional technology design, e-learning, and performance technology.
• Participate in an online, global forum related to Instructional Technology
• Plan career development opportunities

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This course requires a permit. The purpose of the permit is to provide you with important information about the course that you will need to make an informed decision about enrolling in the course. To obtain a permit, please e-mail the instructor: Dr. Tina Hohlfeld

You can register for this course as a degree-seeking student, a non-degree, or certificate seeking student**.  In other words, if you are taking the course for recertification, you might not be in a "formal" degree program.  In that case, you can register as a non-degree seeking student.  Visit the USF Registrar's page at http://www.registrar.usf.edu/index.php and click on "Non-Degree Student Application."  If, at a later date, you decide to enter a degree program, you will be able to use two of the courses that you took as a non-degree seeker.

Note: **If you register as a certificate student you will be assessed an additional $350 fee.
If you are an Instructional Technology major, this course can be counted toward a Graduate Certificate**in Instructional Technology or for the Programming Languages in Education requirement for the Instructional Technology Master's degree, Ed.S, and Ph.D. programs. If Web Programming I is used to meet the PLE requirement then EME6930 PLE: Flash can count as an elective in other Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs. Check with the instructor or your academic advisor if you have any questions.

Note: **If you are already enrolled in an Instructional Technology degree program and you would like to earn a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology, you must apply for the certificate before you have completed half of the required certificate courses.

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Your course grade will be based on the following criteria.

Class Activities (60%) -- The class activities are anchored to problem-based instruction. There are a series of twelve activities. Each of these activities contains one or more evaluation products to be completed by the student.

Final Prototype Project (20%) -- In addition there is a final prototype project with several check points throughout the term.

Design-based Research Article (10%) -- This is an article, which is ready to submit to a peer-reviewed journal, about the results of your develelopment and implementation of your technonology-based instruction and lessons learned.

Professionalism (10%) -- Professionalism is gauged by the level of interactions that promote a positive learning environment for the student and others during class activities; the timeliness of original project submissions and prompt updates about issues; the perseverance of the student to master skills, overcome obstacles, and improve performance; and the quality of the student's reflections about his or her learning. Assessments and feedback are conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.

No incompletes will be awarded without extenuating, documented circumstances, such as death in the family or extended illness. If you request an Incomplete you will be assigned the grade that you have currently earned, which will be updated when you complete the requirements of the course. If you do not update this grade within the specified time period, you will automatically be assigned this grade. If you believe that there is a possibility that you may not be able to complete the requirements and your current grade is not acceptable, then you should officially withdraw from the course. Please see the USF Graduate School's policy for Incomplete Grades.

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. Please see the USF Graduate School's policy for Dropping Courses.

Grade	%
A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-70

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Class meets face-to-face on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 8:15 PM. The activities are based on the following topics:

• Introduction
• Design Research, Evaluation, and Rapid Prototyping
• SAAVY Interview/ Concept Paper
• Theories and Models of Instruction
• Design Using Rich Media/ Development
• Evaluation/ ROI/ RFP
• Prototype
• Human Performance Technology
• Prototype Pilot Test
• Current Trends and Issues in IDT
• Alpha Prototype/ Pilot Test
• Alpha Final Prototype/ Alpha Test Results
• Redesign, Results & Reflections
• Present Alpha Results
• Design Research Article

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ADA Statement: Students with disabilities are responsible for registering with the Office of Student Disabilities Services in order to receive special accommodations and services.   Please notify the instructor during the first week of classes if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed for this course.   A letter from the USF Disability Services Office must accompany this request.

USF Policy on Religious Observances: Students who anticipate the necessity of being absent from class due to the observation of a major religious observance must provide notice of the date(s) to the instructor, in writing, by the second class meeting.

Web Portal Information: Every newly enrolled USF student receives an official USF e-mail account that ends with "mail.usf.edu."  Every official USF correspondence to students will be sent to that account. Students should go to the Information Technology web site (http://it.usf.edu/) and select the link for Student e-maill@USF (http://www.it.usf.edu/email/student) for directions and links to obtain an e-mail account, and Email Setup (http://www.it.usf.edu/email/student/email-setup) for detailed information about setting up your account. If you prefer using a different account, you set up the official USF student account with e-mail forwarding. Once you have an e-mail account, you can access your e-mail at http://mail.usf.edu/

Academic Dishonesty:  Information can be found in the USF Graduate School Policy. Punishment for academic dishonesty will depend on the seriousness of the offense and may include receipt of an “F” with a numerical value of zero on the item submitted, and the “F” shall be used to determine the final course grade.   It is the option of the instructor to assign the student a grade of F or FF (the latter indicating dishonesty) in the course. Tutorials are located at http://www.cte.usf.edu/plagiarism/plag.html and http://www.lib.usf.edu/public/index.cfm?Pg=Plagiarism.

Detection of Plagiarism: Blackboard includes an automated plagiarism detection service that allows instructors to submit student assignments to be checked for plagiarism.   I reserve the right to 1) request that assignments be submitted to me as electronic files and 2) electronically submit assignments to the plagiarism deletion tool.

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You will access the course materials and submit assignments via the USF Blackboard Portal. It is ESSENTIAL that you obtain access to Blackboard (which requires a USFCard).  The USFCard identifies you as a University of South Florida student. Distance learning students can use their USFCard to check out materials from the USF Library; to acquire a USF e-mail address; to gain entry to USF athletic events and campus recreation facilities; to gain student discounts to movie theaters and restaurants; and much more. To obtain your Distance Learning USFCard, please complete and return the Distance Learning USFCard Application. After you have your USFCard, follow these steps to access the course:

1. Activate your NetID  https://netid.usf.edu/una/
2. Use your NetID to sign into MyUSF and Blackboard
3. Click on the Courses tab at the top to find the your courses for this semester.

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