EDU202, Instructional Technology @ CCAC

 

Course Number:

EDU202

Instructor Name:           

Brooke Franus  (Find out more about me)

Course Title:

Instructional Technology

Office Location:

North Campus

Course Credits:

3

Office Hours:

By appointment

Prerequisites:

none

E-mail:

bfranus@acd.ccac.edu

Corequisites:

none

Class Meeting Times:

Sections IN85 & IN86 (Internet):

Online at student’s convenience, recommended login to Blackboard course website 2-3 times per week

Catalog Description:

A course for students planning careers in Education, Business, Communications, or other fields where instructional technology may be required. The student will learn to prepare and use a wide range of media for presentations.

 

Click here to read answers to Frequently Asked Questions from New and Prospective Students

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Read below for more information about how I teach this course.

 

Course Objectives:

 

Required Textbooks:


College Web Page
CCAC's Distance Learning webpage contains valuable information about resources, exam sites, courses, technical assistance and other matters related to distant education.

Look at this site. It will save you time and frustration.

How the Course Works


Submitting Assignments
Most assignments will be sent electronically through “View/Complete” links throughout the Blackboard course site.  This process is much like sending e-mail attachments.  I do not accept assignments via e-mail unless otherwise noted.

 

It is mandatory to keep up with weekly assignments and to meet ongoing deadlines. This is NOT a course where students can wait until the last few weeks of the semester and "cram" all of their work in at the end. If students do not turn in assignments on time, the grades will reflect the lack of participation.

Chat Room (a.k.a. Virtual Classroom)
Occasionally, I will hold optional, synchronous chat sessions at various times throughout the semester. I encourage students to participate as these chats are a great way to get to know the members of the class, to share info, and get assistance with assignments.

Discussion Board
I will post topics periodically. You will be notified of the postings on the Announcements page. I will expect you to respond to many of the forums for a grade. I will let you know which forums will be graded and exactly what kind of response is expected of you per forum.

E-mail & Communication
Communication in this course is vital to OUR success. As this is a classroom in cyberspace, with no geographic or physical limits, it's critical that we communicate frequently. If I don't hear from you, I'll have no idea of your progress, concerns etc.

My email address is bfranus@acd.ccac.edu. I do most of my Internet work at home in the evenings. Although I can not promise a regular schedule on the weekends, I do check mail and do my best to respond to inquiries over the weekend when I log in. I try to respond to student email within 24-36 hours. 

Participation
It is very important that students log into the course site frequently (I recommend a minimum 2-3 times per week), post to the discussion board and attend chats when possible.

It is mandatory to keep up with weekly assignments and to meet ongoing deadlines. This is NOT a course where students can wait until the last few weeks of the semester and "cram" all of their work in at the end. If students do not turn in assignments on time, the grades will reflect the lack of participation.

Attendance Report to the College
Instructors are required to report a student's attendance during the first three weeks of class to the college. If students do not log into the site weekly during this period and have not submitted any of the assignments or have not contacted me with a reason for not beginning the course, they will be at risk of being dropped from the course by the Registrar and financial aid may be adjusted. This a college policy mandated by financial aid organizations.

Grading of Assignments
Assignments are graded on content, correctness and evidence of understanding. Submission of assignments on time is critical and will influence grades. Forgiveness and understanding are given for the first assignment. After that, 10% of the possible points are deducted if the assignment is more than a day late. Assignments are accepted up until 11:59 p.m. on the due date.

Your overall grade will be calculated by dividing points possible by points earned.

I use the following grading scale:

90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F

 
Because I feel it is most important for students to understand the concepts presented, I will sometimes offer the opportunity to resubmit assignments and projects for a better grade if either the student or I are not satisfied with the initial assignment turned in. Consider this policy a "gift". I will let students know per assignment whether or not this option will be available.

I am not in the habit of giving Incomplete grades or extending deadlines or the semester for individual students. If a student feels s/he is in danger of not being able to complete the semester's course work on time, s/he should contact me immediately.

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is assumed and enforced. All interactions and all sessions are logged for purposes of monitoring.

Netiquette
As the Internet is a new arena for interaction, please become familiar with expected Internet etiquette (Netiquette). The following websites are good resources that outline expected behavior on the Internet and in Distance Learning courses. Consider them an introduction to the new user and a review for the experienced.

 

Ventura College

 

Wayne County Community College

 

Seattle Community Colleges

 

Inappropriate "netiquette" will not be tolerated.  Disciplinary action will be taken with the ultimate result of failing the course. Be advised of this course policy. It will be strictly enforced.

Success in the Course
Success in the course will be determined by:

  • Reading assignments and completing work each week as assigned.
  • Disciplining yourself to be committed to a minimum of six to eight (6-8) hours of reading and study each week. Completion of assignments will require additional time.
  • Remembering that you have the same responsibility to read and study in an Internet course as you do in a classroom course. The difference between Internet and classroom courses is that you do your work on "your schedule," not on that of a scheduled class meeting time.
  • Plan study time into your schedule. There will never be time to study unless you PLAN for it on a weekly basis.


About the Instructor

I have a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University and a Bachelors Degree in Communication Education and English Education from Robert Morris College (which it still was when I graduated!)  In addition to teaching for CCAC, I also teach online for PA Learners Online, a regional cyber charter K-12 school.  I am about to embark on a new career as a Regional Account Manager for SMART Ed Services, which means I will be selling SMART Boards® and other educational technologies to K-12 schools in the Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver County areas, and then returning to provide training and professional development to those teachers who will be using the technology.  I also previously worked for CCAC as a Distance Learning Technology Specialist, which meant I assisted Faculty members and students who were teaching and taking Distance Learning classes at CCAC.  I have taught EDU-202 at the Airport West Center since Spring 2002 and online since Fall 2003.