This is a course description not a final syllabus for the course.
General Information
Instructor: Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D.: Email Address: Chih.Tu@Nau.Edu
Office address: PO Box 5774 Flagstaff, AZ 86011Phone: 928-523-0671 Fax: 928-523-1929
Office hours: By appointment via e-mail, phone, chat room, or in person
Credit hours: 3
Pre-requisites & Requirements
Course prerequisites: ETC 547 & ETC 567.
Notes: It is highly suggested that students complete ETC645 prior to attempting ETC655. Students will have more positive learning experiences if they take ETC645 first then ETC655. Students are highly suggested to take ETC645 and ETC655 in the same semester. Both ETC645 and ETC655 are offered in spring and fall semesters; generally not during the summer session.
Course Descriptions
This course focuses on researching a variety of instructional design models and strategies, and the application of these principles to educational learning environments with special emphasis on the design of web-based instruction.
Learning Goals & Outcomes
The educational goals for this course are based on the following International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Technology Director standards:
Standard 2. Digital-Age Learning Culture. Technology directors create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students. Upon completion of the program:
Element 2.1. Digital Tools and Resources: Candidates assist district and school leaders to identify, evaluate, and select exemplary digital tools and resources that support learning goals, incorporate research-based instructional design principles, and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure.
Element 2.2. Research-Based Learning Strategies: Candidates locate, develop, and disseminate models of face-to-face, blended, and online instruction that illustrate how technology can support standards-aligned, research-based instruction and meet the needs and preferences of digital-age learners.
Element 2.3. Assessment and Differentiation: Candidates assist educators in identifying and implementing technology resources to support research-based differentiation and assessment practices that meet the identified needs of all students.
Element 2.4. Student Technology Standards: Candidates ensure that technology standards for students and computer science/ICT coursework are implemented, assessed, and supported by a scope and sequence and curriculum alignments
Standard 4. Systemic Improvement. Technology directors provide digital-age leadership and management to continually improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources. Upon completion of the program:
Element 4.1. Innovation and Change: Candidates collaborate with school personnel to lead purposeful change by identifying teacher and student learning needs and implementing technology innovations to address those needs.
Element 4.2. Program Evaluation: Candidates conduct evaluations on professional development programs, technology infrastructure, and instructional technology interventions by establishing metrics, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting
results, and sharing findings to improve staff performance and student learning.
Standard 6: Content Knowledge and Professional Growth. Technology directors demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas as well as adult learning, leadership, and management and are continually deepening their knowledge and expertise. Upon completion of the program:
Element 6.1. Content and Pedagogical Knowledge: Candidates demonstrate content and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions in technology integration and current and emerging technologies necessary to effectively implement the NETS•S, NETS•T, and NETS•A.
Element 6.4. Continuous Learning: Candidates engage in continuous learning to deepen their content, technical, and leadership and management knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Element 6.5. Reflection: Candidates regularly evaluate, reflect on, and synthesize their work and research to improve and strengthen their professional practice.
Course Materials
Text and other Materials:
The following textbook is required for this course. A digital copy of the text is available through CourseSmart. I recommend this option for "renting" a copy of this textbook so that you have immediate access to it. This book is available for purchase through the NAU Bookstore and online stores like Amazon.
Morrison, G. R., Ross, S. M., Kalman, H. K., & Kemp, J. E. (2011). Designing effective instruction (6th ed). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Print: ISBN-10 0-470-52282-8 or eText: ISBN-10 0-470-56625-6
OR
Morrison, G. R., Ross, S. M., Kalman, H. K., & Kemp, J. E. (2013). Designing effective instruction (7th ed). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN-10: 1118359992
Software
You need to have the Microsoft Office suite (Word and PowerPoint are required) to be able to do the assignments in this course. If you do not have this suite and cannot buy it, please download Open Office. It is a free suite that is usually compatible with MS products. Remember that having the appropriate software will save you time and frustration. Creating an account and accessing web editing software such as Google Sites via your NAU login or via a regular Gmail account, Wikispaces, Weebly, Tetc. is also required.
Portfolio: TaskStream subscription is no longer required. Students can use the tool, such as Google Sites, to deliver their ETC Portfolio.
Reading Resources
ETC625 Resources (This is not necessary a reading list.)
Delivery System
Course will be delivered on BlackBoard Learn (BBLearn) at: http://bblearn.nau.edu
If you have not used BBLearn for your online courses, be sure to spend time to get familiar with BBLearn by studying BBLearn tutorials.
Notes
This is a course description not a final syllabus for the course.
It is important for those interested in this class to consult their program advisory and the instructor before enrolling. If you have questions regarding this course, please e-mail the instructor, Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D. at Chih.Tu@Nau.Edu or 928-523-0671.
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