652

Course Description

Course Description - Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is a pedagogical approach in which learning is characterized by the sharing and construction of knowledge among participants using technology as their primary means of communication or as a common resource. CSCL can be implemented in online and classroom learning environments and can take place synchronously or asynchronously. This course focuses on the design, development and use of computer-based curricular resources for the teaching of secondary school subjects in a collaborative online environment. Topics include computer supported collaborative learning, continuous formative assessment, collaborative resource development, interactive simulated experiments, curricular apps, online instruction, computer-assisted instruction, geospatial information analysis, online data collection and analysis, curricular games, curriculum-based spreadsheets and databases, and more. This course includes a review and analysis of research on the use of technology in science education. A required course for the Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology. Enrollment restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program or with instructor permission.

Objectives

This course addresses all five student learning objectives (SLOs), but focuses on reflective practice (SLO #1) and leadership (SLO #5).  Students develop Technological  Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) as they develop effective online lessons implementing computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) in science (CSCS). In addition, they will influence policy and practice in educational communities by developing CSCL/CSCS investigations and activities that are distributed in the cloud. In particular, students will:

• Develop skills for designing and producing websites for teaching science.  

• Develop online techniques for building students science and engineering practice

• Develop lessons that engage students in collaborative data analysis

• Develop science lessons that engage students in collaborative resource development

• Develop cloud-based activities that facilitate continuous formative assessment of science learning