Syllabus

EDIT2000E | Teaching and Learning with Technology

Spring, 2024 

University of Georgia 

Course Information

This is an asynchronous online undergraduate-level course; all course materials will be posted on this website according to the course schedule stated below. All grades and feedback will be posted on eLC.

Instructor

Hyejin (Jinny) Hwang

Email: hyejin.hwang@uga.edu  

Office Hours: Via Zoom, by appointment with this link. 

** I prioritize responding to my students' emails as promptly as possible. To make your email stand out, please include the course code with the class placement (EDIT2000E-A or EDIT2000E-B) in the subject line. Your placement can be found on your EDIT2000E eLC page once you register for this course. 

Course Description

This online course intends to provide an informative and creative learning space where students can learn about the integration of technology in educational settings. Students will explore and learn about educational technology and how educational tools could support meaningful learning. How learning could be meaningful will be discussed in depth throughout the weeks with several activities. This will offer an opportunity for students to reflect on their previous learning experiences and revamp their current learning approaches. Even if students don't intend to teach in the future, the activities in this course will be beneficial for them to explore various tools for their career and personal productivity.

Students will reflect on literature related to using technology in educational settings and create technology-supported products for learning. They will design and develop several artifacts by incorporating technology with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), meaningful learning, ISTE standards, and elements of 4C skills. 

Throughout the semester, students will need an open mind and a willingness to try out new technological tools. They also need to be willing to actively think about issues in education and the use of technology. They need to be able to work independently, as this is an online course that requires full participation. 

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, each learner will be able to:

• Develop an exploratory, experimental approach to technology with a willingness to try new applications

• Define universal design for learning and explain how technology can support the needs of diverse learners

• Operate available computer hardware and associated peripherals

• Evaluate resources for their potential for achieving instructional objectives

• Plan instruction that incorporates technology in appropriate ways

• Use technology as a personal productivity tool

• Recognize various implications for technology use in P12, higher education, and other educational settings

• Reflect on literature related to using technology in educational settings

• Access, evaluate, and utilize online educational resources

• Explain and give concrete examples of how educational technology can be used to enhance instruction and personal productivity

• Create technology-supported learning activities and products to enhance instruction and personal productivity

Course Structure

Overview

You will be assigned to either EDIT2000E-A or EDIT2000E-B, and you can check your class placement on your eLC course main page. This is an asynchronous course, divided into 5 units. Each unit includes several tasks to be completed over a 2-3 week timeframe. Deadlines for the tasks can be found on the Overview pages of each unit. This is a project-based course, so there will be no exams. There are mini quizzes, but you can take them as many times as you want until you get full scores. 

As this is an asynchronous course, most of the important information will be communicated in text. If you skim the instructions, you may miss important information that prevents you from receiving full points. You'll need to read every sentence in the instructions on the course website carefully.

How to submit the tasks

Our only use of the eLC will be to check course announcements and grades, which means you will not use eLC for submitting your tasks. You will "submit" your work on the portfolio website you'll be designing in the first week, and I will review your work by visiting your website. If you post tasks on your website later than the assigned deadline, they will be considered late work - which will result in a grade deduction. Refer to the Late Work Policy below for more details about the deadline.

Labs

Students must comply with all lab procedures and policies as established by the University of Georgia.

Required Text ** Updated as of Jan 7, 2024

Textbook: Gonzalez, J. (2024). Teachers Guide to Technology 2024 (8th ed.). Cult of Pedagogy.

The publisher has informed us that the new edition of our textbook will be available for purchase after Wednesday, January 10.I'll send out a link via email and eLC announcement and update the information here. The book is an eBook and should cost around $15 with the discount code for UGA students. Do not purchase older editions - they will cost more and we do not have a discount code for older versions.

Course Schedule

Most assignments are due on Fridays at the end of the day of the unit, unless otherwise specified. You are welcome to email the lecturer your draft work ahead of time for formative feedback. 

• 01/08 - 01/19 Unit 1: Educational Technology Foundations (2 weeks)

• 01/22 - 02/09 Unit 2: Technology to Facilitate Classroom Learning (3 weeks)

• 02/12 - 03/01 Unit 3: Communication and Collaboration (3 weeks)

• 03/04 - 03/08 Spring Break

• 03/11 - 03/29 Unit 4: Creativity & Maker Project (3 weeks)

• 04/01 - 04/26 Unit 5: Design Project  (4 weeks)

*No Final Exam*

UGA Academic Schedule

First Day of Class Jan. 8 Monday

Drop/Add Jan. 8 - 12 Monday - Friday

Holiday Jan. 15 Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Spring Break Mar. 4 - 8 Monday – Friday

Classes Resume Mar. 11 Monday

Withdrawal Deadline Mar. 21 Thursday

Classes End April 29 Monday

Attendance Policy

There is a mutual expectation that we will all be easily contacted during the semester. As students enrolled in this course can expect to email me and receive a response within 24 hours, I expect the same courtesy from students.

Grading Policy

A: 92-100 C+:77-79

A-:90-91 C: 73-76

B+:87-89 C-:70-72 

B: 83-86 D+:65-69 

B-:80-82 F: 64 or lower 

Participation

Participation takes up 5% of the total grade. To get a full credit for participation, you need to:

1. Fill out the online check-in form on Mondays.

   • Instead of attending official class meetings, you'll submit a virtual check-in every Monday, which will take you less than 10 minutes. You can skip up to 3 times for full credit.

   • This check-in includes a self-awareness activity and a progress check. The instructor will carefully review the responses every week and send emails to students if needed. This is for you to pause and reflect and for the instructor to check how students are doing with the course weekly. 

2. Contribute to the learning community by posting thoughtful comments and interacting actively with classmates.

3. Actively participate in the learning materials.

Late Work Policy

1. The course schedule already allows flexibility, with 2-3 weeks for each unit. Therefore, late work will NOT be accepted without a valid and sufficient reason. Requests for deadline extensions will be accepted at the discretion of the lecturer.  Late submissions without prior communication will result in a grade deduction. 

2. Each deadline has a two-day grace period - your grade will not be affected if you submit within this period. However, after the grace period (in other words, after the specified "absolute deadline"), your work will be considered late and your grade will be deducted. 

3. Please use this grace period option sparingly when something in your personal life interferes with your ability to complete the course requirements on time. You don't need to notify the instructor if you intend to use the grace period.

Resubmission Policy

If you turn in an assignment on time and receive a grade below 90%, you have the option to resubmit the assignment after receiving your feedback. The lecturer doesn't automatically get notified of the updates on your website. Therefore, you must inform the lecturer via email once you've resubmitted your work. The highest grade you can receive on a resubmitted assignment is 90%. 

Honesty Policy

AI Policy ** Updated as of Jan 5, 2024

1. This course assumes that all submitted work will be generated by the students themselves. Therefore, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, should NOT be used to generate responses for assignments. All reports should be the writer's original work. 

2. Use of AI tools to write your paper or disguise plagiarized work is considered unauthorized assistance that violates UGA’s “A Culture of Honesty" policy. If your work includes copied and pasted work from the generative AI tools, you may not receive credit or may have credit deducted.

3. If your writing requires the outputs of generative AI tools, you need to consult with the instructor beforehand. If approved, your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in order to stay within UGA academic honesty policy. 

A Culture of Honesty

All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. The full version of “A Culture of Honesty: Policies and Procedures” detailing UGA’s policies on this matter can be found at: https://ovpi.uga.edu/sites/default/files/uga-academc-honesty-policy-may-07.pdf 

Accommodations

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please feel free to discuss this with me. All individuals receiving accommodations in the classroom must be registered with Disability Services. Please visit their website at: https://drc.uga.edu/ for further information.

Wellness Statement

If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to contact Student Care and Outreach in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-7774 or visit https://sco.uga.edu/. They will help you navigate any difficult circumstances you may be facing by connecting you with the appropriate resources or services. 

• UGA has several resources for a student seeking mental health services (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) or crisis support (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies). 

• If you need help managing stress anxiety, relationships, etc., please visit BeWellUGA (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) for a list of FREE workshops, classes, mentoring, and health coaching led by licensed clinicians and health educators in the University Health Center.

• Additional resources can be accessed through the UGA App.

** The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.