Required Readings: There is no required textbook to purchase for this course. On line texts such as the Internet Lessons, as well as other documents describing the  Personal Web Page, Learning Log, Technology Leap, and any other coursework are available on this web site and are required reading for this course. See course schedule (below) for due dates.

Other readings may be required. Announcements regarding this will be made in class.

Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is expected. You may be absent from only one class period without penalty. For each class period missed beyond that 0.5 will be subtracted from your course grade. If you must miss a class meeting, please speak with the instructor ahead of time.

Honesty Policy: The Augsburg College policy on academic honesty applies to this course. You will be asked to acknowledge your compliance with this policy in class. Unless otherwise stated, the assignments you hand-in are assumed to be your own individual work. Please refer to the Augsburg Student Guide for details.

Grading Procedure: Student performance will be evaluated on a 4.0-0.0 scale. Self-evaluation and instructor evaluation will be used to document progress towards course outcomes. All students will present evidence of their performance by preparing a Learning Portfolio which will contain documents and other evidence demonstrating proficiency in media technologies. Students are responsible for reading all assignments thoroughly. The assignments in this course are evaluated based on the standards and formats described in these documents. Keep in mind that while many of the activities are not due until the end of the course, you may wish to begin them now to avoid a rush of work at the end of the term.

Your grade in this course is composed of several elements:

1. Internet Lessons : These self-paced readings and activities are distributed via the course web site. Most of these lessons have practice or reflective activity assignments (see course schedule below for details). Several short quizzes on the lessons will also be administered periodically throughout the course. Except for absences excused under the attendance policy (above), these quizzes may not be made-up or redone (worth up to 33 points; 3 pts. each for 11 lessons),
   
   
2. Quizzes: Students will take two short quizzes on the Internet Lessons course readings. They will be in short-answer essay format. Students should prepare for the quizes by reading the Internet Lessons very carefully and asking questions in class if any information is not perfectly clear. There will not be lectures on this material, so read the lessons carefully and ask questions if you need clarification. This quizzes are worth up to 17 points.
   
   
3. Personal Web Page : You will develop a personal web page which will be posted to the Augsburg or other web site. The page should include at least five graphics, three links, and display general familiarity with the basic tenets of effective web page layout to earn a grade of 2.0. A plan for your web site is also required as part of the activity--follow this link to learn how to prepare your plan. You must actually build a web page yourself using any one of a number of HTML composition tools--no automated web sites will be allowed (worth up to 40 points). A scoring rubric for this activity that precisely explains the type of web site you will need to develop for each level of performance may be found on the Portfolio Guide. You should read this carefully to guarantee you produce the site that corresponds with the grade you wish to receive.
   
   
4. Learning Log : Each Friday you will email to the instructor a log of your time spent on the activities for this class (i.e., how much time you read a lesson, worked on your web page, etc.) and a brief reflection on your efforts A format has been developed for this task and may be found at this link. This task will assist you in developing self-awareness of your own learning behavior and will motivate you to keep up with assignments (worth up to 10 points).
   
   
5. OPTIONAL--Technology Leap : Based on your own interests in media and instruction, you may select one new or existing media, instructional tool, or piece of software to thoroughly evaluate and on which you will report--in writing (4-5 pages) and orally (3-5 minutes). See due dates in course schedule (worth up to 10 points--5 points for each part),
   
   
6. Class Participation: Regular class attendance is expected. You may be absent from only one class period without penalty. For each class period missed beyond that 0.5 will be subtracted from your course grade. If you must miss a class meeting, please speak with the instructor ahead of time.
   
   Professional behavior is expected from participants in this course. Students are accountable for all instructions posted to this web site and should familiarize themselves with all expectations and deadlines outlined here. Direct any inquiries to the course instructor. Also, students should dress professionally (no caps or athletic uniforms in class please!) and be sure to de-activate pagers and wireless communications devices prior to the beginning of class.

See the web page "Developing Your Learning Portfolio" for a further description of the elements of the portfolio.

Those students who earn 95 or more points will receive a 4.0 for the course. Similarly: 90-94 = 3.5, 85-89 = 3.0, 80-84 = 2.5, 75-79 = 2.0, 70-74 = 1.5, 65-69 = 1.0, 60-64 = 0.5, & 0-59 = 0.0. Students registered at the graduate level must earn a 2.5 or above to apply this course towards licensure. Students registered at the undergraduate level must earn a grade of 2.0 to apply this course towards licensure. Students registered for the undergraduate version of this course are graded using the undergraduate grading scale and students registered for the graduate version are graded using the graduate grading scale.

Students must show evidence of at least minimum competence in all outcomes (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) in order to pass this course. All portfolios and associated documentation are due no later than the final class meeting. Any exceptions to this deadline must be negotiated with the instructor prior to the final regular class period.

Late Work Policy: Course assignments handed-in on time may be redone for additional credit if they are deficient in some way. On time means the assignment is handed-in during the class meeting indicated on the course calendar--not later that day. Late assignments cannot be redone. Habitual late work will impact your class participation points (see above).

Academic Alerts: Augsburg College makes student success a priority. As a result, this course is participating in the Academic Alert initiative. As the instructor of this course, I may choose to refer you to your faculty adviser or other campus resources via the Academic Alert process if it is apparent that you are struggling with issues such as attendance, class participation/preparedness, and/or assignment/test preparation.

Academic Alert messages are sent via e-mail to your Augsburg e-mail address.  Additionally, alert messages are copied to your faculty adviser and other campus resources.  Your adviser may choose to contact you to discuss ways to improve your performance in these areas. You may also be contacted by campus resources regarding your situation. Referrals and departmental outreach are designed to maximize your chances of academic success at Augsburg, not as a punishment. 

Other Student Rights: Students with diagnosed learning disabilities or physical handicaps may have legal rights to course modifications. Please identify yourself to the instructor so that he may assist you in reaching your learning goals. All students have the right to use the Augsburg College Counseling Center and Student Development staff services, as well as to receive tutoring assistance from the Writing Lab.

Module I. Orientation and Expectations

Objectives:
1. To orient the student to the area of media and instructional technology, and
2. To introduce this course--orientation and expectations.

Sept. 10___Media Knowledge and Skills: What do you already know and what do you need to learn?

• Orientation to the Augsburg Computer Network
• Begin Internet Lessons

Module II. How does technology enhance learning?

Objectives:
1. To understand basic theories of communication, selection, evaluation and research,
2. To understand the relevance and application of these theories to learning and classroom settings. and
3. To develop competence using specific software/hardware tools.

Sept.17   ___Media Literacy in Schools

• Video: Tuning into Media

Sept.24   ___History of Media Use in Schools

• Video: Schools of the Future, Pt. 1
• Internet Lessons: Prologue-Lesson 4 due at beginning of class (read all of these lessons--only Lessons 3 & 4 have assignments)

Oct. 1    _ HTML Basics--How to plan and develop your web site

Oct. 8  __ _  HTML Basics II--How to build and polish your web site

Oct. 15 ___  _HTML Basics III--How upload and maintain your web site

• Internet Lessons: Lessons 5-6 due at beginning of class
• Web Page Plan Due

Oct. 22 ____Techniques of Using Digital Scanners (part of class period we will meet in SVE 3 -- start day in regular classroom)

• Quiz on Internet Lessons (Prologue through 6)

Oct. 29   ___Digital Imaging (continued)

• Internet Lessons: Lessons 7-8 due at beginning of class

Nov. 5   _ __Introduction to PowerPoint

• Internet Lessons: Lessons 9-10 due at beginning of class

Module III. The Future of Media and Technology in Learning Environments

Objectives:
1. To learn about some of the history and future trends in media and technology, and
2. To see learning environments which utilizes "cutting-edge" media technology.

Nov. 12___ _Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases

• Internet Lessons: Lessons 11-14 due at beginning of class (read all of these lessons--only Lessons 11-13 have assignments)

Nov. 19___ _Project Work Day--No class meeting. Please seek out one-on-one assistance from instructor in office SVE 3C.

Dec. 3___ _Introduction to eFolio

• Quiz on Internet Lessons (7-14)
• Download and Read the Augsburg eFolio SIgn-up Instructions (PDF)

Dec. 10__  __New Technologies and Emerging Trends

• Video: Connections and/or EduQuest
• Final Web Page Due
• Learning Portfolios Due (Please bring portfolios to my office (SVE 3C) after class)
• OPTIONAL 3-5 Minute Technology Leap Oral Reports Delivered (Please let instructor know beforehand if you intend to deliver a Tech Leap presentation)
• Portfolios Presented and Critiqued
• Course evaluation completion

Important Note: All remaining or redone assignments are due to the instructor at the final class meeting. Any divergence from this deadline must be cleared in advance with the course instructor.

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