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. Resources will be available in Lindell Library, in CLICnet, or through interlibrary loan ordering. 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 may 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 22 points; 2 pts. each for 11 lessons),
   
   
2. Quiz: Students will be quizzed on the Internet Lessons readings and in-class presentations in short-answer essay format. Students should prepare for the quizzes by reading the Internet Lessons very carefully, taking notes during in-class presentations, and asking questions in class if any information is not perfectly clear. This component is worth up to 28 points.
   
   
3. Personal Web Page (* eFolio Assignment): 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.
   
   Alternate Web Page Assignment (* eFolio Assignment): Because the unique technology skill-set of each student is different, some students find making a web page from scratch beyond their capacity. In that case, you may wish to make a web page using a beginner-level tool. If you chose to use a web page in-a-box package such as WordPress, iWeb, Magnt, or Google Pages, this assignment is worth 30 points. In that case, you'll need to do the Technology Leap (see below) in order to earn up to 100 points. For details on the scoring rubric and resources for the alternate web page activity, go to this page.
   
   
4. Learning Log : Each Friday you will post 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 (* eFolio Assignment): 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). This Tech Leap may or may not be related to your personal technology goal discussed on the first day of class. 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 wireless communications devices prior to the beginning of class. This means no texting and no facebook checking during class time. Use of the lab computers for checking email and Facebook during class activity time is not appropriate. 

* It is highly recommended that you put this assignment in your eFolio.

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.

OPTIONAL--If you choose to hand in your work electronically: That's a terrific option, but please use the following items as models. The documents should be in PDF or GoogleDocs format and include all of the items physical paper assignments would include. Use the following samples as guides. Note that in a couple of these samples, the student's name has been deleted, but in your document, make sure to include all identifying information! Also make sure to save the file with your name and the name of the assignment in the file's name, e.g., "Your Name - Internet Lesson 3." If you have any questions, please speak with the instructor. 

• Sample Internet Lessons in PDF format
  
  
• Sample Internet Lesson on GoogleDocs (Make sure to add the instructor as an editor (username: Joseph.A.Erickson@gmail.com) if you want me to comment on your assignment online. Otherwise, the item will be printed out and comments will be written on the print-out. Also make sure to save the file with your name and the name of the assignment in the file's name, e.g., "Your Name - Internet Lesson 3."
  
  
• Sample Learning Portfolio in PDF format
  
  
• Another Sample Learning Portfolio in PDF format

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 are accepted without penalty but cannot be re-done.
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.

Jan. 17___Media Knowledge and Skills: What do you already know and what do you need to learn?

Activities and Assignments:
• Orientation to the Augsburg Computer Network -- AugNet
• Complete Lesson 0: Some Tech Tips for Every Digital Native
• 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.

Jan. 24   ___History of Media Use in Schools

Activities and Assignments:
• Determine and hand-in Personal Technology Goal
• Video: Schools of the Future, Pt. 1 (a copy of our course videos are available in my AugNet Public Folder or are linked to this website)

Additional course videos: How to Use New-Media Tools in Your Classroom | Edutopia: Click this link to see several short videos about how to use new-media tools in the classroom. (These videos are among the ones we see at the beginning of class as part of each day's warm-up activity.)

Jan. 31   __ Media Literacy in Schools

Activities and Assignments:
• Internet Lessons: Prologue-Lesson 4 due at beginning of class (read all of these lessons--only Lessons 3 & 4 have assignments)
• Videos: Media Literacy

• Edutopia: Kids Learn How to Navigate the Multimedia World
• Basics of Media Literacy: Nichole Pinkard, founder of the Digital Youth Network

Feb. 7    _  HTML Basics--How to plan and develop your web site

Activities and Assignments:
• None due this week

Feb. 14  __HTML Basics II--How to build and polish your web site

Activities and Assignments:
• Internet Lessons: Lessons 5-6 due at beginning of class

Activities and Assignments:
• Web Page Plan Due

Feb. 28  _ _Techniques of Adding Digital Imaging on Web Sites (part of class period we will meet in SVE 3 -- start day in regular classroom)

Activities and Assignments:
• Quiz on Internet Lessons (Prologue through 6) and In-class Presentations up till today.
• Mid-term Student Questionnaire Activity

Mar. 6   ___Digital Imaging (continued)

Activities and Assignments:
• Internet Lessons: Lessons 7-8 due at beginning of class
• Discuss Progress on Personal Technology Goal

Mar. 13   _ _Introduction to PowerPoint (SlideRocket and Prezi, too)

Activities and Assignments:
• 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.

Mar. 27___ _Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases

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

Apr. 3___ _  Digital Multimedia -- Creating and Editing Videos

Activities and Assignments:
• Quiz on Internet Lessons (7-14) and In-class presentations from last quiz up till today.

Apr. 10___ _No formal class -- open consulting on final web page formatting in SVE 3 computer lab

Activities and Assignments:
• Final Web Page Due -- send URL to instructor when you're done

Activities and Assignments:
• Review and Complete the Augsburg eFolio Sign-up Instructions. These are located at the bottom of your moodle homepage, titled "eFolio Tutorial site for Augsburg Education" under "Your Other Courses and Sites."

Apr. 24        New Technologies and Emerging Trends: iPads, SMART Boards, et al.

Activities and Assignments:
• Video: Digital Nation
• Learning Portfolios Due (If you made a physical portfolio, 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, Review and Discuss Personal Technology Goals
• Course evaluation completion

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