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Introduction
Course Description:
Overview of classic and contemporary theories of learning and their
applications in educational technology and emerging orientations;
implications for practice. Explores foundations, history, perspectives, and
literature in the field. Enables students to think more critically about their
efforts and career goals
Task
Course Objective:
After completing this course student will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast notions of past, present and future theories
of educational technology.
2. Distinguish between the theoretical positions that underlie current
approaches to educational technology.
3. Define and identify epistemological principles.
4. Identify major theoretical schools of thought.
5. Differentiate between epistemological beliefs and theoretical
schools of thought.
6. Describe and account for the origins of major theories and their
influence on educational technology.
7. Show how perceptions and approaches to educational technology
have been influenced by prevailing educational theories.
8. Explain how systematic approaches to educational technology
differ from traditional classroom-based approaches to teaching.
9. Contextualize emerging theories of learning within the framework
of advancing technological innovations.
10.Apply educational technology theories to practical development
contexts.
Process
Required Text
Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments
Author (Eds.): Jonassen, D. H., & Land, S. M.
Date: 1999
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
ISBN-10: 0-8058-3216-5
6th Edition APA Manual: http://www.apa.org/ (program requirement)
Optional Texts
Januszewski, A. (2001). Educational technology: The development of a
concept. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
ISBN: 1-56308-749-9
Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2005). Distance education: A systems view.
Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
ISBN: 0-534-50688-7
- Equipment:
This is an online course requiring a computer with speakers and an
Internet connection. Minimum hardware requirements for the EDTECH
online courses may be located at:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/EquipmentNeeded.htm
- Software Requirements:
Current software requirements for the EDTECH program:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/hardware.htm
- Antivirus Software: Please make sure to have up to date antivirus
software installed and running on your computer.
- Popup Blocker: This is highly recommended. Google has one built into their free toolbar if you want to try it: http://toolbar.google.com/T4/index_pack.html
- Free Software: Please make sure that the following are installed and up to date on your computer.
1.Adobe Player
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
2. Flash Player: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
3.QuickTime Player: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
4. Firefox Web Browser: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
- Internet Connection:
Of course, an Internet connection is required to participate in this online
course. If you have a high speed connection it is preferable to dial-up
access. If you only have dial-up access you can still get by, but patience
is a virtue when waiting for files to download.
Evaluation
Grading
Grades in this course will consist of three major components:
1. In-class projects/preparation/participation (approximately 40%)
2. Reflection (approximately 20%)
3. Major paper or web pages (approximately 40%)
Point values are specified when the assignments are posted. I reserve the
right to adjust these percentages, either collectively or individually, as
necessary.
Grade Scale—Based on percentage of total points attained:
A: 90% - 100%
B: 80% - 89%
C: 70% - 79%
D: 60% - 69%
F: Less than 60%
If the cost of this course is being reimbursed by your district or school,
please review the policies regarding the minimum grade required for a
complete reimbursement. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to
assure a grade that meets those requirements.
Credits
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