The Course

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The Course

 

 


OVERVIEW

This course discusses the philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of and cultural and societal issues on the use of technology for education with focus on the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional media resources.

STRATEGIES

The course will utilize blended learning, a combination of the traditional face-to-face classroom and technology-mediated instructions. We would use varied learning strategies that will put YOU (the students) at the center of all class activities.

We would use UVLE as the course management system; yahoo, facebook and twitter as our egroups. All reports are expected to be technology-mediated. Reflections, discussions, exams, lesson plans, ePortfolio are all online.

Classroom sessions include presentations and discussions, group and pair learning, and peer critiquing. The syllabus will be strictly followed as possible, however on certain times when YOU cannot be present or the class is suspended, use the syllabus as guide in working towards the expected learning outcome of this course.

POLICIES

  • Academic Integrity: Honesty is very important. Use the APA format for referencing. Plagiarism and/or cheating in any form is not permitted.
  • Late Submissions: You are expected to submit all requirements on time. Incomplete or late assignments will result in one penalty point per day.
  • Inform your professor through email or class e-group if you will be absent or late in class, especially if you are the presenter or discussant
  • Courtesy towards each member of the class is expected. Turn off or put to silent modes all cellphones. Please feel free to go out of the room if you cannot avoid an important message or call. 
  • Respect for others’ learning style and preference is supported. And, behaviors that may hamper the learning process of others is unaccepted.
  • You are not allowed to eat and drink inside the MITC laboratory. 

GRADING SYSTEM

The evidences of learning demonstrated / presented to your classmate and professor will be the basis of your grade. Varied assessment strategies will be utilized to document learning achieved in this course, 100 points is the highest points plus five (5) as bonus points. The UP System grade equivalency will apply in this course.

 

 

Attendance


You are expected to be at every class session on time. If it becomes necessary for you to miss the class session, you are expected to let me know in advance.  If you miss 6 periods or more (depending on the University policy), you will get an incomplete grade even if you satisfy all other requirements.


Class Participation


You are expected to actively participate in all class activities whether in traditional face-to-face and online activities.


Online Participation


reflections and asynchronous online discussion


There are ten (10) online reflection papers and an asynchronous discussion (15 messages) to be submitted at UVLe.  Submission will be on the next class meeting after each topic designated for reflection.  Your insights and ideas on the topic should be reflected in your paper and not a summary of the class discussion.


Reporting


As a group, create a presentation of the assigned instructional media resources. Include in your handout a description of the media/technology, its strengths and weaknesses, its possible applications or implication to teaching and learning.  You may use any slide presentation software and follow suggested guidelines for an effective presentation.


Skills Development I: Newsletter


You have the prerogative to decide on how your projects will look in any chosen topic in the area you are teaching or your area of interest.


Skills Development II: ePortfolio


Your learning portfolio (ePortfolio) should include all the requirements of this course except class participation.  You have the prerogative to decide on how your portfolio will look. Be creative. Include a summary of what you have learned in this course; insights you have gained unforgettable experiences and even valuable lessons that are not officially part of the syllabus.


Online Examination


It would cover the basic topics and would utilize  using UVLe. Cheating in any form is NOT acceptable.


Lesson Plan with Technology Integration


You will develop an instructional plan (lesson plan) of a chosen topic in the area you are teaching or your area of interest.  You may use any instructional design model discussed in class.  Submission will be done using googledoc.


Bonus Points


Perfect submissions and attendance / field trips / others


TOTAL


 

10%


 



 

10%







15%







15%







10%





10%







10%




20%






5%




100%

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

You may view the course sylabus here

 

 

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