AND
RAMAPO COLLEGE
OF NEW JERSEY
JOINT MSN in
Nursing Education
Updated: November 4, 2002
Course Title: Educational Technology in Higher Education
Semester Credits: 3
Faculty: Dr. Patrick
P. Chang (201) 684-7591 (meetings by appointment only via
Administrative Assistant
Bonnie Caruso at 201-684-7682)
Contact Hours: Fifteen (15) weeks of lecture, seminar and
discussion (3 hours per week)
Pre/Corequisites: Curriculum
and Instruction in Higher Education (NEDU 5302)
Course Description: This course is designed to
explore the knowledge and competencies needed to develop and apply innovative
technologies in classroom and laboratory settings. Students will cover in more
depth various teaching/learning strategies such as computer-based learning
environments, the use of multimedia, and the use of distributed instructional
strategies rotating through three core Centers covering content in the use of
video, interactive learning, and web page development.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Analyze
the major trends and issues pertinent to the use of technology in higher
education.
2.
Analyze
the use of various innovative technologies to meet individual learning styles
and needs of learners.
3.
Apply
concepts of computer-based learning to support instructional activities.
4.
Analyze
the requirements of teachers and learners in the use of Web-based information.
5.
Demonstrate
problem-solving skills necessary to assess and integrate Web-based information
in a format to support learners’ needs.
Textbooks:
Hanna, D., Glowacki-Dudka, M. and Conceicao-Runlee,
S. (2000). 147 Practical Tips for Teaching
Online Groups : Essentials of Web-Based Education. Wisconsin:Atwood Publishing
Keating, A.B. and J. Ragital (1999). The Wired
Professor: A Guide to Incorporating the World Wide Web Into College
Instruction. New York: New York University Press
In addition, you
will be required to research different sources for each week’s topic and share
the results of your searches with your classmates. The final product will be a comprehensive annotated bibliography
from the class citing their “Top Ten” favorite choices.
Recommended
Texts:
The following
texts will be available on reserve at the Ramapo College Library.
Baier, J.L. (1994).
Technology in Student Affairs. Maryland: ACPA.
Kosko, B. (1994).
Fuzzy Thinking: The New Science of Fuzzy Logic.
Course Requirements:
1.
Annotated
bibliography on textbooks and periodicals on Educational
Technology in Higher Education (submitted weekly) 20%
2.
Develop
a continuing education program for implementation in the
Curriculum Design and Instruction in Higher
Education course
(NEDU 5302)
(December 16) 50%
3.
Position
paper on meeting needs of learners using technology
(individual project) (December 2) 30%
_______
Total:
100%
Grading Policy:
|
GRADE |
QUALITY |
|
A |
90% - 100% |
|
B+ |
85% - 89% |
|
B |
80% - 84% |
|
C+ |
75% - 79% |
|
C |
70% - 74% |
|
D |
60% - 69% |
|
F |
59% or less |
Students
must achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 70% to pass this course.
9/9 Introduction
to course with a discussion of final project due
at completion of course
Trends and Issues pertinent
to use of technology in the classroom
Hardware and Software
Issues: Delivering the Content in the Most
Effective Way
Computing Fundamentals: How Far Have We Come? How Much More Can We Go?
9/16 Fundamentals
#1: File Management and Microsoft Word
The Teaching-Learning Process: Meeting Diverse
Student Needs
Through the Use of Technology
9/23 Fundamentals #2: A Literal Computer Autopsy and physiological
analysis with David Ross, Area Director
for Faciltiies and Technology
9/30 Fundamentals
#3: Microsoft Excel and Access
10/7 Fundamentals
#4: Microsoft PowerPoint, html and
web page design
Distributed Education –
web page development: Design Tips for Good
WEB Pages Using
Off-The-Shelf Packages
Sample Program:
Claris Homepage
10/14 Linkage
Class: Come to Tamarack “O” to discuss the linkages between Educational
technology and
Curriculum
Design and Instruction in Higher Education
Distributed Education
Strategies for teaching at a distance
Instructional Development for distance education
10/21 Guest
speaker #1: Network administrator John Degroot on network fundamentals
10/28 Guest
speaker #2: Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of StudentAffairs.com on creating a
commercial website
Claris Homepage (cont.)
11/4 Guest speaker #3: Claris HomePage and Web CT #1: An
overview, the calendar and syllabus functions
11/11 The
Future is Now #1: Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s)
Academic Media Services specialist James Houston on streaming videos, DVD production, Instructional
Television, Audiocasts and interactive videocasts
Web
CT #2: Discussions and Chat Rooms
11/18 (Double
Session: Class begins at 4:30 PM)
Thomas Edison College Transcript Evaluator Todd Siben on Distance Learning (via Video Over IP at Middlesex Community College)
The Future is Now #2: Assistive Technologies with
Jean Balutanski, Legal Aspects of Educational
Technology; Ethical Issues
in use of Technology
Web CT #3: Tests and Surveys
11/25 Project
Time: Group project work included preparation of handouts,
A-V materials, etc.
Web CT #4: Presentations
12/2 Summative
and formative evaluation strategies
Web CT #5: Personal assessment with Dr. Valerie
“Scotti” Massimo
12/9 Project
Time
12/16 Student
presentations on continuing education programs
(Curriculum Design
and Instruction in Higher Education)
Unanswered
Questions and Answers
Summary and
Evaluations