Jan 30--first class
General course introduction and review of syllabus, which can be found on I-
Learn under ITEC 800. This class focuses on learning theories and varying
learning styles. We will begin the class focusing on three learning theories:
Behaviorism, Cognition, and Constructivism. Cognitive theory topic to begin in
about 3 weeks. Constructivism theory later in class semester. All information we
need to know will be provided in the lectures.
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES 1-30-07 CLASS:
Given a few in class activities. One was a puzzle of sorts and the other a
survey. The puzzle activity was done in groups and explored the different
stragedies used to accomplish the task. The survey was designed to identify the
type of learner we are.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT CLASS:
The assignment due next class meeting includes creating a timeline containing a
reflection of the reading handout provided in class. Also before next class we
are to post in I-learn who we are and what we think Instructional Technology is.
Bring this assignment to class next week and be prepared to discuss it with your
classmates. Future assignments you will upload to I-Learn.
DETAILS FOR TIMELINE ASSIGNMENT DUE NEXT WEEK:
Assignment is to read article and turn in next week a timeline of the history of
events. The handout is not organized. Dr. Foreman wants us to read it and than
reformat it with a visual timeline that she can see. It can be like three pages
taped together with pictures at the top, dates below, and key points following.
It can be in a format of your choosing, even cartoons. It should reflect
something you think is important and what was happening in ITEC field then.
WEEKLY BLOGS IN ILEARN:
There is a “BLOG” forum in I-Learn that will contain the notes pertaining to
what the class session each week contained. One student, or a few, will document
these notes and post. Students will sign up for which week they will be
responsible for to perform this task. Each student will provide this function
once for the semester. Another task involved with this assignment is finding
links related and posting them. When it is your turn to post, log in to I-Learn
and go to Blogs and click on create Blog. Then just log in as itec800 and the
password is foreman.
ON-LINE TOOLS USED IN THIS CLASS:
I-Learn is the on-line product utilized in this course for postings and general
information. The URL is http://ilearn.sfsu.edu/ Just need to put in your SFSU ID
number and PIN to gain access. The site offers an abundant of information and
will be where you upload your assignment to, starting with the 2nd assignment.
You are welcome to bring in a laptop to class for note taking and immediate
access to URL’s discussed in class via the WIFI wireless network in the room or
hard wire links available. There are also computers available in the classroom.
Other tools: blog, wiki, podcast, skpe, breeze, centra, etc
MIDTERM:
We will in the future post five questions in WIKI. Dr. Foreman will choose some
of these for the midterm.
ON-LINE CLASS AND PROCEDURE:
This class will have on-line sessions. Here you will log in remote and
participate in the class virtually. The product utilized to facilitate this
process is Elluminate. The URL is http://www.elluminate.com/about.jsp This is an
on-line web conferencing tool that you can access remotely, however you may see
degraded performance if your network link is too slow, like with a dialup as I
have- but it still can be done. Alternatively you can come to class and use the
computers in the classroom to simulate an on-line session – this may be helpful
in working with others to gain access.
CLASS TEXTBOOK REQUIRED:
The text for this class is “Psychology of Learning for Instruction” by Driscoll.
The class calls for the 3rd edition but the 2nd edition just misses a few pages
and will work. The one I ordered actually was the 1st edition – but my order
cost for the text for $2.95 + shipping and tax – under $7.00. Alibris.com was my
source. There can be a great cost savings by shopping around. At the bookstore
it’s near $100 with tax. I hear at Amazon it’s around $60 dollars for a 3rd
edition.
Tom Palladino

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