FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

 

CTGE 5912 INTERNET APPLICATIONS AND DISTANCE EDUCATION (3 credits)

 

Kathleen P. King, Ed.D.

Office: Rm 1025A, Tel. (212) 636-6472

Email: Kpking@Fordham.edu

Course web site: http://cu.classroom.com

 

 

Creating Web pages with WORD 2000

http://cu.classroom.com

 

Course Description:

          “Internet Applications and Distance Education” will focus on innovative, effective and manageable application of the Internet and distance education technologies to the classroom. The primary emphasis will be integrating Internet resources, distance education and related activities into the curriculum.   Several class activities will involve the development of materials for use in the classroom (K-12, adult education or higher education). The course includes Internet searches, e-mail and distribution list development, web site utilization and development for the classroom, and distance education planning. The class specifically includes the use of the following: the Worldwide Web, Netscape, e-mail functions, and comparison of several Internet search engines, and basic web page and web site development. Some experience with Mac or IBM-compatible computers helpful; no knowledge of programming is needed. http://cu.classroom.com, http://www.fordham.edu/gse/kpking/kpkedu.htm  (Dr. King's resource pages), http://www.fordham.edu/gse/kpking/ctge5912_601.htm

 

Course Format:

This class is offered in a hybrid model of face-to-face sessions and online study. This means that we will have nine classes in-person and six classes online. You will be able to do your work online (on the Internet), anytime, anywhere you have Internet access. You do not have to meet with us online at a specific time, but you have to go online to follow the course instructions, complete assignments, and share in the discussion. This format will allow you to experience distance learning first-hand and also provide in-person support. This is an exciting experience as you learn about distance education from both the teacher and learner perspectives.

 

Technical Problems????   Please note that if you are having difficulties with the online aspect of the course you can call Classroom Connect LIVE! Tech Support 1-800-638-1639.

You can also E-mail me at kpking@Fordham.edu. You also have my office phone number to reach me if these other means do not work. We want you to succeed J

 

Required texts:

          Jones, D. (2002). How to do everything with the Internet. New York: Osborne McGraw Hill.

          Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2003). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (2nd ed.). New York: Pearson.

 

Course Procedures:

                   1. Readings. Read and consider books and articles that speak to the course issues. Use the course bibliography to supplement the assigned readings.

          2. Lectures. Presentation of data and analysis concerning the subject matter of the course. Students are expected to read materials about the upcoming class topic prior to the weekly lecture/discussion.

          3. Class discussion and participation. Students are encouraged to share experiences, raise and clarify questions and to take an active role in this graduate course.

          4. Course application. In order to better understand the strategies and issues in teaching and learning, students will participate in a variety of learning experiences.

          5. Laboratory. Students will be learning computer skills during this course. It is necessary for the student to practice these skills outside of the classroom.

 

Requirements:

          1. Class Attendance and Participation: Class participation includes attendance and demonstrated class participation in face-to-face sessions and in online activities and discussions. In this course the emphasis is hands-on exploration and use of computer and technical resources, this makes attendance a critical facet of the course. Regular and punctual attendance is expected; lateness and absences will result in deduction of points for this course requirement. If you miss a class, you are to write a 2pp summary of the material covered in that class according to the syllabus; this is due at the next class meeting. In addition, except for extreme circumstances that have been discussed and compensated for with the permission of the professor, students missing more than one in-person class during this summer session will not be able to pass the course. Contributions to class discussions, and participation in other class activities comprise participation.          15 pts

 

          2. Assignments: these will include the assigned reading, lab exercises conducted during class time, and online activities.

          Web activities                                                                                        15 pts

                   You will visit webs sites and post comments as directed in the Internet classroom

          Web-based discussion                                                                             25 pts

                   You will read reflective questions and post responses on the web.

          Web Page Development The student will develop a homepage for use in their current or future educational setting. This will include important sites for their discipline, appropriate search engines and related links. Preparation of this project will include Internet searches and browsing, application of basic web design guidelines. Because of the limitation on file size, limited graphics should be used.                                       25 pts   DUE DATE: April 9

          Personal Online Leader's Handbook                

Building on what you have learned and experienced in this course, you will develop a list of guidelines for online leaders.                                                        20 pts DUE DATE:  April 23

 

Description of   Personal Online Leader's Handbook:

During this course you will complete activities that will help you become a successful online course leader. The weekly activities provide background for the Project and in last two sessions of the online course you will work with a partner to develop a list of "Top 10" Strategies for Making the Most of an Online Course. These Top 10 lists will be submitted to ConnectedFiles by April 23, and will be evaluated by other course members as well as by your course guide and TA. Your Personal Online Leader's Handbook will consist of your Journal reflections, a list of expectations for course participants, and your Top 10 list.           

 

COURSE INFORMATION

Class Attendance: Class participation is an important part of any course. In this course the emphasis is hands-on exploration and use of computer and technical resources, this makes attendance a critical facet of the course. In the event that you will not be able to attend class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

 

Grading: Official information on grades may be found on page 23 in the Graduate School of Education catalog.

 

Written Assignments: The quality of writing and format of all written work will be taken into account in grading; all written work should be presented at a graduate level of proficiency.

 

E-mail accounts: As a student at Fordham you are entitled to a free email account; you can also use any other email account you might already have for this course. If you want to get the Fordham e-mail account, you need to go to the office/room opposite the library as soon as possible and sign-up for one. Computer and Internet access are available in several locations on the Lincoln Center campus and also via dial-up.

 

Course Requirements:

15 %   Class participation, preparation and discussions

15 %   Web activities

25 %   Web-based discussions

25 %   Web page development

20 %   Online leader's handbook

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100 %

 

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Class   Topic

1        Management: Lab time, e-mail accounts, textbooks

1/15    Introduction to web browser, web classroom; Signup CU and class

          How might you use online technologies and experiences in YOUR classes?

          Enter CU, enter class, read, click, Forum

          Consent forms

          Simonson 1 &2, Jones 1 & 2

 

2                    Searching – effectiveness and power Jones 4 &5

1/22    Distance Learning, Education and the Web, Simonson 10

 

3        Welcome to Online Learning at http://cu.classroom.com  (Week One online)

1/29    Read and visit web sites listed in the online course. Do online activities.

ONLINE

         

4        Distance technologies and the student Simonson 4 & 7

2/5     A little more technical on the Internet Jones 7-10

 

5        Framework for Learning & Leading Online http://cu.classroom.com  (Week Two online)

2/12    Do online activities.

ONLINE 

 

6       Preparing Online Course  http://cu.classroom.com (Week Three online)

2/19    Read and visit web sites listed in the online course. Do online activities.

ONLINE

7        What makes a good online course--- Start web page design!!  Word -> HTML

2/26    Instructional design, Simonson, 6; Jones 20 & 21

 

8        The Distance Educator – and Materials, Simonson, 8 & 9

3/5

         

9        Strategies for Facilitating an Online Course (Week Four online)

3/12    Read and visit web sites listed in the online course. Do online activities.

ONLINE                                                 

 

10      Distance Education Research, Simonson 3

3/26    Additional online activities, Jones 14 & 15

 

11      An Online Collaboration and Assessment (Week Five online)

4/2     Read and visit web sites listed in the online course. Do online activities.

ONLINE                                                 

 

Web pages due 4/9 !!

 

12      WEB PAGE PROJECT DUE 

4/9     Assessment in distance education, Simonson, 11

          Privacy and viruses, Jones 17 & 18

 

13      Evaluation in distance education, Simonson, 12; Guest visitor?

4/16

 

14      Becoming a Creative Online Leader (Week Six online)

4/23    Read and visit web sites listed in the online course. Do online activities.

ONLINE                                                 

 

15      FINAL CLASS- Wrap up - Online handbooks discussion

4/30    Copyrights, intellectual property, digital divide, ethics, Simonson, 5

          Course evaluations

 

 

REFERENCES

Books

          Arntson, Berkemeyer, Halliwell, & Neuburger. (1996). Learning the Internet. New York: DDC Publishing.

          Boettcher, J. (Ed.). (1994). 101 success stories of information technology in higher education: The Joe Wyatt challenge. Boston: McGraw-Hill.

          Boschmann, E. (Ed.). (1995). The electronic classroom; A handbook for education in the electronic environment.  Medford, NJ: Learned Information, Inc.

          Brooks, D. W. (1997), Web-teaching; A guide to designing interactive teaching for the world wide web (innovations in science education and technology). Plenum Publishing Corporation.

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          Cady, G. H. & McGregor, P. (1996). Mastering the internet, 2d ed. San Francisco: Sybex.

          Cahoon, B. (Ed.) (1998, June). Adult learning and the Internet. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 78. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Articles

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Magazines & Journals

          American Journal of Distance Education

          Educational Technology

          Educational Technology Research and Development

          Internet Magazine at http://www.zdimag.com

          Technology in the Classroom Yearbook

          Technology Review

          TechTrends

          The Chronicle of Higher Education at http://www.chronicle.com

          T.H.E. Magazine (Technological Horizons in Education)

          The Technology Teacher