Dr. Wes Leggett IT 6740 Course Overview Spring 2004

IT 6740 Course Overview Spring 2004

Welcome! This overview has been created to provide you with the essential information for the semester.

Goal/Objective

Learning Processes Applied to Instructional Technology - not only the course title, but exactly my goal for the class and my objective for you to personally and professionally accomplish. We will study five (5) learning theories/processes and how they can impact instruction. We will explore technologies and how their capabilities can be utilized. You will take a piece of instruction you are currently doing and change it based on the impact of one or more of the learning theories/processes and the infusion of technology in a new or different way. You will walk away from class with a new piece of instruction that you created that you can immediately begin using in your own classroom.

Assignments/Grading

Essentially, you have three (3) assignments to complete for the class. See the individual assignment pages for grading criteria and rubrics.

The first assignment (25% of your final course grade) is a PowerPoint presentation that is both group created and group presented to the class. Since there are five (5) learning theories to be covered, there will be five groups created by self-selection that represent an appropriate balance based on the total number of students participating in class.

The second assignment (50% of your final course grade) is a final project that is individually created and individually presented to the class. I've allotted class time for you to work on this project in an open lab format where I will be available to assist you one-on-one. I strongly suggest you take advantage of the opportunity to submit your final project to me for review and feedback prior to the final deadline.

The third assignment (25% of your final course grade) is a final project abstract that is individually written and submitted to me. This is due the same date that your final project is due.

Tentative Schedule/Due Dates

January 10, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Personal Introductions
Instructor Introduction
Course Introduction

February 7, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
PowerPoint Tutorials
Special Presentation - 10:30 am - Daniel Weinshenker on "Digital Storytelling"
5 Learning Theories in 5 Minutes
Lunch @ 11:30 am
Group Formation for PowerPoint Presentation assignment
Open Lab - Group Research/Work Time

February 21, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Open Lab - Group Work Time
Group PowerPoint Presentations Begin @ 2:30 pm
Submit in electronic form (email, floppy, Zip, or CD) the group PowerPoint presentation

April 17, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Pamela presents her Final Project
Individual Consultation and Approval of Final Project
Open Lab - Individual Work Time

May 8 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Open Lab - Individual Work Time
Lunch @ 11:30 am
Final Project Presentations Begin @ 12:30 pm
Submit in electronic form (email, floppy, Zip, or CD) the Final Project and Final Project Abstract
Course Wrap-up
University Course/Instructor Evaluation Forms

Communication/Bad Weather Policy

Use my personal email address wes@wesleggett.com as your primary mode of communication with me. Also, always check the courses page on this website prior to class (Friday night and/or early Saturday morning) for any important announcement(s). This is especially true when there is bad weather resulting in treacherous roads. My commute to Denver in perfect conditions takes an hour and fifteen minutes, but can easily double if I hit treacherous roads and/or traffic snarls caused by accidents. My personal directive to you is that if you feel, in your judgment, that your commute to class is unsafe, then do not attempt to make it to class! Your safety and health is my biggest concern. Monitor the courses page on my website if there is inclement weather and I'm temporarily stuck at home. We'll work out a system of communication during our first class session on how I can get word to you and everyone else by cell phone if I'm already on the road (telephone calling tree). Above all else, I will model flexibility and adaptability for whatever comes our way this semester.

Let's have a great semester!