SUMMER I 2012 CIMT 543

Production of Instructional Materials

GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Instructor: Yadi Ziaeehezarjeribi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Curriculum, Instruction, & Media Technology School of Education, Indiana State University University Hall 314A Monday-Wednesday 2:00-4:00 pm (812) 237-2957 yadi-z@indstate.edu Online Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2012). Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 9780132612258 Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., & Russell, J. (2012). Instructional technology and media for learning (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J: Merrill Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 9780138008154 Recommended Textbooks Lai, F-Q. & Chang, C. (2012). Mastering computer skills. Dubuque, IA: Kendall / Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN: 9780757598999 (This book includes most of the required projects, rubrics, and users guide for using software applications for projects.) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.).ISBN: 9781433805615

Instructors Office: Instructors Office Hours Instructors Phone Number: Instructors e-mail Address: Class Hours: Required Textbooks

COURSE INFORMATION

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Course Description: CIMT 543 involves planning, preparing, producing, and evaluating media for use in an instructional environment. This course is project based. Students will create instructional materials using various computer technologies. The course requires students to apply instructional design/educational theories. Instructional Goals: Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate proficiency with the design and production of multimedia instruction using various computer related technologies including application software, digital graphics, audio, video, and online resources. Apply design strategies using the ASSURE model for the lesson plan design, visual principles for the presentation, and integration of multimedia. Integrate current issues in media technology, to include terms, definitions, concepts, design, applications, research, and social networks into the learning environment. Employ professional writing and research skills according to APA formatting. Formulate a literature review for research purposes or Create a grant proposal for professional development.

AECT Standards
http://www.educate.vt.edu/it/standards.htm AECT Standard 1: DESIGN Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design conditions for learning by applying principles, theories, and research associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies, and learner characteristics. AECT Standard 2: DEVELOPMENT Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop instructional materials and experiences by applying principles, theories, and research related to print, audiovisual, computer-based, and integrated technologies. AECT Standard 3: UTILIZATION Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to use processes and resources for learning by applying principles, theories, and research related to media utilization, diffusion, implementations, and policy-making. AECT Standard 4: MANAGEMENT Candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise instructional technology by applying principles, theories and research related to project, resource, delivery system, and information management. Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design conditions for learning by applying principles, theories, and research associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies, and learner characteristics.

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AECT Standard 5: EVALUATION Candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions to evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles, theories, and research related to problem analysis, criterion-referenced measurement, formative and summative evaluation, and long-range planning. Course Expectations: This course is performance-driven, with an emphasis on design for instructional purposes. All projects must be accomplished individually using advanced production software and graduate level writing proficiency. Expect to spend at least 14 hours per week on assignments. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and have information clarified during group discussions on topics related to assignments. Performance will be evaluated based on rubrics provided at the beginning of each activity. This course is an introduction into a wide range of instructional strategies and interactive media, with a focus on the research, which drives the decisions which drive how and when to use each medium in which capacity. The use of technology in the classroom allows students to integrate and use various methodologies in group settings as well as individualized learning. This course will introduce students to a wide variety of technologyoriented environments and implement to your teaching-learning situations. For the public library students, this course will enhance skills in production techniques and the design process. This course requires additional software, which is readily available as freeware. Any production software is permitted as long as the visual principles such as sound, visual, and aesthetic quality is maintained. Most questions about assignments are generally addressed on the Discussion Board posts or the FAQ section of BlackBoard. Productive and efficient course completion is generally accomplished through the creation of a management plan at the beginning of the semester with specific times allocated to the completion of CIMT543 assignments. The instructor may ask that projects be revised until the minimum rubric criteria are met. No late projects will be accepted regardless of technical difficulties. Please follow APA formatting for each assignment (see APA manual).

PROJECT GUIDELINES
Discussion Board Posts 20 pts Constructivist and experiential learning are important components of successful participation in this course. Online discussions include thoughtful responses to the initial assignment question, in addition to two meaningful responses to at least two other peers posts. The discussion board is setup to provide you an opportunity for feedback from classmates and the professor. Typically knowledge and understanding is solidified and misunderstandings are alleviated through online discussions.

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Discussion Board Guidelines: On a weekly basis, students will be responsible for posting to the Discussion Board feature through the Blackboard site. The assignment consists of one original post and at least two posts made in response to a classmates original post. This is your opportunity to extend the course discussions in this interactive, online format. When responding to a classmates post, take a stand in your discussion. Remember to be respectful in your disagreement. Your original post should be 300-350 words in length, and the response post 200-250 words. Avoid conjectures, ACRONYMS, vernacular/slang, copy/ pasting from the Internet, and unsubstantiated claims. In order to receive full points for the asynchronous discussion, one must first complete the weekly module and then post to the discussion board according to the weekly schedule. The instructor will adjust the course discussions based on online postings. Discussion Board threads can be accessed either through a link within the Module or in the Discussion Board tab in Blackboard. Remember to back up your comments with reference to the weekly readings and appropriately cited (APA) quotations. Here is an example of a post written according to APA guidelines.

NO late projects are accepted. All assignments, projects and communications must be through Blackboard site. DO NOT EMAIL REVISED ASSIGNMENTS.
Students are expected to be prepared by reading the assigned chapters and participate in online discussions, complete activities, and turn in assignments one time. Always check to make sure the Discussion Board post answers the assignment question (s) includes more than 300 words uses quotes from the weekly reading to substantiate claims includes vocabulary from the textbook contains correct grammar, punctuation, spelling correctly cites or quotes other authors contributions includes APA formatted references is written in Times New Roman and #4 on the Blackboard dropdown menu Assignments All assignments are contained within Modules. Each Module is labeled according to the Course Schedule. For instance, the first assignment is labeled Foundations of Instructional Design located under Course Content in Blackboard. All assignments links can be accessed either through the Module or through a drop box found in the Assignments tab in Blackboard. You will notice that all information needed to complete the first assignment is contained in the Foundations of Instructional Design Module folder. Your success in this course is predicated upon completion of assignments as prescribed. Specific instructions for each assignment are contained in each Module. Please

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do not hesitate to ask questions either from each other on the Discussion Board or email me long before the assignment is due. Assignment Checklist: rubric saved according to guidelines formatted correctly contains Reference page has no spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes follows assignment instructions review writing tips name the document correctly (check the writing tips under the course content)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Wiki A FAQ Wiki is to support questions in class. Anytime you have a question (remember, the only silly question is the one that is not asked), please post that question (and the answers) on the FAQ Wiki. I expect the class to take charge of this content. The wiki is intended to support your success in the class.

Grading Policies
While this course is taught online, it has hard due dates for all assignments which must be submitted through Blackboard. If you miss the due date on Blackboard, the project or assignment will be awarded zero points. No late assignments will be accepted. Grades of Incomplete will only be recorded if the student is in good standing in the course (has successfully completed all assignments prior to request), contacts the professor in writing (emails accepted) at least one week before the final grades are to be posted, and has received written notification from the professor (email) that a grade of Incomplete will be awarded. Grading Criteria: Projects will be evaluated using the following criterion: Attention to instructions. Each activity includes a module which includes indepth instructions. Please read instructions several times before contacting the professor for clarification. Depth of treatment. Please refer to the activity rubric prior to submitting assignments to Blackboard. Submitted on time. No late projects will be accepted. Creativity/insights/original thinking. Writing mechanics/organization/attention to detail. Errors in spelling, subject/verb agreement, sentence structure, and organizational flow. Please become familiar with the current edition of the APA manual. Each project must follow APA formatting. Please pay attention to specific formatting instructions prior to each activity.

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Activities: This course contains several projects and several asynchronous discussion sessions. Live synchronous discussion sessions are optional. This may include eLluminate, Skype, Second Life, and Google Doc/Chat.

Code of student conduct and rights of students

Academic Integrity
This is a design-based course. An integral component of the course is to adapt and link to other teaching resources. All linked and referenced resources will be cited according to APA standards. Collaboration is at the heart of any assignment but all projects must demonstrate individual understanding. Peer feedback and support is expected from all students. Individual work is required on all project components. For more information regarding Indiana State University Academic policies, see http://www.indstate.edu/academicintegrity/ Americans with Exceptionalities Indiana State University seeks to provide effective services and accommodation for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. If a student needs an accommodation because of a documented disability, they are required to register with Disability Support Services at the beginning of the semester. Contact the Director of Student Support Services. Gillum Hall, Room 202A 812-237-2301 The Links: http://www.indstate.edu/admissions/disability-services.htm http://www.indstate.edu/sasc/programs/dss/eligibility.htm The Director will ensure that you receive appropriate accommodations. Copyright refers to the legal rights to an original work. These laws set the conditions under which anyone may copy, in whole or part, original works transmittable in any medium. Without copyright laws, writers, artists, and media produces would not receive the compensation they deserve for their creations. . . for issues around fair use please refer to http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/dcom/olia/confu/confurep.pdf (Smaldino, et.al., 2010, p.13) For more information regarding academic integrity, see: http://www.indstate.edu/academicintegrity/

Feel free to take advantage of the ISU Student Writing Center

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http://isu.indstate.edu/writing/, but remember your work must be your own. Every assignment requires extensive editing and review. Every assignment requires extensive editing and review. Please feel free to take advantage of the ISU Student Writing Center http://isu.indstate.edu/writing/ Grammarly.com is excellent software to review grammar, punctuation, spelling, and plagiarism. Communication All communications should be via Blackboard email, in case of emergency use the instructors ISU email yadi-z@indstate.edu. The instructor will respond within 24hrs. If you have not received a response within 24 hours, please resend the email with the previous email included. In your email, make sure to add the course number, and the nature of the problem in detail. Diversity The faculty and staff of the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology believe in the value of recognizing the contributions of individual and group differences in areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and personal experience. In doing so, we recognize and affirm that promoting human diversity in teaching, learning, and daily life enhances the effectiveness of our work and that of our students. (CIMT, 2011) Retrieved from http://coe.indstate.edu/cimt/mission.htm Indiana State University (2011) Learning to accept and appreciate the wealth of differences that each individual brings to our common environment increases our understanding of each other and gives us greater leverage to achieve common objectives. Indiana State University and all of us who make up the mosaic of its workforce and student body benefit from embracing diversity. Cultivating an open, inclusive environment that values the contributions, ideas and opinions of all individuals is crucial to our joint success. How well do you understand diversity at Indiana State University? Take the Diversity Training at http://training.newmedialearning.com/diversity/indstate/standard/114.shtml Professionalism/Disposition (100 points) 10 points will be deducted for each late submission or evidence of uncivil discussion with members of the course. If you do run into technical problems CALL OR EMAIL THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT) FOR HELP http://www.indstate.edu/oit1/userservices/ithelp/contact.html. The instructor generally expects you to turn assignments in on time and does not want to know you are having
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problems. A component of becoming a responsible citizen is timeliness. Because this course is delivered online and the assignments are readily available prior to all due dates, the student is expected to complete assignments without instructor support. However, if a link is not functioning properly, needed information seems to be missing, or you are struggling with a concept do not hesitate to email the instructor after you have reviewed the instructions and rubric several times. NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES Retrieved from http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/netiquette.html General Rules Make your messages easier to read by writing paragraphs short and to the point. TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING ON THE INTERNET. Messages in all lowercase letters can be difficult to read, instead, use normal capitalization. *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to make a stronger point. Use the underscore symbol before and after the title of a book, (i.e., _Green Eggs and Ham_ ) Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Without face to face communications your joke may be viewed as criticism. Avoid the use of IM or emoticons. If the email would not be appropriate in front of a judge, it should not be written. Never give your user ID or password to another person. System administrators that need to access your account for maintenance or to correct problems will have full privileges to your account. Group Communication Respect the fact that the class list is a closed discussion. Do not forward mail from your classmates to others without their permission. In an online forum or newsgroup, debate is welcome, but be tactful in responding to others. Remember that there is a person (or a whole class) at the receiving end of your post. Keep your questions and comments relevant to the focus of the discussion group. Information intended for an individual or small group of individuals should be emailed to those people directly. If you are responding to a message from someone else, briefly summarize the post. When posting a question to the discussion group, request responses be directed to you personally. Post a summary or answer to your question to the group. If you quote a previous post (by using the reply function for example), quote only enough to make your own point. Include your signature at the bottom of Email messages when communicating with people who may not know you personally or broadcasting to a dynamic group of subscribers. Resist the temptation to "flame" others on the list. Remember these discussions are "public" and meant for constructive exchanges. Treat others on the list with civility

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Use your Sycamore Email account. Do not subscribe using a shared office account or a friend's account.

Individual Communication If you want to get in touch with only one person in the class, send a message to that individual's e-mail address, not to the entire discussion list. When replying to a message posted to a discussion group, check the address to be certain it is going to the intended location (person or group). It can be very embarrassing when one replies incorrectly and posts a personal message to the entire discussion group which was intended for an individual.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This course requires minimum system (computer) requirements. Students are responsible for all software downloads, upgrades, updates, etc.

Blackboard Learn 9.1

Browser Requirements: Blackboard can be accessed through any computer equipped with a java-enabled browser and a connection to the Internet*. Blackboard.com has tested the following browsers: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Browsers* Certified Browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or better Mozzilla Firefox 3.61 http://www.mozilla.com Mac OS Browsers* Certified Browsers Mozzilla Firefox 3.61 http://www.mozilla.com Apple Safari 4 or better http://www.apple.com/ca/macosx/featur es/safari.html Linux Browsers* Certified Browsers Mozzilla Firefox 3.61 http://www.mozilla.com Galeon
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Compatible Browsers Google Chrome 10 or better www.google.com/chrome

Compatible Browsers Google Chrome is not compatible with BlackBoard www.google.com/chrome

Compatible Browsers Konqueror http://www.kde.org

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http://galeon.courceforge.net *a high speed connection is required for Blackboard Learn 9.1. Java Runtime Environment Java is required for Blackboard Learn 9.1 and can be downloaded from http://www.java.com/en/ Always check to make sure the latest version of Java is installed on your computer. Apples Mac OS10.x can ensure the latest version of Java for OSX by running the Apple Update. Acceptable Document Files The following document file types are considered acceptable for use in Blackboard and for submitting assignment work to the Blackboard system. Microsoft Word: .doc, .docx Microsoft Excel: .xls, .xlsx Microsoft PowerPoint: .ppt, .pptx Rich Text Format: .rtf Adobe Acrobat: .pdf Image form: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png (To determine the type of file you are submitting, simply right click the unopened file and select the properties tab) Blackboard Questions Blackboard Tutorials http://www.indstate.edu/cirt/facdev/blackboard/blackboard9student/index.htm

Plagiarism
If it is determined that a student has submitted unoriginal work, the student will receive a zero for the course. You may retrieve or repost your document if there is a question about the originality of your paper, projects, and documents. When you are suing other authors work, you must cite the name of the authors and the references in APA format. For

example if you use a sentence or a paragraph from the internet and change the beginning, the middle and the end of the paragraph, it is considered Plagiarism.
TurnitinPlagiarism(2).pdf Additional information on how to check the integrity of your original work.

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Turnitin is an online plagiarism detection program to which Indiana State University has paid a subscription and which has been made available through the Blackboard course management system.(pra.1) For more information go to this link and learn more about plagiarism. http://library.indstate.edu/tools/tutorials/plagiarism/ Introduction DO NOT PLAGIARIZE! This is something you hear in every class, but what exactly does it mean? Plainly speaking, plagiarism is putting someone else's words or ideas in your paper, and letting the reader believe that those words or ideas are actually yours. Some students plagiarize unintentionally because they don't know how to recognize plagiarism or how to cite ideas and quotations properly. But whether plagiarism is done intentionally or unintentionally, the act is a serious academic offense for which a student can be expelled (pra. 1).

Reference
Indiana State University (2011). PLAGIARISM DETECTION SOFTWARE: TURNITIN. Retrieved from http://www.indstate.edu/academicintegrity/turnitin.htm

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Links to professional journals

Here are links to professional journals that will assist you with research and standards for your learning goals. The professional journals also contain a plethora of research to assist with various research interests.

http://www.aect.org/

http://www.aera.net/

http://www.ncte.org/

http://www.reading.org

http://www.socialstudies.org/

http://www.nctm.org/

http://www.tesol.org/

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Grade Distribution Project Title Blackboard 9.1 Self-Introduction Digital Graphics/Visual Principles ASSURE Lesson Plan Multimedia Kit Video and Audio WebQuest Research Paper or Grant Proposal Total Points for Projects Total Points for Discussions Professionalism Total Points Course Grade Criteria A 720-790 B+ 694-719 B 667-693 Points Review 40 50 100 100 100 /590 /100 /100 /790 B640-666 C+ 614-639 C 587-613 C560-586 F <560 Blackboard Discussion Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Points /20 /20 /20 /20 /20 /100

200 Discussion Total

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