| ITEDU 691
-- Strategies and Materials for Teaching Technology Education Department of Industry and Technology Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 |
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Introduction: |
The purpose of this course introduction
is to provide you with a list of tasks you should complete during the first or second week of
the course. These tasks will introduce you the many functions of
Blackboard, provide you with important course information, and help you get acquainted with the course, its
requirements, activities, and topics. All these things are designed to help you
have a successful learning experience. |
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Table of Contents: |
The Course Introduction includes information or tasks related to the following items: | ||
| (1) | The "Course Announcements" section of Blackboard | ||
| (2) | The "Course Information" section of Blackboard | ||
| (3) | Information related to required or suggested "Course Materials" | ||
| (4) | The "Course Documents" section of Blackboard | ||
| (5) | Blackboard Tutorials or Information | ||
| (6) | The "Communication / Discussion Board" sections of Blackboard | ||
| (7) | PowerPoint Tutorials | ||
| (8) | Class Communication | ||
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Course Announcements: |
 One of the first items that you saw after entering the Blackboard segment of this course was the "Announcements" section. The Announcement section of Blackboard will be used from time to time to communicate important course information. Check this section frequently to see if there are any new announcements. |
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Course Information: |
 Before proceeding to other sections of this course, I would like for you to visit the ITEDU 691 "Course Information" section of Blackboard. In the Course Information section you will find links to the following course materials: |
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| (1) | Item #1 is a link to the "ITEDU Course Syllabus" | ||
| (a) | The Course Syllabus will provide you with a detailed description of the course including the course rationale and objectives, content outline, evaluation of student achievement, grading scale, policy statements, etc. Closely review the syllabus and its related links to develop an understanding to course's purpose, objectives and assignments and forms of assessment. | ||
| (2) | Item #2 is a link to the "Course Calendar" | ||
| (a) | The Course Calendar lists and
provides links to the various course assignments. The Calendar also
lists Module start and completion dates. The purpose of these start
and completion dates is to identify a window (e.g., between start and
completion dates) or time period for assignment discussions and
work. You can work on any assignment outside of the identified time period. However, to allow for focused discussions or questions, after the first two weeks of the course formal discussions or questions will be limited to the assignment/module identified in the Calendar Start and Completion dates. You are encourage, however, to ask general questions about forth coming assignments during the first two weeks of the course. |
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| (3) | Item #3 is a link to the "Course Resources" | ||
| (a) | The "Course Resources"
is an annotated list of Internet sites that you may find helpful during
the completion of the various course activities. Use these sites as
a first step in your investigation of course topics. During the first two weeks of the course visit some the sites in the Course Resources to familiarize your self with their content. |
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| (4) | Item #4 is a link to the "Projected Media Recommendations" | ||
| (a) | As you work on Modules 2 and 3 your will find the "Projected Media Recommendations" an important and critical source of information. Visit this site often to develop an understanding of these recommendations. You will find that these recommendations are carefully interwoven into the requirements of Modules 2 and 3. | ||
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Course Materials: |
The "Course Materials
Document" will provide you with a list of equipment/materials/software that you will need to be successful this course.
Visit this site to develop an understanding of the materials and resources
that are required to successfully complete this course. http://www.bsu.edu/web/rlshackelfor/ITEDU691/CourseMaterials.htm |
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Course Documents: |
 The next section of the course I would like for you to visit can be found in the ITEDU 691 "Course Documents" section of Blackboard. This folder contains important information on preparing yourself for a successful and productive learning experience. Each of the folders provide an initial introduction to the applicable assignment/module and then link the user to the appropriate assignment and/or assessment form. During this first two weeks, visit the Course Documents section of Blackboard and browse through the various assignments and assessment forms to gain an understanding of what you will be doing in this course. If you have "any" questions about any of the assignments, during this initial review period, please use the Discussion Board to bring your questions to the group, so that all students can benefit from your questions and the responses of others. Remember, the Rubric Construction Module will not be fully functional until 4/1/05. A careful review of the assignments and the corresponding deadlines with help you with your time management, locating necessary resources, and planning your work. |
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Blackboard |
If you are unfamiliar
with Blackboard and its many options, there are several sources of
information that will help develop a working knowledge of
Blackboard. As you have seen, you can get to almost all the ITEDU
691 course materials through the Course Syllabus links and/or Course
Calendar links. We will be using Blackboard mainly as a
communication tool. As you may note, I have turned off some of the
Blackboard functions that we will not be using. Thus, when you use the Blackboard resources
or tutorials that I will give you, focus
on the Announcements, Course
Information, Communication,
Discussion Board, and Tools
sections. |
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| (1) | The Department of Industry and Technology's
orientation to online courses. To use the orientation, please read each section
carefully. The tutorial will lead you through the process of accessing assignments and materials, navigating the Blackboard system, sending and retrieving Email, and
communicating with me and fellow students. "Please read through each tutorial and advance to the next step using the menu to the left. If you feel comfortable with a section, feel free to advance." http://www.bsu.edu/web/iandt/tutorial/default.htm |
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In the "Services" section of Blackboard you will find several "Institution Services" designed to help you enhance your ability to use Blackboard. These include (these icons are not linked): |
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| Use these services as well the Departmental Orientation to facilitate your use of Blackboard. | |||
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Communication |
 We will be using the "Communication" function of Blackboard -- in addition to the "Announcements" -- to share information and communicate with each other. As you go through the Blackboard Orientation or Tutorials pay close attention to the Communication and Discussion Board functions of Blackboard. During the course I will post -- remind me if I don't -- an introductory thread or discussion point for each module. The posting will be set up to allow you to (a) edit your messages after posting, (b) remove a posted message you authored, (c) include file attachments, and (d) post new threads. Remember, try to limit new threads or discussions to topics related to the identified assignment/module (e.g., applicable start and finish Course Calendar time period). You should check the Announcements and Discussion Board on a daily bases. In most cases, during normal work hours, I will respond to your questions within 2 or 3 hours -- if not sooner. |
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PowerPoint |
An examination of the Course Calendar or Syllabus shows that the first two assignments include the use of PowerPoint to complete both assignments. To prepare yourself for these learning experiences you will need to develop and/or enhance your ability to effectively use PowerPoint. During this first two weeks, prepare yourself for successfully completing any activities related to Modules #2 and #3 by completing any appropriate PowerPoint tutorials. I suggest that you: | ||
| (1) | Carefully read the assignments and assessment forms for Modules #2 and #3 to gain a full understanding of what you will be asked to do and how your work will be assessed. | ||
| (2) | Review the Projected Media Recommendations (see assignments and/or assessment forms for direct links). | ||
| (3) | Complete Microsoft
Tutorials and other appropriate Microsoft resources for the version of
PowerPoint that you will be using. See Course Resources (e.g.,
PowerPoint or Tutorial sections) for direct links. http://www.bsu.edu/web/rlshackelfor/itedu/Resources.htm |
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| (4) | Complete Acadia
University PowerPoint Tutorials. See Course Resources (e.g.,
PowerPoint or Tutorial sections) for direct links. There is more
than one Acadia site listed in the Course Resources Document. Be
sure to visit them all. http://www.bsu.edu/web/rlshackelfor/itedu/Resources.htm |
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| (5) | Complete the
PowerPoint lessons developed at Eastern Illinois University. These
lessons will help you with some of the fundamentals of using the PowerPoint 97 software program to create presentations and transparencies.
See Course Resources (e.g., PowerPoint or Tutorial sections) for direct
links. There is more than one Eastern Illinois University site
listed in the Course Resources Document. Be sure to visit them all. http://www.bsu.edu/web/rlshackelfor/itedu/Resources.htm
Or examine the
tutorials found in elementk. (See Course Materials for more information
on elementk.) |
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| (6) | Visit the other
PowerPoint sites listed in the Course Resources to see what they have to
offer. http://www.bsu.edu/web/rlshackelfor/itedu/Resources.htm |
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Class |
In an effort to get to know each other and enhance your ability to use the email function of Blackboard I would like each of you (by January 15) to send an email (using the "All Users" function) that briefly describes who you are and why you are enrolled in this class. Consider including information such as: | ||
| (1) | Your name, | ||
| (2) | Your current position, | ||
| (3) | A description of any teaching or training experience, | ||
| (4) | Any outside of class activities or interests you would like to share, and | ||
| (5) | What your teaching or training philosophy is. | ||
| (6) | Please include a current photo of yourself. | ||
| I am simply asking you to introduce yourselves, so that we will have an idea of who we are talking to when we start exchanging information and asking questions. | |||
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Research |
The Ball State University Libraries recently announced a new service to assist with student and faculty research needs. Ask a Librarian: Live Chat connects you to a reference librarian for immediate research assistance and is available 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Library professionals will give you one-on-one assistance with your research needs including finding online databases and journals, Internet resources, and library materials. There is no software to download, and the service is free! Go to the BSU Libraries' Web site and click on "Ask a Librarian" at http://www.bsu.edu/library.
"Online access to academic databases A click on Databases (http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/electronic resources/databases.asp) at the University Libraries' home page provides access to many thousands of journals, magazines, newspapers and other resources. If you're not sure where to begin, Academic Search Premier is a good general source. Many specialized academic databases, including access to AP photos (http://accuweather.ap.org/cgi-bin/apl.pl), are also available for browsing at the Databases site. CardCat (http://liblink.bsu.edu/ uhtbin/cgisirsi/bWvC5Ihv88/BRACKEN/ 284790543/60/502/X) is an excellent resource for locating books, videos, and other materials housed in University Libraries." (University Libraries, 2004) "Expert assistance in meeting copyright/fair use requirements The use of another person's intellectual property for educational purposes is governed by the national Copyright Law. The Copyright Law mandates that a balance be made between the exclusive rights of copyright owners and the needs of educators. The University Copyright Center (http://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/copyright/) can assist in determining whether your use of someone else's intellectual property constitutes fair use or a copyright infringement." (University Libraries, 2004) David E. Sumner (2004) recommends that in addition to the normal use of Google that teachers/scholars use of Google Scholar http://scholar.google.com/. He states, "Google Scholar enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research. Use Google Scholar to find articles from a wide variety of academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories and universities, as well as scholarly articles available across the web. Just as with Google Web Search, Google Scholar orders your search results by how relevant they are to your query, so the most useful references should appear at the top of the page."
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rshackelford@bsu.edu |
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