Archive+of+Syllabus+Items

Archive of Syllabus Items
LC1 - Tues. noon - Erin, Doug, Maura, Matt LC2 - Tues. 5pm - Heidi, Joel, Melissa, Molly, Dave LC3 - Tues. 6:15pm - Jenny, Cathy, Amber, Rebecca, Candy LC4 - Tues. 5pm - Haley, Kristina, Chuck, Jean-Philippe, Jason
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 * __February 3-9 __**

AR - Complete evaluation tutorials by February 9th
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I will be asking you to read through at least one Professional Development Modules

The website identifies the professional development modules as designed for users who:

* want an introduction to all the major components of an evaluation

* are novice evaluators and want to learn more/self-instruct

* are experienced evaluators and want expertise/advice in a targeted area

You are not evaluators, you are action researchers. So these tutorials are not perfectly designed for you. However they can be very useful. Each module contains:

(1) step-by-step strategies and tools of evaluators

(2) a scenarios which helps you see how to apply the tools to an evaluation problem and

3) a case study in which there are questions to be answered (and then compared to peers and experts).

You do NOT have to leave your names nor do you have to respond to the questions. And if you don't understand some of the methodological concepts, don't panic. You will each take different things from the tutorials.

CT - Read and think about Activity Theory vs. Personal Analysis
Per Paul on Jan 25th (via Courses Announcements): "I have found a much better article on Activity Theory for us to discuss relative to Project #2. Please use the following link and disregard all other references in the syllabus to Activity Theory links or references. Thanks."

Activity theory for designing mobile learning - Lorna Uden

From syllabus:

[|Activity theory as a framework for designing constructivist learning environment.] Jonassen & Rohrer-Murphy

[|Applying Activity Theory to Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Work-Based Activities in Corporate Settings.]  Collis & Margaryan

CT - FEB 7 - THEORY THURSDAYS - 6:30PM PST - OPTIONAL AND INFORMAL THEORY DISCUSSION

 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">February 10-16 __**

AR - Make sure to have Regina Meister and the Writing Center review your LIT REVIEW by the end of February.
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">She is expecting to work with you during the month of Jan and Feb.. I will set you set your time. This way, she will not have to work with all of you at the same time. A few of you are ready to get comments from her in January and I would encourage this. Most of you will be busy with the other assignments and will be able to set a time in February. I expect you set a time with her and be responsible for working with her. This is a wonderful service that your tuition pays for and I am eager to have you all take advantage of it. If you have already been working with her, that you are ahead of the game.Regina Meister, Manager, Writing Support [| www.gsep.pepperdine.edu/studentservices/writing/]

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LD - Feb. 13 at 4 PM PST in Elluminate
Our Grants/Funding meeting with the Pepperdine people at Malibu has morphed a bit. It will be Wed, Feb. 13 at 4 PM PST in Elluminate. Best if one person from each of the remaining design teams (ArtQuest has already met) did a 7 minute presentation of your project. This meeting is optional. I know timing may prevent some of you from attending but we do want to take advantage of their expertise.

CT - Meet with Paul for Class on February 14th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Think about Tools, Roles & Communities – CSCL and CSCW

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: <span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">[|www.ics.uci.edu/~redmiles/activity/final-issue.html__] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> and Wenger - Part 3

We will talk about the following so check out the resources.


 * Informal Learning --- @http://www.life-slc.org/
 * Multiple Intelligences --- http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/mitheory.shtml
 * Learning Styles --- @http://www.mindtools.com/mnemlsty.html

You might like to check out the following as well... @http://instructionaldesign.org/theories/index.html

LD - Project Budget Due February 17th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Project Budget. Project resource budget to be submitted via Google discussions by 2/17/13

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss in Group Hangouts: How do we plan the resources we need for our project?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read Russell Chapters 6-8


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">February 17-23 __**

CT - Activity Theory Project Due by Friday
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Use the Activity Theory Model to better understand learners in your design project. Place your persona in the subject position in the diagram and analyze the effects of the activity from each point in the system. You may divide the analysis or work together. Report the analysis (2-3 pages) including insights for improving the learning design.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Think about Informal Learning - Multiple Intelligences – Learning Styles

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Review Life Center website - <span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">[|LIFE Center- -Research and Organizing Concepts] <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">; <span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">[|www.life-slc.org]; <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Howard Gardner (search)

LD - Discuss in G+Group: What are the key elements of an effective presentation?
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read Reynolds Delivery

Forums (book groups) and Learning Circles and Blogs

 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">February 24- March 2 __**

LD - Meet with Melissa in Webex on February 25th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss: How do we ensure our presentations convey our project value?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Reynolds Delivery

AR - All Literature Reviews should be complete by February 28th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15.0150146484375px;">Forums (book groups) and Learning Circles and Blogs

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15.0150146484375px;">Cycle report 2 should be in draft format soon

CT - Meet with Paul for Class on February 28th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Think about: t ech meets Diversity - Learning Disabilities - Universal Access

March 3-9

LD - Discuss Designing for Diversity - Differentiated learning
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss in G+ Group: Once a presentation is given, how else can we share it with others interested in our work? <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">- Harvrd Business School article; <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">- Karsh & Fox Part 1 - Grant Writing Book

CT - MARCH 7 - THEORY THURSDAYS - 6:30PM PST - OPTIONAL AND INFORMAL THEORY DISCUSSION

 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">March 10-16 __**

CT - Meet with Paul for Class on March 14th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss: Constructivist Leaders and Stewards

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Lambert 2 & 3, Wenger part 2

CT - Diversity in Learning Project Due Sunday March 17
Project #3

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As educators we know that people learn differently. Diversity in learners can appear along many dimensions, including gender, age and culture. Students with various disabilities and learning disorders clearly benefit from appropriate learning strategies. Our effectiveness as educators will be enhanced as we are able to meet the needs of diverse learners.=====

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Select a diverse group of learners that interests you (ADD kids, senior citizens, SLL) and research their challenges and the strategies that have been developed. Focus your attention on technology/ social media applications. Prepare a brief media report (prezi, podcast or video) that communicates your findings along with possible ideas for using technology to further mediate learning differences.=====

LD - List of Funding Sources Due March 17th
Activity: In your design teams, please investigate 3 to 4 potential funding sources and/or investors for your projects. These sources could include any/all of the following types of funding sources:

• Grants

• Venture capitalists (firms)

• Angel investors (individuals)

• Crowd-sourced sites (e.g. kickstarter)

Format: Please submit a list of 3 to 4 potential funding sources you would like to consider for your product. You must include detailed information regarding each source that explains why you think this source would be interested in and appropriate for your

product. This information could include details such as: whom the source has funded previously, the location of the source, the mission/vision of the source (and how it aligns with your product), the need you would fulfill for the source, and/or your relationship with

the source.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss in Group Hangouts: Where can we find money?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Karsh & Fox Part 2

AR - Forums (book groups) and Learning Circles and Blogs

 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">March 17-23 __**

CT - Discuss Acts of Leadership – Digital Habitats
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Lambert 5 & 6 and Wenger part 3

Theory Thursdays this week - optional theory Google Hangout

**Assignment #4 due on April 4**
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Consider how technology is used in your workplace. Are the current practices supported by research and learning theory? Take on the role of steward and

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">1. Decide on one change that would improve your digital habitat 2. Base it on your current understanding of research and learning theory 3. Devise an implementation strategy 4. Begin the process by executing at least one act of leadership 5. Report on the reaction. (we may decide to do this as a group)

LD - Discuss in G+ Group: How do we convince others to give us money?
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Karsh & Fox Part 3


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">March 24-30 __**

CT - Meet with Paul for Class on March 28th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss Learning vs. Leadership - Social Artists

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Wenger part 4

**Assignment #4 due on April 4**
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Consider how technology is used in your workplace. Are the current practices supported by research and learning theory? Take on the role of steward and

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">1. Decide on one change that would improve your digital habitat 2. Base it on your current understanding of research and learning theory 3. Devise an implementation strategy 4. Begin the process by executing at least one act of leadership 5. Report on the reaction. (we may decide to do this as a group)

LD - Final Design Presentation & Executive Summary Due March 31st
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss in Group Hangouts: How do we ensure our presentations are stellar?

**Assignment #5 - due 3/31**


 * Presentation details: **


 * - 30 second recorded elevator talk sales pitch **

Provides persuasive, clear, strong, and concise description of how technology will

be used in learning environment and ways it will be used to address learning

challenges or needs; Effectively tailored to intended audience; Clearly reflects

passion and commitment for product; Meets 30 second time-cap.

**- 1 page pitch outline**

Summary materials provide clear and directed background information;

Materials effectively tailored to intended audience; Materials significantly improved

presentation by effectively preparing audience; Materials meet 1-page requirement.


 * - Project Vision, Benefits & Uniqueness of Design: **

Team's vision for using the technology to improve learning is clearly and concisely

stated; Benefits to the users of the product clearly stated; Uniqueness of the

design (for the market and the user) effectively presented; “Why” the intended

audience should buy/invest/pilot the product articulated persuasively.


 * Presentation - 10 minutes **

Presentation is concise, clear, organized and persuasive; Media utilized in

presentation is highly compelling in its design; Speaker(s) demonstrates honestly

in his/her passion and excitement for product; Audience can relate to the

speakers(s); Team effectively and concisely answers questions; Team does

not exceed time limits and utilizes time effectively.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">March 31- April 6 __**

LD - Meet with Melissa in Webex on April 1st for Group Presentations
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read Executive Summaries

Team #1: Knowledge Cooler - 6:03 Team #1 Presents

Team #2: GreatOffPaper -6:21 Team #2 Presents

Team #3: ArtQuest - 6:39 Team #3 Presents

CT - Assignment #4 Role of Technology Project Due Friday
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss Learning = Identity Mgmt - Situated Learning

LD - Meet with Melissa in Webex on April 8th for Group Presentations
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read Executive Summaries

Team #4: Space Place

Team #5: Educational Push

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read: Jean Lave (search)


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">April 7-13 __**

CT - Meet with Paul for Class on April 11th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss: Neurobiology as a Tool

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read/Watch: Hawkins TED Talk

AR - Cycle Report three should be in the works
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15.0150146484375px;">Forums (book groups) and Learning Circles and Blogs


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">April 14-20 __**

LD - Meet with Melissa in Webex on April 15th
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss: How do we improve our presentations? What value did we derive from this course?

CT - Personal Learning Networks Due Friday april 19
Explore the following.. http://www.edutopia.org/resources-growing-professional-learning-network

Reflect on what we have learned about relationships, learning and leadership and think about learning communities as a cognitive tool.

Finally, after reviewing resources on PLNs and discussing Wenger’s assertion that learning equals identity management.... design an updated PLN for yourself. Just as we started the semester with a learning community map, share your new improved consciously created map of the learning ecology you would like to create for your future.

All media welcome. have fun with this and share in appropriate thread in forums.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Discuss: Facilitating PLNs - AsynchVideo Collaboration

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Read/Watch: TBD PLN resources, Chris Anderson TED Web Video