MEDT 6401 E01: Instructional Technology, Fall / 2016

Class Meeting
Time/Location

Optional - Virtual Sessions

Online Hours

By Appointment

Instructor

Dr. Danilo M. Baylen

Telephone

678-839-6130
678-839-6558

Office Location

Education Annex 152

westga email

dbaylen@westga.edu

Office Hours

Thursday / Friday 2:00 - 5:00

pm OR By Appointment

Skype or Google+
username

None

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COE Vision
The College of Education at the University of West Georgia will be recognized for Leading a New
World of Learning, with relevant and innovative programs that contribute to educational improvement
and the betterment of society.
COE Mission
Locally connected and globally relevant, the Mission of the College of Education is to prepare graduates
for meaningful careers in diverse settings. Spanning undergraduate through doctoral study, we are
committed to depth of knowledge and excellence in teaching, professional practice, and applied research.
The vision and mission of the College of Education at UWG form the basis on which programs, courses,
experiences, and outcomes are created. National and state standards (ISTE, Georgia DOE) are
incorporated as criteria against which candidates are measured. This courses objectives, activities, and
assignments are related directly to the appropriate standards.

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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
This course provides an overview of communication and technology as it relates to teaching and learning;
including the design, production and utilization of materials and operation of audiovisual equipment and
microcomputers.
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Required Text(s)
Cennamo, K. S., Ross, J. D., & Ertmer, P. A. (2014). Technology integration for meaningful classroom
use: A standards-based approach (2nd edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (Please check Amazon or
online sellers first. Also, rent if you can).
Suggested Text(s)
American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th
Ed.)
Purdue University. (2016). Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Required Instructional Resource
TK20 Subscription (available at the University Bookstore or at
http://westga.tk20.com/campustoolshighered/start.do.
** If you have purchased a subscription previously, DO NOT re-subscribe.
For more information about this resource, see http://www.westga.edu/academics/education/tk20-system.php.
For assistance, email tk20@westga.edu.
Course References
Baker, F. W. (2012). Media literacy in the K-12 classroom. Eugene, OR: ISTE.
Egbert, J. (2009). Supporting learning with technology: Essentials of classroom practice. Upper Saddle,
NJ: Pearson.
Hagen, R., & Golombisky, K. (2013). White space is not your enemy: A beginner's guide to
communicating visually through graphic, web & multimedia design (2nd edition). New York: Focal
Press.
Hobbs, R. (2011). Digital and media literacy: Connecting culture and classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Corwin.
Kraus, J., & Boss, S. (2013). Thinking through project-based learning: Guiding deeper inquiry. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Levin, B. B., & Schrum, L. (2012). Leading technology-rich schools: Award-winning models for success.
New York: Teachers College Press.
Schrum, L., & Levin, B. B. (2009). Leading 21st century schools: Harnessing technology for engagement
and achievement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

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Approaches to Instruction
The pedagogical methods used to teach this course will include virtual lecture, discussion, small and large
group work, journal article reviews, handouts, learning management system technology, web conferencing
technology applications, and when appropriate and available guest speakers. To an extent, the class will be
taught using interactive approaches. Students are expected to be well prepared for online meetings and
have read the assigned readings. They are should be ready to ask questions on any assigned material that
they do not understand.
Each major assignment contributes to the development of the next one. This form of scaffolding strategy
ensures that students have the appropriate foundations in acquiring and retaining the appropriate
knowledge and skills in order to meet the stated course objectives.
This course will be delivered approximately 100% online. This requires the online equivalent of 2,250
minutes of instruction (seat-time) and an additional 4,500 minutes of supporting activities.
As such, students will be required to complete the following online activities during this course:
Estimated number
of session or item

Approximate # of minutes
spent per session or item

Estimated
Instructional Equivalent
to Online Seat Time

Online Discussions

150 minutes

750 minutes

Project 1 Initial & Final

350 minutes

350 minutes

Project 2

250 minutes

250 minutes

Project 3

250 minutes

250 minutes

Project 4

250 minutes

250 minutes

Activity

Project 5 Reflections

50 minutes

50 minutes

All Assessment Activities

~ 10

200 minutes

200 minutes

All Interactive Exercises

~ 10

150 minutes

150 minutes

Additionally, it is anticipated that students will need to work independently for twice the number minutes
listed above to complete the online activities.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. INCREASE their understanding of technology operations, concepts, and the factors that impact the
effective integration of technology into the classroom setting and apply those techniques to facilitate
the successful infusion of technology in the curriculum (Bitter & Pierson, 2002; Fewell & Gibbs, 2003;
Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; Lamb, 2002; Newby, Stepich, Lehman & Russell, 1996; Roblyer,
2003) (D8 Knowledge) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4) (ISTE IA, B)
2. EXAMINE a variety of technology planning and instructional design techniques that are supported by
technology and apply those techniques that are appropriate to make program improvements.
(Heinich, Molenda & Russell, 2002; Jossey-Bass, 2000, Lamb, 2002; Roblyer, 2003)(D2 Leaders, D4
Adaptive, D8 Knowledgeable, D9 Proactive, D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (ISTE
II A, B, C, D, E)
3. BECOME familiarized with a variety of strategies and techniques for evaluating technology-related
activities in the classroom and apply those techniques that are appropriate to make improvements in
the integration of technology in the curriculum. (Bitter & Pierson, 2002; Heinich, Molenda, & Russell,
2002; Lamb, 2002; Roblyer, 2003) (D1 Decision Makers, D2 Leaders, D4 Adaptive, D6 Culturally

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Sensitive, D7 Empathetic, D8 Knowledgeable, D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

(ISTE III A, B, C, D)
4. DESIGN, USE, and EVALUATE instructional technology to enhance their productivity and
professional development (Forcier, 2000; Lamb, 2002; Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002) (D1
Decision Makers, D2 Leaders, D3 Lifelong Learners, D4 Adaptive, D8 Knowledgeable, D9 Proactive,
D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (ISTE V A, B, C, D)
5. UNDERSTAND the social, ethical, legal, and human issues that surround the use of technology in the
classroom and develop programs that demonstrate that understanding (Bitter & Pierson, 2002;
Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; Jossey-Bass, 2000; Lamb, 2002; Reksten, 2000, Roblyer, 2003)
(D4 Adaptive, D5 Collaborative, D6 Culturally Sensitive, D7 Empathetic, D8 Knowledgeable, D9
Proactive, D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (ISTE V A, B, C, D, E)
6. INCREASE their awareness of the importance and the role of instructional technology in the teaching/
learning process and apply successful technology integration strategies in the curriculum (Bitter &
Pierson, 2002; Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; LeBaron & Collier, 2001; Roblyer, 2003; Picciano,
2002; Reksten, 2000) (D1 Decision Makers, D2 Leaders, D4 Adaptive, D9 Proactive, D10 Reflective)
(NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (ISTE II A, B, C, D, E, III A, B, C, D, IV A, B, C)
7. BECOME familiar with professional organizations and publications focusing on leadership,
instructional technology and media (Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; Lamb, 2002; technology
websites) (D4 Adaptive, D5 Collaborative, D9 Proactive, D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 3, 4,
5) (ISTE VI A)
8. MODEL effective instructional technology management and supervision techniques in the school
setting (Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; Lamb, 2002; Picciano, 2002, Simpson, 1997) (D1
Decision Makers, D2 Leaders, D4 Adaptive, D6 Culturally Sensitive, D7 Empathetic) (NBPTS
Propositions 4, 5) (ISTE VI A, B)
9. LOCATE and SYNTHESIZE literature in instructional technology from a multitude of sources (Bitter &
Pierson, 2002; Heinich, Molenda, & Russell, 2002; Lamb, 2002; Roblyer, 2003; Piccano, 2002;
Reksten, 2000; online resources) (D1 Decision Makers, D2 Leaders, D3 Lifelong Learners, D4
Adaptive, D8 Knowledgeable, D9 Proactive, D10 Reflective) (NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (ISTE
I B, V A, VI, A B)
Assignments and Evaluation Procedures
The table below outlines the various instructional activities that will support student learning in this course.
Assignments / Activities
Project 1 (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4)
Project 2 (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Project 3 (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4)
Project 4 (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Project 5 (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Online Discussion (1-5) (Objectives 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Assessments (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
Interactive Exercises (Objectives 1, 5)

Accountability
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual

Assessment Tool
Instructions & Rubrics
Instructions & Rubrics
Instructions & Rubrics
Instructions & Rubrics
Instructions & Rubrics
Instructions & Rubrics
Accurate completion
Accurate completion

The table below identified how various instructional activities will be assessed including the corresponding
points and weights.

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Item

Points Earned

Percentage Weight

Percentage Points Credited

20%

40

100

15%

15

Project 3

100

10%

10

Project 4

100

10%

10

Project 5

60

5%

Online Discussion 1-5

150

20%

30

Assessment Activities

200

15%

30

Interactive Exercises

100

5%

Project 1 Initial &

Final

200

Project 2

Professionalism
TOTAL (Approximate)

As appropriate, every unprofessional behavior will merit a point deduction of

15 points or 10% of the total points to be earned for a specific item. Late or
non-submission is considered as one of the unprofessional behaviors.
Incomplete submission based on guidelines or rubric is also considered as
one of the unprofessional behaviors.

0
1010

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For this course, students must attempt all projects in order to qualify for a grade. If you missed
completing and submitting a project in the designated drop box, you will receive a failing grade.
Remember that earning an F or two grades of C in your graduate courses will result to a
suspension in the following term.
For this course, students must attempt all discussions, assessments and exercises on or before
the deadline. If you missed completing and submitting a discussion, assessment or exercise, your endof-the-term letter grade will be less one level for the final letter grade. This means that if this situation
happens, an A for an end-of-term letter grade will become a B for your final letter grade.
If you are enrolled in one of the IT Certification courses (7464, 7468, 7476, or 7490), then non-submission
or incomplete submission of required TK20 artifact(s) will result in a failing grade. Please contact the
TK20 Coordinator or your professor if you have questions regarding this.
Grading
Actual Points Earned X Weight (%) = Final Points
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= Percentage Points

There will be no rounding off. Everything will be accounted for up to two spaces after the decimal
point. The percentage point equivalent to a letter grade is shown below:
A
100 - 90%

B
89.99 80%

C
79.99 - 70%

F
Below 70%

No rounding off to whole numbers after final computation.

Grading Rubrics
A rubric for each major assignments can be found in the course content website for your reference.

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CLASS, DEPARTMENT, AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

For important policy information on the UWG Honor Code, Email, and Credit Hour policies, as well as
information on Academic Support and Online Courses, please review the information found in
the Common Language for Course Syllabi documentation
at http://www.westga.edu/assetsDept/vpaa/Common_Language_for_Course_Syllabi.pdf.
Additions and updates are made as institution, state, and federal standards change, so please review it
each semester. In addition to the above information the following policies apply to this course.
Academic Honesty - All work completed in this course must be original work developed this semester.
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism occurs when
a student uses or purchases ghostwritten papers. It also occurs when a student utilizes ideas or
information obtained from another person without giving credit to that person.
All paper components of a project will be submitted to Turnitin.com for similarity index check. If plagiarism
or another act of academic dishonesty occurs, it will be dealt with in accordance with the academic
misconduct policy as stated in the latest Student Handbook and the Graduate Catalog.
Attendance - Attendance is not required for this course given its online format. However, students are
highly encouraged to attend and participate in the scheduled but optional virtual sessions offered by your
professor.
One of the interactive exercises requires the student to interact with the professor to earn points. The
following interactive experiences will earn points for the students up to a maximum total of 40:

Attendance in a scheduled GoToMeeting session = 1 point

Attendance in a scheduled GoToMeeting session and participation as evidence by asking at least two
questions aligned with the topic being discussed = 2 points
Consultation with the professor via an approved appointment using GoToMeeting application = 3
points
Completed phone consultation during designated professor's office hours = 2 points
Completed phone consultation outside the designated professor's office hours = 1 points

Extra Credit - At this time, no extra credit will be given out in this course for the term.
Late Work - For discussion postings, projects, exercises, late submission will NOT be accepted. Make
sure you submit or upload your assignment at least 15 minutes prior to the deadline of 11:30 pm. Further,
if an assignment is NOT posted in the designated submission area, then it is considered a LATE
submission.
It is the students responsibility to make sure that assignments are submitted in the right drop box and
format. Also it is the students responsibility that his/her equipment is working properly to meet the
demands of this course. No excuses will be accepted.
There is no make up for missed online discussions. The first initial postings need to be completed within
the set timeline of the online discussion. Finally, be aware that you will ONLY be able to see your peers
postings once you have made your own initial posting.
Common Course-Specific Deductions
1.
2.
3.
4.

Not following submission protocol(s)

Not following writing protocol(s)
Completing the initial postings after the scheduled discussion timeline
Incorrect in-text citations using APA format

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5. More than three quotes from other sources as part of an in-text citation (only 3 quotes are allowed) in
your paper assignments unless specified otherwise by your professor
6. Copying multiple sentences or paragraph and representing it as a quote and accompanied by an APA
citation
7. Incorrect reference citation based on accurate APA format
8. Submission in the wrong drop box
9. Not submitting in the designated drop box
Course Schedule Updates - Please review regularly the schedule posted in the course Weebly site.
Your professor has the right to make changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
Professional Conduct - Students are expected to behave professionally in communicating,
collaborating, and consulting with other students and the professor. Any behavior that is perceived to be
disrespectful and unprofessional will be dealt with accordingly based on rules and policies pertaining to
appropriate student conduct at this university.
Communication Rules - The official email policy is contained in the link to the Common Language for
Course Syllabi located on the Provosts website. University of West Georgia students are provided a
MyUWG email account, which is the official means of communication between the University and student.
It is the students responsibility to check this email account for important University related information.
Once the semester starts, all course-related communication should be sent through the email feature of
the learning management system (D2L). After the last day of the semester, no course-related
communications will be entertained except when sent to the professor's university email account.
Network Etiquette - Communication in an online environment takes special consideration. Please
consider a list of tips below.

Be sensitive and reflective to what others are saying.

Don't use all caps. It is the equivalent of screaming.
Don't flame - These are outbursts of extreme emotion or opinion.
Think before you hit the post (enter/reply) button. You can't take it back!
Don't use offensive language.
Use clear subject lines.
Don't use abbreviations or acronyms unless the entire class knows them.
Be forgiving. Anyone can make a mistake.
Keep the dialog collegial and professional.

Expected Response Times - The professor will make every attempt to return major assignments (i.e.,
projects and discussions) within 10-14 working days, but the amount of feedback required may extend
that time.
With regards to email communication, if students do not get a response to a CourseDen email sent after
48 hours, please resend the email with an added text on the subject line 2nd Attempt.
If after 72 hours from the original email, the 2nd attempt to contact the professor through CourseDen did
not generate a response, please resend the email to the professor's university account
dbaylen@westga.edu with an added text on the subject line 3rd Attempt. If you dont follow these
instructions, then your email will be ignored.
Additional Support Information
Center for Academic Success - The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides services, programs,
and opportunities to help all undergraduate students succeed academically. The CAS offers free
appointment-based peer tutoring in core courses, as well as supplemental instruction (SI)which is peerfacilitated collaborative learningin a variety of disciplines. Students seeking help with study skills and

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strategies can attend workshops though the Academic Success Workshop series, or work individually
with either a staff or peer Academic Coach. The Center for Academic Success is located in UCC 200,
and can be reached at 678-839-6280 or the email address is cas@westga.edu. The link is
http://www.westga.edu/excel/.
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http://www.westga.edu/UWGCares/. The website contains access to helpful resources and phone
numbers related to emergency or crisis situations and safety concerns, medical concerns, multicultural,
psychological and personal issues and interpersonal conflict.
Student Services - Click on the following link Student Services for a listing of all services available to
students at UWG. If the link does not work, please try this https://uwgonline.westga.edu/online-studentguide.php
Class Schedule Information
You can access the link to the course schedule that is posted in the announcement section in CourseDen.
Please bookmark the URL for your easy access later. Remember that this course schedule may change
given unpredictable circumstances beyond your professor's control.