Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education

Midlands State University Department OF Educational Technology Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education

Instructional Technology Module Outline Lecturer: Lockias Chitanana Contact Numbers: 0773 533758 (Ext. 247) Email: [email protected]

Module Description This module provides an overview of the field of Instructional Technology in the context of practical applications. Although "technology" is usually associated with equipment such as computers, video cameras, etc., the emphasis of this course is on the “conceptualizing” of technology. This module will take technology more broadly as the systematic application of knowledge to solve practical problems, and takes the hardware/software as the products and tools of technology. Initial module topics include foundations, theories, and research in instructional technology. In this module, you will work individually and collaboratively to examine concepts, questions, and issues that define the field, and to apply this knowledge in your current teaching and learning environments. A variety of instructional methodologies and technological tools will be used. Module Objectives The focus of this module is to introduce you to important issues that help define the field of instructional technology in tertiary education and to initiate or sustain their use in your teaching. More specifically, you will 1. Define key concepts and domains in the field of instructional technology 2. Examine theories of learning and instruction, exploring implications, for the use of instructional technology tools in teaching. 3. Explore contemporary issues in instructional technology. 4. Investigate significant documents in instructional technology including different standards; 5. Explore instructional design models; 6. Examine the potential and limitations of instructional technology use in university teaching and learning 7. Research at least one current instructional technology topic or theme in depth, and collaboratively develop and deliver a presentation. Module Topics and Readings / Websites Please regard the table below as an initial indication of the intended topics and readings. Websites, readings and topics may be added / modified during the course. Virtually all readings will have endless links to other interesting sites; you must pick and choose so that

Educational technology is not to be confused with electronic gadgetry. Essentially, it is a rational, problem-solving approach to education, a way of thinking skeptically and systematically about learning and teaching [ Rowntree , 1982]. Page 1 you are reading things that are personally meaningful and that both support and challenge your prior thinking. Topics Readings Exercises Introduction, overview 1. The field of education technology http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467- 8535.00120/pdf

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Theories/research in learning 1. Jonassen , et al (2003). What is meaningful and instruction—just the tip learning? of the iceberg. http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jstrobel/papers/Jonasse n_strobel_modeling_2006.pdf

2. Theories of Learning (Oxford Centre) http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/ocsd/ 2_learntc h/theories.html Learning and technology 1. Jonassen , et. al (2003). Ch. 2: Problem solving is meaningful learning. http://thorndike.tc.columbia.edu/~david/MTSU40 83/Readings/Problem-%20and%20Case-based %20ID/hmelo.pdf

2. Tips and Examples of Teaching with Technology http://www.crlt.umich.edu/teaching-technology

3. Kozma (2001). Learning with media http://www.crlt.umich.edu/teaching-technology

Instructional design 1. Instructional design models (ADDIE, Dick & Carey) http://www.itma.vt.edu/modules/spring03/instrdes /lesson1.htm

http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~nicolast/courses/cs654/l ectures/IDmodels.pdf

2. Instructional Design and Learning Theory http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802pa pers/ mergel/brenda.htm Learning environment & 1. Teaching and Learning in problem-based community learning environments. http://online.sfsu.edu/rpurser/revised/pages/proble m.htm

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Educational technology is not to be confused with electronic gadgetry. Essentially, it is a rational, problem-solving approach to education, a way of thinking skeptically and systematically about learning and teaching [ Rowntree , 1982]. Page 2 2. Engaging students in a knowledge society. http://ikit.org/fulltext/1996_EngagingStudents.pdf

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational- leadership/nov96/vol54/num03/Engaging- Students-in-a-Knowledge-Society.aspx 1. Technology & Teachers 1. Becker. Internet Use by Teachers. http://www.crito.uci.edu/TLC 2. Pool, C. R. (1997). A new digital literacy: A conversation with Paul Gilster . Educational Leadership, 55 (3) (On-line). Available: http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9711/pool.ht ml 3. The Technology Literate Professoriate: Are We There Yet?" by Dan Madigan, Bowling Green State University (IDEA Paper No.43, March 2006). http://www.theideacenter.org/sites/default/files/Idea_Pa per_43.pdf 4. Using Online Technology to Break Classroom Boundaries. Ways to integrate technology into on-campus courses to extend communication beyond the classroom: email, course web pages, electronic discussions, mailing lists, Usenet Newsgroups, and class bulletin boards. http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CTL/cgi- bin/docs/newsletter/technology.pdf

Visual tools 1. Learning by visualizing with technology: Using Class Presentation PowerPoint/Video. Use the guidelines 2. Active Learning with PowerPoint: to create your own http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/pow PowerPoint erpoint/ presentation on one of the lecturer you 3. “A Flexible Alternative to PowerPoint,” would teach in one http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/html/icb.topic58474/no of your modules tPPT.html (Submit this by 4. Perfect practice makes perfect through digitized email to the module th video: http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/editor/80.html facilitator by 24 December 2012 Assessment 1. Evaluating What Really Matters in Computer- Based Education http://www.eduworks.com/Documents/Workshops /EdMedia1998/docs/reeves.html 2. Evaluation Tools http://www.w3.org/WAI/eval/selectingtools.html 3. Assessing constructive learning and problem solving with technology.

Assignments

Educational technology is not to be confused with electronic gadgetry. Essentially, it is a rational, problem-solving approach to education, a way of thinking skeptically and systematically about learning and teaching [ Rowntree , 1982]. Page 3 1. Reading Responses Each student will write short responses (250-500 words) to the required readings. Each one will choose 3 readings from the list to respond. The word count is a GUIDELINE, and is only meant to indicate that your response need not be a full essay. Rather, it should be your impressions about the readings/sites, your questions, things you agree/disagree with, etc. All responses should be submitted to the module facilitator by 30th December 2012.

2. Web Evaluation & Presentation You are required to carry out an evaluation of a selected educational web site relevant to one of the modules you teach, using your own evaluation rubrics. Submit your evaluation by 30th December 2012

3. Collaborative Instructional Unit for an instructional technology topic In small groups, you will collaboratively plan, develop, and deliver an integrated unit of study addressing one of the 5 domains of the field. The topic of your unit can be an introduction and/or overview of the domain. Or it can be one particular area of your interest and a more detailed exploration of the area. Recommended Texts

Jonassen , D., Howland, J., Moore, J., Marra , R. (2003). Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective . Upper Saddle River , NJ : Prentice Hall. Kozma , R. (2001). Learning with media. In Ely D., & T. Plomp (eds.), Classic writings on instructional technology (pp. 155-188). Colorado : Libraries unlimited, Inc. Branson, R. (2002). Getting a job in business and industry. In Reiser & Dempsey (eds.), Trends and issues in instructional design and technology (pp. 357-366). NJ: Prentice Hall. Jonassen , D. (2001). Objectivism versus constructivism: do we need a new philosophical paradigm? In Ely, D. & Plomp , T. (eds.), Classic writing on instructional technology (II). Englewood , Colorado : Libraries unlimited, Inc.

Some Useful Books for Instructional Technology  Ely D., & T. Plomp (2001) (eds.), Classic writings on instructional technology II. Englewood , Colorado : Libraries unlimited, Inc.  Ely D., & T. Plomp (1996) (eds.), Classic writings on instructional technology I. Englewood , Colorado : Libraries unlimited, Inc.  Reiser & Dempsey (2002) (eds.), Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. NJ: Prentice Hall.

Educational technology is not to be confused with electronic gadgetry. Essentially, it is a rational, problem-solving approach to education, a way of thinking skeptically and systematically about learning and teaching [ Rowntree , 1982]. Page 4