Syllabus: Esltech 2011 Keys to Academic Success for Online Learners

College of Education and Human Ecology Department of Educational Studies

SYLLABUS: ESLTECH 2011 KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR ONLINE LEARNERS

AUTUMN 2019

Part 1: Course Overview

Instructor Instructor: Zilu Jiang

Office: Ramseyer Hall, Room 322

Office hours: I am happy to meet with you in person in my office or online during my virtual office hour at http://carmenconnect.osu.edu/esltech2011_3/ (see office hours in Carmen). For other meeting time, please email me at [email protected] to set up an appointment. You can also send me an email via “Canvas Inbox” on the vertical navigation on the left in Canvas system.

Course Description

This course introduces essential learning strategies and technologies to guide students to successful online learning experiences. This two- credit, seven- week online course is designed for students entering online degree programs or taking online courses. The course content includes a wide range of learning strategies, including an exploration of the differences between face- to-face learning and online learning, goal setting, task management, time management, online group work, resource management, information sharing, information searching, note-taking, and creating online presentations. The course also teaches you how to use available OSU and external technology tools to support learning in an online environment such as learning management systems, electronic calendars, database and library search tools, e-books, communication and collaboration tools, cloud storage, concept maps, e-book readers, and ePortfolios.

Prerequisite Information This course assumes you are moderately comfortable using a computer, word processing software, and can access the internet through a web browser. Also assumed is the ability to access Ohio State resources such as the Carmen Learning Management system. You need beginner-level keyboarding skills, and you should be beginning an online program here at Ohio State.

Required Course Reading Materials

The instructor will provide reading materials through the Carmen course site. Each week’s readings are required, and no optional readings will be provided.

Several of the readings will come from the book indicated below. The OSU library system has an electronic copy that OSU students have access to without any charge. To access the book, go to http://library.ohio-state.edu/record=b7132145~S7, and click the link that says, “Connect to resource SAGE research methods”. If you are off-campus, you need to first click “Off-campus Sign-in” on the top of the page to sign in with your OSU credentials, and then go back to the book link. If you have any issues with viewing the book, please contact the OSU Library help desk at 614-292-6785.

Globokar, J. L. (2010). Introduction to online learning: A guide for students. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Course Structure This fully online course will be delivered entirely through Ohio State University’s learning management system, Carmen. You will use your OSU username and password to log into the site from Carmen home page (https://carmen.osu.edu).

Within Carmen, you will find and access all online lessons, course materials, and resources. Throughout the course, you will be asked to participate in discussion forums, email, group work, creating an electronic portfolio (via u.osu.edu), and other activities.

Once you log into Carmen homepage, you can find ESLTECH 2011 on the course list. You can also use the filers on the right or sort the course by term to locate this course. Once you enter the frontpage of this course, it is suggested to click on “Modules” and go through the course materials and activities week by week.

Course Technology

For help with your password, university e-mail, Carmen, or any other technology issues, questions, or requests, contact the OSU IT Service Desk. Standard support hours are available at https://ocio.osu.edu/help/hours, and support for urgent issues is available 24x7.

• Self-Service and Chat support: http://ocio.osu.edu/selfservice • Phone: 614-688-HELP (4357)

• Email: [email protected] • TDD: 614-688-8743

Baseline technical skills necessary for online courses • Basic computer, keyboarding, and web-browsing skills • Navigating Carmen

Necessary equipment • Computer: current Mac (OS X) or PC (Windows 7+) with high-speed internet connection

• Microphone/ headset: built-in laptop or tablet mic or external microphone

Technology skills developed specifically in this course

• Text, audio, and video conferencing • Web-based collaborative productivity tools • Electronic calendars • Web searching for credible information • Reading digital content • Building a personal blog/portfolio site • Recording a screenshot presentation with audio narration, editing, and uploading video

Part 2: Course Objectives

Course Learning Outcomes

Following successful completion of this course, you will be able to: A. Describe features and common challenges of online learning;

B. Identify personal challenges in online learning;

C. Identify the available resources and support from OSU for online learning;

D. Appropriately apply strategies and technologies to

a. sustain your academic engagement,

b. collaborate with colleagues,

c. incorporate technology to support learning,

d. manage your time, tasks, and learning environment,

e. search for and share information,

f. seek help,

g. facilitate your learning.

E. Develop a personal eProtfolio based on self-identified goals with the learning strategies and technologies introduced in the course.

Part 3: Course Outline/Schedule Topics Assignments(*graded/bonus) Due Week 1 Introduction to Online Learning 1. Technology Setup (8/20- Challenges: Not recognizing differences 2. Video: Meeting Sarah 8/25) between face to face and online learning, not 3. Readings understanding challenges associated with 4. Resources (Technology) online courses. 5. Discussion Board: Friday/Sunday11:59p.m. Strategies: A guide to the OSU online learning Introducing Ourselves* management system, resources, services and 6. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. tools supporting online learning; an 7. Reflection paper* Sunday 11:59p.m. introduction of the structure of this course (Choose 4 out of 6) Sunday 11:59p.m. and looking ahead to the final project. 8. Entry Survey (Bonus) Tools: Carmen, Carmen Connect, Buckeye Box, U.OSU, iTunes U, Learning Center, Digital Union, Writing Center, Buckeye Bar

Week 2 Understand Your Goals and Motivation 1. Readings (8/26- Challenges: decreasing learning motivation 2. Discussion: Case Study* Friday/Sunday11:59p.m. 9/1) Strategies: self-regulation, self-evaluation, 3. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. self- motivation, progress monitor, goal 4. Learner Self-assessment Sunday11:59p.m. setting Survey* Sunday 11:59p.m. Tools: self-assessment models of motivation 5. Reflection paper* (Choose 4 out of 6) Monday 5:00-5:30p.m. 6. Synchronous Session at Carmen Connect Week 3 Manage Your Time and Effort 1. Readings (9/2- Challenges: procrastination, distraction 2. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. 9/8) caused by study environment, and time 3. Project management Sunday 11:59p.m. allocation to study, work, and family showcase* Strategies: 4. Reflection Paper* Sunday 11:59p.m. Time management: family/group scheduling, (Choose 4 out of 6) setting boundaries with personal life, work, and school, multi- devices sync scheduling, using “in-between time,” and breaking the procrastination cycle; • Task management: making a to-do list, setting reminders, priority management, and Getting Things Done; • Study environment management Tools: Trello, Office365 Calendar, Google Calendar, Carmen calendar, Doodle Week 4 Build Up Your Knowledge 1. Readings (9/9-6 Challenges: reading habit changes from 2. Technology Try-outs 9/15) reading on paper to screens, 3. Discussion: Friday/Sunday eyestrain/headache, note-taking habit Share your note-taking 11:59p.m. changes strategy* 4. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m.

Strategies: reading environment setting, 5. Reflection Paper* Sunday 11:59p.m. Taking notes from online reading, videos, (Choose 4 out of 6) Sunday 11:59p.m. and presentations, reading strategies with 6. E-portfolio Checkpoint 1* Sunday 11:59p.m. digital academic materials, critical thinking 7. Self-assessment* Tools: Display settings in Windows/Mac, Evernote, Foxit, Readability Week 5 Find the credible resources 1. Readings (9/16- Challenges: overwhelming information, 2. Technology Try-outs 9/22) learning anytime anywhere, complexity of 3. Discussion: Web search and Friday/Sunday internet online resource 11:59p.m. Strategies: keyword searching, desktop evaluation* searching, cloud storage, online resource 4. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. evaluation 5. Reflection Paper* Sunday 11:59p.m. Tools: 5W Digital Content Evaluation (Choose 4 out of 6) Model, OSU libraries, Google Search, 6. ePortfolio Checkpoint 2* Sunday 11:59p.m. Google Scholar 7. Self-assessment* Friday 11:59p.m.

Week 6 Collaborate at A Distance 1. Readings (9/23- Challenges: physical isolation, schedule 2. Technology try-outs 9/29) conflict, group conflict 3. Discussion board* Friday/Sunday11:59p.m. Strategies: effective email writing, 4. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. “netiquette” guidelines, role assignment in 5. Reflection paper* Sunday 11:59p.m. group learning, and conflict management (Choose 4 out of 6) Tools: BuckeyeMail, Google Drive, Buckeye 6. ePortfolio Checkpoint 3* Sunday 11:59p.m. Box, Skype, AdobeConnect 7. Self-assessment* Sunday 11:59p.m.

Week 7 Share Your Ideas 1. Readings (9/30- Challenges: trivial rules of paper formatting 2. Technology try-outs 10/6) style, habit changes in online presentation, 3. Discussion: Friday/Sunday habit changes when taking online tests ePortfolio showcase and 11:59p.m. peer reviews* Strategies: paper formatting, online test 4. Quiz* Sunday 11:59p.m. taking, creating and maintaining an e- 5. Exit Survey* Sunday 11:59p.m. Portfolio, building a personal website 6. SEI (Bonus) Tools: U.OSU, Screencast-O-Matic, Youtube.com

Reflection papers: There are six reflection papers assignments in this semester. Four completion will meet the requirements. You only need to complete 4 out 6 reflection papers.

Part 4: Grading Policy and Faculty Response

Assignments and Grading Plan

Graded Description Percentage Component

Students are expected to contribute to class/group discussions through Carmen Discussion Board and Carmen Connect. For online discussion activities in some modules (see discussion instructions each week), one initial post and Participation 25% one reply to other students’ posts may be required. Grades will be assigned according to both posting quality and quantity. For synchronous meetings, active engagement is expected.

Students will finish a short open-book quiz in Carmen each week to guide and check their engagement with the reading, videos, and other materials related Quizzes 25% to the week topic. There are seven quizzes in total, and each quiz has less than 10 questions. All quizzes are available at the beginning of the course.

Students will write a reflection paper every week. In the paper, students will organize their notes, collect their thoughts, and describe how the learning Reflection experience in the week shapes their individual thinking and practice. Suggested 25% papers structure is provided for every reflection paper to guide students to make an effective and personal study plan for the future.

Each student will complete a personal ePortfolio by the end of the course. The purpose of making an ePortfolio is to better manage students’ learning in this course and demonstrate preparedness for their online degree program. Three parts are expected in the portfolio, an About Me page, pages that reflect class Final project topical learning, and a page that complies information on a topic each 25% student is professionally interested in. The knowledge, strategies, technologies, and reflective thoughts from each week can be organized as ways to demonstrate the courses’ topical learning. This ePortfolio will be created by U.OSU, a website design tool supported by Ohio State University.

Total 100%

Note: See the assignments in Carmen for due dates.

Late Assignments

As an online learner, you need to practice time management by building into your schedule when you will work on your courses. Other learners are often depending on your work in a timely fashion as well in online courses, so that their work can build on your ideas (as in discussion board posts and replies). To create a learning environment where you place an emphasis on pacing your learning with the class, practicing time management skills and

supporting others’ learning, late assignments will not be accepted in this class. Only under extreme extenuating circumstances which are discussed in advance with the instructor will late work be considered.

Grading Scale A 93-100% B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69

A- 90-92 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 60-66

B- 80-82 C- 70-72 E 59% or less

Faculty Feedback and Response Time

I am providing the following list to give you an idea of my intended availability throughout the course. (Remember that you can call 614-688-HELP at any time if you have a technical problem.)

Grading and feedback Quizzes: graded immediately and automatically, but may require manual grading of some quiz questions, so your quiz grade will be updated by the Thursday following the due date

All other course work: graded within 5 days of the weekly due date.

E-mail response I will reply to e-mails within 24-48 hours on school days. If you have not heard from me within 48 hours, your message may not have been received, so feel free to email me again.

Discussion board I will check and reply to inquiries on the discussion board within 24 -48 hours on school days or as needed. If you know the answer to a classmate’s inquiry, please feel free to respond. I will monitor the Carmen Discussion Boards and make any necessary additional comments for accuracy and completeness of responses.

Part 5: Course Policies

Student Participation Requirements

Because this is a distance-education course, your attendance is based on your online activity and participation. The following is a summary of expected participation from everyone:

• Logging in, checking news on course home page: AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK Be sure you are logging in to the course in Carmen each week, including weeks with holidays or weeks with minimal online course activity. (During most weeks you will probably log in many times.) If you have a situation that might cause you to miss an entire week of class, discuss it with me as soon as possible. Be sure to read each new news item/announcement on the course home page at least twice a week. • Office hours: OPTIONAL Office hours are optional, but please sign in to my virtual meeting room at least once to introduce yourself. You can use this time to ask about questions from the week’s lessons, or to talk through assignments you are working on. • Live session: ONE REQUIRED SESSION Live, synchronous session is required as part of your attendance grade. Only one session is required at the beginning of this semester. If you have time conflicts, a makeup assignment will be required. Email me at least one week in advance of our live session to discuss your makeup assignment. • Participating in discussion forums: Most weeks, you can expect to post several times as part of our substantive class discussion on the week's topics. In many cases, an initial, original post is required from you or your group, and a reply (or two) to your classmates will be expected. In every case, original posts are due on Fridays, and replies are due on Sundays. Grading criteria are posted for each original post. o Replies should be meaningful and substantive; brief replies essentially saying “I agree,” “You are wrong,” or “I like what you said,” are not substantive. Describe your perspective and position and back it up with logic and evidence in at least one paragraph containing three complete sentences.

Discussion and Communication Guidelines

The following are my expectations for how we should communicate as a class. Above all, please remember to be respectful and thoughtful.

• Writing style: While there is no need to participate in class discussions as if you were writing a paper, you should remember to write using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Informality (including an occasional emoticon) is fine for non-academic topics. Also please write in black fonts, as colored fonts like red and green are difficult for peers to read who have vision impairments. Feel free to include images, video or

other media that illustrate your point, and remember to cite your media. In this course, we use APA style for academic writing. • Tone and civility: Let's maintain a supportive learning community where everyone feels safe and where people can disagree amicably. Remember that sarcasm doesn't always come across in the way it is intended online. Keep a positive tone, even when you are disagreeing or providing constructive criticism. Not sure how to do that? Visit me in my virtual meeting room, and I’ll be happy to discuss with you! • Citing your sources: When we have academic discussions, please cite your sources to back up what you say. (For the textbook or other course materials, list at least the title, author, year, and page numbers. For online sources, include a link.) • Backing up your work: Consider composing your academic posts in a word processor, where you can save your work, and then copying into the Carmen Discussion Board. There have been instances of Carmen timing out while students (and faculty) compose their posts and they have lost all of their work. Again, compose your discussion posts in a word processer; then, copy and paste your response into the Carmen Discussion Board editor. • Email etiquette: o The university’s official mode of communication is via university email. Students must use their Buckeyemail when emailing their professor, and faculty will use their OSU email when emailing students. You can expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours, but if it has been 48 hours and I have not responded, please send me another email. o For emails with your peers and me, please do not write emails like they are a text message. Use a greeting and the person’s name you are addressing, then compose your body of the message and follow up with a closing and your name. Here is an example: ▪ “Hello Professor McLeod, I have the following question about Assignment 1… Thank you, Brutus Buckeye”

Make-up Policies Students are responsible for completing all course work by the deadlines stated in the course. No extensions, late work, or make-up assignments will be provided unless students have contacted the instructor to request and make arrangements a week before the deadline.

Academic Integrity Policy

Policies for this online course

• Quizzes and exams: Weekly quizzes are included as self-checks worth 20% of your grade.

• Written assignments: Your written assignments, including discussion posts, should be your own original work. In formal assignments, you should follow APA style to cite the ideas and words of your research sources. You are encouraged to ask a trusted person to proofread your assignments before you turn them in, but no one else should rewrite your work. • Collaboration and informal peer-review: The course includes many opportunities for formal collaboration with your classmates. While study groups and peer-review of major written projects are encouraged, comparing answers on a quiz or assignment are not permitted. If you are unsure about a particular situation, please feel free to ask ahead of time. • Group projects: This course includes group projects, which can be stressful for students when it comes to dividing work, taking credit, and receiving grades and feedback. I have attempted to make the guidelines for group work as clear as possible for each activity and assignment, but please let me know if you have any questions.

Ohio State’s academic integrity policy Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University’s Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University’s Code of Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute “Academic Misconduct.”

The Ohio State University’s Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04) defines academic misconduct as: “Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process.” Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and possession of unauthorized materials during an examination. Ignorance of the University’s Code of Student Conduct is never considered an “excuse” for academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of Student Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct.

If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. If COAM determines that you have violated the University’s Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for the misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and suspension or dismissal from the University.

If you have any questions about the above policy or what constitutes academic misconduct in this course, please contact me.

Other sources of information on academic misconduct (integrity) to which you can refer include:

• The Committee on Academic Misconduct web pages (COAM Home) • Ten Suggestions for Preserving Academic Integrity (Ten Suggestions) • Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity (www.northwestern.edu/uacc/8cards.htm)

Grievances and Solving Problems

According to University Policies, available from the Division of Student Affairs, if you have a problem with this class, “You should seek to resolve a grievance concerning a grade or academic practice by speaking first with the instructor or professor: Then, if necessary, with the department chairperson, college dean, and provost, in that order. Specific procedures are outlined in Faculty Rule 3335-7-23, which is available from the Office of Student Life, 208 Ohio Union.” “Grievances against graduate, research, and teaching assistants should be submitted first to the supervising instructor, then to the chairperson of the assistant’s department. “

Intellectual Property Course Audio and Video Recording Video or audio recording of classes without the explicit written permission of the instructor/professor is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct or Students who wish to record their classes must first obtain written permission of the instructor/professor. Otherwise, such recording constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

Student Generated materials Any materials generated by a student(s) is copyrighted. Permission must be obtained to use these materials other than the intended purpose inside the course.

Course materials These materials are copyrighted and are owned by the author. Copyrights have been secured or they are considered fair use inside/for the course, but this does not apply to uses outside of the course.

Mental Health Statement A recent American College Health Survey found stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, death of a significant other and alcohol use among the top ten health impediments to academic performance. Students experiencing personal problems or situational crises during the quarter are encouraged to contact the OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (614-292- 5766; http://www.ccs.ohio-state.edu) for assistance, support and advocacy. This service is free and confidential.

Statement on Diversity

The College of Education and Human Ecology affirms the importance and value of diversity in the student body. Our programs and curricula reflect our multicultural society and global economy and seek to provide opportunities for students to learn more about persons who are different from them. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited.The College of Education and Human Ecology is committed to maintaining a community that

13 recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the College seeks to develop and nurture diversity, believing that it strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. The College of Education and Human Ecology prohibits discrimination against any member of the University’s community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, health status, or veteran status.

Accessibility Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Requesting accommodations If you would like to request academic accommodations based on the impact of a disability qualified under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, contact your instructor privately as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs. Discussions are confidential.

In addition to contacting the instructor, please contact the Student Life Disability Services at 614-292-3307 or [email protected] to register for services and/or to coordinate any accommodations you might need in your courses at The Ohio State University. Go to http://ods.osu.edu for more information.

Accessibility of course technology This online course requires use of Carmen (Ohio State's learning management system) and other online communication and multimedia tools. If you need additional services to use these technologies, please request accommodations with your instructor.

• Carmen (Canvas) accessibility

• CarmenConnect accessibility