Assignments (tentative)
Online: Synchronous
AdobeConncet Sessions
Hot Link: Samples of Final Project
| Phase 1: Exploring theories |
Phase
2: Sampling Technologies |
Phase 3: Connecting to Practice (Final project) |
| Assignments | Weight |
Due |
| Instructional
Analysis and Sample (50 points) |
10% |
6/17 |
| Discussion Posts (Blackboard): no grade; a place you can share your ideas, resources, FAQ, get/offer help, etc. |
ongoing |
|
| Teach someone something in 5 minutes (100 points) sample & rationale (however, try to go beyond the 9-events). another sample (Training for McDonald's)-will show in class) Rationale | 15% |
7/1 |
| Final Project Proposal (Please discuss your topic with the instructor before diving into the proposal and plan) (50 points); sample: homecooking|online learning | 10% |
7/15 |
| Final Project Work Plan (50 points): homecooking|online learning | 10% |
7/15 |
| Final Presentation (100 points): homecooking | online learning | 10% |
8/05 |
| Final Project (100 points) | 35% |
8/12 |
| Class Participation - adobe meetings, contributions to teamwork (if in teams) (50 points) | 10% |
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| Total: 500 points | 100% |
**Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Upload all assignments in Microsoft Word (.doc or .rtf), PowerPoint
(.ppt or .pps), or Acrobat (.pdf) format to Blackboard's Assignment
Section, EXCEPT Discussion Board posts where you
should just paste your text posts and comments into the appropriate
Discussion Board thread.
File naming conventions:
- Plain words or numerals less than 20 characters;
- No spaces, no punctuation besides underscore _ or hyphens -, no foreign languages;
- IMPORTANT: Include your first
or last name in file name to distinguish from others,
(e.g. analysis_Ben.doc)
Grading:
Grades will be posted in Blackboard. This is a secure, password-protected system.
At the end of the course, letter grades will be assigned according to the standard grading scale.
A (94%+): Outstanding achievement; available only for the highest accomplishment
A- (90-93%): Excellent performance; clearly exceeds course requirements
B+(87-89%): High achievement; clearly and substantially meets course requirements and criteria
B(84-86%):Praiseworthy performance; definitely above average
B-(81-83%):Acceptable performance in a graduate course; meets most course requirements
C+(78-80%):Average; awarded for satisfactory performance; marginal performance in a graduate course
In general, we award A grades to acknowledge achievements that go beyond specified requirements and criteria. A's are reserved for special efforts that exceed expectations, that demonstrate exceptional creativity, boldness, commitment, ingenuity or elegance. For example, students whose projects demonstrate that they are actively perusing the theoretical and experimental literature and attempting to extend their awareness of interface design tools and strategies beyond those presented in class could be considered for A grades.
Late Assignments:
Assignments will be accepted late for up to one week past the due date. At the end of that week, they will no longer be accepted or graded. Points may be deducted for lateness, at the instructor's discretion (typically 5% of the total value per day late). Don't fall behind -- it is too difficult to catch up again.
Group Work:
Yes, there will be group work. Working in an online team can be challenging, but important. Online work/collaboration is becoming more and more prevalent. This course has been structured so that everyone will do some teamwork and individual work. You are free to work solo (team of one). In a group work, not everyone in a group will get the same grade. The group projects will have individual components.
Incomplete policy
Don't find yourself in a situation in which you need an incomplete! Instructional design and development is a continuous and a systematic effort. Meeting a production deadline is an essential factor in keeping costs under control. Therefore, it is extremely important for you to complete your projects by the end of the course.