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Welcome to EDTEC 572!
Assignments
Your grade will be determined by your performance on these projects and your participation in the course.
| Project (details on Moodle->Assignments) | Description | Sample | Due | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iGoogle | iGoogle, RSS feeds, Blog set up and reply | 2/16, post on Moodle forum (Blog Addresses) | 5% |
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| Professional + personal Web Site | Google sites or any other tools. You may continue to develop your 541 portfolio. | 3/2, post on Moodle forum (Personal website) | 10% |
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| Emerging Technology (team presentation on 3/2 ) | A 5-minute presentation (either live online or offline): Research, learn, master and report to the class | will post (any media you choose) | 3/2, email me your file or URL | 10% |
Video Production (team project) |
Create an instructional video | will post | 4/6, submission (TBD) | 15% |
| Instructional Package (team project, same as you teamed in 544) | Complete Instructional Package based on Design Documents. Must include 3+ technology projects | 5/18, submission (TBD) | 50% |
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| Participation | Posting to forums, interaction during class, |
10% |
Grading
Grades
will be posted in Moodle. 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.
