Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - EDUC 892 G001

Cognitive Tools and Multimedia Learning (4)

Class Number: 10216

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Design principles for multimedia learning are derived from the theories and research of cognitive science. Topics include: tutorial interactions, history of adaptive learning systems, adapting to individual differences, dialogues with teachers (and other agents), problem solving and cognitive load, learning from multimedia, cognitive principles for document design, tools for self-regulated learning, intrinsic and situational motivation, simulations and self-regulated inquiry, inquiry with microworlds and cognitive tools, multimedia scenarios for anchored instruction.

COURSE DETAILS:

In addition to the above topics, there will be an emphasis on the development of free and open learning resources.

Students will be asked to publish their writing for the individual and group projects on a SFU Wiki under an open copyright licence. This can be done via an anonymous user name (or not). Students who do not wish to publish their work by open copyright can discuss alternative arrangements with the instructor.

Students have the opportunity to check the originality of their Wiki contributions via Turnitin, a third party service licensed for use by SFU. Creating a Turnitin account may require retention of the submitted work as part of the Turnitin database. Students have the option of submitting their work to Turnitin anonymously.

Grading

  • Online discussion of weekly readings 30%%
  • Individual Writing Project (Wiki on Teaching and Learning) 30%%
  • Group Writing Project (Wiki on Teaching and Learning) 25%%
  • Review of a multimedia learning resource of your choice 5%%
  • Proposal for individual project 5%%
  • Course evaluation 5%%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required readings will be provided by the instructor via the Canvas learning management system.


Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS