Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - EDUC 358 E100

Foundations of Educational Technology (3)

Class Number: 5823

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of major traditions of research and development in educational technology, including the arguments and assumptions they make about what constitutes a valuable educational outcome. Focus on analyzing and understanding educational technologies as cultural tools that are both shaped by and in turn shape teaching and learning in K-12 schools.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course offers an introduction to the field of Educational Technology, with an emphasis on efforts to support school reform through the design and development of technological innovation specifically for teaching and learning. Through readings, lab work, and a combination of online and in-class discussions, we will survey several major traditions of research and development in this field. First, we examine the different arguments and assumptions that each tradition of research and development in Educational Technology has made about how learning happens, what constitutes a valuable educational outcome, and how we would know whether it was achieved. Second, we examine the varying ways in which innovators in the field have attempted to prove the worth of their innovations to educators. Analysis and evaluation of a diverse selection of educational technologies designed for K-12 school system will be a major focus of the course.

This course is designed to be taken with on-line support via Canvas. Please bring your own device.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Learning Logs 20%
  • Portfolio 20%
  • Group Presentation 20%
  • Final Project 20%

NOTES:

There is no final examination for this course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance at all classes is essential. Mindful engagement in discussions and activities is expected. The success of this class is dependent upon the preparation and participation of everyone in our learning community.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No textbook is required for this course. All readings will be provided by the instructor.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

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