Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EDUC 932 G001

Doctoral Seminar II in Educational Technology and Learning Design (4)

Class Number: 2721

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Admission to ETLD program.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A doctoral-level survey of major scholars, theories and technological contributions shaping the field of educational technology and learning design. This offering focuses on the interdependence of perspectives on knowing, learning, teaching and design, and the use of technology to support these processes.

COURSE DETAILS:

The goal of this doctoral seminar is to a) offer a survey of theories and methodologies related to learning design and technologies, b) help doctoral students apply the knowledge they have gained in various content and methods courses in the program to their own dissertation research and to professional practices, and c) critically examine the trajectory as well as current status of research in learning design and technologies. Expected learning outcomes for students include developing: i) scholarly perspective on key issues in the field of learning design and technologies, ii) analytic capacity to critically review research literature including the critique of research design and the logical synthesis and presentation of literature, ii) a solid grasp of assumptions and epistemological perspectives in designing research in the field, and iv) the ability to articulate a coherent and meaningful research question for your dissertation research, and v) requisite capacities for professional conduct as a doctoral student, academic, and researcher.

Grading

  • Presentation and facilitation (10% each) 20%
  • Critical reading responses and online discussion 20%
  • Critical Essay 1 20%
  • Review of literature 30%
  • Reflective log 10%

REQUIREMENTS:

Sessions for this course will be a mix of synchronous and asynchronous with a synchronous meeting every week.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Considering the remote instruction for this course, students are expected to have a computer, reliable internet access, and a webcam.

REQUIRED READING:

No Single text is required for this course. Reading materials will be available on Canvas in the form of articles and book chapters

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:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).