Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - EDUC 711 G001

Special Topics

Ad.Ed. Global/Local Context

Class Number: 4500

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Variable units 3, 4, 5.

COURSE DETAILS:

From texting to ‘big data’, online gaming to ‘fake news’, digital technologies are changing what it means to be literate and how we teach and learn. What does this mean for the work of educators in BC schools and communities? How are digital technologies transforming learning environments? What new potential do technologies offer to address systemic inequalities in education? How might educators harness new possibilities while negotiating issues of privacy, surveillance, the corporatization of the Internet and inequality in access to digital tools? Course participants will be invited to design the course curriculum around 5 ‘hot-button’ topics that we will identify in the first weeks of the course. We will address these issues through articles and resources, case studies, experiential activities and independent investigations.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

COURSE GOALS:
To investigate and problematize new technologies in educational practice;
To identify the role of technologies in educational and social in/equity;
To explore appropriate pedagogic responses and policies.

Grading

  • Independent project proposal and presentation 30%
  • Independent project 40%
  • Attendance and online discussion participation 30%

NOTES:

This course requires of students to attend academic events away from SFU campus. There are no known risks to this activity and a field trip orientation will be provided in class.

Please note this is a hybrid (face to face and online) course, see requirements below.

REQUIREMENTS:

Full attendance in face-to-face class meetings and active participation in online discussions are required. In week 3, the course adopts a hybrid format (one week face to face, one week online). During our ‘online’ weeks, students do not attend class on campus, but instead engage in online discussion and readings. Students can expect to read and discuss at least three articles/resources per week and pursue an independent project.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Course readings and resources will be made available on the course CANVAS site.

REQUIRED READING:

Course readings and resources will be made available on the course CANVAS site.

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