Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - EDUC 893 G001

Organizational and Social Aspects of Learning Technology Design (4)

Class Number: 4521

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Reviews constructive approaches to integrating learning technologies, provides analysis tools from cultural historical activity theory, reviews impact of organizational culture and draws on visualization of social activity networks. Organization and change strategies are examined in higher, school and workplace learning; providing a source for designing organizational learning technologies.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course deals with grounded design of learning environments and technologies based on learner and organizational context. It focuses on sociocultural/sociotechnical perspectives to human cognition and learning technology use such as cultural historical activity theory and organizational analysis. Organizations and change strategies are examined to contextualize the design and use of technology enhanced learning environments. Prospective teachers and educational consultants will benefit from this course for it helps them to understand the context of organizations and learners for designing engaging learning environments.

Grading

  • Summary of assigned readings 20%
  • Facilitating discussion 15%
  • Activity theory project 30%
  • Communities of practice project 30%
  • Class attendance 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Wenger, E., White, N & Smith, J. D. (2009). Digital Habitats: Stewarding Technology for communities. CP Square
ISBN: 9780982503607

RECOMMENDED READING:

Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of practice: Learning, meaning and identity. Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521663632

Articles and book chapters will be made available on Canvas

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:

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