Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EDUC 893 G001

Organizational and Social Aspects of Learning Technology Design (4)

Class Number: 2702

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

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

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 the social, organizational and individual contexts of learning design and technology use. It focuses on sociocultural and situated learning 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 because it helps them to understand the context of organizations and learners for addressing problems of practice and designing engaging learning environments.

Grading

  • Critical reading response and online engagement 25%
  • Presentation and facilitating discussion 10%
  • Activity theory project 25%
  • Communities of practice project 30%
  • Reflective log 10%

REQUIREMENTS:

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

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:

Wenger, E., White, N & Smith, J. D. (2009). Digital Habitats: Stewarding Technology for communities. CP Square (Available for free here, http://technologyforcommunities.com/2016/12/happy-holidays-free-download-of-digital-habitats/)
ISBN: 9780982503607

Reading materials in the form of 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:

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).