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ED 214 ONLINE Syllabus - Developing an Online Class

Instructor:  Cindy Morrin
3 hour lecture, 3 units
Section 0212
Online
Online time will be used for online discussions, uploading assignments, quizzes, and course component development.

You are welcome to make an appointment with me to cover topics we learn in class.  I will also try and schedule group appointments during the course.

Office Hours:  Spring 2009

Topics/Themes

ED 214 introduces successful design and teaching strategies for those teaching or interested in developing an online course. Participants will experience components of an online course from both student and teacher perspectives. Participants will learn to use technologies to support online instruction and will develop key course components.

Major themes include:

• pedagogy
• class management
• online communication
• learning activities
• assessment
• Blackboard

Prerequisites

• NONE, but it is assumed that participants will have computer skills (word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint, Web browsing).

Objectives

At the end of this course, each student will be able to:

• Describe the major differences between face-to-face and online learning.
• Identify and evaluate resources for online learning.
• Identify and evaluate relevant publications and online resources.
• Use online learning course management systems (Blackboard) and tools.
• Design a syllabus, topic outline and other components of an online course applying the principles of good practice.
• Compare means of communication and share principles of good practice.
  

Logging into the Course and Updating your Personal Information

• Go to the Blackboard Log In page at http://bb.gcccd.edu.  Log in with your Cuyamaca STUDENT login name (firstname.lastname with a PERIOD in between first and last name) and PIN (usually 6-digit birthday).  After you log in, you should see a list of classes in the opening screen (if you already have a Bb account, use that log in).
  
  If you can't log in or you don't see this class listed on the opening screen, contact me as soon as possible!

1. After you log in, click the link to ED 214 and then click the TOOLS button on the bottom left on the course menu. Click Personal Information and enter the e-mail address that you want us to use for this course (one that you check often). Make sure it is correct!  Adjust your name to what you prefer to be called and put in any other information you want me to have (phone number, etc.).  Getting the email correct is very important!

Grading

The best way to access your grades is by clicking the "My Grades" on the course menu in Blackboard.  See the course schedule for assignments and due dates.

(Note that this is not a typical scale)

A	87-100%, awarded for work that exceeds expectations and/or shows exceptional effort, skill, or creativity
B	75-86%, awarded for work that exceeds expectations
C	60-74%, awarded for work that meets expectations
D	50-59%, awarded for work that is below expectation

• Assignments (six)  = 60% of your grade

• Discussion Boards (forums = 9) = 30% of your grade

• Orientation Quiz (exam) = 5% of your grade

• Final Exam Survey (anonymous survey) = 5% of your grade

• Total Possible Points = 250

Due Dates, Make-ups, and Incompletes

Assignments turned in after the due date lose 25% per week.  Assignments will NOT be accepted after the Blackboard cutoff date.

Quizzes will not be available after the due date -- there are no make-ups for quizzes.  An incomplete grade is given only when there is an emergency near the end of the semester.

Textbook

Textbooks - available in the bookstore

	REQUIRED: Teaching Online:  A Practical Guide Susan Ko and Steve Rossen ISBN: 0618298487 Buy the text at Cuyamaca College's bookstore $35-$45 at the bookstore This book is on reserve at the campus library for (1-day check out)
	OPTIONAL: Engaging the Online Learner Rita-Marie Conrad & J. Ana Donaldson ISBN: 0787966673 $23 at Amazon

Materials

Participants working on campus may need a USB Flash Memory Drive. Label it with your name and e-mail address.

Participants must have reliable access to Internet and software for word processing and web development (FrontPage or Dreamweaver).   You do not have to develop webpages in this class but you may want to at some point in your online teaching career.  Faculty can get Microsoft Word and FrontPage for home use from Southland Technlogy for only $30.

Course software is available in room H-113.  You can also find computers in faculty workrooms and the mall area in the new Science and Technology building.

Attendance & Participation

Students may be dropped for lack of progress in accordance with Cuyamaca College policy. Any student missing the first quiz or two project deadlines may be dropped from the course by the instructor, but it is always the student's responsibility to drop any course not attended.  Failure to drop an unattended course will result in a grade of "F" on your transcript.

Course Communication

Post general questions to the Blackboard online discussion.  You may also send email to cindy.morrin@gcccd.edu, call me at 619-660-4438, or stop by and see me at my office. 

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class should notify me and contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. See www.cuyamaca.net/eops/dsps.asp for contact information.

Important Dates

This course adheres to the policies outlined in the Cuyamaca College catalogue. For further information, see Academic Policies stated in the catalog.

HOME COMPUTER SECURITY is very important.  Please make sure you have an anti-virus program that you regularly update.  I use MacAfee VirusScan.  I also strongly recommend that you use a spyware checker such as Ad-Aware or Spybot Search and Destroy.  These are free and will check for nasty spyware & adware.