EDPY 597 X07 - Synchronous Learning Environments

Instructor

T. Craig Montgomerie, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Psychology
3-104 Education North
Phone - 492-3667 ext. 227, Fax - 492-3179
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/~CraigM/
craig.montgomerie@ualberta.ca

Various guest instructors

Face-2-Face / Synchronous Learning Format

Course Web Site: http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/edpy597

This course will expose learners to a group of technologies that provide real-time interaction and communication in distance and distributed learning settings. Learners will receive an overview of key synchronous technologies developed over the past thirty years. A historical examination of concepts and issues surrounding the use of real-time technologies will form a conceptual framework for critically evaluating current and emerging technologies. In addition to surveying key developments in synchronous technologies, the course will explore pedagogical issues and the impact of instructional strategies on learning and learning outcomes. This course will be delivered mainly using Elluminate, a synchronous technology. Students will be expected to install and experiment with a other number synchronous technologies including Voice over IP, collaborative tools , desktop video conferencing , room-based videoconference, and Webcasting with interactive chat. Members of the class will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills both as a participant and as a synchronous presenter/facilitator.

Course Schedule

The class will meet Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:50 PM. The first two classes will be face2face in the Cyberport. Classes after that will be a mixture of face2face and synchronous distance education as identified in the Class Schedule.

Class members may schedule time in the Cyberport (3-105 Education North) to complete labs.

Class Schedule

 

Assignments & Grading

Your grade for this course will consist of two parts:

1. a final cumulative paper worth 55% of your final mark. Familiarize yourself with, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (American Psychological Association, 2001) and use APA style and references for all work you do in this course, and
2. three laboratories, each worth 15%.

Readings

A portion of the required readings will be available on-line via the web site. The remainder will be available from the instructor.

Equity & Respect

The Faculty of Education is committed to providing an environment of equality and respect for all people within the university community, and to educating faculty, staff and students in developing teaching and learning contexts that are welcoming to all.

The Faculty recommends that students and staff use inclusive language to create a classroom atmosphere in which students' experiences and views are treated with equal respect and value in relation to their gender, racial background, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

We are encouraged to use gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language when appropriate and to become more sensitive to the impact of devaluing language in order to create a thoughtful and respectful community.

Plagiarism & Cheating

Plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation of facts and participation in such offences are viewed as serious academic offences by the University and by the Campus Law Review Committee (CLRC) of General Faculties Council. Sanctions for such offences range from a reprimand to suspension or expulsion from the University. Amendments to the Code of Student Behavior occur throughout the year. For the most recent version of the Code visit the website at: www.ualberta.ca/~unisecr/appeals.htm or see the 2003-2004 University of Alberta Calendar, pp. 638-659.

Disabled Student Services

Students who require accommodations in this course due to a disability affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning, or mental or physical health are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support and Disability Services, 2-800 Students’ Union Building, 492-3381 (phone) or 492-7269 (TTY).

References

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. This is available in the University of Alberta Bookstore.

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