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Technologies and Pedagogies in the Communication Arts
Fall 2007—CRD 704
Tuesdays, 3:00-5:45 p.m., Winston 017
Dr. Susan Miller-Cochran
Office: Tompkins 242-A
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Phone: 515.4160
susan_miller@ncsu.edu
Introduction
The ways we teach and learn are rapidly changing—sometimes it seems by the minute. Institutions of higher education are incorporating new uses of technology in instruction, both in face-to-face classroom settings and in an exponentially growing number of educational settings that include various web-based modes of teaching and learning. Learning occurs more and more often outside of traditionally defined educational settings, and these changes raise a myriad of ethical, technological, professional, and scholarly questions. This course will provide a foundation for the discussion of these issues, to include theories, research, and practices concerning the impact and use of technologies for teaching and learning in the communication arts.
Student Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Identify areas of scholarship across several disciplines engaged in the study of technology and pedagogy with emphasis on the acquisition of higher literacy and communication abilities in college settings;
• Historicize the use of technology in teaching;
• Articulate new questions for exploration and research concerning the relationship between technology, teaching, and learning;
• Be able to apply to your own teaching, and engage in research on, the principled application of technology to teaching and learning.
Course Materials
Readings
All articles are available online, either through web-based journals/sites, through the library’s e-reserves, or through PDFs available in our course webspace. We will use three books in this course—two will be provided free of charge (courtesy of Bedford/St. Martin’s) and one must be purchased through the bookstore):
• Sullivan, P., and Porter, J. (1997). Opening spaces: Writing technologies and critical research practices. Greenwich, CT: Ablex.
Technology
To participate in this course, you will need access to web-based technology in class. If you have a wireless laptop that you can bring to class, please do so. If not, we might find a different place to meet for the first part of class—where we can use technologies as part of our class discussion.
Accounts
You will need accounts for several applications that we will use during the course of the semester, to include:
• An NCSU Unity ID
• A blog (your choice of blog application)
• del.icio.us
• Second Life
• Optional: YouTube, Flickr, Twitter
Attendance and Participation
Because we only meet once a week, you will be expected to attend all class sessions. If, however, circumstances dictate that you must miss class during the semester, you are granted one absence with no penalty. For any absences beyond that, your grade may be significantly lowered. To see definitions of excused and unexcused absences, reference the university’s attendance regulations at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.3.php.
This course will be conducted primarily as a seminar, based on discussion of assigned readings. In addition, we will use a portion of many class periods to explore and experiment with various technologies used for pedagogical purposes. Seminars thrive on collaboration and discussion, so it's important to arrive on time and to have read and thought about the assigned materials. Bring copies of the readings with you to class, or have annotated electronic copies with you that you can refer to.
Deadlines and Extensions
The deadlines set for assignments in this course are firm. Missing or late work could affect your grade significantly.
Academic Integrity
The NCSU Policies, Regulations, and Rules on Student Discipline (http://www2.ncsu.edu/prr/student_services/student_conduct/POL445.00.1.htm) set the standards for academic integrity at this university and in this course. Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty will be handled through the university’s judicial system and may result in failure for the project or for the course. See the Office of Student Conduct website for additional information about academic integrity: http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html.
Disability Services for Students
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653, http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action/dss/.
Equity Statement
All persons, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, physical disability, or sexual orientation shall have equal opportunity without harassment in the Ph.D. program. Any harassment should be reported immediate to either the classroom instructor or the Graduate Director.