EDUC 53

This course meets online from Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 through April 1, 2008.  

Course Units: 1.5
P/A Total Hours: 27
Prerequisites:  See technical requirements listed below.
Classification of the Course:  Not degree applicable

Class Meeting Times and Location:
This class meets entirely online, using the Etudes online classroom. 

Enter the Etudes online class https://etudes-ng.fhda.edu/portal portal here. You will need a user id and password to access the class. This login is generated automatically by the COS registration system the day after you register. You will not be able to access the online classroom unless you are officially registered AND the course has officially begun. 

Your user id is: the first 2 letters of your first name (lowercase) + the first 2 letters of your last name (lowercase) + the last 5 digits of your Social Security number

Be sure to use all lower case letters and make sure you are using the name that is in the COS registration system (check your class receipt.)  EXAMPLE: John Smith's User ID would be josm45678 (if his SS# was 123-45-678)

Your initial password is: MonthDay of birth in school records Example: Birthday is April 11th, 1982 ( 04 / 11 /82) Password = 0411

Note: If you have taken an Etudes class before, instead of your birthday, use the password you used then. 

This account will give you access to all your Etudes courses, which will be added to your Workspace automatically. Once you log in, all the classes you are currently registered for will display at the top in different tabs. To access this course, click on the correct tab. You can reorder your tabs by going to MyWorkspace >> Preferences >> Customize Tabs. 

Instructor
Mrs. Margie White          Email:  white@siskiyous.edu      Phone:  468-5916   
Email is the preferred method of communication.  
Office hours: by appointment.  Emails will responded to within 48 hours, except for holidays and other notified times.

Time Expectations
All participants should expect to spend about six hours per week over the nine week period - a total of 54 hours. This class includes 27 hours of classroom "lecture" time, and 27 hours for study time and assignment completion.  Students will be required to participate on a regular basis, and should plan to be online at least twice a week in order to pass the course. 

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the process of course conversion through analysis and design of online course material.
2. Demonstrate the ability to design an effective online course syllabus by developing an online course syllabus.
3. Explain the issues related to computer communications in the online classroom and forward suggestions for facilitating online classroom discussions as a learner-centered activity.
4. Explain the role and value of computer-mediated communications in collaborative and group learning activities.
5. Develop collaborative and group activities for online students.
6. Discuss how the online learning environment is very appropriate for diversity including: students of all cultural backgrounds, students with disabilities, students with special learning abilities, non-traditional students, students whose primary language is not English, and students who cannot travel to the COS campus.

Text
A textboox is not required for this class. Modules and links to internet-based articles will be posted each week.  There is a recommended text:

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide, 2d Edition by Susan Ko and Steve Rossen
ISBN-10: 0618298487, ISBN-13: 978-0618298488

Course Requirements

1. Assignments - skill and knowledge demonstration      

There are six (6) individual assignments to be completed during class.  Five of these will be posted to the appropriate discussion forum, the written paper assignment will be submitted via attachment.   Assignment points are listed below, specific grading instructions will be given with each assignment.

2. Participation - introduction and feedback on posted assignments           

Active and informed class participation is important in a class of this nature where discussions will contribute to each student's understanding and practice of the subject matter. All students are expected to participate in class in an informed, respectful, and attentive manner.  

3. Skill Checks - knowledge demonstration in an online test      

One comprehensive test will be given in the final week.  It will demonstrate your ability to comprehend the course requirements and module material.  The test is open book, open notes, and will be timed.

Assignment Overview

This class is is graded on a letter grade basis.  Grades will be assigned on total points achieved in class.  The points breakdown is as follows:

Copyright Information

Materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protection.

Course Policies and Other Information

Technical Knowledge - Students are expected to have the necessary technology and skills required for an online class.  All students should have a back-up computer connection in place in the event the primary computer or online service malfunctions. Students should know how to use an internet browser program (Internet Explorer^® or Netscape Navigator^®) and be able to research information on the internet.  There are  two "Online Readiness" assessments to help you decide if online instruction is really for you. The first assessment looks at your "student" skills, and the second assessment examines your technology skill level. If you have already decided to take an online class, you should review the "Online Survival Guide."

Late Assignments - Because of the short duration of this class, late assignments will be graded downward. Assignments submitted after a certain timeframe will receive 0 points, see the individual assignment instructions for due dates and late penalties.

Academic Honesty - Plagiarism in any assignment is unacceptable. All work taken from other sources must be correctly cited.  If it is determined that two or more students have submitted the same work, all involved students will receive 0 points for that assignment and may be considered for dismissal from the class.

Academic Accommodations: Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if their documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to requirements, services, facilities or programs. A student with a disability who requests a modification, accommodation, or adjustment is responsible for requesting necessary accommodations by identifying himself/herself to the instructor and, if desired, to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office Eddy Hall 1.

Students with a print disability--a visual limitation or reading difficulty that limits access to traditional print materials--may request printed materials in alternate media. Examples of alternate media formats include electronic format (e.g., text on CD), Braille, tactile graphics, audiotape, and/or large print. Students can make alternate media requests through the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) Eddy Hall 1, 938-5297. Students who consult or request assistance from DSPS regarding specific modifications, accommodations, adjustments, alternate text or use of auxiliary aids will be required to meet timelines and procedural requirements established by the DSPS office.

Withdrawal & Incomplete policy – The COS withdrawal policy can be found in the current course catalog.  If you wish to withdraw from the class you must file the appropriate forms.  Check with the Admissions office for the last day to drop this course without penalty.  The COS incomplete policy can be found in the current course catalog.  Incompletes will be given only under the circumstances stated in that policy.

Date and Time of Final Exam:
A ten point comprehensive test will be available online during the last week of class. The test is accessed through the Etudes online classroom and may be taken at any time during the allotted time frame.  It is open notes, and will be timed.