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Instructor: Doris (Yu-Chih) Shih 
Office: SF 228  
Fall, 2005; Tuesday 9:10am-12:00pm    
Credits: 3 credits                                               		 e-mail: dshih@mails.fju.edu.tw
Phone: (O) 2905-2000 ext. 3821

  The contents of this syllabus are subject to change                              

                                                                                

When we talk about learning with media, most of people immediately think of the use of computers and the Internet. One often forgets that paper-based materials such as books, posters, and brochures are also considered as media for learning. This course is designed to introduce the underlying concepts and the use of different types of media (e.g., non-projected media, projected visuals, audio, video, computer, and the Internet) to English language learners, so that they will access these materials to help their learning in general as well as learning of English language. We will also learn to design language teaching materials by Viewlet Builder and HyperCam. Students may apply the use of these media into teaching or presentations in their present/future workplaces.

 

Objectives
This course enables students to:
(1) identify and learn about a wide variety of uses of technology in education and English language learning
(2) experience learning of English language through the use of different types of media
(3) access the Internet and search for useful online English learning resources
(4) read about successful stories on English language learning via telecommunications
(5) develop your own English language learning sources
(6) connect with a U.S. instructional media design expert through telecommunications

 

Texts required
Shih, Doris Y-C., Ed. (2005). English Language Learning through Multimedia Coursepack.

Additional handouts for different groups:
Gooden, A. R. (1996). Computers in the classroom: How teachers and students are using technology to transform learning. Apple computer, Inc.

 

Grading
1. In-class Participation¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K.. 10%
2. Attendance (see explanation below)
3. Cultural Connections: Connecting with the expert¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K. 15%
4. 10 Workstations¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K... 30%
5. Application activity¡K¡K¡K¡K.¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K.¡K¡K¡K¡K. 20%
6. A reflective paper¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K 10%
7. Multiple activities (to be announced)..¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K 15%

 

Attendance and Punctuality
Please come to class each time and on time. This is respect to yourself and your classmates. Each unexcused absence will result a 3% deduction from the final grade. If you are or will be absent for medical or personal reasons, please inform me in advance and show evidence (e.g. medical excuse notes). According to the university regulation, more than two unexcused absences or six excused absences result a failed grade for the course. I will provide a sign-in sheet for you to sign your name. Please do not sign for other people. I will be checking the handwritings.

 

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is forbidden. You must obey the principles of academic integrity. Please respect other people's work. If you quote or refer to certain people's work, remember to give credit to the author(s). A plagiarized product will result in a 0% of your assignment.

 

Collaboration
At different times in this class, you will work in small groups and complete collaborative learning or assignments. Please make sure that you contribute and complete your share of work in the group. By doing so, you will enhance your abilities in language as well as cooperative work.

Classroom Uses
This class will take place in a computer room. Therefore, I would like you to use the online environment for some activities. In the last few weeks of the course, I will design activities called Media Workstation that requires you to complete group work in classrooms other than the computer room. I will announce the location as time comes.

Cultural Connection: Connecting with the Expert
In October, we will have some weeks to connect with a U.S. instructional media design expert through telecommunications. This will include both synchronous and asynchronous contacts. The videoconferencing will be conducted in small groups. Be prepared to ask the expert questions related to media design issues. Details to be announced.

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