Slidedeck for the first Adobe Connect class session for EDUC5102G at UOIT (W18)

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EDUC5102G
& communication
1st Adobe Connect Session
• Welcome and Introductions
• Course Overview
• Topics
• Assignments
• Schedule
• Course Website
• Course Readings
• Finding Course Resources
• Break – 15 minutes
• Breakout Activity
• Media Effectiveness – Do Media Effect Learning?
• Next Session

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About the Course
Technology can extend the ability of the instructor and students to
communicate in educational settings. Multimedia elements of
computer based instruction possess strengths and limitations as
communication tools. This course examines various theories of
communication and learning and their application to the multimedia
world of instructional technology to traditional and non-traditional
learning settings. Innovative ways of enhancing and improving
educational communication are emphasized.

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Topics
1. Identifying Communications Needs and Potential
Applications of ICT in Teaching & Learning Contexts
2. Analysis of Major Communications Theories
3. Application of Communications Theories and Tools in
Modern Learning Contexts

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Phase 1 – Identifying Communications Needs and Potential
Applications of ICT in Teaching & Learning Contexts
Week 1 (January 8-14)
• 1st Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, January 11)
• Introductions
• Course Overview
• Media Effectiveness – Do Media Effect Learning?
• Problem Identification
• Forming Groups and Group Topic Selection
Week 2 (January 15-21)
• Groups work in MEd General Room to prepare group presentations and work on problem
statement assignments

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Phase 2 – Analysis of Major Communications Theories
Week 3 (January 22-28)
• 2nd Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, January 25)
• Overview of Major Communications Theories
• Group Breakout Activities – Major Communications Theories
• Q & A – Group Presentations
• Q & A – Case Study Posters and Papers
• Preparation of Group Presentations
• Assignment 1, Part 1: Problem Statement DUE by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, January 28
Week 4 (January 29 – February 4)
• Groups work in MEd General Room to prepare group presentations
• Group course topic pages for Week 5 to be published on or before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday,
February 4

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Week 5: (February 5-11)
• 3rd Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, February 8)
• Group Presentations on:
• Adaptive Structuration Theory
• Community of Inquiry Model
• Connectivism
Week 6 (February 12-18)
• Groups work in MEd General Room to prepare group presentations
Week 7 (February 19-25)
• Mid-term break – No lectures
• Group course topic pages for Week 8 to be published on or before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday,
February 25

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Week 8 (February 26 – March 4)
• 4th Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, March 1)
• Group Presentations on:
• Diffusion of Innovation Theory
• Social Constructivism, Activity Theory, and Communications Technology
• Social Presence Theory
• Group course topic pages for Week 9 to be published on or before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday,
March 4
Week 9 (March 5-11)
• 5th Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, March 8)
• Group Presentations on:
• Technology Acceptance Model
• Technology Determinism Theory
• Others (as approved by instructor...)

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Phase 3 – Application of Communications Theories and Tools in Modern
Learning Contexts
Week 10 (March 12-18)
• No Adobe Connect Session for Week 10
Week 11 (March 19-25)
• Case Study Posters (Assignment 1, Part 2) DUE by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, March 20
• 6th Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, March 22)
• Case Study Poster Presentations
Week 12 (March 26 – April 1)
• No Adobe Connect Session for Week 12

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Week 13 (April 2-9)
• 7th Adobe Connect Session (Thursday, April 5)
• Case Study Poster Presentations
• Course Wrap-Up
• Participation and Collaboration (Assignment 3) Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE by 11:59 pm ET on
Friday, April 6
• Final Paper (Assignment 1, Part 3) DUE by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, April 9

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Assignments
Assignment 1: Case Study – 55%
• Part 1: Problem Statement (15%)
• Part 2: Poster Presentation (15%)
• Part 3: Case Study (Final) Paper (25%)
Group Presentation – 35%
• Part 1: Group Topic Page (15%)
• Part 2: Group Topic Discussions (5%)
• Part 3: Group Adobe Connect Presentation (15%)
• Part 4: Group Collaboration (5%)
Participation and Collaboration – 5%

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Assignment 1 – Case Study (55%)
The object of this course is to understand how technology affects our communications in teaching
and learning contexts. One of the ways in which we as educators can develop our understanding
of theory is through the development of our own case studies. For the final assessment of this
course, you will identify a communications issue or problem in an educational setting
with which you are familiar. Then, you will need to develop a case study that will describe
the key events in that setting when applying an ICT solution to that issue or problem. Your case
study should outline and analyze those key events in light of communication theories and
educational technology research you have been exposed to in EDUC 5102 G.
Assignment #1 will be completed in three parts:
• Part 1: Problem Statement (15%)
• Part 2: Poster Presentation (15%)
• Part 3: Case Study (Final) Paper (25%)

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Part 1: Problem Statement (15%)
For this assignment, you should identify a potential application of ICT to address a
communication issue or problem (not too general) in your academic and
professional contexts. From this problem, you should be able to develop a case
study for your final poster presentation and paper in this course. Describe the
problem succinctly and, if possible, with reference to previous studies and
literature. Highlight the pedagogical and social impact of the problem.
What to Submit:
500-700 word problem statement written in APA v. 6 format (excluding
references) (15%)
Due Date: Sunday, January 28, 2018 (11:59pm EDT)

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Part 2: Poster Presentation (15%)
For this part of Assignment 1, you will create an infographic poster that:
• Succinctly describes the nature of your problem.
• Identifies your key stakeholders (the “players” who you need to target with your proposed ICT
intervention).
• Identifies the ICT intervention that you are proposing.
• Uses a learning theory (or theories) to analyze the key “events” for your proposed ICT intervention.
• Summarizes how your proposed intervention will resolve your communications issue or problem.
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What to Submit:
You will submit a copy of your infographic poster to your instructor using a dedicated assignment drop box in
Canvas. You will then “present” your poster in Adobe Connect during Class Meetings 6 and 7 for the feedback
from the instructor and your peers. Your 10 minute presentation should take into account problem solving
skills, critical thinking skills, people skills and technical skills.
Due Date for Poster Submission to Instructor: Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 11:59pm EDT
Due Date for Poster Presentation: Class Meetings 6 and 7

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Part 3: Case Study (Final) Paper (25%)
For the final part of Assignment 1, you will submit a 1500-2000 word case study
paper (excluding references), written in APA v. 6 format.
Due Date: Monday, April 9, 2017, 11:59pm EDT

17. problemidentificationcontextualizing communications problems and technology-enabled solutions
Examples:
How do I share important announcements with students?
How do I organize students to collaborate on group work?
How do I integrate and share multiple methods of interacting with
the same content?
How do I help my students feel more connected?
How do I accommodate multiple time zones?
How do I enable large groups to interact with my live
presentations?

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Assignment 2 – Group Presentation (40%)
You will join a small group of 3-4 people in Canvas (details will be provided by
your instructor). Your team of 3-4 people will select one major communication
theory or model. You will develop an online information resource page in Canvas,
and a 1-hour Adobe Connect presentation.
Assignment 2 will be completed in four parts:
• Part 1: Group Topic Page (15%)
• Part 2: Group Topic Discussions (5%)
• Part 3: Group Adobe Connect Presentation (15%)
• Part 4: Group Collaboration (5%)

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Part 1: Group Topic Page (Canvas) (15%)
A “blank” topic page will be made available for you in the Canvas course site. You
will be provided with editing rights for the page. Your team will develop a topic
page that covers the design, characteristics, and foundations of the theory or
model (the logic of the model is the most important element to be understood by
your peers). Your page should incorporate an appropriate combination of text,
images, and multimedia resources – and will be used by your classmates as the
primary “instructional” resource page for your theory or model.
Due Date for Course Topic Pages: Refer to Weekly Topics Schedule (varies by
specific group topic)

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Part 2: Group Topic Discussions (5%)
Once your group has posted and published your assigned Topic Page, your team
will also be expected to post a follow-up discussion topic or question to the
Weekly Discussions forum in Canvas, and moderate that thread for the remainder
of the week. This includes replying to responses posted by your classmates, and
posting additional prompts, if necessary, to spark ongoing discussions.
Due Date for Group Topic Discussions: Refer to Weekly Topics Schedule
(varies by specific group topic)

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Part 3: Group Adobe Connect Presentation (15%)
Your team will be responsible for leading a 45 minute – 1 hour session in Adobe Connect. The
facilitation date for your group/topic is specified in the Weekly Topics Schedule. Your session
should include:
• An overview of your theory/model (15-20 minutes). Be sure to cover:
• How does this theory/model relate to learning settings?
• How is technology affecting educational communication when viewed from this
perspective?
• Plan and facilitate a small group (breakout) activity about your theory/model, and how it can be
used to analyze and solve communications “problems” in educational contexts (20-30 minutes).
• Time for Q&A from your classmates (5-10 minutes).
Due Date for Adobe Connect Presentation: Refer to Weekly Topics Schedule (varies by
specific group topic)

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Part 4: Group Collaboration (5%)
After posting your group’s Topic Page in Canvas, moderating the Weekly
Discussions for your topic, and facilitating your group’s session in Adobe Connect,
you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the collaborative efforts of
your teammates in the planning, preparation, and facilitation of the Group
Presentation assignment. Your instructor will provide you with a link to an
anonymous feedback form.

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Assignment 3 – Participation and Collaboration (5%)
The participation and collaboration grade will reflect attendance in the
Synchronous Adobe Connect Sessions, and contributions to the Weekly
Discussions of topics posted by the groups as part of Assignment 2.
What to Submit:
During the final week of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete a
Participation and Collaboration Self-Evaluation Rubric. Your instructor will use your
Self-Evaluation Rubric, along with attendance records from the Adobe Connect
class sessions, and your Weekly Discussions forum postings, to determine your
final grade.
Due Date: Ongoing (refer to specific Assignment due dates)

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Twitter
• Microblogging
• Share your thoughts
• Share resources and links
• Ask and answer questions
• Use the hashtag #EDUC5102G
Rob’s Twitter Handle:
@xPat_Letters

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Course Website
https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/RXXFM3

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www.zotero.org/groups/educ5102g

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We’ll resume class at approximately 8:15 pm ET

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do media effect learning?
Group 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbdjJiLW1ueXd
uc3M/view?usp=sharing
Group 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbclhfLUpuTERX
Vmc/view?usp=sharing
Group 3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbeFJWQWh5S
Tg2ZG8/view?usp=sharing
Group 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbOU8xZkRiNm
5NNWM/view?usp=sharing
Group 5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbVWhaa2U3ZE
g4dzA/view?usp=sharing
Group 6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbal92LWl5dVh
Cc3M/view?usp=sharing
https://flipgrid.com/0957f9

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Adobe Connect Session #2
• Thursday, January Wednesday, July 25, 2018 (6pm ET)
• Overview of Major Communications Theories
• Group Breakout Activities – Major Communications Theories
• Q & A – Group Presentations
• Q & A – Case Study Posters and Papers
• Preparation of Group Presentations
• Problem Statement Due
To Do List:
• Review the course website
• Join the Group Library in Zotero
• Get signed up for Twitter, follow and post to #EDUC5102G
• Join a Group for Assignment 2
• Start communicating and collaborating with your group to prepare your presentation and course topic page
• Meet with your group in the Med General Room on Thursday, January 18
• Prepare your Problem Statement

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