This document provides an overview of an online educational technology course. It outlines the course topics, assignments, schedule, and resources. The course examines theories of communication and learning and their application to instructional technology. It will involve weekly online sessions, group presentations on communication theories, a case study poster and paper, and participation. The first session introduced the course, discussed media effectiveness, and had students select group presentation topics. Students are preparing problem statements and group presentations for the next session.

1. educationaltechnology
EDUC5102G
& communication
1st Adobe Connect Session
• Welcome and Introductions
• Course Overview
• Topics
• Assignments
• Schedule
• Course Website
• Course Readings
• Finding Course Resources
• Break – 15 minutes
• Group Presentation Topic
Selection
• Media Effectiveness – Do Media
Effect Learning?
• Problem Identification
• Next Session

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3. Broadcast
Journalism
(1997-2001)
BEd (Intermediate / Secondary)
(2000-2001)
MEd (Information Technology
(2002-2003)
English, Technology &
Learning Resources
Teacher (2001-2005)
Doctor of Education
(EdD) (2011-2015)
Member-at-Large,
Executive (2013 - )
professionalexperience
(1997 – 2015)
IT Instructor
ICDL Training & Testing Center
Coordinator
Instructional Developer
(2005 - )
Teacher Professional
Development ICDL /
State of Qatar (2006 - )
Leader,
Online Learning
(2015 - )
Adjunct Professor,
Educational Technology
(2015 - )

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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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Topic 1 – Identifying Communications Needs and Potential Applications
of ICT in Teaching & Learning Contexts
Week 1 (July 4-8)
• Adobe Connect Session 1 – Wednesday, July 6
• Introductions
• Course Overview
• Media Effectiveness – Do Media Effect Learning?
• Problem Identification
• Group Topic Selection

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Topic 2 – Analysis of Major Communications Theories
Week 2 (July 11-15)
• Adobe Connect Session 2 – Wednesday, July 13
• Overview of Major Communications Theories
• Group Breakout Activities – Major Communications Theories
• Q & A – Problem Statements
• Q & A – Group Presentations
• Q & A – Case Study Posters and Papers
• Preparation of Group Presentations
• Problem Statement Due
Weeks 3-4 (July 18-29)
• Adobe Connect Session 3 – Wednesday, July 20
• Adobe Connect Session 4 – Wednesday, July 27
• Group Presentations – Major Communications Theories and Teaching &
Learning

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Topic 3 – Application of Communications Theories and Tools in Modern
Learning Contexts
Weeks 5-6 (August 1-12)
• Adobe Connect Session 5 – Wednesday, August 3
• Adobe Connect Session 6 – Wednesday, August 10
• Case Study Poster Submission to Instructor Due – Tuesday, August 2
• Case Study Poster Presentations
• Q & A for Final Paper Submission
Week 7 (August 15-19)
• Adobe Connect Session 7 – Wednesday, August 17
• Q & A for Final Paper Submission
• Course Wrap-Up
• Final Paper Due – Friday, August 19

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Assignments
• Problem Statement – 15%
• Group Presentation – 25%
• Case Study Poster Presentation – 20%
• Case Study Paper – 30%
• Participation & Collaboration – 10%

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Assignment #1 – Problem Statement
The object of this course is to understand how technology affects our communications in
teaching and learning contexts. 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.
Due Date: Friday, July 14th, 2016, 11:59pm EDT
What to Submit:
• 500-700 word problem statement written in APA v. 6 format (excluding
references) (15%)

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Assignment #2 – Group Presentation
Your team of 2-3 people will select one basic communication theory or model. You
will develop an online information resource, and a 10-15 minute video presentation
(uploaded to YouTube, embedded with your online resource page, and presented during
either Adobe Connect class sessions 3 or 4). Your team should present a clear summary of
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. This will include showcasing
a blend of asynchronous and synchronous communications tools. In addition, two questions
are to be addressed briefly in your presentation:
1. How does this theory/model relate to learning settings?
2. How is technology affecting educational communication when viewed from this
perspective?
What to Submit:
• Online (mobile-friendly) resources site (including a method for your classmates to
provide you with feedback on the site and your presentation) (10%)
• 10-15 minute video presentation (15%)
Due Date for Online Resources Site: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Due Date for Adobe Connect Presentation: Wednesday, July 20, or Wednesday, July
27, 2016

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Assignment #3 – Case Study Poster Presentation
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 need to develop a case study that will describe
the key events in an educational setting with which you are familiar and
analyze this in light of communication theories and educational
technology research you have been exposed to.
Due Date for Poster Submission to Instructor: Tuesday, August 2,
2016, 11:59pm EDT
Due Date for Poster Presentation: Class Meetings 5 and 6
What to Submit:
The outcomes of your case study, situated in your own professional area,
will be presented as a poster to the entire group during Class Meetings 5
and 6 for the feedback from the instructor and your peers. Your
presentation should take into account problem solving skills, critical
thinking skills, people skills and technical skills. (20%)

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Assignment #4 – Case Study (Final) Paper
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 need to develop a case study that will describe
the key events in an educational setting with which you are familiar and
analyze this in light of communication theories and educational
technology research you have been exposed to.
Due Date: Friday, August 19, 2016, 11:59pm EDT
What to Submit:
For the second part of the Case Study assignment, you will submit a 1500-
2000 word case study paper (excluding references), written in APA v. 6
format. (30%)

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Assignment #5 – Participation & Collaboration
The participation and collaboration grade will reflect attendance in the
Synchronous Adobe Connect Sessions, and contributions to your group’s
collaborative Adobe Connect presentations and online resource sites. (10%)
1. Adobe Connect Sessions Participation (5%)
2. Group Presentation and Resources Collaboration (5%)
Please refer to the course website for full details of each activity’s
requirements.

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Synchronous Class Sessions
• Weekly via Adobe Connect
18:00 – 19:30 19:30 – 19:45 19:45 – 21:15
Group A EDUC 5102 G Adobe Connect
Classroom
Break MEd Adobe Connect General
Room
Group B MEd Adobe Connect General
Room
Break EDUC 5102 G Adobe Connect
Classroom

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EDUC 5102 G - S16 - Group A (6:00-7:30pm) EDUC 5102 G - S16 - Group A (7:45-9:15pm)
# Group Last Name First Name # Group Last Name First Name
1 A Agard Lois 16 B Katyshev Vera
2 A Aujla Sharanjit 17 B Langer Kerri-Lee
3 A Awwadah Kamal 18 B Larsen Martha
4 A Beecham Amy 19 B Lowry Lindsay
5 A Bharucha Daraius 20 B Maas Melanie
6 A Brink Eric 21 B Mccausland Crystal
7 A DeCourcy Peter 22 B Murphy-Dunn Ellen
8 A Dennis Carl 23 B Ratnavadivel Amala
9 A DiPasquale Joshua 24 B Shaikh Farah
10 A Dykes Victoria 25 B Smart Laura
11 A Fancy Imran 26 B Smith Aynsley
12 A Flieler Ashley 27 B Van-Dewark Kenneth
13 A Goodwin John 28 B Wade Michael
14 A James Nicole 29 B Zaidi Farheen
15 A Jones Kyle

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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
educ5102g.weebly.com

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Course Readings
www.zotero.org/groups/educ5102g

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finding

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finding

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finding

23. gettingstartedgroup presentations
General Instructions:
While in the MEd Adobe Connect General
Meeting Room, take some time to discuss
the possible topics for Assignment 2, and
determine who you might want to work
with. Then complete the Doodle Poll at:
http://doodle.com/poll/ah3mcg79t62icsfq
Each person can choose one (1) option,
and a maximum of four (4) people can join
a specific topic / group.
It is advisable to stick to a group / topic
with members from your Adobe Connect
meeting group (Group A or B).
Possible Topics:
• Diffusion of Innovation Theory
• Adaptive Structuration Theory
• Technology Determinism Theory
• Social Presence Theory
• Community of Inquiry Model
• FRAME (Framework for the Rational
Analysis of Mobile Education)
• Transactional Distance Theory and
Communications Technology
• Connectivism
• Social Constructivism, Activity Theory,
and Communications Technology
• Technology Acceptance Model
• ​Others...

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Group A
7:30 – 8:15 pm
EDUC 5102 G Adobe Connect Classroom
8:30 – 9:15 pm
UOIT MEd Adobe Connect General Meeting Room
Group B
7:30 – 8:15 pm
UOIT MEd Adobe Connect General Meeting Room
8:30 – 9:15 pm
EDUC 5102 G Adobe Connect Classroom

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do media effect learning?
Group A1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbdjJiLW1ueXd
uc3M/view?usp=sharing
Group A2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbclhfLUpuTERX
Vmc/view?usp=sharing
Group A3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbeFJWQWh5S
Tg2ZG8/view?usp=sharing
Group B1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbOU8xZkRiNm
5NNWM/view?usp=sharing
Group B3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbVWhaa2U3ZE
g4dzA/view?usp=sharing
Group B3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ufnp3wjEnbal92LWl5dVh
Cc3M/view?usp=sharing

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28. 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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Adobe Connect Session #2
• Wednesday, July 13, 2016
• 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
• Review the Week 2 (2nd Adobe Connect Session) resources on the course website
• Join the Group Library in Zotero
• Review (and contribute) resources to the Communications Theories collection
• Get signed up for Twitter, follow and post to #EDUC5102G
• Work with your group to prepare your presentation and online resources site
• Forward your site link to your instructor (robpower@hotmail.com) before the next Adobe Connect
session
• Prepare your Problem Statement