This document provides information about a 3-credit online course titled EdTech 502: The Internet for Educators. The course will be delivered through the Blackboard course management system. It includes the instructor's contact information, required textbooks, software, assignments and projects, grading scale, and alignment to technology education standards. Students will learn how to design websites and digital curriculum using HTML, CSS, and other technologies. Assignments include discussions, creating webpages and other online activities. The course aims to help students locate, evaluate and integrate internet resources into instruction.

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EDTECH 502
Assignments FALL 2009 COURSE SYLLABUS
AUGUST 24 - DECEMBER 11
Communication 3 CREDITS
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Name: Amanda H. Chase
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Cell Phone: 412-716-0220
Email: amandachase@u.boisestate.edu
Resources
AIM: the arctic panda
MSN: chase@medsagetechnologies.com
BroncoWeb Skype: ladyjedi14
EdTech Dept Site Email is the best way to get in contact with me since I have an 8-5 job. All emails will be responded to typically within
24 hours (I am usually checking my email during the day). All calls will be returned in the same time frame as well.
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If you do not received a reply to your e-mail within a reasonable period of time please send it again. Sometimes e-
mail is captured by SPAM filters, is addressed incorrectly, or just simply does not make it through. Also, check your
own e-mail filters that screen out junk mail. In the past, my replies to students have sometimes been filtered out and
Tools they did not receive them until they checked the junk e-mail box.
Communication Because I am located in Pittsburgh, PA, I don't have regular office hours at the BSU campus. Most of our
Course Tools communication is done via instant messenger, email, and discussion board. Communication has been very successful
Course Map in prior classes so I will work through any questions and problems in the most convenient way possible for our course.
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This is an online course supported by the Blackboard course management system. The login page is located at:
http://blackboard.boisestate.edu/
To access the course, you will log in using your BroncoWeb username and password. If there is a problem with your
username or password, you can contact the help desk for BroncoWeb at bweb@boisestate.edu. You can also call the
BroncoWeb Help line at (208) 426-BWEB. If you encounter technical problems with Blackboard, you can contact the
help desk at blackboard@boisestate.edu to request assistance.
Our course will appear in Blackboard with the title: Fa09 - EDTECH502 - The Internet for Educators. The link for this
course will be available prior to the start of class on August 24.
EdTech 502 Course Description
Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information found on the Internet. Design and produce instructional Web pages using a
combination of software and HTML/XHTML/CSS code. Apply appropriate instructional strategies and models to the
design of digital curriculum.
Course Goals
After completing this course the student will be able to
create Web pages using and HTML authoring system;
develop Web pages using CSS templates;
create a default page for a website;
apply file management skills to maintain local and remote Web site files and folders;
write HTML, XHTML, and CSS code correctly so that it validates under W3C standards;
copy and paste code into a Web page;
write CSS to position Web page content;
write and apply an external CSS style sheet to multiple Web pages;
write and apply alternative style sheets;
create a navigation menu for multiple Web pages;
create graphics in the appropriate format for Web pages;
modify images using image editing software;
insert images correctly into Web pages;
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create client-side image maps;
apply appropriate design principles to create professional looking websites;
create accessible Web pages for individuals with disabilities;
adhere to rules of netiquette when corresponding with others on the Internet;
identify and apply copyright and fair use guidelines for website development;
use Internet search tools to locate high-quality instructional content;
develop appropriate rules of netiquette for a specified group of learners;
develop a page of hot links to essential information about Web accessibility;
develop an Internet scavenger hunt learning activity that integrates Internet resources;
develop a Jigsaw cooperative learning activity that integrates Internet resources;
develop an online learning activity for mobile devices;
develop a WebQuest learning activity that integrates Internet resources;
develop a virtual field trip learning activity that integrates multimedia an Internet resources.
Required Course Text
The books selected for this course cover the full range of Web design topics for the course. The authors for all three
books have written multiple books or volumes for their topic over the years. The first two books listed below have
companion Web sites with practice files and notes about mistakes that may have been found (errata).
Dreamweaver CS4:The Missing Manual
Author: David Sawyer McFarland
Date: 2008
Publisher: Pogue Press, O'Reilly
ISBN-10: 0-596-52292-4
Companion Web Site: http://www.sawmac.com/missing/dwcs4/tutorials/index.php
HTML, XHTML & CSS (Sixth Edition)
Visual QuickStart Guide
Author: Elizabeth Castro
Date: 2007
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN-10: 0321430840
Companion Web Site:http://www.cookwood.com/html6ed/
The Non-Designer's Web Book: An Easy Guide to Creating, Designing, and Posting Your
Own Web Site (Third Edition)
Authors: Robin Williams & John Tollett
Date: 2006
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN-10: 0321303377
Where to Buy?
Text should be ordered immediately if it has not already been purchased. You can buy at one of the following
locations:
Boise State University Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
If you purchase from a web site such as Half or Ebay where you can purchase text books used from individuals, please
be aware that you may not receive your textbooks for several weeks after your purchase date. If ever using these
types of web sites, please purchase your books several weeks in advance of the beginning of the course.
Required Software
Web page & Graphics
Editing Software Adobe makes several CS4 suites. We use Adobe CS4 Web Standard in the
(Education discounts EDTECH program. This suite includes includes Flash CS4 , Dreamweaver CS4 ,
available) Fireworks CS4, and Device Central. In EDTECH 502 we We will use
Dreamweaver CS4, Fireworks CS4 and Device Central. Please install all of these
when you install the CS4 suite.
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(See URLs below on how to get discounted software)
Anti Virus Software Norton Anti Virus
AVG Anti-Virus (Free)
Other Free Software
(Education discounts Popup Blocker: This is highly recommended. Google has one built into
available) their free toolbar if you want to try it:
http://toolbar.google.com/T4/index_pack.html
Adobe Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Flash Player: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
QuickTime Player: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Firefox Web Browser: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
FireFTP (Firefox add on): http://fireftp.mozdev.org/
Fangs Screen Reader Emulator (Firefox add on):http://www.standards-
schmandards.com/projects/fangs/
Internet Connection and FTP Capability:
Of course, an Internet connection is required to participate in this online course. If you have a high speed connection
it is preferable to dial-up access. If you only have dial-up access you can still get by, but patience is a virtue when
waiting for files to download.
We will be creating a Web site over the semester and it will be necessary to FTP files to a Web server here at Boise
State University. Dreamweaver uploads and downloads files through FTP (File Transfer Protocol). If you plan to work
from a school or business location it may be necessary to request help from your network administrator. Sometimes
FTP is blocked. Please be prepared for this possibility so that you can either get help or find a different place to do
your assignments.
Alternative Web Site Space:
Typically, we provide Web site space for students on the EDTECH2 server. However, sometimes things go wrong with
the server or students are unable to FTP to it. This has sometimes been an issue for students who are outside of the
United States. Please be prepared to obtain alternative Web site space if necessary. You may already have Web site
space as part of the Internet Service Provider subscription you are using. Free, or inexpensive Web site hosting is also
quite easy to find.
Hardware:
As with an internet connection, a computer is required for this course. It is everybody's responsibility to ensure that
they have a working computer to complete their lessons. To help ease any worries, having a back up plan (in case
there are computer troubles that will take more than a week to repair), is always recommended.
Software Discounts
Students and educators are eligible for discounts for certain software. Two places you can purchase software at a
discount are: BSU Bookstore and Academic Superstore. Check here before purchasing any software such as
Dreamweaver. I personally use Academic Superstore for my software discounts. I have found that they have some of
the best prices. All you will need to do is provide Acadmic Superstore with proof that you are a student.
You may find that one of the Adobe Creative Suite packages is a better deal than buying titles separately. You
get more for your money. For example, the Adobe CS4 Web Standard includes Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and
Flash for less money than buying all three individually. Currently, Flash is taught in EDTECH 574.
Assignments & Projects
The assignments for EdTech 502 include discussions, curriculum development for the Internet, and a final project.
(Any additions to the assignments and projects will be noted during the weekly assignment postings.)
Posting of Assignments: Detailed information about assignments will be posted in Blackboard. Assignments weeks
begin on every Wednesday and assignments are due the following Tuesday as posted (be sure to check due dates as
there may be changes due to holiday or finals). Click the Assignments button in the Blackboard menu to access this
information. Assignment and project information will be updated regularly throughout the semester.
Please check Blackboard at least twice per week to read announcements and check for assignment updates. Also,
check your Boise State email at least once per week for course related correspondence.
Note that the default email address in Blackboard is your BSU email address. Please check your personal information
in Blackboard to see if the email address listed there is the one you with to be contacted with. If not, please change it
right away.
Be aware that the university “recommends that you plan on 3-4 hours of course work per credit per week for Distance
Ed classes. For example, a 3-credit class would require 9-12 hours of your time per week (BSU Distance Education).”
Assignment Submission: All assignments must be submitted by Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning at midnight
on the assigned due dates in your Blackboard assignment. Assignments will be submitted in various formats whether it
is via Discussion Board, Digital Drop Box, Email, or Posting to our student websites. The methods will be outlined in
each weekly assignment.
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Grades: Your assignments will be reviewed and within one week after the assignment due date. Depending upon the
assignment, you will receive a rubric with comments or receive points earned for assignment completion. Please check
the gradebook area of Blackboard by the Tuesday following the assignment due date. If you do not have an assigned
grade, please contact me.
BSU Help Desk (Broncomail) - http://helpdesk.boisestate.edu/students/broncomail/getting_started.shtml
Blackboard Assistance – blackboard@boisestate.edu
Here is a list of the assignments and projects for this semester:
Assignments Points
Participation in Class Discussions 50
Blackboard Homepage 25
XHTML 502.html page 50
External CSS for 502.html 50
Netiquette Page 75
Web accessibility hot links page 75
Copyright scavenger hunt 75
Interactive concept map 75
Jigsaw activity 75
M-Learning activity 75
Edtech home page: default.html 75
Virtual field trip 150
WebQuest 150
Grand Total Points 1,000
Click here for our calendar which has a detailed listing of dates for assignments.
Grading
Each assignment will be graded based on given criteria and a rubric each week. Our weekly assignments will contain
an outline of this information. Your grades will be posted in Blackboard.
Your final grade will be based on the following scale:
A+ 970 - 1000
A 940 - 969
A- 900 - 939
B+ 870 - 899
B 840 - 869
B- 800 - 839
C+ 770 - 799
C 740 - 769
C- 700 - 739
D+ 670 - 699
D 640 - 669
D- 600 - 639
F 599 & Below
Standards Addressed in Course
The assignments in this course have been aligned to the Standards for the Accreditation of School Media Specialist and
Educational Technology Programs: http://www.aect-members.org/standards/standards2004.doc
Assignment(s) Associated AECT-NCATE Standards
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1.1.2.b Create instructional plans (micro-level design) that address the needs of all learners,
11,12 including appropriate accommodations for learners with special needs.
8 1.1.2.c Integrate information literacy skills into classroom and media center instruction.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1.1.2.d Incorporate contemporary instructional technology processes in the development of
11,12 interactive lessons that promote student learning.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1.1.3.b Demonstrate personal skill development with at least one: computer authoring
8, 9, 10, 11,12 application, video tool, or electronic communication application.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1.3.b Identify at least one instructional model and demonstrate appropriate contextualized
11,12 application within practice and field experiences.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1.4.b Describe and/or document specific learner characteristics which influence the selection
11,12 of instructional strategies.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
2.3.2 Design, produce, and use digital information with computer-based technologies.
8, 9, 10,11,12
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2.4.1 Use authoring tools to create effective hypermedia/multimedia instructional materials or
11,12 products.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2.4.2 Develop and prepare instructional materials and products for various distance education
11,12 delivery technologies.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2.4.4 Use telecommunications tools such as electronic mail and browsing tools for the World
11,12 Wide Web to develop instructional and professional products.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
2.4.5 Develop effective Web pages with appropriate links using various technological tools.
9, 10, 11,12
6 3.4.3 Identify and apply copyright and fair use guidelines within practice.
3.4.5 Identify policies and regulations which apply to the utilization, application, and
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integration of distance delivery technologies.
Late Assignments
Due Dates: Please note that all assignment due dates fall on Tuesdays. Assignments must be submitted by midnight
Mountain time on scheduled due dates. For time zone information please visit the World Clock Web site:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Point Deduction for Late Work: Ten points are deducted for each day an assignment is late. For example, an
assignment that is two days late will lose 20 points as a late penalty.
Emergency Pass: If you have a major event such as a death in the family, illness, hospitalization, or you are out of
town without Internet, you may turn in one assignment under the emergency pass. This assignment may be up to one
week late and still qualify for full credit. After the one week extension has passed ten points per day will be deducted
until the assignment is no longer worth any credit.
Your Responsibility with Late Work: If you will be late for any reason please e-mail the instructor at on or before
the scheduled due date. When the assignment is completed you must send a follow-up email to let the instructor
know it is ready to grade. This is how we calculate the number of days for the late work penalty. Failure to notify the
instructor could lead to a grade of zero.
Please Avoid End of Course Late Work: Please note that we work under University deadlines for submitting grades
at the end of the semester. If you have an assignment that is late at the end of the semester there is a chance that it
might not be in on time to make the deadline. In this situation, I have no choice but to grade whatever I have at that
time and submit grades regardless of the late policy above. Please try to avoid this situation.
Plan Your Time: It is a good idea to schedule specific times to work on your assignments each week and keep the
appointment with yourself. A three credit graduate course requires about 9 to 12 hours per week of work (This
doubles during compressed summer sessions.) It is in your best interest to start early on each assignment to give
yourself time to fix technical problems or get help before the due date passes. Assignments not submitted by the due
date are subject to late penalties so please plan ahead to avoid a midnight time crunch.
Technical Difficulties : On occasion, you may experience problems with accessing Blackboard or class files located
within Blackboard, with your Internet service, and/or other computer related problems. Do make me aware if a
technical problem prevents you from completing coursework within a reasonable amount of time. It is recommended
not to wait more than 24 hours to report a technical issue. If a problem occurs on our end, such as Blackboard or
EDTECH2 server failure, then an automatic due date extension is granted.
Advanced Copies of Assignments
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Assignments will not be handed out more than a few days in advance. Often times a lesson can be changed prior to
posting. This policy is to ensure that you always have the most accurate information available to you.
Reasonable Accomodations
Any student who feels s/he may need accommodations based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately
to discuss your specific needs. You will also need to contact the Disability Resource Center at 208-426-1583 located in
the Administration Building, room 114 to meet with a specialist and coordinate reasonable accommodations for any
documented disability.
Academic Honesty
For this course, we will be adhering to the BSU Student Code of Conduct along with generally accepted Fair Use
Policies for Instructors. We will also observe U.S. copyright laws in this course. Several great links to copyright
information are available on the BSU Academic Technologies site at: http://itc.boisestate.edu/resource.htm
According to the BSU Student Code of Conduct: "Cheating or plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. The University
functions to promote the cognitive and psychosocial development of all students. Therefore, all work submitted by a
student must represent her/his own ideas, concepts, and current understanding. Academic dishonesty also includes
submitting substantial portions of the same academic course work to more than one course for credit without prior
permission of the instructor(s)."
For this course the following standards will be used:
All students are expected to create original works for each assignment. Projects and papers written for other
courses should not be reused for this class. To fairly assess each student, original work is needed in order to
assure everybody is receiving the most out of the class and that the concepts are understood.
All project text should be original text written by each student. Any content that is referenced or has small
amounts of material quoted should be cited.
Images or other media used in projects should be original, used with permission, or come from public domain.
Terms and conditions for usage should be checked before being used.
Please cite the source for materials that are obtained for your projects unless they are created by you. If
permission is granted for use of copyrighted materials please post a statement explaining that near those
materials.
In the event of academic dishonesty a complaint is filed with the BSU Student Conduct Office with supporting
documentation. This complaint remains on file and actions may be taken against the student (e.g., loss or credit,
reduction in grade, etc.).
Conceptual Framework
College of Education - The Professional Educator
Boise State University strives to develop knowledgeable educators who integrate complex roles and dispositions in the
service of diverse communities of learners. Believing that all children, adolescents, and adults can learn, educators
dedicate themselves to supporting that learning. Using effective approaches that promote high levels of student
achievement, educators create environments that prepare learners to be citizens who contribute to a complex world.
Educators serve learners as reflective practitioners, scholars and artists, problem solvers, and partners.
Department of Educational Technology Mission
The Department of Educational Technology supports the study and practice of facilitating and improving learning of a
diverse population by creating, using, managing, and evaluating appropriate technological processes and resources.
Believing technology is a tool that enhances and expands the educational environment, we promote the use of current
and emergent technologies for teaching and learning in a dynamic global society. Educational technologists are leaders
and innovators, serving in institutions of higher education, public or private school settings, federal, state, or local
educational agencies, and educational organizations in the private sector.
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