My name is Doug Hardenburgh although I was born in Detroit Michigan, I have spent most of my adult life living in California. Intuitively focused on art and design at a early age I have made a long career designing and developing graphic designed projects for national and international clients. I met my wife while still attending college in California where we spent many wonderful years, adding a son along the way during 34 years of marriage. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at California State University Sacramento, I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Adult Education and Training. This course focuses on e-learning for adult learners. Students apply instructional design techniques, learning theory, and technical tools for e-learning activities. The course also addresses the challenges associated with the e-learning environment. Technology is a major part of the educational system. During this course, students will be required to design and develop interactive course materials using tools such as videos, a podcast, blogs, and wikis. Students must know and understand how to effectively bring these tools into the classroom and use them effectively to teach their students. During this course, students will be exposed to new and exciting ideas that can enhance any course environment. Stay motivated and eager to learn because the material within this course is changing the direction of educational systems around the country. Welcome to class.

1. INTRODUCTION
TO AET/541
ON LINE-E
LEARNING
Personalizing a Interactive Course Introduction
Doug Hardenburgh / AET541
December 16, 2013 / Dr. Robert Amason

2. Hello Class!
My name is Doug Hardenburgh and I will be your instructor for AET 541
E-Learning. I'm looking forward to guiding you through this course and
learning with you.
I was born in Detroit Michigan, although I have spent most of my adult life living in California. Intuitively focused on art and design at a early age I have made a long career
designing and developing graphic designed projects for national and international cli-
ents. I met my wife while still attending college in California where we spent many wonderful years, adding a son along the way during 34 years of marriage.
I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at California State University Sacramento,
and am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Adult Education and Training.
Sincerely,
Doug Hardenburgh
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3. Are you addicted to
computers?
Our computers at times feel like an extension of our bodies, it is hard to
imagine our lives before there existence. Adult learners remind me of
computer operators meaning that they all bring unique and different life
experiences creating pathways and communication channels that express their own individuality. Please take a few minutes and watch a
cute, smart and funny Utube, Cartoon about Internet Addiction, published
April 11, 2012 by Manizh Boyd http://youtu.be/wNgGFJgNYOQ?t=56s
As we progress through the course I hope to bring a lighthearted, fun and exciting cutting edge educational technology to the online instructional environment. Whether
you are a computer hacker or a newbee, all are welcome so come and enjoy
the process of self discovery.
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4. Survey: Take this simple
survey and find out if you are
addicted to computers?
Please take a few moments to complete this survey, there
are no right or wrong answers.
Do you find yourself looking forward to the
next computer software update?
o Yes, I check every day
o Yes, almost every day
o No, I have better things to do
o Are you kidding, get a life
What special habits do you enjoy when using
the computer?
o Listening to my favorite music
o Having something to snack on
o Sitting in my favorite chair
o Surrounded by my cats
o Other
What is your preferred studying environment?
o Sitting alone in a quite place
o Being among friends in a coffee bar
How important are your study habits to effective learning?
o Top priority
o Somewhat important
o Not very important
o Does not really matter
Do you make sure that your study environment
is comfortable?
o Yes, its important to receiving good
grades.
o Its ok doesn’t really matter
o I have’nt really thought about it
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5. Course Overview:
This course focuses on e-learning for adult learners. Students apply instructional design techniques, learning theory, and technical tools for
e-learning activities. The course also addresses the challenges associated with the e-learning environment. Technology is a major part of the educational system. During this course, students will be required to design and develop interactive course materials using tools such as videos, a podcast, blogs, and wikis.
Students must know and understand how to effectively bring these tools into the classroom and use them effectively to teach their students. During this course, students will
be exposed to new and exciting ideas that can enhance any course environment. Stay
motivated and eager to learn because the material within this course is changing the
direction of educational systems around the country.
Welcome to Class!
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6. Team Assignment
As you know, the University incorporates team learning into the curriculum in an effort to allow students to share experiences and discuss opinions. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood the grading
policies regarding team work and the readings from the Team Tools page.
Feel free to share any information, suggestions or concerns you may
have about team assignments.
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7. Chat, Blog and Click
Welcome to The Computer Desk your personal online blog
Use this blog first of all to respond to my bio and post your own information. After that, you may use The Computer Desk to share and comment
on any course related topics that interest you. The only request I make is
that you use proper online forum etiquette.
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8. References
University of Phoenix. (2013). Courses. AET 541. Retrieved from
http://www.phoenix.edu/courses/aet/aet541.html
Haythornthwaite, C., & Andrews, R. (2011). E-learning theory
& practice.Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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