The document provides an agenda and overview for the first class session of an online education course. The agenda includes introductions, a course overview covering topics, schedule, assignments and resources, and group presentation topic selection. It also notes the date and topics for the next class session.

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EDUC5103G
in education
1st Class Session Agenda:
• Welcome
• Introductions and Course Overview
• Topics
• Schedule
• Assignments
• Course Website
• Twitter
• Course Readings
• Group Presentation Topic Selection
• Next Session

2. Welcome to
Class!

3. We acknowledge the lands and people of the
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is
covered under the Williams Treaties. Ontario Tech
University is situated on the Traditional Territory of
the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater
Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin,
Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

4. Cape Breton University’s Department of
Education recognizes that Cape Breton Island is in
Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the
Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties
of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik
(Maliseet) people first signed with the British Crown in
1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and
resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and
Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for
what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

5. Broadcast Journalism
(1997-2001)
BEd (Intermediate / Secondary) (2000-2001)
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English, Technology & Learning
Resources Teacher (2001-2005)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
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President (2017 - 2019)
IT Instructor
ICDL Training & Testing Center Coordinator
Instructional Developer
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Teacher Professional Development ICDL /
State of Qatar (2006 - 2015)
Leader,
Online Learning (2015 - 2018)
Adjunct Professor,
Educational Technology
(2015 - )
Instructional Development Consultant
(2018 - 2019 )
President, Power Learning Solutions
(2019 - )
Assistant Professor, Education
(2020 - )
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Topics
• Overview of Online Course Formats, Technologies, and
Pedagogies
• Video and Videoconferencing for Education
• Cloud-Based Storage and Applications
• Creating Flipped Classrooms
• Mobile Technologies and Applications
• Social Media for Education
• Alternate Learning Spaces
• Emerging and Future Trends in Online Technologies for
Education
• Survey Data Analysis
• Other topics as proposed by student groups…

8. Week Date Class Sessions Topics Readings and Activities
1 Sept 7-12 Lesson 1:
Wed, Sept 8
Course Introductions and overview Course Introductions and overview
2 Sept 13-19 Lesson 2:
Wed, Sept 15
Overview of online course formats, technologies,
and pedagogies
 Instructor online in main classroom from 6-7 pm for Open Office Hour
 Groups meet separately to plan and prepare group presentations.
3 Sept 20-26 Lesson 3:
Wed, Sept 22
Overview of online course formats, technologies,
and pedagogies
Group Presentations:
 Overview of Online Course Formats and Technologies
 Overview of Online Pedagogies
4 Sept 27 – Oct 3 Lesson 4:
Wed, Sept 29
Video and videoconferencing in education  Instructor online in main classroom from 6-7 pm for Open Office Hour
 Groups meet separately to plan and prepare group presentations.
 Assignment 3 Check-in 1 – Min of 2 blog posts DUE by Sun, Oct 3
5 Oct 4-10 Lesson 5:
Wed, Oct 6
Cloud-based storage and applications Group Presentations:
 Videoconferencing in education
 Cloud-based storage and applications
6 Oct 11-17 No Synchronous Class Reading Week Groups continue to plan and prepare group presentations.
7 Oct 18-24 Lesson 6:
Wed, Oct 20
Creating Flipped Classrooms Group Presentations:
 Using video for education
 Creating flipped classrooms
Assignment 2 DUE (Sunday, Oct 24)
8 Oct 25-31 Lesson 7:
Wed, Oct 27
Social Media Group Presentations:
 Using social media in education
Assignment 3 Check-in 2 – Min of 6 blog posts DUE by Sun, Oct 31
9 Nov 1-7 Lesson 8:
Wed, Nov 3
Alternative Learning Spaces Group Presentations:
 Alternative learning spaces
10 Nov 8-14 No Synchronous Class Remembrance Day Groups continue to plan and prepare group presentations.
11 Nov 15-21 Lesson 9:
Wed, Nov 17
Emerging Trends Group Presentations:
Future and Emerging Trends in Education
Other topics as proposed by student groups…
12 Nov 22-28 Lesson 10:
Wed, Nov 24
Survey Data Analysis Survey Data Analysis and Course Wrap-Up
Assignment 4 Self-Evaluation DUE (Sunday, Nov 28)
13 Nov 29 – Dec 5 Lesson 11:
Wed, Dec 1
Course Wrap-Up Instructor online in main classroom from 6-7 pm for Open Office Hour
Assignment 3 – All remaining blog posts DUE (Sunday, Dec 5)

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Assignments
• Online Learning Activity (Group Lead) – 40%
• Critical Analyses of Online Technologies for Education – 25%
• Learning Reflections – 25%
• Community Contributions – 10%

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Online Learning Activity
(Assignment 1)
In teams of no more than 3, you will select one of the course topics/themes (see the Course Topics and Weekly
Schedule) and take responsibility for approximately 60 minutes of that particular evening.
Requirements
 Online Resources (20%):
o A web support (can be done with WordPress, PBWorks, Weebly, or any other free online hosting service) OR a
course topic page in Canvas.
 Any external resources created will be linked in Canvas for access by the rest of the class
o Some multimedia segment posted online in an Open Access format (such as YouTube, etc), and embedded into
your web support or Canvas content page.
o Some form of social media interaction (linked or embedded into your web support or Canvas content page).
o Post questions and facilitate discussions on your topic in the Canvas course discussion forums for that week.
 The Adobe Connect “presentation” session (20%)
Due Date: Online resources are due by 11:59 pm ET on the Sunday before each group’s Adobe Connect presentation date

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Critical Analysis of an Online Learning Technology
(Assignment 2)
For this assignment, you will choose any two (2) of the online technology types explored in EDUC 5103G,
and prepare a critical analysis paper (25%).
• Do NOT choose the technology type that your group presented on!
• Your paper should be formatted according to APA version 7 guidelines, and should include:
 An abstract.
 An introduction / overview of the chosen technologies.
 A “literature review,” providing an overview of what others (researchers, practitioners, bloggers, etc…) have described as the
benefits, drawbacks, and major issues related to the use of that technology in online learning.
 A discussion of how your chosen technologies compare in terms of benefits and/or drawbacks in your own context, drawing
on examples from the presentations made by your classmates (if that topic has already been presented on!).
 Summary / Conclusions
 References
 Appendices (if required)
Due Date: Friday, June 21, 11:59 pm ET

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Learning Reflections
(Assignment 3)
For this assignment, you will create a personal learning reflections blog. You will be required to contribute
one post about each group presentation (including your own group's presentation). Your posts should
include:
 A brief overview of the topic presented.
 Key takeaways from the presentation (such as what you learned, how you can apply what you learned in
your own teaching and learning context).
 Critical commentary, if applicable (such as what was not covered, what questions you still have, etc).
Due Date:
• Minimum of 2 blog posts due by October 3, 2021
• Minimum of 6 blog posts due by October 31, 2021
• All remaining blog posts due by December 5, 2021

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Community Contributions
(Assignment 4)
Much of the course discussions will take place either using discussion forums or during synchronous class
sessions in Zoom. You will have a chance to discuss issues pertaining to unit topics and readings, and to
respond to your classmates. By actively engaging with colleagues, you will participate in social formation of
new knowledge and understanding. You are also expected to show professionalism in your approach to
your coursework. This includes showing up on time, with equipment properly configured, for synchronous
class sessions and promptly responding to direct email or discussion forum requests. It also includes
completing all course assignments and activities by required deadlines. If you are not able to submit an
assignment or activity on time, you should contact your instructor (and/or group activity partners) IN
ADVANCE to make suitable arrangements.(10%)
Evaluation: Self-Evaluation Rubric

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Course Website

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Course Readings
www.zotero.org/groups/educ5103g

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Twitter
• Microblogging
• Share your thoughts
• Share resources and links
• Use the hashtag #EDUC5103G
Rob’s Twitter Handle:
@PowerLrn

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Class Session #2
• Wednesday, September 15
 Instructor online in main classroom from 6-7 pm for
Open Office Hour
 Groups meet separately to plan and prepare group
presentations.
To Do List:
• Work with your group to prepare your online learning
activities and associated resources
• Start following the #EDUC5103G Twitter feed (and
sharing, as well!)