1. ITM615
Web Design, Usability
& Visual Literacy
Dr. Bobbe Baggio
Director of the Graduate Program
Instructional Technology Management

2. Welcome
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3. As we set out on a new and unique learning
adventure, I’m so pleased you’ve decided to join us.
Realize that our mission is to explore and challenge.
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4. Every one of us has a unique viewpoint & level of expertise. I am
excited about you opening up new possibilities & challenging
assumptions.
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5. I’m committed to quality online
learning & developing the best
learning environment possible.
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6. You have the ability to
help create this
environment through your
continued thoughtful
participation
& insight throughout this
course.
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7. I urge you to see something different & contribute it to our quest for
understanding.
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8. Expectations
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9. I prefer a relaxed, informal, & fun learning
environment.
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10. I want each of you to engage in dynamic learning
& feel connected to our online community.
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11. This requires being receptive to new
ideas, immersion but detachment,
agreement to disagree, collaboration,
understanding & support for each
other.
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12. I urge you to challenge each other gently, & I will
present alternative perspectives & ideas & I
encourage you to do the same.
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13. Reach beyond, think creatively:
 Look for another approach or
answer
 Have fun and enjoy your
experience
 Make mistakes and be foolish
 Explore and break the rules
 Think out of the box
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14. Use your critical thinking skills
 Question and reflect
 Evaluate and look for relationships
 Clarify, observe, and interpret
 Explore positions
 Recognize arguments
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15. Stress & Creativity
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16. Take the negative out of learning. Worry, stress, anxiety, & pressure
take the creativity out of learning.
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17. The number one reason that
people do not succeed at a goal is
because they never start. The
number one reason that they
never start is because they talk
themselves out of it first!
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18. “I can’t”
“I’m not good enough”
“I would but”
“This will never work”
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19. These are self-fulfilling prophecies. These tendencies tend to be more
intense online because we are putting our selves in a new place without
the comfort of social and emotional support that comes from others.
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20. This is new, you are on the frontier. Be proud, be
adventurous & realize that change & risk are
elements of growth.
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21. Move outside your comfort zone and explore. Don’t
succumb to the “ A” syndrome. Relax, have fun and
don’t let grade anxiety paralyze your learning.
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22. Discussion Forums
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23.  Post early and often.
 Make sure your responses are of
high quality.
 Be pro active.
 Ask questions.
 Discuss, don’t take anyone's
answer as the THE answer.
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24.  Be a virtual ‘007’, check out what
everyone has to say.
 Think non-linearly. This is not a
two step process: post, reply,
discuss, and keep discussing!
 Forget all these & overwhelm me
with your creative genius!
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25. I will be in the forums every day & will read every post, but I will not
respond to every post. I prefer to let learners converse, & I will jump
in from time to time.
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26. I will provide feedback and encourage you to reach your highest
potential. However, the purpose of my feedback is to encourage not
limit your learning!
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27. If you are an approval junkie & need to know if you are on track,
you can always email me. If you don’t hear to the contrary, you
are doing just fine.
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28. Participation
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29. You’re expected to participate on a
weekly basis by:
 Completing the readings,
assignments, & discussion topics
 Creating engaging conversations
with other learners that enhance
the quality of the class
 Reflecting on your own
experiences and learning
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30.  Set a weekly schedule for yourself
 Visit your class at least 2-3 times each week
 Post assignments on time
 If you’re having trouble, tell me right away!
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31.  Agree to disagree
 Be respectful and
thoughtful
 Treat other learners with
respect
 No offensive comments or
behaviors
 If you think it’s
inappropriate, it probably is
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32. Please go to the following website and take the quiz on netetiquette:
http://www.albion.com. Read the guidelines, and follow them.
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33. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Live the life you have imagined.”
- Henry David Thoreau
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