2. WHO AM I?
Dr. Amy Adcock
Ed.D. Instructional Design & Technology, University of
Memphis
Been at ODU since 2004
Research Areas
Game-based/simulation design
Design of learning environments for distance education
students
Cognitive processes and design
http://www.odu.edu/~aadcock
3. GOAL OF THIS CLASS
This course is an applied survey of the field of
online learning, including theory and design
considerations. Topics will include efficacy of online
learning, design considerations when using Web
2.0, course management systems, and similar
online learning technologies, research and future
directions.
4. COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course, we will:
Define online learning in the framework of distance
education
Examine some of the pedagogical theories associated
with online learning
Examine and critique tools that can be used to support
online learning
Design an online learning environment
6. ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment Details link on Blackboard
Participation
Configuration of your homepage
Online discussion and group work participation
Any synchronous meetings are NOT included-
attendance is optional
Reading Study Groups
Groups will prepare and lead the class in an activity
focused on supplemental readings for the week
OL Tool Review Blog
Open entire semester
Required to review and report at least THREE tools
7. ASSIGNMENTS
OL Issues Brief Paper
Doctoral students will write a brief paper on any issue
related to online learning
Assignment sheet on Blackboard
Group Design Activity
Groups will create a design document for assigned
context
Checkpoints (5 @ 10 points each)
Folder in Assignment Details area
8. SCHEDULE
Each week
Activity related to textbook reading
Study group activity (except for week one)
Design group checkpoints
Tool reviews
See syllabus for assignments & readings
Bibliography of supplemental readings
.pdfs on Blackboard (Readings link)
Schedule is flexible and subject to change
9. FINALLY…
Questions?
Water Cooler forum on Blackboard
Email is the best way to reach me quickly
I will be traveling June 10-13
Knee surgery June 23rd
This weekend take some time to familiarize yourself
with the course on Blackboard
Enjoy the class!