University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Department of Educational Foundations

Library Media Program

LibMedia 201 Independent Learning System in Educational Media (ILSEM)

Syllabus

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Instructor:   Anne Zarinnia, Ph.D.
Office:          1005A Winther                       Lab Phone: 472-1560
Hours:          Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30pm, or by appointment

Course Times: As posted outside WH1005. Note: This course is modular and self-instructional with assistance from lab monitors. Recruitment and training for monitors occurs at the beginning of each semester. In Fall, this usually takes about 3 weeks after stydents return; in Spring, it is usually bout one week. Daily hours depend on the availability of lab monitors, but hours are usually from approximately 9am to 3.30pm four days a week, with some Friday hours. The lab is in use by other classes in the evenings.

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Description

This course is designed to introduce you to a variety of means for producing instructional materials and the use of associated tools to locate, retrieve, process and communicate ideas in multiple media.  The program is in the process of constant change, adding computer based strategies to traditional techniques and changing computer based units as the software evolves. The accompanying list represents units that will be available this semester.  As both technology and the background of students taking this course change, the units will change. The purpose remains the same.

Objectives

1. Understand the dimensions of information literacy in multiple media (WTS 4, 6)
2. Acquire beginning skill in using a range of technologies to communicate and facilitate information literacy in students (WTS 4, 6 http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/stand10.html)
3. Use information responsibly by practicing ethical usage of information technologies and products, respecting intellectual freedom, following guidelines and etiquette of electronic information, maintaining the physical integrity of information resources and facilities, and recognizing the need for equal access to materials and resources
4. Check the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards (http://dpi.wi.gov/standards/). Click on Information and Technology Literacy in the menu at the left. Save the PDF to your files. Then Review 12^th grade competencies. Make note of areas where you need to improve.
5. Review NCATE/ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers General Preparation Performance Profile (http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_profile-gen.html) The unit supports the code of ethics of the professional organization. These lay out the expected informattion and technology competencies for students about to enter coursework for professional education. Again - watch for gaps.
6. Keep track of your notes. They will provide a base for future reflection as you complete units.

Learning

This class is self-guided, addresses difficult concepts and uses a range of technologies. On the job you will be confronted with rapidly changing technologies and circumstances on a routine basis. New technologies will be the norm. The ability to identify and explore the issues, address your own learning needs and assist others in theirs is crucial to the self-direction, flexibility and rapid adaptation required in an effective professional.

As you come to the lab, a monitor will help you get started, answer your questions and check your completed work. You will be expected to proceed thoughtfully, read carefully, and identify your own learning needs as you proceed through assignments. Lab Monitors are available for assistance at any point.

Assignments and Grading

This is a Pass/Fail class. You are expected to complete assignments to a professional standard. Professionals seek the reaction of others and either justify their divergence or improve on their original. If material is handed back with editorial suggestions for correction by the monitor, those corrections must be made before the unit is signed off. To pass the course, all units must be completed to a satisfactory level of performance before the examination period. The lab is not open during examination period as monitors are, themselves, taking examinations. The last day the lab is ope is the last day of classes. Incompletes are issued only in compliance with university policy on incompletes.

Portfolio: Performance Evidence

Plan on performing to a standard that will contribute to your portfolio and save your work. You will be taught how to do this, if you do not already know. This class is merely an introduction and overview. You will continue to use technology and add additional evidence of information and technology literacy competencies as you progress through the College of Education. These skills in communication using multiple media are part of  WTS Standards 4 and 6. The portfolio for the course is an opportunity to document Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and the ISTE General Standards for teacher Education.

Communication and Start Dates

Because this course relies on student monitors, there is a delay in the Fall for identifying, hiring, scheduling and training new monitors. The delay is much shorter in January. The start date and all other communications will be sent to your campus email address.

Text

Materials provided in lab or on Web (a pass-worded site).

Attendance Policy

Materials

As communicated through your email, provided in the lab, or on the web. Materials and storage change as technology in the lab changes. Most recently, we have storage on the university web server that can be accessed from anywhere over the web. This eliminates the need in this class for special storage disks on your part. The web storage space continues available to you for ongoing use in other courses.

Important Web Sites

1.    Read Before you Come: Computer Skills and Information Problem Solving http://www.ericdigests.org/1996-4/skills.htm

2.    A Resource: Information Literacy Skills and Resources

http://www.school-libraries.org/resources/literacy.html

3.   Course Page: The ILSEM Lab Units

(http://academics.uww.edu/libmedia/degrees_courses/ILSEM/201units.html)

NOTE: This is a pass-worded location. You will receive the ID and password when you come to the Lab.

 

PERFORMANCE UNITS

Fall 2005		Libmedia 201: ILSEM			Student Name ___________________________
Units		Start Date _______________________		Student ID ______________________________	Preferred Phone __________________________________
No.	Mins.	Title			Monitor	Date
1	30	History of Macintosh & Intro to Mac OS X Tiger			__________________	_______
2	30	Student Storage: Intro to WebDAV via Goliath			__________________	_______
3	30	Technology and You			__________________	_______
4	30	Microsoft Word: Letter			__________________	_______
5	60	Microsoft Word: Tables / Calendar			__________________	_______
6	30	Basics of Copyright and Fair Use			__________________	_______
7	60	Searching the Web			__________________	_______
8	30	Clip Art: Web			__________________	_______
9	30	Clip Art: Microsoft Word - Flyer			__________________	_______
10	40	Scanning			__________________	_______
11	30	Communication Through Good Design			__________________	_______
12	30	Inspiration and Planning			__________________	_______
13	45	Microsoft PowerPoint: Presentation			__________________	_______
14	45	Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheet			__________________	_______
15	60	Microsoft Word: Data Merging			__________________	_______
16	45	Microsoft Word: Simple Brochure			__________________	_______
17	45	Bibliographic Database			__________________	_______
18	45	Microsoft Word: Report and Bibliography			__________________	_______
19	45	Resume Wizard			__________________	_______
20	30	Communication: iChat:			__________________	_______
21	40	Intro to Fireworks MX			__________________	_______
22	60	Intro to Dreamweaver MX (1)			__________________	_______
23	60	Intro to Dreamweaver MX (2)			__________________	_______
24	**	Fireworks 2: Modify Your Pictures			__________________	_______
25	**	Intro to Audio Files and Burning CDs			__________________	_______
26	60	Digital Video: iMovie			__________________	_______
27	30	Editing Video Clips			__________________	_______
28	30	E-Portfolio: Reflection and WTS Index			__________________	_______
		** Unit under development and testing			Review Check
EAZ: Last Update: Sunday, September 25, 2005 22:06

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EAZ, Last Update: September 25, 2005