Overview
This course explores various facets of the application of computers to the teaching-learning process. Topics include an overview of theoretical foundations, technologies for teaching and learning, technology applications for effective instruction, implications for teaching and learning styles, the relationship between the psychology of learning and computer-based instruction, exploration of distance education delivery systems, and social, legal, and ethical issues of technology use. The course includes a laboratory component in which students learn to develop computer-based lessons using an Internet browser as a delivery device and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and JavaScript as tools for lesson development.
Evaluation
To receive credit for EDPY 479, you must complete the course project, achieve a mark of 50 percent or more on the final examination, and achieve a composite course grade of at least D (50 percent). The weighting of the assignments is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Unit 1: Introduce Yourself | 2% |
| View Video | 2% |
| PowerPoint Presentation of DID model | 5% |
| Quiz 1—Chapters 1 & 2 | 3% |
| Unit 2: Education Home Page | 5% |
| Quiz 2—Chapters 3 & 4 | 3% |
| Unit 3: Education Home Page | 5% |
| Quiz 3—Chapters 5 & 6 | 3% |
| Unit 4: Web Drill | 8% |
| Quiz 4—Chapters 7 & 8 | 3% |
| Unit 5: Image Map & Frameset | 8% |
| Quiz 5—Chapters 9 & 10 | 3% |
| Unit 6: Quiz 6—Chapter 11 | 3% |
| Course Project | 22% |
| Final Exam (Chapters 1–12) | *25% |
| Total | 100% |
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
*If a student scores less than 50 per cent on the final examination, the final examination score will serve as the student’s course grade.
Note: The final examination for this course must be taken online at an invigilated location. It is your responsibility to ensure a computer with an Internet connection and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is available for your use at the invigilation centre.
Materials
Physical course materials
The following course materials are included in a course package that will be shipped to your home prior to your course’s start date:
Lever-Duffy, J., & McDonald, J. B. (2008). Teaching and Learning with Technology [with free access to MyLabSchool] 3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Other Materials
The course materials also include online materials produced by Athabasca University: student manual, study guide, and online tutorials.
Special Instructional Features
In order to complete this course, students are expected to have access to an IBM® PC-compatible microcomputer (or MAC equivalent) that is capable of downloading and operating an Internet browser program (e.g., Netscape 4.0, Firefox 2.0, and Internet Explorer 5.0).
The minimum configuration for an IBM® PC-compatible computer is: Windows 98, 64 MB RAM, hard disk, a 486 processor, a graphics card, a modem of 28,800 baud, and a printer.