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ETEC 511511: FOUNDATIONS OF
This course will explore some of the questions that arise out of such topics as the use of technology in the classroom, e-learning, distance learning, social media and new media.
How and why have certain technologies been incorporated into the learning process?

Assignments
1. Technology Self-Reflection (25%): Following the concept-mapping and teaching perspectives inventory, write a brief explanation (2 page max.) of the ways technology supports (or does not support) your dominant teaching perpective(s). Due October 31.
Wiki, Blog, Prezi, PowerPoint or
3. Facilitated Discussion (35%): Collaborative group discussion of a controversial topic in educational technology--based upon a critical analysis of published research on the topic. (approx. 20 minutes). Due November 28.

Welcome to ETECETEC 511 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
This course will explore some of the questions that arise out of such topics as the use of technology in the classroom, e-learning, distance learning, social media and new media.
How and why have certain technologies been incorporated into the learning process?

Dan and Deb's presentation: 7 Things about Zotero
Definition:
"back channel communication” as the communication in which students engage outside of the structured course activities and discussions. It includes telephone conversations, social networking, email, RSS readers, calendaring, and instant/text messaging. In particular, they compare the use of social technologies and communication strategies between the on-campus and online students and discuss how usage varies according to age. (CIDER presentation, Nov 3/09)
Presentation links: Role of Back Channel in Education
Back channel cartoon: http://www.robcottingham.ca/2009/11/tweulogy/

Presentation links: Role of Back Channel in Education
Back channel cartoon: http://www.robcottingham.ca/2009/11/tweulogy/
Youtube playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=ED2572F7B3FC2FA5
Survey: http://www.tinyurl.com/etec511backchannel
Blog: When back channels attack

Back channel cartoon: http://www.robcottingham.ca/2009/11/tweulogy/
Survey: http://www.tinyurl.com/etec511backchannel
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Example: Back channel in the classroom
Article: Teaching with Twitter

Back channel cartoon: http://www.robcottingham.ca/2009/11/tweulogy/
Survey: http://www.tinyurl.com/etec511backchannel
Blog: When Backback channels Attack
Example: Back channel in the classroom
Article: Teaching with Twitter
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Back channel cartoon: http://www.robcottingham.ca/2009/11/tweulogy/
Survey: http://www.tinyurl.com/etec511backchannel
Article:Blog: When Back channels Attack
Article: Teaching with Twitter
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