MIT 513 - Computer Based Instruction - Spring 2008

Monday, 5:30 – 8:15 pm

Face to face meetings - EB 337 & Online Synchronous Sessions on Horizon Wimba

Dr. Florence Martin
Office: EDN 344
Email: martinf@uncw.edu
Phone: 910-962-7174

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Other times: Available by appointment

With the advancement in technology, computer-based instructional delivery systems have become a common means of delivering instruction. In this course you will learn to design, develop and evaluate an interactive computer-based instructional program. You will follow a systematic instructional design proces to develop the CBI program and will also be developing animations to add interactivity to the program. You will focus on the best ways to  develop it using Adobe Flash. Six - Eight hour weekly lab required. The course includes many hands-on activities. You will learn to design and produce your own interactive computer-based lessons. Course Pre-requisite - MIT 511 (Multimedia Design and Development) and MIT 500 (Instructional systems design: theory and research) or consent of instructor.

The Watson School of Education develops highly competent and effective professionals to serve in educational leadership roles. All educators must use data for decisions, reflect upon their practice, exemplify their commitment to professional standards, implement appropriate communication strategies, and strive to meet the needs of all learners. Assignments in this course will assist you in preparing you to be a competent professional and a leader. Refer to the Visual Schematic of the conceptual framework.

Required: Lee, William W. & Owens, Diana L. (2004). Multimedia–based instructional design: computer–based training, web–based training, distance–broadcast training. San Francisco: Jossey–Bass/Pfeiffer.

Required: Total Training Flash CS3 Video. http://www.uncw.edu/ba/bookstore/ (Use Journeyed.com Academic Software Discount)

Recommended: Alessi, S.M., & Trollip, S.R. (2001). Multimedia for learning: Methods and development. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Optional: Mayer, R.E. (2005). Mayer, Richard E. (2001). Multimedia learning. Cambridge University Press: MA. (ISBN: 0-521-78749-1)

Optional: Clark, R. & Lyons, C. (2004) Graphics for Learning, ISBN 0-7879-6994-X, 2004, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., San Francisco, CA.

The goal of the course is that you can apply sound instructional design principles to design and develop computer-based instruction. The overall course objectives are:

1) Describe major trends in research and development of computer-based instructional systems. 

2) Demonstrate ability to apply relevant instructional design principles in developing computer-based instructional programs. 

3) Utilize a comprehensive, systematic approach to multimedia courseware design and development.

4) Work with other students collaboratively to aid each other in learning computer authoring software in a studio environment.

5) Develop a Simple CBI Program to teach one objective (including developing a small proposal for this program.) This is an INDIVIDUAL project. This project is mainly to allow you to apply what you are learning as you work through Adobe Flash.

6) Develop a CBI TEAM PROJECT, as described below (typically accomplished in small teams.)

A. Your project will include a brief Proposal.

B. It will also include a set of Design Specifications (project plan/ flowchart/ storyboard)

C. It will also include a complete short CBI program to teach a set of objectives.

D. It will include two interactive animations for the computer-based lesson.

E. You will try your tutorial out with a sample of learners and write a brief tryout report.

For each project you will write a brief PROPOSAL, followed by a full work plan (called design specifications)

The components of your CBI TEAM PROJECT are described below.

A. Brief Proposal

Write a short proposal for your program. In your proposal, include a description of the instructional problem, background, description of why your CBI program is the appropriate solution to the instructional problem, and descriptions of the target audience and intended instructional setting. You will also include one to three objectives and a sample test item for each, description of treatment, brief content outline, outline of instructional flow of program and proposed timeline and budget.

B. Design Specifications / Planning Documents

Write a set of design specifications for a short computer-based instructional program that can be used to teach someone specific objectives. Your design specifications will include an instructional design plan well as production specifications, specifically a flowchart, and sample storyboards.

C. Prototypes/ Instructional Program/ Interactive Animation

Develop an advanced short interactive computer-based self-instructional program to solve an instructional problem of your choice in an organization in an appropriate and innovative way. You will submit prototypes for peer review. You will also develop interactive animations for the computer-based lesson.

D. Field Tryout 

You will also conduct at least a brief tryout of your program, with three to five learners, and write an outline tryout report.

While we will usually have time for hands-on activities in class, you should expect to spend significant amounts of time OUTSIDE of class completing projects. 

You will work individually on Project 1, however, you will work in small groups for the FINAL PROJECT, with all students in a group receiving the SAME grade. This is particularly valuable for all of you who plan to work later in developing courseware, either in industry, schools or higher education, as team development is typical

Assignments must be completed on time. Assignments submitted after the due date will result in a lower grade per instructor's discretion. Assignments will not be accepted more than one week beyond the due date, except for instructor's discretion.You prompt submission of assignments will help your peers and the instructor on giving you timely feedback.

The course grade will be determined by the following activities and projects

This course is designed as a hybrid meaning that instruction will take place both in face-to face onsite meetings and on-line meetings. You are required to take part in both formats of this instruction. 

The on-line format of the course will use the Blackboard vista system which you have access to through UNCW Sea Port or directly by using this URL address: http://ncvista.blackboard.com. You are expected to check the Blackboard on a regular basis for updated information. The face to face meetings take place in EB 337 (MIT lab).

Attendance is required. Your active participation in this class is crucial to its success. Because of its interactive, group nature, I depend on you to build and shape the course. Participation involves a combination of attendance, appropriate discussion, completion of assignments and active listening. Any absences should be discussed with the instructor. Please call and leave a message or email me within 24 hours if you are unable to make it to class for any reason. Extreme emergencies and/or documented absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Out of respect for all of our busy schedules, we will begin class promptly. Please arrive on campus in time to park and get to our classroom before class begins. Late arrivals or departures may be considered absences.

If for any reason you have needs for special accommodations to fulfill class requirements and succeed in this class, contact me between the first and second class in person, by phone, or email. Your special needs may be related to physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or any other special need you may have. If you would need special accommodations due to unexpected events in your personal life during the course of the semester, contact me as soon as possible. Refer to Student Support Offices and Services section of the university's Student Catalogue.

You are expected to complete your own work. If you use ideas and excerpts from other people and/or resources you must cite and properly reference them in your work. Review the university's policy with respect to plagiarism. If the policy is not clear to you, please ask me for an explanation or examples. Click here to view the Code of Student Life.

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