College of Education Conceptual Framework

Note: This is not a methods class, nor is it intended as a substitute for either FDN 3100 or CI 3750.  For ASU Summer Session I, 2004, each class session covers two weeks of course instruction.
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Objectives
Students will:
1.  Learn to engage in dialogue as a primary means of increasing professional knowledge.
2.  Develop an historical perspective on literacy, technology and media.
3.  Critically evaluate their own literacy and learning processes.
4.  Develop computer, multimedia and telecommunications skills.
5.  Understand the role of ethnicity and gender in literacy, technology and instruction.
6.  Critically analyze and evaluate mass media formats.
7.  Utilize media and technology as part of a design/production process to communicate effectively.
8.  Recognize the impact of media/technology on school and society.
9.  Understand the role of computers and telecommunications in the classroom.
10. Develop a conceptual understanding of the competencies addressed in the the Advanced Technology Portfolio.
11. Begin to build a web-based telefolio to satisfy the requirements of the Advanced Technology Portfolio.

Literature Circles (20)
We will be discussing Victoria Purcell-Gates book, Other People's Words, using a "literature circle" approach in which each member of a small discussion group has a given job (e.g. Discussion Director, Summarizer, Investigator, etc.).  Each student will be assigned jobs for each week of discussion and will prepare materials related to those jobs.

Unit I Reflection (25)
The Literacy unit will conclude with a take-home exam that will give students a chance to synthesize the ideas developed in the unit and to reflect on the readings and class activities.

PowerPoint Presentation (25)
In this project, you will work in groups of two to three to analyze a stereotype or category through two different media. You will create a PowerPoint presentation of your analysis and present this to the class.

Webquest (30) In groups, you will create a Webquest project. This project should follow the basic Webquest design, and use a standard Webquest template (available in the class shared folder). NOTE: You will only need to complete the Student Webquest template.

Community of Practice (35)
This class is structured around a Community of Practice model of learning.   You are required to attend all class meetings, and your active participation in discussions is expected.   Unexcused absenteeism will result in a grading penalty.  You should always be prepared for class; assigned tasks such as readings, study guides, and out of class activities must be completed.  Preparation for class is demonstrated through your active participation in classroom discussions and other activities.  Being “shy” is not an excuse for not participating; after all, you aspire to be an educator.  The Community of Practice grade will include performance in all of the following areas:

• Attendance - Expected. Five points will be deducted for each absence from your community of practice grade.
• Participation in small and large group discussions - 10
• Preparation for class (including all readings and assignments) - 10
• Class Activities - 15

Description of Grading Criteria:

A paper or project:

• Demonstrates a level of excellence and depth of thought as it meets the expectations of the assignment.
• Shows original thought and/or innovative design.
• Is technically advanced.
• Is well organized.
• Has no problems with mechanics.

• Meets the basic expectations of the assignment.
• Shows technical proficiency.
• Is well organized.
• Has few problems with mechanics.

• Meets the minimum expectations of the assignment.
• Has more than a few problems with mechanics, organization, and/or technical issues.

• Does not meet the minimum expectations of the assignment, but deserves some credit.

• Is not turned in, or is so minimal that it deserves no credit.

All assignments must be completed in order to pass the class.
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Textbook and Readings

• Purcell-Gates, Victoria. (1995). Other People's Words.  Harvard University Press:  Cambridge, MA
• Additional Readings will be available on-line.
• Students will also need to purchase a zip disk.