Colorado College KD Education and Internet Technology Paper

Part 1

• Describe how Internet technology to support instruction and learning has changed during your life as a student (include K-12 and college). Discuss your personal views of these changes.
• Predict at least two ways technology might be used in instruction and learning in the next 10years.

Part 2

• Assume that your supervisor has asked you to propose some ways to deliver your organization’s classroom courses (or training modules) to its students more effectively and reach more students than classroom delivery does. Recommend three ways to use computer, mobile, and Internet technology to deliver your organization’s courses to its students. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.
• Speculate on any barriers or challenges your target student population might encounter with taking classes via the ways you recommended. Propose ways the organization might be able to mitigate these challenges.

Part 3

• Analyze at least two effective methods of e-Learning that you have experienced in the last five years and discuss reasons the experiences were positive.
• identify the title and describe the game or simulation used to support learning. Evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction and learning provided to students. Recommend at least two ways and / or reasons games and simulations might be used effectively with your target student population.

Part 4

• Discuss at least two challenges faced by administrators, instructors, and students (in K-12 schools and adult learning environments—post secondary, military, nonprofit, corporations) in establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive e-Learning community in which participants may be connected by forums, e-mail, or other communication tools.
• Recommend at least two ways instructors of e-Learning courses (in K-12 schools and adult learning environments—post secondary, military, nonprofit, and / or corporations) can support effective communication between the instructor and students and among fellow students. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.

Part 5

• Describe three ways in which the Internet has changed any or all of these: (a) information, (b) communication, and (c) education. Comment on the positive and negative aspects of the three changes you identified.
• Debate It: Take a position for or against the following statement: Public school districts should focus the majority of their technology resources on e-Learning delivery methods. Support your position with at least three reasons and examples.

Part 6

• Discuss at least three ways the Internet environment affects cognition, motivation, and learning. Comment on the positive and negative aspects of the three ways you identified.
• discuss at least three of the signs you found, highlighting their meaning and their effectiveness for e-Learning environments that are accessed by people from different countries and different cultures. Provide the Website(s) and any article you referenced in your discussion, using the appropriate APA style

Part 7

• Debate It: Take a position for or against this statement: e-Learning courses should be based primarily on the theory of behaviorism. Support your position with at least three reasons and examples.
• evaluate the Website’s search engine. Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages of a customized search engine, providing the names and the URLs of the Websites you evaluated. Then discuss two key ideas you discover from an article you read under “Search News”, posted to http://searchengineshowdown.com. Provide the Website(s), and an article you referenced in your discussion, using the appropriate APA style.

Part 8

• discuss at least two ways constructivism, as a learning theory, supports and is supported by the e-Learning process. Provide the Website(s) and any article you referenced in your discussion, using the appropriate APA style.
• Propose at least one way professionals in your current or future organization could apply the 4-Plex Model of Networked Learning

Part 9

• Recommend at least two ways to foster motivation and authentic learning opportunities for students taking online courses in your current workplace or planned workplace. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.
• review different ways online quality assurance programs are ensuring quality online learning experiences.

Part 10

• propose at least two ways to use Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) that may be similar to or different from MyMathLab with students taking online courses in your current workplace or planned workplace. Provide a rationale for your recommendations. Provide the Website(s) and article you referenced in your discussion, using the appropriate APA style.
• discuss at least two advantages and two disadvantages of taking a class or learning module online; discuss at least two advantages and two disadvantages of taking it on ground (i.e., face-to-face). Then, define “hybrid learning” and discuss two advantages and disadvantages of “hybrid learning.” Comment on which you prefer in your current or future teaching or learning environment: online, classroom, or “hybrid.” Provide a rationale for your preference.

Part 11

• the increasing Web-based content has exerted more pressure on policymakers and legislators in the U.S. Congress to enact new copyright laws to govern and organize electronic course material. Explain how the planning process of quality e-Learning classes, particularly posting copyrighted content on the Web for students to read, view, and copy could be affected by the current copyright law.
• describe the tools you found to prevent plagiarism and discuss at least two other evaluation strategies that online instructors should use to prevent plagiarism and cheating.

Part 12

• Recommend at least two tools (e.g., pod casts, e-portfolios, and streaming video) that you would like to have implemented in your current or future e-Learning environment for instructors and students. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.
• * Recommend at least two ways for using social media sites for the instructors and students in your current or future e-Learning environment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of their use in educational or corporate training environments.

Part 13

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

• Define e-Learning.
• Summarize at least five (5) significant developments in e-Learning over the past ten (10) years.
• Evaluate at least three (3) three (3) primary benefits of providing and offering high-quality online training, courses and programs to employees and learners in businesses, K-12 schools, or institutions of higher education.
• Analyze at least three (3) primary reasons some businesses, K-12 schools, or institutions of higher education are hesitant or choose not to offer full online courses and programs.
• Predict the extent to which e-Learning will replace the traditional face-to-face learning in K-12 and higher educational settings.
• Recommend at least three ways technology will be needed to support and sustain the e-Learning process.
• Provide at least five (5) academic references (published within the last five [5] years) to support your paper.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain the factors that contribute to the evolution of e-Learning.
• Analyze different needs of e-Learning in educational and non-educational settings.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
• Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.

Part 14

Use and apply Badrul Khan’s Web-based Framework to evaluate an online course offered by a corporate organization for training purposes, academic course, or a virtual high school course. While you are navigating the course of your choice, answer the questions outlined in the “Matrix for Evaluation of E-Learning Course” that is located in the course shell.

After answering and commenting on each question in the matrix, write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you address this question thoroughly: To what extent does the course meet the nine (9) dimensions of Khan’s Web-based Framework?

Preparation. Review Badrul Khan’s Web-based Framework located at:https://webserver.ignou.ac.in/institute/STRIDE_Hb8_webCD/STRIDE_Hb8_Full.pdf.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

• Answer the questions in the matrix about the selected course. (Access the list of questions in the course shell.)
• Describe and evaluate the selected online course offered by a corporate organization for training purposes, academic institution, or a virtual high school, including: (a) type of course, (b) length, (c) target learners, and (d) delivery method(s) (text, audio, video lecture, etc.).
• Describe and evaluate the selected online course offered by a corporate organization for training purposes, academic institution, or a virtual high school, including: (a) interactivity, (b) types of communication between instructor and students, (c) collaboration opportunities, and (d) two (2) other key features.
• Evaluate the selected online course using nine (9) dimensions of Khan’s Web-based Framework.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page, responses to the questions, and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
• Put the matrix with the questions and your answers in to the paper as an appendix.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze design and instructional concepts of e-Learning.
• Describe the unique needs and challenges of virtual learners.
• Explain the ethical considerations of e-Learning.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
• Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.

Part 15

Preparation

Go to the Course sites Website and go through the tutorial. You will use this Website to create your course: https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/getstarted.html. For Part 2, you will develop the first three (3) weeks of your course. So, you should become familiar with this Website as soon as possible. Additional links and tutorials may be available in the course shell.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

• Provide a description of a course that you plan to develop for this class, including at least three (3) goals of the course.
• Describe the target learners, discussing at least three (3) unique needs and / or challenges the online learners face.
• Develop six (6) learning outcomes for the course.
• Propose the primary learning theory or theories you plan to apply to ensure students achieve the outcomes, providing a rationale for the theory or theories.
• Propose three (3) ways you plan to motivate students in the online environment, providing a rationale for each way.
• Provide at least three (3) academic references (published within the last five [5] years) to support your proposal.

Note: You instructor will provide feedback and inform you of his or her approval and of any recommendations for changes.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Describe the unique needs and challenges of virtual learners.
• Design an online learning experience.
• Plan the resources required to support an online learning experience.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
• Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.

Part 16

Preparation

Go to the Course sites Website and go through the tutorials to help familiarize yourself with Blackboard.Additional links and tutorials may be available in the course shell. You will use this Website to create your course. https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/getstarted.html

Scenario: In this assignment, you are required to design, develop, and implement a mini-online, six (6) week course, using the Course Management System (CMS), Blackboard. The subject matter of the course must be approved by the class instructor provided in feedback of Assignment 3: Proposed Course for Development Part 1.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Part A Course Content – Described

• Revise Assignment 3 based on feedback from your professor.
• Name the course and provide an ID.
• Provide a course description with three (3) goals and a welcoming announcement.
• List one (1) or two (2) required instructional materials for the course and at least three (3) supplemental materials (in APA format), providing a rationale for each.
• List three to five (3-5) learning outcomes for the first three (3) weeks of instruction.
• Recommend three to four (3-4) instructional strategies to be used in the course, providing a rationale for each.
• Design a weekly schedule for these first three (3) weeks that includes: (a) Topic(s) and (b) learning outcomes that are aligned with the topics.
• Include in the weekly schedule (a) two (2) discussion questions for each of the three (3) weeks and (b) required activities.
• List two (2) assignments: (a) a five (5) -question quiz and (b) a writing assignment.

Your written assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Part B Blackboard Shell – Developed

• Name the course (e.g., John Smith_Introduction to Social Science).
• Provide Course ID (e.g., JohnSmith_ISS100).
• Provide a course description with three (3) goals.
• Provide a welcoming announcement on the Home Page in the course site you just created by clicking on the “more announcements” link at the bottom of box titled “My Announcement.”
• Build three (3) content areas using the Content area in the main menu on the left side of the screen: (hover mouse over “+” > click on Content Area), naming the content areas: Week1 Content, Week 2 Content and Week 3 Content (Make sure you check the box “Available to users.”).
• Create one item in each content area that has an attached three to four (3-4) completed PowerPoints slides pertaining to the content of your mini-course.
• List the one or two (1 or 2) required instructional materials and at least three (3) supplemental materials. Name this item “Instructional and Supplemental Materials.”
• List three to five (3-5) learning outcomes for the first three (3) weeks of instruction. Name this item “Learning Outcomes: Weeks 1-3.”
• Build a weekly schedule for these three (3) weeks that includes: (a) topic(s) and (b) learning outcomes that are aligned with these topics. Name this item “Weekly Schedule: Weeks 1-3.”
• Create a Forum in the Discussions area and name it Week 1-3 Discussion.
• Post two (2) discussion questions by creating a new thread for each question.
• Create: (a) a five (5) question quiz and (b) a writing assignment in the Assessments link.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Design an online learning experience.
• Plan the resources required to support an online learning experience.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
• Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.

Part 17

This is a continuation of assignment 4.

Preparation

Go to the Course sites Website and go through the tutorials. You will use this Website to create your course. https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/getstarted.html

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Part A Course Content – Described

• List the three to five (5) learning outcomes for Weeks 4-6 of instruction.
• Design a weekly schedule for Weeks 4-6 of instruction that includes: (a) Topic(s) and (b) learning outcomes that are aligned with the topics.
• Include in the weekly schedule (a) two (2) discussion questions for each of the three (3) weeks and (b) required activities.
• List two (2) assignments: (a) an essay test with three (3) questions and (b) a writing assignment.
• Discuss at least two (2) challenges and two (2) benefits with the process of designing and developing this mini online course.

Part B Blackboard Shell – Developed

• Build content areas for Weeks 4-6 of instruction in the course shell. (Note: Each content area must include at least one item that has 3-4 completed power points slides pertaining to the content and knowledge domain of your mini-course. Use the steps listed Week 4-Part A to complete this task.)
• List three to five (3-5) learning outcomes for the last three (3) weeks of instruction. (Use the steps listed from Week 4-Part A to complete this task.)
• Build in the weekly schedule for Weeks 4-6 of instruction that includes: (a) Topic(s) and (b) learning outcomes that are aligned with these topics. Use the steps listed from Week 4-Part A to complete this task.
• Create a new forum and name it Weeks 4-6 Discussion Forum.
• Provide (a) two (2) discussion questions based on the information presented for Weeks 4-6 and (b) required activities in the weekly schedule. (Post the two (2) discussion questions by creating a new thread for each question.)
• Develop three (3) essay questions by creating an assignment in the Assessments link (Left Course Menu) based on the content from Weeks 4-6. Use the steps listed from Week 4-Part A to complete this task.
• Develop the Gradebook, ensuring that all the assignments, discussions, and quizzes are included with the appropriate points and possible weight. (Control Panel>Grade Center>Full Grade Center.)

Your written assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Design an online learning experience.
• Plan the resources required to support an online learning experience.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
• Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.