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IST 5011 Technology Skills & Abilities: WebQuests: Syllabus

Spring 2009
last updated 12.29.08

SYLLABUS WEBCT COURSE MAP P.McGEE
Course Description Webquests are inquiry-based instructional activities in which students work collaboratively to answer questions. This self-paced course examines theoretical frameworks, webquest typologies, and successful practices.
Course Objectives

At the end of the course, each student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Select an appropriate strategy for given instructional outcomes.
2. Utilize theory to design a webquest.
3. Develop a mini-webquest.

AECT Standards
This course addresses the following AECT IST standards on which the program is based: Standard 1-Design, Standard 2 - Development.
Course questions
 What is a webquest?
What should be included in a webquest?
What theories can inform a WebQuest design?
What kinds of products and assessments are best used within a WebQuest?
What do exceptional WebQuests all have in common?
Date, Time, & Place
 This course is an one-entry, open-exit course that allows the learner to begin and complete course work at any time during the Spring 2009 course semester. This course is 100% online. Office hours are by appointment online.
Instructor Information
 Contact Patricia McGee at patricia.mcgee@utsa.edu
Office hours will be held online by appointment.
Student email Your official UTSA email address is now a Googlemail address. This account allows you to use Google Applications which may be used for this class.
Accessing WebCT
 If you are registered for the course, you can go to WebCT and see our learning place once classes have started. Need help with WebCT? Click here.
Materials (1) Computer with Internet access
(2) Plugins for Flash, Real Media Player, etc.
(3) Readings as assigned.
UTSA Policies  
Scholastic Integrity

Students are expected to be above reproach in scholastic activities. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes,but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion; the submission for credit any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an exam for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts"(Regent's Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, subsection 3.2, subdivision 3.22). Since scholastic dishonesty harms  the individual,all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. See Student Code of Conduct. 

Be sure to cite sources in the body of the text of your written materials,giving credit to the source of  the ideas you are using.  Avoid paraphrasing.  Cite specific page numbers when using a direct quotation. Make sure all sources are cited appropriately.
Expectations  
Attendance &
Participation
This course is active, refelctive, autonomous, and virtual. As such it requires that participants participate actively and regularly online communications and experiences. The learner is responsible for work completed in a timely manner according to provided criteria. Failure to actively participate will result in a lower grade. 
Writing Standards
Students must submit all work, either in print or in electronic format, with no typographical or grammatical errors.  Be sure to proofread carefully.  When citing sources of information, in a reference page or within the body of text, use APA style.  Failure to follow APA conventions may result in a lower grade.When citing sources of information, APA style should be used. When submitting work via e-mail, be sure that all word processing documents end in 'doc.' APA Guide to Internet Citations. A Guide for Writing Research Papers has answers to frequently asked questions about APA. APA Style Guide 2000 actually shows you examples of APA style. All work must be word-processed 1 1/2 spacing (if submitted in print) using a 12 font size.  Margins should be one inch.
Activities Course Activities may include but are not exclusive to:
  • discussions about webquests.
• reviews of research and assessment.
• webquest design and development.
• peer critique.
Assessment You are encouraged to discuss concerns about the course with the instructor at any time. Informal course evaluations will be conducted periodically and may result in revisions of class activities or calendar.  A formal university evaluation will be conducted at the conclusion of the semester. Points will be assigned for each assignment for a total of 100 points - See the Course Map. Using the point scale and the folowing criteria, student evaluation will be determined.

A. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, negligible errors; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria provided without changes, directly relates to course learning, and is relevant to an educational setting.

B. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, minimal errors; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria provided with minor changes, directly relates to course learning, and is relevant to an educational setting.

C. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, errors that detract from quality; misses some classes but participates in discussions; completes a final product that meets criteria provided but requires significant changes, directly relates to course learning,and is relevant to an educational setting.

D. Student does not complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments; uncorrected or corrected, which contain errors which detract from quality; misses some classes and/or does not participate regularly in discussions; completes a final product that does not meet criteria provided and/or does not directly relate to course learning, and, is not, without substantial changes, relevant to an educational setting.

F. Student does not complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments, uncorrected or corrected, which contain substantial errors;misses some classes and/or does not participate regularly or appropriately in discussions; does not completes a final product that reflects criteria or which is relevant to an educational setting.
 
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