Goals and Objectives

Goal:

Learners will understand the theory, issues, and practical design of conducting courses in web-based computer mediated conference learning environments (WCC).

Objectives:

Learners will be able:

    1. To use WebCT (a WCC). Note:  The WCC system depends where this course is offered. 
    2. To design a web-based instruction for WCC.
    3. To analyze how technology in WCC effects learning.
    4. To work collaboratively on a group instructional project in a WCC.
    5. To develop strategies for building a learning community in a WCC.
    6. To discuss the relevant theories related to teaching in a WCC.
    7. To discuss research that supports WCC.
    8. To discuss the strengths and challenges of learning in a WCC.
    9. To apply appropriate instructional design strategies to a WCC.
  10. To appropriately apply instructional techniques in a WCC.
  11. To use multimedia and hypermedia to enhance WCC course design.
  12. To adapt and apply classroom assessment techniques within a WCC.
  13. To analyze from the results from classroom assessment techniques
        student learning within a WCC.

Note: This list of objectives may change depending on the evolution of the syllabus.
Many of the objectives are tied to the development of the assignments for the
course.   Students may want to develop a list of their own objectives.

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