Module 1 Course Orientation

Delivery Mode and Learning Activities

Learning process

The learning process of this class will take the following steps.

  • Online session:
    • Go to each learning module under the Module Area of the class homepage as scheduled in the course syllabus.
    • The weekly module will be updated on the schedule dates at 9am as indicated in the course syllabus.
    • One learning module is mostly composed of four sub sections.
    • Study the learning module and complete the needed learning activities specified at each section.
  • Assignments:
    • After completing studying each learning module, you will find a link to assignment at the end of each module.
    • You can complete most of the assignments online. If not, turn in your assignment to the instructor as email attachment.
    • Or you can use the Drop Box (under Assignments Area) of the class homepage.
  • Learning discussion:
    • To have group-based learning experience, all students are required to participate in discussion activities throughout most online learning modules.
    • Each discussion session of the learning module is composed of reflective questions developed by the instructor and a discussion board can be found under the Discussion Area of Canvas class homepage where the students respond to the probing questions.
  • Quiz:
    • All quiz questions are coming from the required reading chapters of each module. Each learning module will specify which chapters you need to read for the next learning module and take the related quiz.
    • You can take each quiz under the Quiz area of Canvas class homepage.
    • You can take up to 20 minutes to finish each quiz and refer to textbook and class materials.
    • Each quiz can be taken only once.
  • Project: Complete individual project developing an online learning module. Detailed instruction will be provided later.

Grade point distribution

The following guideline illustrates how your grade points are distributed among different components and activities of this course:

40
 Learning & discussion activities (2 points x 20 times)
35
 Quiz (5 points x 7 times)
12
 Assignment 1 (D2L activities, survey, DL learning theories)
14
 Assignment 2 (Issues of distance learning)
8
 Assignment 3 (Instructional topic and strategy decision)
6
 Assignment 4 (Course management system account setup)
8
 Assignment 5 (Instructional development plan for DL)
12
 Assignment 6 (Using AI tools for media creation)
8
 Assignment 7 (Peer evaluation of individual project)
3
 Assignment 8 (Learning surveys, post motivation)
54
 Individual project (Completed learning module)
 
200
 Total points

Late submission policy

For each of the above assignments and learning activities, the following grading policy will be applied for late submission:

  • -2 point for late submission of each assignment after the due date.
  • -1 extra point for each module cycle after passing the due date.

Class expectation

To make the most out of this class, the students are expected to do the following things:

  • Check email at least twice daily.
  • Check class announcement at least twice a week.
  • If you have some questions, ask your peer students in your group.
  • If you still can't find the answers to your questions ask the instructor by email.
  • Always finish assignments earlier than due date. Completion of assignment always takes more time than you expect.
  • Try to apply your learning to personal situations.
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