{"id":23120,"date":"2011-01-07T13:43:17","date_gmt":"2011-01-07T18:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rkenny.org\/kennypress\/?p=23120"},"modified":"2011-01-07T13:43:17","modified_gmt":"2011-01-07T18:43:17","slug":"capstone-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emeclasses.org\/?p=23120","title":{"rendered":"Capstone &#8211; Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Course Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong> EME 6938 Capstone Seminar <\/strong><strong>CRNs: <\/strong>10109 &amp; 10110\u00a0<strong> <\/strong>Spring 2011 for Curriculum &amp; Instruction\/ Educational Technology<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Meeting Times\/Location: <\/strong>This is an online course with virtual meetings via Adobe Connect as per Course Calendar<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Instructor: <\/strong>Dr. Robert Kenny<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Location: <\/strong>Academic Building 3, Room 292.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours: <\/strong>Wednesday 2:00 \u2013 4:00PM or By appointment<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Information: <\/strong>Email:<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/\">rkenny@fgcu.edu<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:xxwang@fgcu.edu\"><\/a>; Phone: 230-590-1147 (Office)<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong> Outcomes and Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Course Description: <\/strong>Candidates will design a scholarly project under the direction of the faculty advisor that integrates the principles, theories, and concepts of the core courses of the program. Students may register for up to 2 additional hours in subsequent semesters to complete their project, with permission of the Capstone instructor or Program Leader.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Text:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>American Psychological Association (2009<em>) APA Style Manual (6<sup>th<\/sup> Ed)<\/em> .\u00a0 ISBN:781433805615<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hubbard, R. S., &amp; Power, B. M. (2003). <em>The art of classroom inquiry<\/em>. Portsmouth, NH :\u00a0 Heineman<\/li>\n<li>Murray, Thomas, R. (2005) <em>Teachers doing research.<\/em> Boston, MA: Pearson.<\/li>\n<li>McNiff, J., Lomax, P., &amp; Whitehead, J. (1996). You and your action research project.\u00a0 London: Hyde Publications.<\/li>\n<li>Stake, R. E. (1995).\u00a0 <em>The art of case study research<\/em>. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Stringer, Ernie.\u00a0 (2004). <em>Action research in education<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0 Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><strong>Expectations: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\"><strong>College   Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Candidates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Program   Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Candidates:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Develop professional   goals and plans for continuous improvement and make informed decisions to   improve practice based on current knowledge and reflection. (<strong>Life-long Learning)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\" valign=\"top\">Demonstrate   ability to conduct original research in the field of Educational   Technology\u00a0 OR\u00a0 Develop a curriculum that integrates   technology as a tool for teaching and learning<\/p>\n<p>Provide leadership in applying   information technology to various of educational systems and settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Demonstrate   understanding of current theory, methods, and trends and apply them to their   work.<strong> (Knowledge)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\" valign=\"top\">Apply   knowledge of how individuals learn<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate   interdisciplinary competence in theory, curriculum development &amp; the   application of research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Are aware of democratic values and make   equitable decisions for all individuals within a climate of openness,   inclusion, and equity. (<strong>Social Justice   and Ethic of Care)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\" valign=\"top\">Demonstrate   approaches that are equitable and adaptable to the needs of diverse   individuals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Know and use appropriate   technology tools effectively to support success. <strong>(Technology)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\" valign=\"top\">Demonstrate   knowledge and application of Educational Technology pedagogy<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate effective verbal,   nonverbal, and media communication techniques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Format of Final Capstone Portfolio Notebook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students can do any types of educational research project, including action research project, for this course with the consent of the course Instructor. The educational research project in this course includes\u00a0 those that assess the effectiveness of a specific technology application or strategy in classroom and school environments or\u00a0 in the training environments of the corporate, non-profit, military and governments.<\/p>\n<p>The following is the required format of the final deliverable of this course:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/rkenny.org\/kennypress\/?p=22994\">See Requirements &amp; Specifications Page for Point allocation for each milestone submission<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Course Milestone Time Line: <\/strong>See Course Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tasks in this course can be very time consuming and please plan your time carefully and work on your project continually.\u00a0 You cannot wait for instructor feedback before moving to the next section of your paper. All the learning tasks are due at 11:59PM on the date specified unless stated otherwise listed.<\/p>\n<p>Due dates are subject to change in response to course pacing needs identified by the instructor.<\/p>\n<p>\n<p><strong>Required Assignments: <\/strong>Submission of Project Elements as defined by Instructor (See Requirements &amp; Specifications Page for Point allocation for each milestone submission).<\/p>\n<p>\n<p><strong> Grading Criteria: <\/strong>Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory, based on Submission of Milestones for interim assignments and Scoring Rubric for Final Submission.<\/p>\n<p>\n<h2><strong>Capstone Evaluation Rubric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must attain a rating of <em>Target <\/em>or <em>Acceptable<\/em> in all areas and <strong>submit all milestones on time <\/strong>to earn a \u201cSatisfactory Grade\u201d for the Capstone Course.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Capstone   Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Target<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Acceptable<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Unacceptable<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Project   Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate   ability to conduct original research in the field of Educational Technology<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Develop   curriculum that integrates technology as a tool for teaching and learning<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Provided a clearly   stated need and rationale; identified appropriate goals, objectives, and\/or   questions; designed methods that fully met the purpose and\u00a0 gals of the project<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Fundamentally sound but   may lack clarity or contain minor flaws in project design.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Missing required   elements or project design does no appropriately address the purpose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Literature Support<\/strong> Apply knowledge of how individuals   learn<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate   interdisciplinary competence in theory, curriculum development &amp; the   application of research<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Provided a comprehensive   review of appropriate literature related to the problem and included   appropriate references to Educational Technology research and best practices   related to the problem.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Included the required   elements with appropriate support from current literature<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Did not include required   elements or does not include appropriate support from current literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Equity <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apply principles of   equity and fairness in relation to the educational issue<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Project design and   literature support demonstrated concern for equity and fairness.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Project design and   literature support provide superficial or minimal attention to equity and   fairness.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Issues of equity or fairness were not   addressed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Results   and Conclusions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide leadership in applying   information technology to various educational systems and settings<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Conclusions are based on   results and the relevant literature in the field. Ethical standards are   upheld.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Conclusions are based on   results, but may not be fully supported by literature.\u00a0 Ethics are not in question<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Conclusions are not   supported or appear to be biased.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Professional   Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate effective   verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Project report is scholarly,   uses professional conventions, is well organized, well edited, and utilizes   appropriate APA format<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Overall a scholarly and   professionally written document.\u00a0 May   contain minor editing and formatting errors.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Use of informal writing   style, lack of organization, or readability problems resulting from poor   mechanics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Technology   Elements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate   knowledge and application of Educational Technology pedagogy<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">All requirements for the   specific type of project selected were met with thoroughness and reflect   knowledge of Educational Technology principles and appropriate application of   pedagogy.<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">All specific project   elements were included but may lack depth or contain minor flaws. Use of   Educational Technology is\u00a0 appropriate   but may have minor application flaws<\/td>\n<td width=\"160\" valign=\"top\">Specific project   requirements were not met or not addressed appropriately. Or\u00a0 serious technology problems are evident<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Attendance Policy: <\/strong>This class is virtual, however candidates are <strong> expected to follow the schedule set forth for submitting work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2><strong> College of Education Live Text Syllabus\u00a0 Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe College of Education has adopted the use of Live Text software to provide for the improvement of student performance and program quality.\u00a0 As a degree-seeking student you are responsible for purchasing a membership to Live Text during your first course in the FGCU\u2019s College of Education.\u00a0 If you do not have a membership to Live Text, you will need to purchase it immediately<strong>.\u00a0 This is a one-time only purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students enrolled in this class will be required to submit critical tasks (assignments that are linked to standards, relevant to the field you have chosen).\u00a0\u00a0 Your work will receive scores in Live Text that will be used to help monitor your demonstration of the standards, receive feedback from faculty on your progression toward meeting them, and certify that you have demonstrated all the required standards and competencies needed.\u00a0 Your documented success on these tasks can contribute to a portfolio that showcases your learning for current and future employers.<\/p>\n<p><h2><strong>Academic Behavior Standards and Academic Dishonesty <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\nAll students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university policies regarding issues of honesty can be found in the FGCU Student Guidebook under the <strong><em>Student Code of Conduct <\/em><\/strong>and <strong><em>Policies and Procedures <\/em><\/strong>sections. All students are expected to study this document which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policy. The FGCU Student Guidebook is available online at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/studentservices.fgcu.edu\/judicialaffairs\/new.html <\/span><\/p>\n<p><h2><strong>Disability Accommodations Services <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the university\u2019s guiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall 137. The phone number is 239\u2010590\u20107956 or TTY 239\u2010590\u20107930<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Student Observance of Religious Holidays <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior notification to their instructors, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. Students shall not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances. Where practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be scheduled on a major religious holy day. A student who is to be excused from class for a religious observance is not required to provide a second party certification of the reason for the absence.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Distance<\/strong><strong>\u2010<\/strong><strong>Learning Competencies <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Information on distance learning courses is available online at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/itech.fgcu.edu\/distance\/ <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Information on online tutorials to assist students is available online at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/www.fgcu.edu\/support\/ <\/span><em>Approved 3<\/em><em>\u2010<\/em><em>27<\/em><em>\u2010<\/em><em>09 by Faculty Senate; Approved 4<\/em><em>\u2010<\/em><em>30<\/em><em>\u2010<\/em><em>09 by Provost and Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Information EME 6938 Capstone Seminar CRNs: 10109 &amp; 10110\u00a0 Spring 2011 for Curriculum &amp; Instruction\/ Educational Technology Meeting Times\/Location: This is an online course with virtual meetings via Adobe Connect as per Course Calendar Instructor: Dr. Robert Kenny Office Location: Academic Building 3, Room 292. 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