1. ETEC 551 Ali Rezaei al.rezaei@csulb.edu

2. Course Content Online Education (Issues & Research Findings) Course Development tools Critical evaluation of e-learning design

3. Two types of teaching Instructivism (Specific goals & objectives, teacher & students know exactly what they are supposed to do, many lectures, step by step instruction, accurate grading criteria) Constructivism (student centered, free to choose what they want to learn, lots of projects, students have to discover things, holistic/overall evaluation, group actities)

4. Method Constructivism (Graduate/ Undergraduate) Self-directed learning (independent learning) Learning how to learn Learning where to find help

5. Target Students Not “Just For Teachers”

6. Take a tour

7. Final Exam The exam will cover the class discussions (presentations) and all chapters of the main textbook.

8. To be successful Pay attention, Take notes, Be critical No need to memorize

9. Attendance (10 points) Physical & Mental (No Cell- No Surfing- No texting) You may have 1 excused absence Don’t be late (2 points) Don’t Forget to sign in the online attendance form

10. Suggestion Box http://www.csulb.edu/~arezaei/ETEC444/d aily.htmhttp://www.csulb.edu/~arezaei/ETEC444/d aily.htm

11. Know Each Other Group discussion (next week) Option 1- asynchronous (online forum) Option 2- synchronous (video conferencing)

12. Introduce Yourself 1.Your Name -Your field/program/major 2.Do you have access to Internet at home? 3.Computer experience? (1-10) 4.Any online course experience? 5.Talk about your hobbies, likes and dislikes 6.How or what can you contribute to your group?

13. login Username: BeachBoard ID Password: BeachBoard Password http://www.csulb.edu/~arezaei/ETEC551