Course Schedule

EDUC/HCI 5040 Course Schedule

Course Schedule

Module/Date

Topic Summary

Course Materials

Activities 

Module 1

Aug 26- Aug 30

Introduction

This module aims to get us started with the course, share our initial conceptions, and experiences about learning with digital learning environments.  

📚Read: Digital Learning Environments - George Veletsianos Links to an external site.

  Watch: Digital Learning Environments Links to an external site.

Links to an external site.

Padlet Introductions

  • Due: 9/2 at 11:59pm

Discussion: Views on Learning

  • Due: 9/2 at 11:59pm
  • First discussion post is due on Wednesday/Thursday this week. 

Module 2

Sept. 2- Sept. 6

Zoom Live Meeting: Sept. 4

Evaluation-Basic Purpose, Uses, and Conceptual Distinctions

The purpose of this module is to get us started with the basic concepts, uses, and conceptual distinctions in evaluation. 

📚Read: Course textbook: Fitzpatrick et al. Chapter 1: Evaluation's Basic Purpose, Uses, and Conceptual Distinctions.

📚Read: Mathison, S. (2008). What Is the Difference between Evaluation and Research and Why Do We Care? (pdf)

  Watch: Instructor's lecture

Zoom Meeting 5:30-7:30pm

  • Date: 9/4 

Module 2: Discussion: Evaluation - Basic Purpose, Uses, and Conceptual Distinctions

  • Due: 9/9 at 11:59pm

Project 1: Evaluative Instrument Critique

  • Due: 9/23 at 11:59pm

Module 3

Sept 9- Sept 13

Formative vs Summative Evaluation

The purpose of this module is to review the differences between summative and formative evaluation. 

📚Read: Course Textbook: Fitzpatrick et al. Chapter 1: Evaluation's Basic Purpose, Uses, and Conceptual Distinctions

📚Read: Morrison ross Kemp Conducting Formative and Summative Evaluations.pdf 

  Watch: Instructor's lecture

Module 3: Application Exercise - Differences between formative and summative evaluation

  • Due: 9/16 at 11:59pm

Project 1: Evaluation Instrument Examples

  • Due: 9/16 at 11:59pm

Module 4

Sept 16- Sept 20

Usability Testing

The purpose of this module is to examine "usability testing" as a method for evaluating digital learning environments.

📚Read: Course Textbook: Rubin, J. & Chisnell, D. (2008). Handbook of Usability Testing: Chapter 1 & 2 Context Module Sub HeaCourse Textbook: Rubin, J. & Chisnell, D. (2008). Handbook of Usability Testing: Chapter 1 & 2

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  Watch Dr. Baran's Video Lecture

Module 4: Application Exercise - Evaluating the "Usability Testing" Online Course Experience 

  • Due: 9/23 at 11:59pm

Module 5

Sept 23- Sept 27

Technologies/Platforms for Online Usability Testing

The purpose of this module is to examine different technologies and platforms to conduct online usability testing.

📚Read: Chapter 1: Introduction in Albert, B., Tullis, T., & Tedesco, D. (2010). Beyond the usability lab: Conducting large-scale online user experience studies. Morgan Kaufmann.

Module 5: Application Exercise -  Usability Tech Analysis

  • Due: 9/30 at 11:59pm

Project 1: Evaluative Instrument Critique Submission

  • Due: 9/23 at 11:59pm

Module 6

Sept 30- Oct 4

Project 2 Kick-off

The purpose of this module is to kick-off Project 2: Evaluation Applied Project

Watch: Dr. Baran's video lecture

Project 2: Evaluation Applied Project (Multiple Phases)

Module 7

Oct 7-Oct 11

Zoom Live Meeting: Oct. 9

The evaluation request and responsibilities. The evaluative questions

In this module, we will begin asking evaluation questions to clarify, focus, and plan evaluation efforts.

📚Read: Fitzpatrick et al. Chapter 11 (Clarifying the evaluation request and responsibilities) and Chapter 13 (Identifying and selecting the evaluation questions and criteria). 

   Watch: Dr. Baran's video lecture

Zoom Meeting 5:30-7:30pm Links to an external site.

  • Date: 10/9

Guest Speaker: Jamie Niman (CELT) on Accessibility and Universal Design

Module 7: Application Exercise - Identifying and Selecting the Evaluation Questions

  • Due: 10/14 at 11:59pm

Module 8

Oct 14- Oct 18

Steps in Doing Evaluation: Kirkpatrick Model

The purpose of this module is to examine specific evaluation methods commonly used in evaluating digital training programs, including The Kirkpatrick Model, the Phillips ROI Methodology, and Brinkerhoff's Success Case Method

📚Read: Kirkpatrick Evaluating the Training Programs: Four Levels (pdf)

   Watch: The Four Levels of Training Evaluation Links to an external site.

Module 8: Discussion - Evaluating Training Programs

  • Due: 10/21 at 11:59pm

Links to an external site.

Module 9

Oct 21- Oct 25

Context Report

The purpose of this module is to finalize the Context Report.

📚Read: Remote Moderated Usability Tests: How to Do Them

   Watch: Running a Usability Test, Part 1 Links to an external site.

   Watch: Running a Usability Test, Part 1 Links to an external site.

   Watch: Dr. Baran's video Links to an external site.

Project 2: Context Report

  • Due: 10/28 at 11:59pm

Module 10

Oct 28- Nov 1

Collecting Evaluative Information 

The purpose of this module is to identify learner try our sources.

📚Read: Rubin, J. & Chisnell, D. (2008). Handbook of Usability Testing: Chapter 8 (Prepare test materials) and Chapter 9 (Conduct the test session). 

📚Read: Fitzpatrick et al. (2011): Chapter 16 (Collecting evaluative information). 

   Watch: Dr. Baran's lecture video

 Module 10: Application Exercise - Learners' Try Out Data Sources

  • Due: 11/4 at 11:59pm

Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Plan

  • Due: 11/11 at 11:59pm

Module 11

Nov 4- Nov 8

Zoom Live Meeting Nov. 6

Planning for Learners' Try-out

This week students will work on their learner try-out plans

 

 

Zoom Meeting 5:30-7:30pm

  • Date: 11/6  at 11:59pm

Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Plan

  • Due: 11/11 at 11:59pm

Module 12

Nov 11- Nov 15

Learners' Try-out Implementation

This week, we will explore data collection methods for the evaluation contexts. 

📚Read: Rubin, J. & Chisnell, D. (2008). Handbook of Usability Testing: Chapter 10 (Debrief the participants and observers) and 11 (Analyze data and observations).

📚Read: Newby (1992). Training Evaluation Handbook: Chapter 7 (pdf)

  Watch: Dr. Baran's video lecture

Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Implementation

  • Between: 11/11 - 12/11

Module 13

Nov 18- Nov 22

Evaluating Digital Tools and Apps

This week, as you evaluate digital tools and apps, think about how accessible and inclusive they are. 

📚Read: Evaluating Accessibility

📚Read: Evaluating cost, privacy and data

  Watch: Evaluating Accessibility of Digital Tools and Apps Links to an external site.

Module 13: Application Exercise: Analyzing Accessibility, Cost, Privacy, Data

  • Due: 12/2 at 11:59pm

Nov 25-Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break

Module 14

Dec 2-Dec 6

Politics and Ethics of Evaluation

The purpose of this module is to review politics, ethics, and standards of evaluation.

📚Read: Fitzpatrick et al. (2011): Chapter 3 (Political, Interpersonal, and Ethical Issues in Evaluation).

📚Read: Evaluation Ethics, Politics, Standards, and Guiding Principles.

  Watch: Dr. Baran's video lecture

Module 14: Discussion - Politics and Ethics of Evaluation

  • Due: 12/9 at 11:59pm

Module 15

Dec 9-Dec 13

Zoom Live Meeting Dec 11

Course Wrap-up

This week, students will present their learner try-out implementations.

 

Zoom Meeting 5:30-7:30pm

  • Date: 12/11

Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Implementation (Nov 15 - Dec 11)

  • Due date: 12/11

Project 2: LIVE Class Presentation

  • Due date: 12/11

Finals Week

Final coursework submissions

Students will submit their final reflections.

Project 2: Professional Reflection

  • Due: 12/16 at 11:59pm