Course Schedule
EDUC/HCI 5040 Course Schedule
Module/Date |
Topic Summary |
Course Materials |
Activities |
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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. |
Discussion: Views on Learning
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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: 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
Module 2: Discussion: Evaluation - Basic Purpose, Uses, and Conceptual Distinctions
Project 1: Evaluative Instrument Critique
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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: Morrison ross Kemp Conducting Formative and Summative Evaluations.pdf Watch: Instructor's lecture |
Module 3: Application Exercise - Differences between formative and summative evaluation
Project 1: Evaluation Instrument Examples
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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 Context Module Sub Header Watch Dr. Baran's Video Lecture |
Module 4: Application Exercise - Evaluating the "Usability Testing" Online Course Experience
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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. |
Module 5: Application Exercise - Usability Tech Analysis
Project 1: Evaluative Instrument Critique Submission
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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.
Guest Speaker: Jamie Niman (CELT) on Accessibility and Universal Design Module 7: Application Exercise - Identifying and Selecting the Evaluation Questions
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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
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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. |
Project 2: Context Report
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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
Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Plan
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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
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Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Plan
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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
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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
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Nov 25-Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break |
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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
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Module 15 Dec 9-Dec 13 Zoom Live Meeting Dec 11 |
Course Wrap-up This week, students will present their learner try-out implementations. |
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Project 2: Learners' Try-Out Implementation (Nov 15 - Dec 11)
Project 2: LIVE Class Presentation
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Finals Week |
Final coursework submissions Students will submit their final reflections. |
Project 2: Professional Reflection
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