Course Description
Media and technology applications in libraries and information agencies. Develops competencies in designing, developing and producing, and presenting media and technology.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Select, use, and evaluate various types of media and technology
- Apply design principles in the production of various forms of educational media
- Produce products that meet student learning styles, physical, and intellectual abilities and needs
- Create products suitable for use in group, class, and individual instruction
- Demonstrate ability to design and adapt relevant learning experiences that engage students in authentic learning through the use of digital tools and resources
- Utilize technology to develop plans for the advocacy of information programs, resources, and services
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Infographic: Students will create an original infographic focusing on data, information, or instructions related to libraries. | 10% |
| Public Service Announcement Video: Students will create a short promotional video that communicates information about a selected professional topic. | 10% |
| Technology Policy Review: Students will analyze and review the technology policy of a library of their choice. | 10% |
| Digital Curation: Students will build a collection of resources related to a topic and/or question that utilizes a self-selected digital curation tool. The tool will be analyzed and shared. | 25% |
| Technology Professional Development Workshop: Students will develop a professional development plan for a workshop or training session in the area of technology. | 25% |
| Participation/Professionalism: Students are expected to actively participate in class by contributing to discussions, engaging in collaborative activities, coming prepared to share ideas and completing assigned activities during asynchronous. | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to actively participate in class by contributing to discussions, engaging in collaborative activities, coming prepared to share ideas and completing assigned activities during asynchronous.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.