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Welcome to IS299!Welcome to IS299!Kimberly Govea, MAED
Contact InformationContact InformationE-mail address:
[email protected]. ◦Include course number (IS299) in the
subject line Office hours:
◦See the syllabusAIM screen name: Kimgovea
No TextbookNo Textbook
This class does not include a textbook. All of the required readings are linked from these tabs:◦Reading◦Web Resource◦Additional Resources
Course TopicsCourse TopicsThe Science of Completing a Project What's in a Source Creating a Historical Context Understanding Your Place in History Outline Your Presentation Clarifying the Thesis Conclusion and Support Giving and Using FeedbackEffective PresentationCongratulations
E-College Platform: UnitsE-College Platform: UnitsUnits
◦10 per term◦Located on left side of course
homepage◦Include readings, discussions,
seminars◦Units 3, 4, 5 include journal entries◦Units 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 include
projects
E-College Platform: Course E-College Platform: Course HomepageHomepageAnnouncementsWelcome OverviewWhat’s NewSyllabusCourse QuestionsAPA Quick ReferenceLibrary Presentation
Unit 1 OverviewUnit 1 OverviewRead all information on course
homepageUnit 1
◦ Reading◦ Final Project Information ◦ Discussion ◦ Seminar ◦ Additional Resources
SeminarsSeminarsLive seminars
◦For full credit, attend the full hour and contribute to the discussion
Seminar option 2: Due at the end of the unit◦For full credit, respond to the
questions with a 200-word (minimum) response.
Discussion RequirementsDiscussion Requirements For full credit:
1. Complete answers to all discussion questions. Make sure your responses provide a thorough discussion of the questions and include relevant examples of unit concepts.
2. Make sure your postings relate to the readings. Include reflections about how the unit objectives will be relevant to your “real world” experiences in the classroom.
3. Write responses that are at least 100 words. Read over your responses before posting to check for clear writing and correct spelling and grammar.
4. Interact with 2 or more students. Make sure to further the discussion by connecting your responses to the readings and course content.
DropboxDropboxJournals are submitted to the
journal tabSubmit all projects to the
DropboxAll projects should be submitted
in Microsoft WordSave your project with first
name, last name, and unit #◦Example: KimberlyGoveaUnit2
GradingGradingTotal course points: 1,000
◦Weekly seminars: 5 points◦Weekly discussions: 20 points◦Journals (Unit 3, 4, 5): 75 total◦Unit 2 Project: 70 points◦Unit 5 Project: 75 points◦Unit 6 Project: 40 points◦Unit 7 Project: 40 points◦Unit 8 Project: 75 points◦Final project: 400 points
PlagiarismPlagiarismTaking another person’s words, ideas, or
results as their own. (If you want to include someone else’s words, ideas, or results, be sure to give proper credit to the source by following APA citation guidelines.)
Copying work or written text without properly citing it. If you want to quote an author, you must give proper credit to the author. Please use quotations sparingly in your projects.
Turning in an assignment that another student either partially or wholly completed. Your projects need to be written entirely by you.
Final Project…Final Project…
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry◦automated manufacturing ◦technology advances in processing◦technical means for long distance
meeting and collaboration◦computerized record keeping ◦online shopping
Communications Communications ◦the internet (email, search engines,
high speed connections such as WiFi)◦telephone – including cell phones ◦mobile devices (blackberry, laptop
computers, treo, palm pilot, etc)◦assistive technology (FM adaptors,
voice recognition devices, etc) ◦web casting ◦Instant messaging/Texting
(sociological theories, subculture, etc.)
EconomicEconomic◦online shopping◦biometric recognition for validation
of financial transaction◦paypass, paypal (or other automated
payment system)◦online investing
EducationEducation
◦online education ◦technology in the classroom◦assistive technology for special
needs students◦dissemination of materials via the
internet (online databases and access to information)
◦word processing via computers◦audio/visual aids in instruction◦support for second language learners
EntertainmentEntertainment
◦compact disks◦personal computers◦digital cameras◦iPod xx◦cable◦portable DVD players◦tv and music videos on cell phones◦personal game systems (Atari,
Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Xbox, etc)◦online gaming
EnvironmentEnvironment
◦technology to meet EPA standards◦hazardous waste of technological
advances◦technical tools used in weather
prediction◦sustainable fuel sources such as
hemp and biomass
FoodFood
◦packaging improvements that lead to increased shelf-life and safety
◦processing improvements that lead to increased shelf-life and safety
◦genetically modified food sources
Medical and HealthcareMedical and Healthcare
◦ development of the medical profession◦ immunizations throughout history◦ the human genome project◦ health risks associated with technology◦ organ transplants ◦ x-rays or other technical diagnostic tools◦ computerized record keeping & identification◦ research (cancer, stem cell, gene)◦ life saving procedures for infants (impact on
education and special needs) ◦ assistive technology (cochular implants, motorized
wheel chairs, prosthetics, screen-readers, etc)
PoliticsPolitics
◦voter registration/computation of votes
◦reach via mass media in campaigns◦impact of tools such as Photoshop
(example: fake photo circulated during 2004 campaign of John Kerry and Jane Fonda
◦importance of visual image due to live news coverage
SocialSocial
◦blogging◦online dating◦social networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.)◦discussion rooms, AIM, and News Groups◦social Ills - Internet and Predatory Behavior ◦gender and Use of Internet Dating (related:
intimate relationships and the Internet) ◦social Movements & Internet ◦class, unequal access to technology
(education, health resources, etc)
SportsSports
◦computerized score keeping◦availability of instant replay◦enhancing drug use◦instantaneous sports results on cell
phones ◦online training/nutritional counseling
TransportationTransportation
◦alternative fuel sources xx◦safety advances (air bags, shoulder
restraints, LATCH, crumple zones)◦impact of the automobile, railroads,
or airlines◦wireless communication◦cell phone or computer use while
driving
Final Project…Final Project…Introduction 2-3 paragraphs Thesis Statement Include personal perspectiveDiscussion 10-16 paras Historical Context Impact on you PersonallyConclusion 2-3 paragraphs Promote interest in learning moreReferences 10 sources total (5 scholarly journals, 2 books, 3 others) APA Format
We’re off to the Unit 1 We’re off to the Unit 1 Topics…Topics…
Field Trip…Visit the Field Trip…Visit the Library!Library!Go to Kaplan homepage (not the
course homepage)Select “My Studies” (top left)Select “Library”Click “Kaplan Online Library”
Unit 1: Scientific MethodUnit 1: Scientific Method
The steps of the scientific method are: ◦Ask a Question ◦Do Background Research ◦Construct a Hypothesis ◦Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
◦Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
◦Communicate Your Results
From “Steps of the Scientific Method” at http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml
1. Ask a 1. Ask a questionquestion..
Identify a technological event that has impacted your life.
Purpose, goals, and significanceEffects of people, traditions,
culture, society, etc. Define the problem Ask a question
What topics might interest you?
2. Do background 2. Do background research.research.Collect information and resources
explaining why the technological event has impacted your life.
Find evidenceExplore different perspectivesIdentify the essential pointsOrganize the informationWhat is your comfort level with using the
Kaplan Library?Have you had a chance to research
scholarly journals?
3. Construct a 3. Construct a hypothesis.hypothesis.Form an explanation on how the
technological event impacts your historical context.
Educated guess “Working hypothesis"Develop a theory
Why should we be cautious about using our opinions to back up our arguments?
4. Test your hypothesis.4. Test your hypothesis.Research – Look back at the collection
of information and be sure you have looked in everything you can.
Have you…Gathered all of the evidence?Considered ethical considerations?Done all of the experiments
properly?Made sure bias has not crept in?Avoided assumptions?Looked for possible errors?
4. Test your hypothesis.4. Test your hypothesis.
Be open to conclusions that are different than what we originally suspected.
Consider these statements:The research guides the writer.The writer guides the research.
Why might the second approach cause the writer to allow bias to interfere?
5. Analyze your data and draw a 5. Analyze your data and draw a conclusion.conclusion.
Analyze the results from the experiments and additional collected data. Draw conclusions and use this information to modify the existing hypothesis.
SummarizeConclude
6. Communicate your 6. Communicate your results.results.Publish results of investigation.Complete and turn in the
Capstone Project.
Seminar QuestionsSeminar QuestionsHow will you utilize critical thinking & ethical
reasoning in this course?What does “Historical Context” refer to?What does “Personal Context” mean?How will cultural diversity affect your work in
this course?How will you begin to organize your
thoughts?
Any Questions?Any Questions?
The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can.
~Robert Cushing
Inspirational Quotes at http://www.inspirational-quotes.info/growth.html
Happy Learning!Happy Learning!Good night and see you next week in seminar!