MIST 501: Technology Workshop - 2 units

Fall 2014 -- TERM 1

Christopher Beem M.S.
E-mail: cbeem@csumb.edu
Office: Media Learning Center, Room 114
Office hours: By appointment

Course Description
IST 501 Technology Workshop focuses on developing students abilities to explore,
learn, and use new technologies that will be necessary for their success in the
Instructional Science and Technology graduate program. Students will expand their
awareness of core digital terms and concepts, and will become efficient in the use of
fundamental digital tools and software, which are industry standards used in
communication, audio/video production, photographic and multimedia design, numerical
analysis, social networking, and computer-enhanced learning.

Learning Outcomes
Students will develop and demonstrate their knowledge and abilities for the following
outcomes:
Practice a high degree of self-directed study skills in learning of new technology;
utilizing user guides, the Internet, computer-based tutorials, and collaborative
peer support.
Demonstrate mastery of standard productivity software (MS Office),
communication/collaboration systems (my.csumb.edu), Google tools, file transfer
(Secure Shell/Home Server), video capture and editing; web conferencing, and
other specialized software, net services and systems required in the IST program
Demonstrate understanding of multimedia project development, time
management and documentation.
Demonstrate professional work ethic and effective team collaboration and
communication skills, especially within an online environment, while working on
time sensitive projects.

Course Resources

Required Texts: There is no required textbook. All material will be provided

online.

Required Software: In this course, we will be exploring and using many different
pieces of software and online resources. These will include (but are not limited
to): Moodle Learning Management System (LMS), Email, Google Docs/Drive;
Skype, Google Hangout; Web-based Research, MS Word, PowerPoint, Prezi;
Filezilla (FTP); Photoshop (Express); Windows Movie Maker (or equivalent);
DreamWeaver, Weebly, Google Sites, WordPress; Camtasia, Captivate,
Storyline.

There will be no need to purchase software for this class, as you will be able to
use free or trial versions of these programs. NOTE: Do not download the trial
versions until informed by your instructor, or your trial may expire before the
appropriate assignment is complete.
Antivirus software - available for free from the campus. (http://it.csumb.edu/virusprotection)

Required Hardware:
o A current computer, Mac or PC, (preferably a laptop) capable of running
higher end software and playing/recording/editing multimedia.
o Headset and webcam for teleconferencing, and image/video capture.
o Access to high speed Internet.
o Printer recommended, but not required.
o External hard drive recommended for backing up computer, and for
transportation or working on large project or movie files. Students will
also be provided with Google drive storage space of 10 GB, and with web
server space (ITCDLand)
o MIST also offers an on-campus computer GradLab (Media Learning
Center, 18-171) that has a limited number of computer stations, which is
open in the evenings Monday-Friday. Weekend hours to be determined.
o Optional: Digital camera, video camera, and microphone. Hold off
buying. Use this semester to determine your future needs. The Campus
TechRent Store (http://mate.csumb.edu/equipment) provides video
cameras, computers, and other technologies at reasonable rates.

Additional resources: If you need hands-on help, please make an appointment

with your instructors at least 24 hours in advance.

Assessments
Class Participation-Online discussions/presentations/research: Each student is
expected to actively participate, both in synchronous and asynchronous class
discussions, and to contribute to knowledge building as a professional practice.
Team Work-Team collaboration and team success building skills are essential to
succeed in the MIST program, and in the modern world as an instructional
designer and educator. Each student is expected to contribute to the
effectiveness of the team, and to learn how to improve group trust,
communication skills, and resilience.
Individual Projects-Students will explore new technologies each week and complete
small projects to help them acquire "agile project management" and "quick study"
skills. Students will have the opportunity to "try out" the many types of tools and
resources available through the MIST program, and to compare and contrast
strengths and weaknesses for use in their future Capstone projects.
Final Exam/ePortfolio-This is a project-based course. There is no final exam, but the
projects grow in complexityand the student is expected to demonstrate
mastery of basic elements studied in earlier weeks and to improve with each
project. All projects will be showcased in an online ePortfolio that the student will

be building throughout the MIST program.

Grading Criteria
A (95-100%): Extraordinarily high achievement. Unusually complete command of
the course content; outstanding level of technical and collaborative
expertise;
A- (90-94%): Excellent achievement. Very thorough command of the course
content; very high level of technical and collaborative expertise;;
B+ (87-89%): Very good achievement. Above average understanding of materials
and thorough command of course material.
B (83-86%): Good achievement. Signifies mastery and fulfillment of all course
requirements; Solid, acceptable performance.
B- (80-82%): Fair achievement. Acceptable performance on most, but not all,
aspects of the course.
C+ (75-79%): Not wholly satisfactory achievement. Marginal performance on
some aspects of the course.
C (70-74%): Marginal achievement. Minimally acceptable performance on most
aspects of the course.
F ( < 70%): Unacceptable work. Little or no command of the course objectives.

Other policies
Assignments
Specifications for each assignment will be given in the course management system,
iLearn/Moodle (http://ilearn.csumb.edu). Assignments are due no later than 11:59
p.m. PST on the specified date. If an assignment due date cannot be met, notify the
instructor prior to the due date. You are responsible for turning in work on time, as
posted. Any assignments/activities not received by the due date will be considered
late and a reduction of total points will be enforced at the rate of 10% for every day it
is late.
Sometimes personal situations will arise and, on occasion, students may not be able
to meet assignment deadlines. Should that occur, students are required to contact
their professors as soon as possible, ideally prior to the deadline itself. Some
reasons will be accepted, such as military deployment or illness, but others, such as
family vacation, will not. With the exception of fully documented medical (or similar)
reasons, the decision to accept late work is at the sole discretion of the instructor.
If the instructor agrees to an extension, the student and instructor must formalize (in
writing) an adjusted deadline schedule. Please note that turning in missed
assignments at the end of the semester will probably not be acceptable to most
instructors - plan accordingly. Additionally, if the adjusted deadlines are not met,
points may be deducted or the assignment may not be accepted.
Any assignments turned in after the original due date will be graded at the
convenience of the instructor. That could mean that the late assignment may not be
graded until the end of the semester. Because an exception has been made for that
student, the instructor will not be held to the grading timeline established in the class
syllabus. This should not be considered as an unwillingness to provide feedback in a

timely manner - just recognition that the instructor has a limited amount of time for
grading, and it is inappropriate to expect that work submitted late will be prioritized
over work submitted on time.
Feedback/Communication
Please be sure that you have a campus email account (provided at no cost through
CSUMB). My feedback on assignments will be returned through iLearn or campus
email. This is usually done within one week after the work has been submitted.
Individualized feedback to your personal email may be given as needed. If the
feedback is unclear or youd like further guidance, please feel free to contact me.
iLearn will also be used to announce new information to the class, so you should
check in daily. In addition, I will monitor the Ask Your instructor discussion forum
in iLearn where you should post any inquiries that are relevant to the course. Also
please help answer the questions posted there, if you happen to know the answer.
But for inquiries of a personal nature, please email me directly.
Drop Date
Students can drop the class for any reason before the end of the Add/Drop period.
After the Add/Drop period, a documented serious and compelling reason, such as
illness or death in the family is required to drop, and a grade of W will show on your
transcript. A serious and compelling reason is one that affects the students
emotional or physical health, or financial conditions. If you are considering dropping
the course for non-compelling issues, please consult with me for a more complete
discussion.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is highly valued at CSUMB. Students must always submit work
that represents their original words, ideas, and design. If any work used in a class,
online posting, or assignment submission does not represent that student's original
words, ideas, or design, all relevant sources must be cited and, when appropriate,
permission to use the work must be obtained. It must also be made clear the extent
to which such sources were used. Words, ideas, and designs that require citation
and permission include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications,
whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content
of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source.
Online courses promote the publishing of individuals work for the purpose of critique
and/or comment by others. This should not be construed as an open invitation to
use any part of that published work, whether it is in the form of text, language, ideas,
or design format. If, in fact, a student wishes to borrow or use anything from another
students efforts, it should be treated as any other resource, i.e. prior permission
must be received.
Within the SMART College, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty are
not tolerated. Students found by faculty to have breached the academic integrity
policy in any assignment will, at minimum, fail the class. This breach will be reported
to the college administration. As per the directives established by the CSU
Chancellor's Office, should a student fail a course due to a violation of the academic
integrity policy, that student will not be permitted to repeat the course. Without

successful completion of all IST courses, that student will not be allowed to continue
in or graduate from the MIST program.
Please see the CSUMB Catalog for more information about academic honesty,
including consequences of academic dishonesty:
http://policy.csumb.edu/site/x20830.xml
Turnitin.com is a website used by educators to ensure that student work upholds the
standards of scholarship. "Originality Checking allows educators to check students'
work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against
continuously updated databases. Every Originality Report provides instructors with
the opportunity to teach their students proper citation methods as well as to
safeguard their students' academic integrity" (turnitin.com, 2009). Thus, students are
encouraged to use the Turnitin.com tool whenever possible. In keeping with
program policy, Turnitin originality checking will be required for assignments that
demand extensive writing and scholarship. When indicated by faculty, students must
include the turnitin.com originality report (in pdf format or equivalent) when
submitting that work. More details will be given in the week when such a service is
needed.
Professionalism
Because the MIST program is designed to prepare you to be a working professional
as an instructional designer and/or educator, we require a higher standard of
professional conduct and practice than might other degree programs. All your
course communications, deliverables, and interactions with your instructors, your
student peers, with clients, and/or public will be assessed at the standards of a
working professional. You are therefore expected to practice courteous
communication, be responsible for clarifying expectations, following through on your
commitments, actively supporting your team, and contributing to the continued
improvement of the MIST learning experience.
Diversity
The CSUMB Mission Statement is to build a multicultural learning community
founded on academic excellence from which all partners in the educational process
emerge prepared to contribute productively, responsibly, and ethically to California
and the global community.
All students are required to show respect to their fellow students and to the
instructor. While you may not necessarily agree with their ideas/beliefs, you are
required to respect their right to have them. I encourage you to share and embrace
the multiculturalism of the CSUMB vision statement. In doing so you will be
rewarded with a greater appreciation for this global community within which we all
live and function.
Disabilities and Learning issues
The goal is for you all to have equitable access to succeeding in this course.
Students with disabilities who require accommodations such as time extension or
course material accommodations must present verification from Student Disability
Resources within the first two weeks of class. If you think a disability may impact
your performance in this class, please contact me before the end of the Add/Drop
period. You are encouraged to make contact with Student Disability Resources at

Student_Disability_Resources@csumb.edu or call them at 831 582-3672 voice, or

582-4024 fax/TTY. More information can be found on their website at:

http://sdr.csumb.edu/