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Module |
Date |
Assignments, Group Work... |
| Pre-Week |
Aug 23-29 |
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Introduction Week (Week 1) |
Aug 30-Sep 6 | |
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Module 1 (Week 2-3) |
Sep 7-20 | On Monday, Sep 17 study groups are to post a definition of the term "multimedia". |
| Module 2 (Week 4-5) Perception and Processing |
Sep 21-Oct 4 | At the end of Module 2 (Oct 4) students are to submit an individual essay with the title: "Multimedia: Worth the effort?". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of multimedia learning, basic guidelines for the use of multimedia in Distance Education, general conclusion, and must not exceed 10 pages in print (double spaced). The grade for this essay will contribute 15 % to the final grade. |
| Module 3 (Week 6-8) Application of Multimedia |
Oct 5-25 | |
| Module 4 (Week 9-11) Using Online Media |
Oct 26-Nov 15 | At the end of Module 4 (Nov 15) students must have joined a study group which has to submit an essay with the title: "The impact of the Internet on Distance Education". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of online learning in Distance Education, individual and organizational requirements for successful online Distance Education, general conclusion, and must not exceed 15 pages in print (double spaced). The grade for this essay will contribute 35 % to the final grade. |
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Module 5 (Week 12-13) |
Nov 16-29 | |
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Module 6 (Week 14-15) |
Nov 30-Dec 14 | Before the end of Module 6 (Dec 13) students must submit an individual essay with the title: "Project proposal for the introduction of Web-Based Training at the Forinstance Inc.". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of Web-Based Training (WBT) in companies, basic requirements for staff and organization, critical evaluation of the Web-Based Training "Learning in Electronic Media" used in the course, suggested improvements of the course WBT, draft for a roll-out plan of the WBT in a company, and must not exceed 20 pages in print. The grade for this essay will contribute 50 % to the final grade. Materials and hints for this project will be posted already after Module 2. |