1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction LIB 863, Course Title: Computer Use and Media Preparation Credit Hours: 3

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1 1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction LIB 863, Course Title: Computer Use and Media Preparation Credit Hours: 3 2. Course Description: This course emphasizes the application of computer tools to library procedures and information access and the design, production, and organization of instructional media. 3. Texts: [Required] Jessica Neuman Beck and Matt Beck. (2012). WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide. 2 nd Edition. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit. ISBN-13: , ISBN-10: Required Software - Video editing software (e.g., Camtasia, MovieMaker2, or any video editing software) - Screen-capture software (e.g., Camtasia, snipping tool in Microsoft Windows, etc.) Required Hardware - Headset with microphone Technology Requirements - Online graduate students must have routine access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection. Your browser must be up-to-date and current; this means that you should be using the current version of Mozilla Firefox, Java, and any other web browser of your preference. Using Firefox is strongly recommended when you deal with Blackboard. - Information regarding the current hardware and software used with online courses is available by accessing the link at the top of the Web Course Fact Sheet, 4. Course Objectives Based upon the acquisition of the knowledge, understandings, appreciations and the implementation of experiences in LIB 863, students will: Cognitive Outcomes 1. Apply concepts and principles of web design for constructing a school media web site. KYTS1-A KYTS2-A

2 2. Produce a library media web site using best practices of user-centered design concepts and principles. KYTS1-A KYTS2-A KYTS6-A 3. Evaluate classmates websites based on criteria established through usercentered, and best practices in the development of school media library web sites. KYTS9-A Teaching and Learning Outcomes 4. Apply user-centered design principles to produce a variety of instructional media products aligned with content and technology standards. KYTS1-A KYTS2-A KYTS3-A KYTS6-A KYTS9-A KYTS10-A 5. Use various pieces of hardware such as computers, camcorders, video editing equipment, etc. to produce a video media. KYTS1-A KYTS6-A KYTS9-A KYTS10-A 6. Use current and updated computer software programs for instructional and advocacy purposes such as web authoring software, video editing software, and image editing software. KYTS1-A KYTS6-A KYTS9-A KYTS10-A 7. Design and develop a school library web site. KYTS1-A KYTS2-A KYTS3-A KYTS6-A KYTS9-A KYTS10-A 8. Use appropriate technology applications to complete course requirements. KYTS6-A Dispositions 9. Increase in demonstrating curiosity, initiative, respect, creativity, adaptability, independent learning, and a participating attitude in regards to producing and integrating current and emerging technology in school library media centers. KYTS9-A KYTS10-A 10. Demonstrate an ability to appreciate resources and produce products that reflect all cultures, societies, and generational differences in school communities. KYTS1-A KYTS2-A KYTS3-A

3 11. Engage in self-assessment and reflection as it relates to self-evaluation of products and professional development in the field. AASL1 AASL4 KYTS9-A KYTS= Kentucky Teacher Standards AASL=American Association of School Librarians 5. Assessment a. Discussion Board posts/responses 200 points b. School library website project 400 points c. Personal website project 300 points d. Any other required activities 15 points Total points: 915 points % = A % = B % = C % = D Below 62% = F 6. Student Progress Report Students grades may be viewed at anytime on the online course system (viz., Blackboard). 7. Attendance Policy Absences equating 20% of weekly discussion board participation or class meetings, if any, will result in automatic failure. Note that this refers to both face to face and online classes. Class sessions missed as a result of late entry will be counted as absences. The student is responsible for presenting adequate reason for absence to the instructor in order to be given opportunity to make up missed work. (Adequate reasons include personal illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family, or participation in an approved university activity.) 8. Last day to drop course or to withdraw from the University are included in the class schedule or EKU s Colonel s Compass at 9. Disability Statement: If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please make an appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you need academic accommodations and are not registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please contact the Office on the third floor of the Student Services Building, by at

4 or by telephone at (859) V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms. 10. Academic Integrity Statement: Students are advised that EKU s Academic Integrity policy will strictly be enforced in this course. The Academic Integrity policy is available at Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the Office of Academic Integrity. 11. Course Requirements 1. Readings in the text and other selected references 2. Class notes/handouts 3. Participation in class discussions through online discussion forums. Focus on the follow elements: (a) critical evaluation of school library media website, (b) interaction discussions of student websites and video projects, and other discussions throughout the semester. 4. Two practice projects 5. Self-evaluation and reflections on learning products 6. Participation in online discussion 12. Course Outline 1. National and state content, library media, and technology standards 2. Website design principles 3. Website development using an authoring tool 4. HTML 4. Digital image 5. Self-evaluation and reflections 7. Synchronous online meetings 13. Course Schedule Synchronous online meetings (attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended) are temporarily scheduled on the following dates and times, subject to the change: - 3/27, Thursday, 4:30-5:30-4/10, Thursday, 4:30-5:30-4/24, Thursday, 4:30-5:30 Week (Date) 1 - Introduction to the course Class Activities

5 (3/17-22) - AASL standards on school library website - Website development: Understanding a website development tool - WordPress#1: Getting started with Theme and Widgets - Introduction to HTML - User-centered website design: Content organization and page layout 2 (3/24-29) - Website development: Design the hierarchical structure of website - WordPress#2: Creating custom menus and homepage - HTML: Text formatting, and Hyperlink Due: structural design of your own school library website - User-centered website design: Navigation and scrolling/paging 3 (3/31-4/5) - Website development: Tags/categories-based navigations - WordPress#3: Tags and categories navigation - HTML: Lists Due: structural design of your personal website - User-centered website design: Navigation and scrolling/paging 4 (4/7-12) - Website development: Breadcrumb - WordPress #4: Breadcrumb - HTML: Tables (1)

6 - User-centered website design: Link and text appearance 5 (4/14-19) - Website development: Embedding and linking files and external resources - WordPress#5: Embedding office files - HTML: Tables (2) - User-centered website design: Images and accessibility 6 (4/21-26) - Website development: Displaying images - WordPress#6(I): Images - HTML: Images - User-centered website design: Usability 7 (4/28-5/3) 8 (5/5-10) - Website development: Sitemap - WordPress#7: Sitemap - Wrapping up; Q&A - Self-assessment and reflection for school library website project - Self-assessment and reflection for personal website project 14. Contact with the Professor should be done through Blackboard. Students must use their official EKU address. Official An official EKU is established for each registered student, faculty, and staff member. All university communications sent via will be sent to this EKU address. EKU is considered the official communication between EKU Faculty and EKU students. In this course, only official EKU student accounts should be used for communication purposes. Students are expected to read their s in a timely manner so new will be properly read and received. A student's failure to receive and read University communications delivered to his/her official address in a timely manner does not absolve the student from knowing and complying with the content of such communications. Students have the responsibility to recognize that certain communications may be time-critical. Students are always encouraged to contact instructor especially when in doubt in content, assignment, discussion items, schedules, etc. Students are expected to receive response from instructor within hours, but I

7 often get back to students even much faster! However, if there is no response within 2 days, it would be wiser for students to contact instructor again.