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= EDTC 610 = = Instructional Technology Capstone =

Course Description
Synthesis of work and projects completed throughout the IT degree program. An electronic Portfolio will be developed showcasing work completed to meet NETS-T standards and 21st Century Learning Skills. (3 credits)

Course Prerequisites
This is the final course in the Instructional Technology degree plan; all courses associated with the Instructional Technology degree plan should be completed.

Enduring Understandings

 * Research-based strategies for how to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning
 * Lifelong learning practices relative to research, professional growth, and application to practice

Course Overview
The Instructional Technology Capstone course is the culminating course in the Instructional Technology master’s degree program. This course focuses on reflection and provides opportunity to hone your reflection skills and your teaching philosophy. Time is provided for completion of a video presentation highlighting your technology skills and portfolio work. Another focus of this course is to refine your portfolio, receive peer feedback, and complete your capstone portfolio for final submission. A conference call with the facilitator to review your accomplishments and experience throughout the Instructional Technology program concludes the course.

Learning Topics:

 * Learning Topic 1: Capstone Portfolio Project - Requirements and Assessment
 * Learning Topic 2: Reflective Practice
 * Learning Topic 3: Educational Philosophy
 * Learning Topic 4: Submission of Draft Capstone Portfolio
 * Learning Topic 5: Peer and Facilitator Review of Capstone Portfolio Project
 * Learning Topic 6: Application of Peer and Facilitator Review Feedback
 * Learning Topic 7: Final Submission of Capstone Portfolio Project
 * Learning Topic 8: One-to-One, Leadership and Reflection

Field Experiences
This course does not include any field experience requirements.

Required Text
Zeichner, K. M., & Liston, D. P. (1996). Reflective teaching: An introduction. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, NJ.

Regis University Mission Statement
The following statement is located on the Regis University Website at: @http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=abt

Regis University educates men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. Standing within the Catholic and United States traditions, we are inspired by the particular Jesuit vision of Ignatius Loyola. This vision challenges us to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. We seek to provide value-centered undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to strengthen commitment to community service. We nurture the life of the mind and the pursuit of truth within an environment conducive to effective teaching, learning and personal development.

Consistent with Judeo-Christian principles, we apply knowledge to human needs and seek to preserve the best of the human heritage. We encourage the continual search for truth, values and a just existence. Throughout this process, we examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"

As a consequence of Ignatius Loyola's vision, particularly as reflected in his Spiritual Exercises, we encourage all members of the Regis community to learn proficiently, think logically and critically, identify and choose personal standards of values, and be socially responsible. We further encourage the development of the skills and leadership abilities necessary for distinguished professional work and contributions to the improvement and transformation of society.

Academic Integrity
Regis University is committed to intellectual integrity in its academic pursuits. Conduct such as cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and alteration or misuse of academic records is inconsistent with accepted University standards of intellectual integrity and academic performance.

Sanctions may, therefore, be imposed by the programs of the University for cheating (defined as using inappropriate sources of information on a test) or plagiarism (defined as presenting as one’s own the ideas, words, or products of another). Such sanctions may include a failing grade on the assignment, failure of the course, or expulsion of the student from the course or the department; sanctions are decided upon and imposed by the program after consideration of the evidence.

Student Conduct
The College for Professional Studies (CPS) Graduate Program’s students and faculty share responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. This includes using information technology responsibly in online and other courses. In order for faculty members to provide and students to receive effective instruction in classrooms, laboratories, online courses, and other learning areas, the Graduate Programs and faculty expect students to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner and not engage in disruptive behavior or disorderly conduct, or intentionally interfere in the freedom of expression of others.

Students who fail to adhere to acceptable behavioral standards will be counseled by the facilitator. Should the issue not be resolved, they will then be referred to the Program Chair and then, should it be necessary, to the Dean and may be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the program.

Instructor’s Expectations for Participation in this Class (All instructors are to include in their expectations, their specific policy for participation and missed coursework. Individual faculty policies may include higher expectations than the guidelines identified in this syllabus, but all students are required to meet the minimum expectations). Instructor: please delete the gray instructions after you fill in your expectations).

Late Assignments/Assignment Revisions
(Instructors are required to include this segment: Designate whether you will accept late assignments, under what conditions, and how lateness will impact both the assignment grade and the final course grade [for example, drop in letter grade, reduction in points, etc.]. If you allow students to rework graded assignments, specify under what conditions, deadlines, and impact on assignment and final course grade. Facilitator may modify this section to fit teaching methods.)

Incomplete Grade
Accelerated courses that are offered in eight-week terms are fast-paced and reading-intensive. Incomplete grades are seldom granted and are not considered appropriate accommodations. All courses are expected to be completed during the term in which they occur.

A grade of Incomplete or “I” denotes that the required work for the course is incomplete due to unforeseen circumstances. Unforeseen circumstances mean, for example, that an accident, an illness, a death, or a major life transition has occurred. This grade is awarded at the discretion of the instructor and approval from the advisor. The grade is submitted with a grade of “I/F.”

A student must submit a written request to the instructor and advisor asking that an incomplete grade be assigned prior to the end of the term in which the course is taken. The course instructor will determine the length of time for course completion, and the remaining requirements to complete the course; however the maximum time for completion is the end of the following eight week term. If the work is not completed by the end of the next term, the grade for the course automatically becomes an “F.” Faculty will notify students in writing of the approval/denial of their request and provide instructions and guidelines required to resolve the incomplete grade.

Classroom Participation
The expectation is for students to actively participate in all course activities. Because of the accelerated nature of the course work in the College for Professional Studies, missing any class may have a negative impact on the student’s learning and course performance. Any student who misses the first class must contact the instructor either prior to the first class session or as close to the first class session as possible. If a student fails to do so, he/she will automatically be dropped from the course. A student who has not attended the first class session may be admitted to the course only with facilitator/instructor permission. Students who miss more than one class will fail the course.

Make up work is required if the student misses a class. This work is arranged, in advance if possible, between the facilitator/instructor and the student. The student is responsible for contacting the facilitator for the additional assignments(s).

Academic Integrity
Regis University is committed to intellectual integrity in its academic pursuits. Conduct such as cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and alteration or misuse of academic records is inconsistent with accepted University standards of intellectual integrity and academic performance. Sanctions may, therefore, be imposed by the College for Professional Studies faculty or schools for cheating (defined as using inappropriate sources of information on a test) or plagiarism (defined as presenting as one’s own, the ideas, words, or products of another). In the School of Education and Counseling (SEC) the sanctions are as follows:
 * First infraction: a failing grade on the assignment
 * Second infraction: failure of the course
 * Third infraction: expulsion of the student from the School

Instructors may, at their discretion, utilize the services of Turnitin.com to evaluate the student work product for plagiarism. Alternatively, an instructor may require students to submit the work product directly to Turnitin.com for evaluation prior to submission to the instructor. For more information on Turnitin.com, please go to www.turnitin.com.

Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial
Please review the link provided below. @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072873469/student_view0/avoiding_plagiarism_tutorial/

Equal Access & Disability Services
As Policies change, the most recent information for Disability Services is located at: @http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=sl&p1=dis&p2=eligibility

Regis University, in compliance with federal guidelines, is committed to equal educational opportunity by assuring otherwise qualified students with disabilities equal access to Regis University programs and activities that are provided to students without disabilities. An otherwise qualified person with a disability is a student who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in Regis University’s educational programs and activities.

To ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate services at Regis University, students with disabilities must identify themselves in a timely manner to the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Room 118B, Life Directions Center, 303-458-4941, email: disability@regis.edu in order to be eligible for requested accommodation(s). Current and comprehensive documentation must be on file with the ODS prior to approval of the accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to self-disclose their disabilities at the beginning of their academic experience because accommodations are not retroactive.

Diversity
At Regis University, diversity is at the core of our faith-inspired commitment to build an inclusive community that values the dignity and contributions of all of our members. Our differences thrive in a learning environment characterized by the Jesuit traditions of mutual respect and the pursuit of justice, an environment in which our human differences, whether physical or philosophical, are respected.

Writing Assistance –SMARTHINKING™
The College for Professional Studies will provide 10 hours of FREE tutoring or writing assistance for one year for all CPS students through SMARTHINKING™. The tutoring year begins on March 8 of the current year. To register for SMARTHINKING™, access INsite at @https://insite.regis.edu, login using your RegisNet Username and Password. Select SMARTHINKING™.

Dayton Memorial Library
The Dayton Memorial Library can be accessed at http://www.regis.edu/library.htm Web site. The Jesuit University system provides 24 hour research support. The reference desk can be accessed by the link on the site or at 303-458-4031, 1-800-388-2366 Ext. 4031.

Regis University Grading Scale

 * A || 93 – 100 ||  || C || 73 - 77 ||
 * A- || 90 – 92 ||  || C- || 70 – 72 ||
 * B+ || 88 – 89 ||  || D+ || 67 – 69 ||
 * B || 83 – 87 ||  || D || 63 – 66 ||
 * B- || 80 - 82 ||  || D- || 60 – 62 ||
 * C+ || 78 – 79 ||  || F || 59 or Lower ||

Cyclone (2008, August). //Art on technology// [Mixed media watercolor photograph]. Retrieved from http://cyart.blogspot.com