Course Syllabus
Course Description
CUIN 7346 - Educational Uses of Digital Video deals with the use of analog and digital video in the design and creation of online and computer-based instructional materials. In the first part of the course, students explore how existing video resources can be located, modified, and integrated into various technology applications to supplement traditional instruction. In the second part of the course, students create their own video projects by using pre-recorded video as well as a video camcorder to shoot and edit digital video and learn how to deliver these resources over the web and in other computer-based applications.
Many students enter CUIN 7346 with the idea that they will leave the course as expert videographers. With just fifteen weeks of class time, this is not realistic. However, as we attempt to cover all of the aspects of designing and producing digital video projects, students should end up gaining a more thorough understanding of the digital video process. The course emphasizes a one person/low-budget approach to digital video production.
Course activities will take place both in
class, where students will participate in face-to-face discussions and conduct
topic-related activities, as well as online, where students will participate in
an online discussion forum. Students will complete weekly reading, posting, and
hands-on assignments throughout the semester. Each class session during the
semester will include a web page that presents the information covered in that
week's class, a description of a hands-on lab activity, and the assignments for
the next class.
Course Goals and Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain:
This course, like all courses in the Instructional Technology program in the College of Education, prepares instructional technology professionals for diverse leadership responsibilities in Pre-K-12 settings, school district technology administration, higher education, training in industry settings, and all levels of instructional design and development. The IT program at the University of Houston is distinguished from IT programs at other institutions through our strong commitment to the broad representations of our community, individual learning, and the collaboration that strengthens both.
At the end of CUIN 7346, each student will be able to
demonstrate that she/he can apply appropriate technology tools and theories for
enhancing their own professional learning and productivity. Students will use
digital video technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research,
and solving problems. In addition, they will plan, lead, and participate in
activities that encourage lifelong learning and will promote equitable, ethical,
and legal use of computer technology.
Students in CUIN 7346 will continually assess their own growth as they
seek to create coherent representations of the knowledge, linking new
information with existing understandings in creative, meaningful ways. Relevant,
authentic learning tasks will be explored in a motivating, learner-centered
environment. Learning will be facilitated through both face-to-face and online
interactions among the classroom community. To ensure that diverse student
preferences for learning and expression are honored, a variety of learning modes
and assessment strategies will be utilized, including whole-class discussions
and debates, face-to-face and online collaborative group work, individual
readings and the design, development, and evaluation of instructional materials
situated in authentic contexts.
Additionally, each student should be able to demonstrate that they can use
computers and associated technologies in research, problem-solving, and product
development. Students will use a variety of media, presentation, and authoring
packages; design and develop projects that require critical analysis and
evaluation; and present the products they develop during for the course.
Attendance and Participation
Regular class attendance is expected, as is appropriate and informed class participation. Because of the collaborative nature of this course, students are expected to work within a team environment where each participant contributes to the development process based on their individual areas of expertise. Students are also expected to actively participate in online discussions with other students and instructors in the course.
Prerequisites for this Course
As this is a beginning-level course, there are not a great deal of formal
prerequisites. However, you do need to be familiar with the Windows platform (we
use Windows XP in the lab and most of the computers are PCs, although a few
Macintosh computers are available if needed. You also need to be familiar with
the procedures of file operations (i.e. copying, deleting, etc.), installing
software, and general computer use. Additionally, you should also have Internet
skills, including e-mail, web browsing/searching, and basic instructional design
skills.
As working
with digital video necessarily demands familiarity with computers, it should go
without saying that the more technology expertise a student has, the faster he
or she will be able to complete many of the assignments. Students who are very
new to some of the advanced computer skills presented in this course should
expect to spend extra time in the CITE Lab or at home working on their
assignments. If you are nervous about your level of computer competency, it
should not be a barrier to success in this course. When possible,
students may wish to take CUIN 7358 – Educational Uses of Digital Photography
and Digital Storytelling before enrolling in this course, as some of the topics
in that course will provide experiences that will be helpful in CUIN 7346.
Time Requirements
Course topics will be demonstrated and discussed in class; however,
additional time outside of class is required to complete weekly assignments and
the final semester project. A good rule of thumb is that students should expect
to spend approximately 1 to 2 hours outside of class for each hour spent in
class. Since the class meets for 3 hours per week, students may need to spend
approximately 3 to 6 hours per week completing the reading, posting, and
hands-on assignments for that week.
Course Philosophy
Courses in the Instructional Technology (IT) Program in the College of
Education prepare instructional technology professionals for diverse leadership
responsibilities in Pre-K-12 settings, school district technology
administration, higher education, training in industry settings, and
instructional design and development of all levels of instructional materials.
The IT Program at the University of Houston can be distinguished from IT
programs at other institutions through our unique philosophy based on a strong
commitment to the broad representations of community, individual
learning, and the collaboration that strengthens the two. This
philosophy is in accordance with the College of Education’s conceptual
framework, Collaboration for Learning and Leading.
The College of Education conceptual framework, Collaboration for Learning and Leading, is represented within all aspects of this course, as described below:
Alignment with National Technology Standards
Specific competencies for this course are aligned with the International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Technology Facilitation Standards
(outlined at
http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html). Activities and assignments in
this course attempt to meet the following standards:
TF-I.B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to
stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
3. Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and
development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.
TF-V.B. Continually evaluate and reflect on
professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology
in support of student learning.
1. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed
decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
TF-V.C. Apply technology to increase productivity.
5. Use instructional design principles to develop hypermedia and multimedia
products to support personal and professional development.
Required Materials
Textbook
There is no required textbook for this course. Readings for this
course will come from articles published on the web and from handouts given out
in class. To access the online readings, students will need to have access to a
computer that is capable of connecting to the Internet, as well as a recent
version of a common web browser (such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Netscape Navigator, or
Mozilla Firefox).
Web browsers should be configured so that you can access multimedia content
online. Below are links to some of the more popular browser plug-ins and helper
applications that may be downloaded for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader (to view PDF files)
RealPlayer (to hear RealAudio and view RealVideo files) Be sure to look
for the link to the Free Real Player, not the free trial version of the version
of RealPlayer you must purchase.
QuickTime
Player (to view QuickTime movie clips and QTVR files)
Adobe Flash Player
(to view Flash movies)
Windows
Media Player 10 or Higher (to view Windows Media movie clips and hear
Windows Media audio files)
Computer Familiarity and Email Access
As mentioned, regular use of a computer will be essential for this course.
Whether you have a computer at home or are planning to use a computer in one of
the computer labs on campus, the most important thing is to have a place you are
familiar with where you can use a computer, can install software, and save
files. Windows computers will be used in this course and are available in the
College of Education CITE computer lab and at other labs on campus. The
computers in Room 326, where our classes will be held, will have all of the
software needed for this course installed and operational. You can find
information about how to set-up an account that will allow you to access the
computers in the CITE Lab by going to the College of Education's My Advisor
system at: http://myadvisor.coe.uh.edu
and selecting the
Create/Reset Your Account link.
Students enrolled in this course must also have a
functioning e-mail account. If you do not already have a reliable e-mail account
or are unhappy with your current e-mail service for any reason, you may apply
for a free University of Houston e-mail account. Information about obtaining a
UH email account may be found at:
http://www.uh.edu/infotech/php/template.php?email_id=6
Required Hardware and Software
Digital camcorders will be provided for use by students who enroll in this
course. We will also be using several software programs, including:
Digital Video Tapes
The camcorders we will be using in the course record onto miniDV digital
videotapes. We will provide two miniDV tapes to each student; however, students
may choose to purchase additional miniDV tapes on their own. MiniDV tapes may be
purchased at many local stores that sell DV video cameras, such as Best Buy or
Fry's Electronics or online. When buying miniDV tapes, be sure to purchase the
60 minute variety (90 minute LP). It is recommended that you not purchase 120
minute tapes as these may not always work reliably in our camcorders.
Data Storage
Due to the extremely large size of the video projects created in this
course, some files you work with will require special storage options. Storage
space on a College of Education server will be available for students in this
course; however the amount of space required for video files may not be adequate
for all work. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own external
hard drive, for use in storing their raw and edited digital video files. We
recommend that if you plan to purchase your own drive that you make sure it is
USB 2 compatible. We have had good experiences with external drives made by
Maxtor, Seagate and Western Digital. If you are uncomfortable making computer
hardware purchases, the CITE Lab staff can provide you with more details and
specific recommendations base on what's currently available.
If you are unable to purchase an external hard drive, the CITE Lab has a limited supply of drives available for check-out. Keep in mind that these drives will need to be returned at the end of the semester, at which time, they will be re-formatted and all existing files will be removed.
An External Hard Drive is required for this course so that large video files may be transported between multiple locations (home, work, school, etc.).
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External Hard Drives are available that
meet the following minimum specifications:
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Equipment Available for
Checkout from the CITE Lab
http://www.coe.uh.edu/mycoe/cite/equip.cfm
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Headphones
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Microphones
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Canon CanoScan LIDE Scanner
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Canon ZR500 Mini-DV Camcorder
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Olympus Stylus 600 Digital Camera
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Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder
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Sony WCS-999 Wireless Microphone
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Sony Tripod
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Seagate and Maxtor External Hard Drives
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