Management of Technological Change
Course Information
The migration from traditional face-to-face training to multimedia-enhanced education is widespread within and among today's organizations. This course will examine the effects of that change on organizations and educational institutions. This course will examine the effects of that change on organizations and their members. The academic and professional literature describing the influence of technological change on organization structure, group processes and individual workers will be reviewed and analyzed. Participants will examine an assortment of techniques for avoiding the productivity declines sometimes associated with introduction of new technology. These tools include content design, training, reward systems, worker participation, leadership development, and other techniques.
Required Text
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology
Authors: Robert Reiser & John Dempsey
Publisher: Merrill Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0-13-022297-6
Learning Environment
Each class meeting will have a variety of learning activities, such as, short lectures, group discussions, cooperative learning exercises, online activities, and student presentations. Since the class will focus on active participation, you should come to class prepared to discuss the readings and projects assigned.
Class Rules
Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date noted on the schedule. Late assignments will be penalized. Extensions will be considered under special circumstances.
Assigned Readings: All assigned readings should be completed prior to the start of online sessions.
Presentations: All students must be present for the portfolio presentations.
Lateness & Absenteeism: The course is dependent on student participation and as such every effort should be made to attend all sessions and be present at the start of classes.
Sometimes life gets in the way and you may be unable to attend a session, if this is the case, please call or email me regarding the absence. If more than three classes are missed a failing grade for the class will be issued.
Academic Honesty
As graduate students it is assumed that you will conduct yourselves in a professional manner. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to: cheating on examinations, plagiarism and fraudulent practices in conducting research. Proven instances of academic misconduct may result in sanctions, including dismissal from the program. See the student handbook for additional information.
Special Learning Needs
If you have any documented special educational needs, you should advise the professor at the beginning of the course so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.
