The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.

Module 1: The CMS and e-Learning

Lesson 0: Getting Started in LDT 832

Readings	Course Syllabus Getting Started in LDT 832 lesson content Penn State Accessibility website (explore)—especially the Penn State guidelines regarding Google Docs and Google Drive accessibility. Be sure to follow these guidelines when creating or adding to Google Docs, with respect to text formatting, such as color, bold, underline, and so on.
Activities	Attend Class Kickoff Virtual Meeting in Zoom (optional and recorded). See course announcement and email for the time, date, and additional details. The Zoom link is in the Course Navigation Menu. Post introduction video. Activate Penn State G Suite account. Post to the Community OER Resources List. Sign up for discussion moderation.

Lesson 1: CMS—A Fenced Playground

Readings

Lesson 1: CMS—A Fenced Playground lesson content (Canvas Module) "Learning Management Systems: The Wrong Place to Start Learning" (Siemans, 2004; in Google Drive folder) "Open for Learning: The CMS and the Open Learning Network" (Mott & Wiley, 2009; in Google Drive folder) Penn State - FERPA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), or Controlling Internet in the Workplace by Taillon (2004)

Activities

Participate in LMS: The Wrong Pace to Start Learning discussion. Participate in Open for Learning discussion. Take the FERPA quiz. Participate in the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Controlling Internet in the Workplace discussion.

Lesson 2: Learning Design for the Virtual Classroom

Readings	Lesson 2: Learning Design for the Virtual Classroom lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 1: "Designing E-Learning" Horton, Chapter 10: "Design for the Virtual Classroom"
Activities	A Jigsaw Asynchronous Collaboration Part 1 Horton Chapter 1 Jigsaw Sign-Up Horton Chapter 1 Jigsaw Activity Horton Chapter 10 VoiceThread Part 1 Horton Chapter 10 VoiceThread Part 2

Lesson 3: Lesson Plans and Learning Objects

Readings	Lesson 3: Lesson Plans and Learning Objectives lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 6: "Topics" "E-Learning 2.0" (Downes, 2005; in Google Drive folder)
Activities	Participate in the E-Learning 2.0 discussion. Horton Jigsaw Asynchronous Collaboration Part 2 Participate in the Horton Chapter 6 moderated discussion. Complete CMS Paper.

Module 2: Social Learning

Lesson 4: Variety (or the Verities?) of Social Learning

Readings	Lesson 4: Variety (or the Verities?) of Social Learning lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 8: "Social Learning" (Part 1, pp. 399–453)
Activities	Attend Zoom Office Hours (optional and recorded). See course announcement and email for the time, date, and additional details. The Zoom link is in the Course Navigation Menu. Read and comment on peers' CMS Papers. Participate in the Horton Chapter 8 (Part 1) Moderated Discussion. Participate in the Community OER Viva Engage Discussion.

Lesson 5: Implementing and Assessing Social Learning

Readings	Lesson 5: Implementing and Assessing Social Learning lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 8: "Social Learning" (Part 2, pp. 454–500)
Activities	Participate in the Horton Chapter 8 (Part 2) Moderated Discussion. Submit your Social Network Paper: Part A. Participate in the Open Pedagogy Discussion.

Module 3: e-Learning Design

Lesson 6: Design "Absorb" Activities

Readings	Lesson 6: Design "Absorb" Activities lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 2: "Absorb-Type Activities"
Activities	Participate in the Horton Chapter 2 Moderated Discussion. Participate in the Improve Your Webinar Discussion.

Lesson 7: Design "Do" Activities

Readings

Lesson 7: Design "Do" Activities lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 3: "Do-Type Activities" 53 Ways to Check for Understanding

Activities

Attend Zoom Office Hours (optional and recorded). See course announcement and email for the time, date, and additional details. The Zoom link is in the Course Navigation Menu. Participate in the Horton Chapter 3 Moderated Discussion. Participate in the discussion of "53 Ways to Test Your Understanding." Participate in CMS Lab: Part 1. Optional: Join the Penn State Canvas Group on Viva Engage to lurk or participate in this internal professional social network.

Lesson 8: Design "Connect" Activities

Readings	Lesson 8: Design "Connect" Activities lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 4: "Connect-Type Activities"
Activities	Participate in CMS Lab: Part 2. Participate in Horton Chapter 4 Moderated Discussion. Submit CMS Lesson Prep.

Module 4: Online Assessment

Lesson 9: Design of Online Assessments

Readings	Lesson 9: Design of Online Assessments lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 5: "Tests" "Death to the Digital Dropbox" (Lowenthal & Thomas, 2010; in Google Drive folder)
Activities	Participate in CMS Lab: Part 3. Participate in Horton Chapter 5 Moderated Discussion. Participate in Death to the Digital Dropbox Discussion. Participate in the Lesson Design Evaluation Rubric.

Module 5: Exotic Approaches

Lesson 10: Designing Games and Simulations

Readings	Lesson 10: Designing Games and Simulations lesson content (Canvas Module) Horton, Chapter 7: "Games and Simulations"
Activities	Participate in CMS Lab: Part 4. Participate in Horton Chapter 7 Moderated Discussion.

Lesson 11: Designs for Mobile Learning

Readings	Lesson 11: Designs for Mobile Learning lesson content (Canvas Modules) Horton, Chapter 9: "Mobile Learning" Horton, Chapter 11: "Conclusion"
Activities	Participate in Horton Chapters 9 and 11 Moderated Discussion. Submit Blue Sky Paper.

Module 6: Conclusion

Lesson 12: Completing Your Online Lesson

Readings	Lesson 12: Completing Your Online Lesson lesson content (Canvas Module)
Activities	Optional: Read and comment on your peers' Blue Sky Papers. Post your CMS lesson and sign up to review four peers' lessons.

Lesson 13: Peer Feedback and Summative Evaluation

Readings	Lesson 13: Peer Feedback and Summative Evaluation lesson content (Canvas Module)
Activities	Attend Zoom Office Hours (optional and recorded). See course announcement and email for the time, date, and additional details. The Zoom link is in the Course Navigation Menu. Review four peer lessons. Submit your peer review summary. Complete the Social Network Paper: Part B. Complete the Community OER List.

Lesson 14: Course Wrap-Up

Readings	Lesson 14: Course Wrap-Up lesson content (Canvas Modules)
Activities	Submit the Reflection Paper.