IST 597: Learning in Communities
Instructor:
John M. Carroll
518C Rider I Building, 120 S. Burrowes Street
http://www.cs.vt.edu/~carroll
jmcarroll@psu.edu
863-2476
Time and place:
3:30 - 6:30 PM, Thursdays, in 520 Rider I Building
Description:
Most learning takes place outside the classroom. People continually learn through their participation with others in everyday activities. Such learning is important in contemporary society because formal education cannot prepare people for a world that changes rapidly and continually. This course will address the motivation, foundation and facilitation of informal learning, situated cognition, lifelong learning, learning to learn, collaborative learning, organizational learning, knowledge management, learning-by-doing, inquiry, case-based learning, etc. -- especially with respect to a dynamic understanding of information technology literacy and end-user programming.
Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor.
Course Objective:
This is an advanced topics research-oriented seminar. Students will read, present, and discuss current literature. There will be a course project, which will involve doing original research and analysis.
Attendence:
Due to the nature of the course, class attendance is mandatory. Excused absences should be approved by the instructor before the class to be missed. Please consult with me if you expect to miss more than three classes.
Academic Integrity:
According to the Penn State Principles and University Code of Conduct:
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Penn State University, allowing the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In according with the University's Code of Conduct, you must not engage in or tolerate academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person, or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.
Any violation of academic integrity will be investigated, and where warranted, punitive action will be taken. For every incident when a penalty of any kind is assessed, a report must be filed.
Affirmative Action & Sexual Harassment:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to a policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by Commonwealth or Federal authorities. Penn State does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquiries to the Affirmative Action Office, 211 Willard Building.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The School of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes persons with disabilities to all of its classes, programs, and events. If you need accommodations, or have questions about access to buildings where IST activities are held, please contact us in advance of your participation or visit. If you need assistance during a class, program, or event, please contact the member of our staff or faculty in charge. Access to IST courses should be arranged by contacting the Office of the Senior Associate Dean, 002D Thomas Building: (814) 865-4457
An Invitation to Students with Learning Disabilities:
It is Penn State's policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications in your testing or learning situation, your instructor should be notified during the first week of classes so that your needs can be accommodated. You will be asked to present documentation from the Office of Disability Services (located in 116 Boucke Building, 863-1807) that describes the nature of your disability and the recommended remedy. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the Student Guide to University Policies and Rules.
Copyright ?2003 J.M. Carroll
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