Syllabus

**COURSE OBJECTIVES**

5. Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written format
=REQUIRED TEXTS =

2. Klass, D., & Geoghegan M. (2007). Podcast solutions: The complete guide to audio and video podcasting (2 ed.). Tokyo: Friends of Ed.
=GRADING INFORMATION =

Students are required to:
====1. Access the cnguyen3d.wikispaces.com to check grade online. The instructor will assign the username and password for each student to access the Grade Book. ==== ====2. Attend each class session, complete assigned readings in advance of the class to participate in discussions. Be prepared to discuss the key points from the reading in small groups, in the class as a whole, or when called on. Participation point is a part of the total grade. ====

3. Complete the assignments. Specific directions and expectations for each assignment will be distributed by the instructor.
= = =ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION = Attend each class session, complete assigned readings in advance of the class to participate in discussions. As a class, we will collaborate to learn from everyone. Be willing to share and express your ideas. I expect students to be prepared to discuss the key points from the reading in small groups, in the class as a whole, or when called on. Participation point is a part of the total grade.

**LATE WORK POLICY** ==== Students are required to turn all assignments in on time. Late assignments will not be accepted unless students encounter difficult circumstances that have the direct adverse impact on their ability to perform the assignments. It is the students’ responsibility to explain and consult with the instructor about their circumstances prior to the assignment’s due date to be considered for accommodation or modification. ====

=ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY = ====The instructor expects from the students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the integrity of the work done by the student for this course, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his/her academic work for this course. Any student who commits an act of dishonesty is subject to discipline which can result to receiving failing grade (please refer to CBC handbook for further details). Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, submission for credit of any work or materials that are in part to another person, doing assignments for another person, any acts designed to give unfair advantage to other students is considered as academic dishonesty. ==== =POLICY CONCERNING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES = ====<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> If you have a disability protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and need to request accommodations, please make an appointment with the Disability Services Program (DSP); 509-547-0057, DSP is located in the Administration Building. The Handbook for Students with Disabilities is also available at the Administration Building. Students need to pick up this handbook for reference. ====

=<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">METHODS OF TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS = ====<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> A combination of lecture, demonstration, educational movies, class discussion, exercises, learning projects, and guest speakers are used in facilitating students’ learning. True or false quizzes, writing assignments, practical projects, and collaborated activities on wikispaces will be used as instruments to assess students’ mastery of the course content. Students will be required to work in group during discussion and when they collaborate online. ====

=<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR FURTHER READING =