Emergent Technologies in a Collaborative Culture

In this course, students will develop skills in accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating with several types of media technologies. These skills include literacy with media, technology, learning and innovation, plus social technologies to communicate and collaborate. This course also addresses how to use social networks and tools such as virtual worlds to manage information and relationships as well as examining the role of mass media in our culture today. These tools increase interaction, learner control over content, and forming learning networks.  

Course Outline

• Introduction to Media Literacy and Social Media
• Examining the Role of Mass Media in Culture
• Developing Critical Analysis Skills
• Examining Pedagogies and Learning
• Utilizing Social Media Networks
• Examining Communities of Practice
• Challenge-Based Research Assignment and Development