COURSE SYLLABUS FOR: CUIN 6397 - Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Advanced Digital Imaging for Medical Educators Class Number: 33250 Fall 2009 Instructor: Bernard R. Robin, Ph.D. Personal Web page: http://coe.uh.edu/~brobin/ Office Location: Room 343, Farish Hall Office Hours: Mondays - 2:30p.m. to 4:30p.m at UH, 4:00 -5:00p.m. at the HAM-TMC Computer Classroom (most Thursdays) or other times by appointment. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 713-743-4952 Mailbox: Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction, 256 Farish Hall - Medical Photographer Richland County Hospital Columbia, SC, 1974 - 1976 - Ophthalmic Photographer & Certified Retinal Angiographer University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1989 - Master’s of Education and Ph.D. University of Virginia Curry School of Education, 1989 – 1993- Faculty Member at the University of Houston College of Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction Instructional Technology Program Area, 1993 - present - Director of the University of Houston’s Master’s of Teaching Program with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences, 2008 - present Course Description CUIN 6397 - Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Advanced Digital Imaging for Medical Educators is a graduate level course in the College of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston. It is intended for medical educators who are participating in a Master's of Education program in Teaching with an emphasis in Health Sciences, through a partnership between the University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. More information about the Master's of Education program in Teaching with an emphasis in Health Sciences may be found at: http://www.coe.uh.edu/mycoe/cuin/medcenter/default.cfm Class meetings are held on Thursday afternoons from 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the Houston Academy of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library (HAM-TMC) Street Level Classroom. The focus of the course will be on the entire range of digital photography topics from image capture, manipulation and modification to data management, storage, printing and distribution/delivery. Students will explore the features and use of a wide range of digital cameras, from the very basic inexpensive models, to the more expensive "prosumer" models plus all of the associated tasks related to using digital images in an educational environment, including: - How Digital Cameras Function - Camera Lenses and Viewfinders - Choosing a Digital Camera - How Digital Cameras Work - Image Characteristics (Image Size, Quality, Resolution, Pixels, Megapixels) - Basic Photography Techniques (Shooting, Focus, Exposure, Flash) - Advanced Photography Techniques (Automatic vs. Manual Shooting Modes, Depth of Field, High Dynamic Range Photography) - Photo Composition - Understanding Light, Light Meters and Lighting - Transferring Images from Camera to Computer - Digital Photo File Formats - Digital Image Editing - Understanding the Use of Layers - Using Filters and Adding Special Effects - Telling Stories with Digital Images- Adding Digital Images to Word Documents, PowerPoint, Websites, and other Software Applications - Output to Print, CD and DVD - File Management and Storage Options - How Images Can be Used in Teaching and Learning - The Ethics of Digital Image Manipulation Instructional Strategies and Course Format The course is based upon a constructivist learning approach in which students work collaboratively to develop creative solutions to real-world design problems. During the course, a range of topics will be explored that are related to the design and development of multimedia-rich educational projects. A mixture of demonstration, discussion, and hands-on experiences related to the weekly topics will take place in which: - Students use prior knowledge they bring to class; - Knowledge is constructed uniquely and individually, in multiple ways through a variety of authentic tools, resources, experiences, and contexts; - Learning is both an active and reflective process; - Social interaction introduces multiple perspectives through reflection, collaboration, negotiation, and shared meaning; and - Learning is mediated by the learner. Course activities will take place both in class, where students will participate in face-to-face discussions and conduct topic-related activities, as well as online, where students will participate in virtual discussions via an online discussion forum. Students will complete reading, posting, and hands-on assignments throughout the semester. Each class session during the semester will include a web page that presents the information covered in that week's class, a description of a hands-on lab activity, and the assignments for the next class. Course Philosophy: Courses in the Instructional Technology (IT) Program in the College of Education prepare instructional technology professionals for diverse leadership responsibilities in Pre-K-12 settings, school district technology administration, higher education, training in industry settings, and instructional design and development of all levels of instructional materials. The IT Program at the University of Houston can be distinguished from IT programs at other institutions through our unique philosophy based on a strong commitment to the broad representations of community, individual learning, and the collaboration that strengthens the two. This philosophy is in accordance with the College of Education’s conceptual framework, Collaboration for Learning and Leading.Relationship to the College of Education Conceptual Framework: Collaboration is cooperative activity, characterized by dialogue and shared effort. Participants will collaborate with peers in classroom activities, projects, and presentations. Learning implies knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained through systematic study, and the modification of behavior as a result of training and experience. Learning in this course is emphasized through the meaningful use of instructional technologies and authentic assessment techniques. Participants will prepare a portfolio demonstrating their learning in this course. Leading involves initiating and promoting positive change. Leading is highlighted in this course as participants prepare and make presentations demonstrating how technologies can be used to