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 brobin uh edu 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 multimediarich 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 support learning The design curriculum and instructional flow of this course is aligned with the learner centered proficiencies and principles of the Conceptual Framework of the College of Education Students in this course will continually assess their own growth as they seek to