week three givens and constraints, aims and goals

Journal Activity

As you consider your emerging curriculum, identify the givens and constraints. Givens are things over which you have no control (e.g. prerequisites, professional standards). Constraints are things that that limit what you can do (e.g. budget, classroom seating arrangement etc.).

If you have questions concerning Givens and Constraints, connect with your facilitator, or post your questions to the Session 3: Debrief discussion folder.

givens

• learners need devices to learn technology
• curriculum should be built with both the new to technology and the digital natives in mind
• design should include ample practical time in class to explore new technologies with hands on approach

constraints

• time frame for the course - up to fifteen weeks
• time frame for each class - up to three hours of F2F 
• budget could be a consideration if participants were not required to bring devices
• learning space should be interactive learning studio with large screen broadcasting, movable desks and chairs and controlled lighting

Journal Activity

Morrison et al. (2013, p. 39) state that an aim is "a general intent that gives direction" in developing a curriculum. Refer back to your Needs Analysis that you completed in Session 2. What need did you identify? Based on this need, what should be the overall aim(s) of the course?

Goals are derived from the aim of the course. Morrison et al. (2013, p. 39) state that "goals should identify behaviours that describe learner performance." Think about what goals are necessary to accomplish your aim.

Identify your aims and goals by using the activity sheet labelled "Aims, Goals, and Outcomes" found at the end of this session.

NOTE: You will also find the Activity Sheets in your course Sakai shell under Course Materials.

Once you have completed the Aims column of the table, create three to four goals that you think will accomplish your aim(s). Refer to Morrison et al. (2013, pp. 39-41), Six Steps of Goal Analysis, to develop your goals.

Course Title: _____________________                                         Program: _________________________

Aim	Goals	Learning Outcomes (Session 5)
List the general aim(s) that you would like to accomplish in the course. E.g. Provide an orientation program that helps new employees assume their job responsibilities smoothly.	Brainstorm a list of goals. Refine and rank them following Morrison et al. (2013) on pp. 39-41. E.g. Understand the policies and procedures of the organization.	Based on the goals, identify five to six learning outcomes that learners are expected to achieve by the end of the course. E.g. Apply the department's policies and procedures correctly in resolving a customer complaint.
1. Provide instruction to enhance the educational technology skills for educators to use in their learning environments.	1. Identify the need for using educational technology	1. define educational technology
2.	2. Provide a toolbox of technological tools that will help the educator to integrate educational technology into their courses.	2.distinguish between traditional and current modes of delivery
	3. Develop a plan for how to use the tools in a relevant way for each learner.	3. express the relevance of using technology in the pedagogical process
		4. identify the tools that could be relevant to the learners needs
		5.demonstrate the ability to use the tools
		6. apply the learning to the construction of a lesson using technological tools

Journal Activity

Do a cross-reference of your aims and goals to determine if they match your topic and content areas identified. Revisit the givens and constraints to see if any adjustments need to be made.