Intro to Formatting iBooks - EDSS 197 OL1 - Course Syllabus

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Intro to Formatting iBooks: Beyond the TemplateSyllabus

Credits: 2Instructor: Mary Elizabeth

email: [email protected] dates and times: Summer, 2012, July 913 consecutive days 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Location: Blended Course: MTWF online; Th Waterman classroom

Course Description:

Did you ever wish you (and your students, if youre an educator)could make your own iBooks? You can! iBooks can be anexcellent tool for publishing your work, sharing with peers andcolleagues, delivering or differentiating instruction, and publishingstudent work. This introduction to formatting documents for iBookswill help you learn the basics of creating or modifying documentsto work well as iBooks in both fixed and flexible formats usingMicrosoft Word or Apple Pages on your own laptop. Thissynchronous blended course opens with a webinar for participantsto discuss their experience with and goals for iBook use andreview iBook best practice, but most of the course is a workshop,providing plenty of practice with formatting techniques, both onsample documents and then on your own documents, includingone day (Thursday) on campus together to maximize learning. Forthe workshop sessions in which we are not on campus, you willbe following instructions and/or screencasts and checking inperiodically, and the instructor will be available throughout the

scheduled time to work with and/or assist you as you learn and practice formatting skills and

strategies. You'll leave with versions of your work in both fixed (PDF) and flexible (iBook)format and in possession of resources that will help you with future iBook formatting. As apreview, this syllabus is available in both PDF and iBook format, demonstrating some of thetechniques that will be taught in the course.

The instructor has extensive experience in writing with technology and design of Khigher ed.learning materials, and works as a formatting specialist for an eBook conversion service.


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Learning Objectives

Students will understand iBooks in terms of:

the two main types of eBooks (flexible and fixed layout)

the limitations and possibilities of eBook formats

the similarities and differences between eBooks and print materials

how to create a well-formatted iBook from a Word or Pages document

how eBook creation might best be put to use in various venues, including classroomsand professional settings

Students will have the ability to perform the document formatting/technology skills of:

creating well-organized and considerate texts

bookmarking for creating internal document links

checking readability

checking spelling and grammar

choosing and applying fonts and styles to create attractive texts

creating a document from an outline

creating a structured document

creating eBook-ready tables

creating eBook-ready lists

formatting eBook-ready stand-alone and wrapped images

creating keyboard shortcuts

hyperlinking to create both internal and external links

versioning

testing their iBook for quality

Students will each lead a brief discussion on some aspect of eBooks.

Students will work collaboratively to problem solve.

Students will confidently adopt technological solutions for their publishing needs.


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Students will present their finished product and their plans for future eBooks to the class.

Students who are educators will confidently addressat a minimumthe followingVermont Framework Communication Standards as applicable in their classrooms,incorporating insights, knowledge, and skills gained in this class:

WRITING

Writing Dimensions1. 5 Students draft, revise, edit, and critique written products so that final drafts areappropriate in terms of the following dimensions:Purpose Intent is established and maintained within a given piece of writing.Organization The writing demonstrates order and coherence.

IT

Information Technology

1.17 Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology toresearch, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideasaccurately and appropriately.

Communication of Data1.20 Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate dataaccurately and appropriately.

Selection (applies to grades 5 12 only)1.21 Students select appropriate technologies and applications to solve problems and tocommunicate with an audience.

Technology Requirements, Prerequisite Knowledge, andCompetencies

Hardware

You must have

1. a Windows or Macintosh computer with an Internet connection on which to

access course readings

join and participate in WebEx meetings

perform formatting tasks

access Blackboard


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2. an iPad, iPod on which you can read iBooks, or iPhonewhichever equipment youhave, you will need to have continual access to through the duration of the course

3. a thumb drive (aka USB flash drive) to transfer your file(s) to the computer you usedin Waterman computer on Thursday.

Note that on Thursday, when we meet in Waterman, you have a choice of using yourown Macintosh computer with Pages 2009 installed, if you wish.

Software

MacPages 2009 for Mac (http://store.apple.com/us_edu_13781/product/MB942Z/A/iWork-09 )

or Microsoft Word for Mac 2011

WindowsMicrosoft Word for Windows 2010.

Campus licensing program for Microsoft: http://darwin.uvm.edu/fmi/xsl/pricelists/software_pricelist.xsl )

It is important that you have the designated software so that you will easily be able tofollow along with both written instructions and screencasts.

Screencasts will be provided as QuickTime videos. QuickTime can be downloaded forfree here: www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

iTunes will be needed to transfer iBooks to the students device for reading iBooks. It

can be downloaded for free here: www.apple.com/itunes/

iBooks can be downloaded for free from the app store in iTunes. If you already haveiBooks, make sure that you have the most recent version that works on your device, aswell as the latest version of the device operating system, available by plugging yourdevice into a computer with iTunes.

Files

When the course begins, the material you are planning to make into an iBook must bein either Microsoft Word or Pages format. Your choice must be discussed with theinstructor prior to the course to make sure that it will work well. Keep in mind that yourwork will be shared with everyone in the class as you consider the document(s) youmight prepare for conversion. Students should be aware of the UVM policies regardingStudent Rights and Responsibilities as they apply to written material and interactions withothers: http://www.uvm.edu/policies/student/studentcode.pdf
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Competencies

Students must be readily familiar with operating the computer they will be using for thecourse, and well versed in the word processing program that they have chosen to useduring the course. It is expected that students who either dont have Macs or have Macsbut dont use Pages will not be familiar with Pages. This is one reason that we will be

meeting on campus on Thursday, so that students will have access to maximal supportas they go through the one section of the course that requires this software.

Electronic Submissions/Internet Use:Students will use the Internet to:

Attend webinars Stay in touch with the instructor and other students Access course readings Submit their projects to the instructor and access the instructors comments.

General Course Information

Course Policies:

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

Students are expected to have word processing skills in the program (Microsoft Word orApple Pages) in which they will be working in the course. If anyone wishing to take thisclass does not have these skills, a pre-class meeting with the instructor may bearranged to familiarize the student with the necessary basics. If you are in this situation,

please contact the instructor as soon as you sign up.

Students should also familiarize themselves with the operation of Blackboard andWebEx prior to the first class meeting. Blackboard support is available here: https://bb.uvm.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_21_1 and here: http://help.blackboard.com/ WebEx support is available here: http://www.webex.com/howto/index.html

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS

Attendance at every class session is required. If a student has a valid excuse that keeps

her or him from class, the class may be made up by one or more online meetings withthe instructor.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT

Students and faculty are expected to prepare for class, be ready to start on-time, andparticipate in all activities and discussions. They are expected to treat others withrespect and to use their own knowledge and experience to expand upon, support, or(civilly) question others observations and insights, providing opportunities for cross-
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disciplinary fertilization. They are expected to maintain an atmosphere appropriate to anacademic undertaking.

ACADEMIC HONESTY AND PROFESSIONALISM

The Code of Academic Integrity is in place to encourage everyone in the community toreach their highest potential and respect the work of others. Offenses against the Codeof Academic Integrity are deemed serious and compromise the integrity of the entireacademic community. Any suspected violations of the Code are taken very seriouslyand will be forwarded to the Center for Student Ethics & Standards for furtherintervention. Academic integrity as applied to iBook creation means that students willeither be the creator of the material they put into an iBook, use work that is in the publicdomain (ideally, with documentation) or have the copyright holders permission in writingfor the use of the material. To read the Code of Academic Integrity and learn more aboutthe Center for Student Ethics and Standards, visit their website at: http://www.uvm.edu/cses/?Page=ah.html&SM=ahmenu.html

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations will be provided to eligible students with disabilities in accordance withthe UVM Policy on Disability Certification and Support - Students: http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/disability.pdf . Please obtain an accommodation letter from theACCESS office and see one of the instructors prior to the course to discuss whataccommodations will be necessary. If you are unfamiliar with ACCESS, visit theirwebsite at http://www.uvm.edu/access to learn more about the services they provide.ACESS: A-170 Living Learning Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405.PH: 802-656-7753, TTY: call 711 (relay), Fax: 802-656-0739, Email: [email protected],Instant Messenger: UVMaccess. General office hours: 8:30am 4:30pm Monday

through Friday. Call to make an appointment.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

Students have the right to practice their chosen religion. Students should contact theinstructor prior to the beginning of the course to advise her of documented religious holidaysthat fall within the period of the course, and arrangements will be made for the student tomake up the work. Students should be aware of the UVM policies regarding Student Rightsand Responsibilities, found here: http://www.uvm.edu/policies/student/studentcode.pdf
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Required readings:

N.B. Besides the instructional material created by the instructor, which will be used throughoutthe course, all the readings for the course are in digital form. These readings providebackground for Day 1 and must be read prior to the beginning of the course. Students will be

assigned to lead sections of the discussion on Day 1.

Preparator Readings (Sign onto WebEx Monday prepared to discuss)

eBooks vs. Print Books Cancio, C. (2011) Are e-readers making books obsolete? Coeus. (n.d.) eBooks Vs. Paper Books: The Pros and Cons McCaskey, C. (2011) E-Reader Pros & Cons Meyers, C. (2011) Linking in eBooks: How much is too much? Scott, H. (2011) Now You Can Doodle in Google eBooks Wasshuber, C. (n.d.) Pros and Cons of eBooks

eBooks in Education ArtInstitutes.edu. (2011) The Pros and Cons of E-Textbooks Barbetta, P. M. and Spears-Bunton, L. A. (2007) Learning to Write:

Technology for Students with Disabilities in Secondary InclusiveClassrooms Horowitz, A. (2011) Will the E-Book Kill the Footnote? Schuetze, C. F. (2011) Textbooks Finally Take a Big Leap to Digital Weber, C. L. and Cavanaugh, T. W. (2006) Promoting Reading: UsingeBooks with Gifted and Advanced Readers

eBooks and Children McCleod, J. (n.d.) Pros & Cons of E-Books For Kids

eBooks and Format Abel, Scott (2012) Consumers Will Punish Publishers for Poor QualityeBooks Costa, D. (2011) Nook, Kindle, and The Perils of Lock-In Matte, E. (n.d.) The Pros and Cons of DRM in E-Books

Considerate Texts Anderson, T. H. and Armbruster, B. B. (1984) Content Area Textbooks

Student Evaluation/Assessment

GRADING:Each percentage contribution (see below) is equivalent to that number of points. (100%= 100 points)

TOTAL POINTS: 10094-100 points A90-93 points A-87-89 points B+84-86 points B80-83 points B-76-79 points C70-75 points Dbelow 70 points F


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FORMAT FOR EXPECTED WORK:Students will submit:

their completed version of the Formatting Practice Document, along with a pdf version.

an original document or documents in Microsoft Word or Apple Pages format that hasbeen prepared for eBook conversion, along with a pdf version and an ePUB version

a presentation to the class with sharing of materials

PERCENTAGE CONTRIBUTION OF EACH ASSIGNMENT:Class Discussion and Participation 25%Formatting Practice Document along with PDF and ePUB versions 25%Final Project: Original Document or Documents along with PDF and ePUB versions 25%Presentation of Final Project 25%

The UVM Policy on Grade Appeals is available here: http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/gradeappeals.pdf

The UVM Policy on FERPA Rights Disclosure communicates the rights of studentsregarding access to, and privacy of, their student educational records as provided for in theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act: http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/ferpa.pdf
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SCORING RUBRICS:

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Class participation will make up 25% of your grade, and will be judged using the followingcriteria:

Category 1 Point 4 Points 8.3 Points

Value toCommunity

Rarely raises anyissues or providesinformation to extendthe classsunderstanding.

Sometimes raises issuesand provides informationto extend the classsunderstanding.

Consistently raises issues andprovides information to extendthe classs understanding.

Expression Rarely presents issues,questions, information,responses, or any othermaterial clearly.

Sometimes presentsissues, questions,information, responses,or any other materialclearly.

Consistently presents issues,questions, information,responses, or any othermaterial clearly.

Appropriateness Rarely communicatesin ways that arerespectful andpertinent, whether inraising issues orresponding to them.

Sometimescommunicates in waysthat are respectful andpertinent, whether inraising issues orresponding to them.

Consistently communicates inways that are respectful andpertinent, whether in raisingissues or responding to them.

PRACTICE DOCUMENTS

Your practice document in 3 formats accounts for 25% of your grade and will be judged usingthe following criteria:

Element 1 Point 4 Points 8 Points 12.5 Points

FormattingInstructionsFollowed

Fails to meet theassignment in seriousways.

Only some points areaddressed.

Most points areaddressed.

Every point isaddressed.

iBookcarefullychecked

Many issues are notidentified

Some issues are notidentified.

Most issues areidentified.

All issues areidentified or formattingand content areimpeccable, so thereis nothing to remarkon.


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FINAL PROJECT

Your final project accounts for 25% of your grade and will be judged using the following criteria:

Element 1 Point 3 Points 6 Points 8.3 Points

Formatting

InstructionsFollowed

Fails to meet the

assignment inserious ways.

Only some points are

addressed.

Most points are

addressed.

Every point is

addressed.

iBookcarefullychecked

Many issues arenot identified

Some issues are notidentified.

Most issues areidentified.

All issues areidentified or formattingand content areimpeccable, so thereis nothing to remarkon.

Considerate The iBook doesnot demonstrateconsideration forthe reader.

The iBook showssome attempts totake the reader intoaccount.

Most of the iBook isgeared for the reader.

The iBookdemonstrates a goodunderstanding of waysin which the reader

can be assisted bydocument formatting.

PRESENTATION

Your presentation of your final project accounts for 25% of your grade and will be judged usingthe following criteria:

Element 3 points 5 points 7 points 12 points 18 points

Complete

(addressesall points inassignment)

The presentation

fails to meet theassignment inserious ways.

-- Only some points

are addressed, orthe considerationgiven to all thepoints is verysketchy.

Most points

are addressedor all pointsare addressedbut notsufficiently.

Every point is

addressedthoroughly.

eBooks inFuture Plans

The student hasnot graspedimportant factsabout eBooks orhas not givenseriousconsideration to

how he or shemight use them

The studenthas givensome thoughtto eBooks, buthas failed tothoroughlyconsider how

they might beput to use.

The student has afirm grasp of thelimitations andpossibilities ofeBooks and theirimplications for hisor her future work.

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Normal Theme - for Everyday Reading

Night Theme - a Feature of iBooks 1.5 for reading in the dark


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Instructional Sequence:

Date Topics

Day 1July 9

eBooks, Their Capabilities and LimitationsWebEx session w/ some student-led discussion

What Are eBooks?eBooks and Your AudienceMaking eBooksThe Basic iBook ComponentsPlanning the iBook Creation Process

Day 2July10

Preparing Documents for iBook ConversionOff-site workshop session during which the instructor will be continuously availableby Skype, email, and phone. WebEx progress check-ins (up to 1 hr. a.m. and p.m.,based on need). Instructor will perform iBook conversion for students who do nothave Pages.

Work on sample documents in Microsoft Word or Apple Pages and analyze theresulting iBook.

Day 3July11

Preparing YourDocuments for iBook ConversionOff-site workshop session during which the instructor will be continuously availableby Skype, email, and phone. WebEx progress check-ins (up to 1 hr. a.m. and p.m.,based on need).Work on your own documents in Microsoft Word or Apple Pages.

Day 4July12

Touching Up Your Document, Making It an iBook, and Checking for QualityOn-site workshop session in Waterman including access to computers with Pagesinstalled.Work on your own documents, creating an iBook and using a checklist and othermeasures to insure quality, revising as necessary. Finished iBooks will beexchanged to facilitate Fridays webinar.

Day 5July13

PresentationsWebEx session w/ student presentation covering the following topics:Introduction to my documentWhy I chose to make this iBookThoughts on fixed and flexible format eBooksProblems/solutions and successes in the iBook creation processPreview of future use of iBooksAudience comments on the iBook