ISD 652
Technology-Based Instruction II

Cult of Information Assignment
What is it?
In this course, we are reading the book The Cult of Information. In this assignment, you will discuss the book.
What goes in it?
This assignment contains 5 things
  1. An overview of the book
  2. A discussion of all of the main ideas of the book
  3. Your opinions of the book - pro and con - citing specific examples from the book
  4. A discussion of how the book relates (or doesn't relate) to the field of instructional design and development and what instructional designers or developers should get out of the book
  5. A discussion of how the book effected your personal perspectives of technology, design, instruction, life, or anything else
When is it due?
July 24, 2002 5:30 pm
How much is it worth?
120 points out of 1000 for the course
12% of the final grade
How will it be graded?
  1. Was the assignment turned in on time?
  2. Was the assignment completed in a highly professional manner?
  3. Did the assignment address each of the 5 sections discussed above in detail?
Comments
  • You have virtually total latitude to create this assignment any way you want - it can be a traditional book report, a website, a CBT module, a "detailed" PowerPoint, a speech, an interpretive dance, a poem - whatever. (Your format must be approved by the instructor beforehand)
  • This is an individual assignment
  • Your assignment must conform to the standards of proper academic conduct
  • Creativity and personalization are richly rewarded in this assignment
  • Assignments turned in after 5:30 pm on July 24th will not be accepted.


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