This course is an applications and theory course designed to familiarize participants with various technologies and their uses in education.
Specific Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.Describe key learning theories and relate them to the use of technologies in teaching and learning.
2.Summarize the history of technology in education
3.Prepare an instructional design and lesson plan that demonstrates the effective use of technology in instruction
4.Identify and use the microcomputer hardware and software appropriate to an educational environment.
5.Evaluate the effectiveness of educational hardware and software
6.Describe and demonstrate the application of key Internet and World Wide Web resources in teaching and learning
7.Identify the types and describe the use of each of the major groups of educational technologies.
8.Describe the components of distance education and explain its impact on education
9.Demonstrate an understanding of the critical educational, ethical, and social issues relating to technology in instruction.
10.Identify and describe how key emerging technologies are likely to have impact on education.
Course Materials:
Textbook: Teaching and Learning with Technology, Third Edition (2007) Lever-Duffy, et. al. Boston: Allyn & Bacon
Additional Materials
1.(1) 1 GB flash drive for storage
2.(1)3 ring notebook-binder
Course Resources
Companion Website
Your textbook has an excellent website with resources you will need to complete course activities and assignments. Visit this dynamic site at: http://www.ablongman.com/lever-duffy3e
This course is designed as a project-based course. For that reason, the majority of your grade will be determined by the quality of the projects that you complete. In addition to the course projects, you will also have 2 exams, and a final required project. Together these are weighted as follows:
Extra credit is available; read the section concerning Extra Credit later in this Companion for details.
A = 450-500 pts B= 400-449 C = 350-399 pts D = 300-349 pts F = 300 pts
Course Activities:
Unit Projects:
You must submit a variety of projects to demonstrate your competencies and complete the course requirements. These projects will be organized into and submitted in a course portfolio and may be sent to the class wiki site.
Portfolios: Consist of ALL projects and assignments completed.
A portfolio lets you professionally organize activities that evidence your mastery of course objectives. You have 5 portfolios for this class, each one covering different chapters. Please make a hard copy of all online projects and artifacts and place in a 3 ring binder for organization and documentation. The portfolios will be organized as Ch. 1-12:
Before you turn in each Portfolio for grading, make sure you have followed the assignment's directions carefully. Then, organize your assignments in order by chapter. Place the assignments into a small diameter 3-ring binder or secured folder. Remember that the appearance of this Portfolio is important, too. You are turning in a collection of work that demonstrates your competencies and professionalism. Its appearance should be appropriate to that goal.
Final Project and Presentation:
You will prepare a final project that demonstrates the instructional skills you have gained from this course. , you will also give a 10-15 minute presentation of a single lesson component using the educational technology of your choice. Details will be provided in separate handout Your Final Presentation.
Extra Credit: You can earn extra credit by taking the text’s on-line quizzes located on the text companion site and by completing additional optional activities. For further information see me.
EXams:
Textbook readings, classroom activities, lectures, and projects and examinations have been carefully prepared to complement each other. Therefore, students who attend class regularly, participate in discussions and complete the course activities in a timely manner are consistently successful in the course.
The examswill consist of two equally weighted parts, objective and hands-on questions. The objective section may include multiple choice, true and false, short answer, and matching questions. The material for the objective questions will come from class discussions and your readings. The hands-on questions will ask you to apply your knowledge of technology to education using specific technologies. You will be expected to demonstrate your technology skills as well as your understanding of how various technologies can be used in teaching and learning.
Attendance and Other Course Responsibilities:
Attendance:
You are expected to attend each scheduled class meeting because material covered in the lecture may not be available in the text or
readings. Attendance will be taken daily and considered in awarding the final grade.
If you first attend the class after the published starting date, or are late to any class, you are responsible for seeing me after class to pick up any handouts or to check in for attendance purposes. We may have some lab classes when you can come to the campus, work at home or go to a local library to complete you assigments.
Course Drops/Incompletes:
Students not completing the course for any reason are required to submit official drop notices to the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline date. This is your responsibility. Failure to comply with this procedure may result in your receiving a letter grade of "F".
A grade of Incomplete (I) will only be given under extreme circumstances. Students must complete a written request for an Incomplete before any extensions will be considered.
Participation:
Because of the nature of the course, there will be considerable discussion of course topics. You are expected to voice opinions and ideas as well as participate in regular question and answer sessions.
Activity Responsibilities:
A variety of technologies will be used to present course material. Notes may be distributed along with other supplementary material provided. You are responsible for all lecture content, readings that relate to the course objectives and for material discussed in class.
The Course Companion lists the classroom topics for each week, the reading assignments that support the classroom activities, as well as class assignment information. You are expected to keep up with the textbook readings and are encouraged to use a 3-ring binder for organizing class notes and handouts.
The Classroom Atmosphere & You:
In a course such as this, discussion of educational technologies often becomes excited, so you are expected to treat everyone in the class with respect at all times. There will be ample opportunities for everyone to participate in discussions and activities, but you are expected to do so politely and with self control. I will do my best to keep the course fun and relevant for the classroom teacher. Please turn off your pager and / or cellular phone. If you need to use the rest room or need water I will allow you as an adult to decide if you need to leave the room as long as you do it quietly. We will take breaks approximately every hour so we can regroup and take care of our personal needs or phone calls etc.
Course Ethics:
Cheating in any fashion will not be tolerated, including but not limited plagiarizing another’ s words, work or ideas on individual class assignments, falsifying records or cheating on exams. However, you are encouraged to work and study together on specifically designated assignments. Accordingly, you are responsible for answering any questions about any test or class assignment. Collaborative assignments will be assigned and this will be a model for use of group activities in a “real world” classroom.
A Final Word About Responsibilities:
Mine...
As your Instructor, I will always attempt to explain course material to you, will answer as many questions as possible, and keep your informed of your progress. It is my goal to help you harness technology in order to help you be the most effective teacher possible. Don't be afraid that your concerns or questions seem to be foolish - they are not! This course is the place to experiment and question, before you step foot in your own classroom. I will help you in every way possible to master the technologies you will need for teaching and learning.
Yours…….
As a future educator, you have made a decision to participate in a challenging and important course that will be of significant help in your chosen profession. You are responsible for successfully completing the course as directed in this Syllabusnot only for yourself and your degree, but in preparation to teach your own students. Contact me immediately if you do not fully understand instructions or the topics that have been covered; don't wait to the day before an exam or assignment is due. Be sure to read the entire Syllabus carefully and ask for clarification of anything you do not completely understand. I expect you join me in an active and energetic learning experience!
*Please email me when ever you need clarification or assistance.
Weekly Schedule:
Jan. 7, 2009- WELCOME
Introduction, meet and greet,
GO over class syllabus, web sites etc
Preview Textbook and textbook website
power point, wiki, survey monkey.
PBWiki.com Overview of course and software applications, survey technology abilities.
Assignments:
1. Create a wiki page PBwiki.com,
2. WIth surveymonkey create a survey-10 technology questions and link on your wiki page. Email link to me for wiki.
3. Read Chapter 1- Theoretical Foundations
Complete questions- E learning
4. Look at FCIT.edu site and fine 3 applications you couyld use in a classroom setting- add comments to your wiki front page.
ADD ALL ASSIGNMENT AS LINKS TO YOUR PERSONAL WIKI PAGES THAT YOU CREATED:
2. WIth surveymonkey create a survey-10 technology questions and link on your wiki page. Email link to me for wiki.
3. Read Chapter 1- Theoretical Foundations
Complete questions- E learning
Read Ch.2-Technology Enhanced Instruction. Project: Create a Power Point for your wiki site that illustrates the learning styles discussed in Ch. using 10 slides-images NO TEXT> digital story telling.
Assignment: E-Learning p. 36, Integration Ideas, Evolution of Ed Tech
Jan. 21, 2009- LAB NIGHT: WORK AT HOME< LIBRARY or at Campus.
READ Chapter 2, Planning for affective instruction, D-P-A System (design, plan, act) Create a lesson plan using this as a guide, choose the subject and grade level you are interested in.
(Post on WIKI)
STUDY:
Bloom's Taxonomy- p, 54-55
Table: 2.4 Methods Vs. Media
Table 2.5 Samples
p.79= choose 2 sites . do reflections on your WIKI!
WIKI STUFF:
Take Pictures of you, your family, hobbies, pets and PERSONALIZE YOUR wiki site!!
Add 3 WIDGETS to your site as well by next class Jan. 28.
Ch. 3
Figure 3.1- computer sytems
Table: 3.1- Microcomputer software
Input and output devices, Storage figure 3.7
Figure 3.10- NEtworks
p.129- Choose 2 sites and reflect on your wiki.
Pleace ALL assignments on YOUR wiki and email me atjbouchar@fccj.eduBEFORE Friday Jan, 27th when ALl is complete.
. DID- dynamic instructional design p. 49, Formative and Summative feedback, Bloom’s taxonomy, Learning Environment p.58,pedagological cycle, Methods vs. Media, audio-visual-digital. Lesson plans- table 2.7-2.8.
Cool new web site:http://www.xtranormal.com/xtranormal/index.php- fun site you MAY make a movie- not required
Project: Create a a well developed lesson plan that integrates the use of technology in the lesson. Go towww. Blog.com
We will share our wikis,powerpoints tonight also as part of our portfolio grade.
WHERE ARE YOU SO FAR::
***Finish your wiki site, blog.com- create a DPA lesson plan and put on your Blog, create your surveymonkey account and create the 10 question survey relating to technology issues, Create 10 slide powerpoint illustrating teaching methods.( all on your wiki)
Jan. 28, 2009-
BOOK STUFF:Discuss Chapter 2-3,Computers in the Learning Environment. Components of a computer, input and output devices, CPU, memory, and storage. Table 3.1- popular software, Table 3.2 Storage media, Table 3.3 stored data. Table 3.4 optical media, networks, Table 3.6 hardware evaluation.
TECHIE STUFF:
Assignment: How a PC works: watch the intro video at:http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm and be prepared to write a short summary of the video on YOUR WIKI site .( add link to your wiki page)
We plan to use the digital cameras to capture images of teacing and learning taking place, make sure you bring your download cords for your cameras next week we will use PhotoStory 3 and Comiqs.com.
*Got to the Web 2.o links on te sidebar and reaserch as many "widgets" as you have time for. Choose at least 3 that you think are worth and you will share wit the class next time. I have found Comiqs.com which is cool go ahead and signup for a login and password and play around wit it, we will use it next class.
In class Assignments: Integrating Ideas Choose 1 of those sites to summarize, Read Ch. 4- Digital Technologies in the Classroom.
Project: Bring a digital camera to class and we will use to create digital story telling.
Feb. 4, 2009-
Catch up on textbook.
Discuss Chapter 2-3, Computers in the Learning Environment.
Components of a computer, input and output devices, CPU, memory, and storage.
Assignment: How a PC works: watch the intro video at:http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm and be prepared to write a short summary of the video on YOUR WIKI site .( add link to your wiki page)
Documenting class activities for journals and portfolios
Creating tutorials using photographs and screen captures
Screen capture: full screen (print screen key); active window (alt-print screen key)
Specialized software: SnagIt
Using images in concept maps (Inspiration, CMap): sample concept map
Student produced web projects: sample project
Panoramas and Dioramas.
Digital Storytelling using free Microsoft Photo Story (tutorial).
We will use the digital cameras to capture images of teaching and learning taking place, make sure you bring your download cords for your cameras next week we will use PhotoStory 3 and Comiqs.com. Create a digital story telling project to use in YOUR future classroom to teach a concept, edit, add music etc. place on YOUR wiki! ( You may work individually or with a group) walk around the campus for 20 mins to take pics.
Homework:
Create your photo story movies to present. ( put them on your wikis)
Digitsal Integration- look and find 10 projects you could use the digital camera for and reflect on thier use in YOUR cfuture clasroom,
Verbose- download from verbose.com and play with this text to speech.
Internet NETS- Internet.pdf please read and summarize this document and what does the State of Florida want our students to KNOW!
Assignments: E-Learning and Integration Ideas, Technology Rich Classroom: complete the survey and we will discuss in class.
For next class Read Ch.4- 5- Administrative Software.
Feb. 11, 2008-
Look at calendars, discuss Mid-Term and Final Exams and Portfolios( Wiki pages)
(5:30-6:30pm) Tonight we will go over Chapter 4 and 5 discuss all questions and assignments.
DiscussCh. 4-Digital technologies in the classroom- we will watch our digital story telling projects slide shows, photo stories and movies.
Drill and Practice software: flash cards, multi media. Educational games-Table 6.4, Simulations: SIMS, Civilization, role playing etc. Special needs software (www.cec.sped.org) ILS-Integrated learning systems- learning targeted objectives. Brain storming and Concept-Mapping: Kidspiration and Inspiration software, KWL-charts, Academic data bases- content specific (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts )
Assignment:
Assignment: Integration Ideas,Choose one of the ideas from p.243 and research that site and create a summary in Word to explain what you discovered and how it can be utilized in your classroom? READ CHAPTER 6 and answer questions. MId-Term review next week.
Got to the Web 2.o links on the sidebar and reaserch as many "widgets" as you have time for. Choose at least 3 that you think are worth and you will share with the class next time. I have found Comiqs.com which is cool go ahead and signup for a login and password and play around wit it, we will use it next class
Got to the Web 2.o links on te sidebar and reaserch as many "widgets" as you have time for. Choose at least 3 that you think are worth and you will share with the class next time. I have found Comiqs.com which is cool go ahead and signup for a login and password and play around with it, we will use it next class
SHARE your WIKI spaces with the class tonight before we leave.
Create a flyer or brochure usin Publisher or Word Academic Software, Table 6.1-Academic Software Summary, Hyperstudio for multimedia authoring, Authoring Systems, Desktop Publishing Software, Assignment: create a flyer, banner or a calendar that you could use in your current classes
Facts.org Florida Department of Education transcripts and credits listed for ALL students in Florida.iste.org
April 15-
work on Ch. 11-12
Finish presenting wikis and widgets
present videos and projects
-Digital technologies in the classroom- we will use digital cameras to create slide shows, photo stories and movies.(hands on lab)
Class Assignment:Outline Ch. -11-12 using Power Point or Word, use bold vocabulary and outline the Chapters by the end of THIS class.
Start exam questions tonight for Ch. 6-12 individually.
Each student needs to submit 15 questions for EACH Chapter for a total of 90 questions each! Please use a variety of testing formats and programs to add interest and SHOW what you have learned.
***Complete test with 100 questions from ALL student made questions is Due to YOUR personal wiki by next Wednesday night 4/22/09.- please email me when it is completed.
Students will utiize their wiki and textbook and internet resources to communicate the main topics and content in Chapter 6-12 ideas and create an assessment
April 22-2009:
**will finish the text book and review for the FINAL EXAM {Ch 6-12 on FINAL}
You are expected to attend each scheduled class meeting because material covered in the lecture may not be available in the text or
internet.pdf
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