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School of Education and Professional Studies |
EDU
553 - Computers in the Classroom & Curriculum -
Fall
2002
also
appearing as http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/553syl.html
This course is being taught
through OnlineCSU - please do not complete any of the assignments outlined
here.
Past
Syllabi - which do not reflect the current course content, here for historic
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Instructor:
Dr. David L.
Stoloff ................Class Location: Webb Hall 307
Office:
WH 129 Hours: (before class) Phone:
(860) 465-5501
ECSU's
Weather Hotline may be reached by calling 1-860-465-444 or 1-800-578-1449.
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COURSE SYLLABUS
Department: Education
Course Number: EDU 553
Credit Hours: 3 credits
Course Title: Computers in the Classroom and the Curriculum
Catalog Description:
Provides a basis for use of computers in educational settings, Topics discussed include the applications of software and the Internet for learning and teaching, productivity tools, and curriculum design and planning in educational technology.
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program
Purpose of the Course: Provides experiences for participants to develop skills in identifying and integrating current software and hardware for classroom instruction, develop skills in curriculum development and research using the World Wide Web, and plan for the applications of leading-edge technologies for learning and teaching.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, the students will be prepared to fulfill the attributes of the Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies:
1. Understand benefits of educational technology as it impacts student learning and instruction.
2. Understand technology related roles and responsibilities.
3. Apply problem solving strategies to issues involving teaching and learning with technology.
4. Demonstrate awareness of network capabilities.
5. Demonstrate awareness of emerging technologies.
6. Create learning experiences that align with state content standards, student technology standards and best practices.
7. Create new learning environments and develop new roles of teacher and learner.
8. Manage the use of technology in the classroom for learning.
9. Use technology resources to better understand students' needs and abilities in order to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
10. Use technologies to support student centered learning strategies for all students.
11. Use educational technology to communicate/ collaborate with students, parents, and teachers.
12. Use online resources to communicate/collaborate with learning community and global community.
13. Use technology to collect and manage data related to teaching and learning.
14. Use technology to engage in ongoing professional development, reflection and lifelong learning.
15. Understand model, and teach the legal and ethical practices regarding information and educational technology.
16. Model and teach safe, healthy practices of technology use.
17. Use technology to enable and empower learners with diverse cultures, characteristics, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
and
This course is
designed to prepare participants to fulfill the standards outined in the
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) National Educational
Technology Standards (NETS) and Perfomance Indicators for the Educational
Technology Foundations for All Teachers, found at http://cnets.iste.org/teachstand.html
.
I.
TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS.
Teachers
demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
Teachers:
A.
demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts
related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology
Standards for Students).
B.
demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay
abreast of current and emerging technologies.I
I.
PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.
Teachers plan and design effective learning
environments and experiences supported by technology.
Teachers:
A.
design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
B.
apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning
learning environments and experiences.
C.
identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy
and suitability.
D.
plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning
activities.
E.
plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
III.
TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.
Teachers implement curriculum plans, that
include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student
learning. Teachers:
A.
facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards
and student technology standards.
B.
use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the
diverse needs of students.
C.
apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
D.
manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
IV.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
Teachers apply technology to facilitate
a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
Teachers:
A.
apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using
a variety of assessment techniques.
B.
use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results,
and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize
student learning.
C.
apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate
use of technology resources for learning,communication,and productivity.
V.
PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers use technology to enhance their
productivity and professional practice.
Teachers:
A.
use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development
and lifelong learning.
B.
continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed
decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
C.
apply technology to increase productivity.
D.
use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and
the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
VI.
SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES.
Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and
human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply
those principles in practice.
Teachers:
A.
model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
B.
apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse
backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
C.
identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity
D.
promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
E.
facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
Suggested Texts and/or References:
Technology in its place: Successful technology
infusion in schools. (2001). LeBaron, J. F. & Collier, C, editors.
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc. ISBN 0-7879-5682-1.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1) Computer software applications in the classroom - spreadsheets, databases
2) Use of email and other communication tools
3) Professional development resources on the WWW
4) Software categories and evaluation
5) Lesson planning, integrating software
6) Educational resources on the WWW, evaluating websites
7) Creating web-based learning and teaching activities
8) Unit planning using educational technology applications
9) PowerPoint and other presentations tools
11) Educational research on educational technology
12) Educational technology planning
13) Emerging technologies and their implications for learning and teaching
Grading Procedure:
Participants receive credit for completing assignments that incorporate educational technology. The learning outcomes include:
1) developing a spreadsheet - classroom gradebook,
2) emailing analysis of online resources for learning and teaching,
3) creating a homepage,
4) evaluating software and developing lesson plans,
5) applying a database program for effective communication,
6) developing a PowerPoint presentation,
7) creating a curricular unit that incorporates lesson planning, software integration, and web-based resources,
8) reviewing educational research on educational technology,
9) preparing an educational technology plan.
Schedule of Threaded Discussion for Fall 2002
Unit 1: Please Introduce Yourself - September
2 - 18
Unit 2: Favorite Software and Web Sites for
Classroom Uses - September 19 - October 2
Unit 2: Successful Technology Infusion in
Schools - October 3 - 16
Unit 2: Using Rubrics to Evaluate Websites
- October 17 - 30
Unit 3: Planning and Designing Learning with
Ed Tech - October 25 - November 6
Unit 4: Classroom Management Using Educational
Technology - November 7 - 20
Unit 5: Educational Technology and Social
Issues - November 21 - December 4
Unit 7: Showcasing Our ThinkQuest Projects
- December 5 - 16
Unit 7: Course Evaluation - December 12 -
21
Assignments
Unit 1 - Textbook Review From: Sep 2, 2002
06:00 Due: Oct 7, 2002 23:55 20 points
Unit 1 - Web Report on Expectations From:
Sep 2, 2002 06:00 Due: Sep 16, 2002 23:55 5 points
Unit 1 - Teacher Surveys From: Sep 2, 2002
00:00 Due: Sep 23, 2002 23:55 10 points
Unit 1 - Homepages From: Sep 2, 2002 06:00
Due: Sep 30, 2002 23:55 20 points
Unit 2 - Spreadsheet From: Sep 16, 2002 05:00
Due: Oct 5, 2002 00:00 10 points
Unit 2 - Database Assignment From: Oct 5,
2002 00:00 Due: Oct 19, 2002 00:00 10 points
Unit 2 - Software Reviews From: Sep 24, 2002
00:00 Due: Oct 10, 2002 00:00 / 5 points
Unit 2 - Web Report on Resources From: Sep
30, 2002 00:00 Due: Oct 15, 2002 00:00 / 5 points
Unit 3 - Individual Planning for T3P project
From: Oct 1, 2002 00:00 Due: Oct 22, 2002 00:00 / 10 points
Unit 3 - Powerpoint presentation From: Oct
8, 2002 00:00 Due: Oct 29, 2002 00:00 / 10 points
Unit 3 - Curricular Unit From: Oct 15, 2002
00:00 Due: Nov 5, 2002 00:00 / 20 points
Unit 4 - T3P Index Page From: Nov 10, 2002
10:00 Due: Nov 26, 2002 00:00 / 5 points
Unit 5 - Uploading T3P projects From: Nov
26, 2002 00:00 Due: Dec 10, 2002 00:00 / 10 points
Unit 5 - T3P Evaluation From: Dec 9, 2002
00:00 Due: Dec 20, 2002 00:00 / 5 points
Last updated 9/12/02.