Classroom Applications of Educational Technology: EDCI 271

 

Purdue University North Central

 

Spring 2009

 

 

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Articles to read for the course will be found on the website.

 

Course Description: EDCI 271 explores classroom applications of educational technology introduced in EDCI 270. You will examine the integration of educational technology in classroom settings through field experiences, web-based resources, video case studies, and in-class discussions. The goal of the course is to help you achieve a greater understanding of issues and techniques related to the integration of educational technology in K-12 educational settings.

 

This will be a hybrid course which means part of the time we will meet face to face, and the rest of the time we will meet in hyperspace! This will help you understand how technology can be used to teach and learn. You will be able to discuss more knowledgably about the pros and cons of distance education after having this experience.

 

Course Objectives: Course objectives are based on the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards for Recommended Foundations in Technology for All Teachers. Also visit ISTE's Web site for more information: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf

        

Format of the Course: Course activities and assignments are designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become skillful and thoughtful users of instructional technology. Learning experiences revolve around two major themes:

 

1. Participation in technology lessons/experiences as one means of developing mental images of what it means to "integrate technology," and
2. Reflection on, discussion about, and evaluation of classroom lessons that utilize technology.

 

Field-Based Activities: While you are learning a new skill, it is important to observe others performing the skill. For example, you can learn by watching "experts" perform --as in watching master teachers. You can also learn by observing others who are not experts. As part of this course, you will observe teachers using educational technology. Some of these observations will occur via videotape. Others will take place in actual classrooms. You will be asked to reflect on and document your observations using given criteria. You will likely discover that some teachers use technology better than others, just as some people are better teachers than others.

 

Educational Philosophy: This course is designed to provide an interactive, collaborative environment that fosters your development as a technology-using teacher. Participation in all activities is essential to this development. It is assumed you will come to class prepared to discuss the topic for the day and to ask questions that are relevant to the course content.

 

Time Commitment: Successful completion of the course will require that you invest a couple of hours outside of class for each in-class session. This equates to about 2 hours of study/preparatory time each week.

 

Assignments and Projects: All submitted assignments are expected to be word-processed and of the quality appropriate for college study. Ten percent (10%) of the possible points will be deducted for sloppy, careless, thoughtless, and/or "thrown together at the last minute" work. Take the time to proofread your assignments to make sure they are free of typographical and/or grammatical errors.

  

Academic Integrity: All students should aspire to high standards of academic honesty. This class encourages cooperation and the exchange of ideas. However, students are expected to do original work, to do their own work except for group projects, and to properly reference sources when using information from others. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the assignment in question. More than one instance will result in failure of the course.

  

Classroom Accommodations: This class is accessible to all qualified Purdue University North Central students who wish to take it. If you require special accommodations for participation in the course, please consult with the course instructor as soon as possible.

 

 

                        271 Schedule of Readings, Assignments, and Topics (subject to change)

 

Date	Topic/ Websites	Assignment / Due Date	MEETING PLACE
Jan 15	Information Age presentation/ case study	none	none
Jan 22	CHOICE model, Cuban criticism of tech	Tech Experiences	SWRZ 216
Jan 29	Review of Websites	Blog #1 (Frontline Video)	Online
Feb 5	Teachers Using the Web	Website Evaluation	SWRZ 216
Feb 12	Research and Use of Technology	Blog #2 (Challenges Article)	Online
Feb 19	Video Sample of Technology	Blog #3 (Teaching Video)	Online
Feb 26	Exploring Creative Uses for Office	Top 10 Uses of Office	SWRZ 216
March 5	Sample of Technology Use	Observation /Reflection	SWRZ 216
March 12	SPRING BREAK------------------------------------	------------------------------	-----------------------
March 19	Sample Lesson with Web	Teach Class using web	SWRZ 216
March 26	Sample Lesson with Web	Teach Class using web	SWRZ 216
April 2	Sample Lesson with Web	Teach Class using web	SWRZ 216
April 9	Reflections on Teaching with Web	Blog #4	Online
April 16	Reflections on Teaching with Web	Blog #5	Online
April 23	Social, Ethical, Legal Issues with Technology	Presentation	SWRZ 216
April 30	Final Class Reflection		SWRZ 216

 

Points for Each Assignment:

 

Technology Experiences (10)

Web Site Evaluation (20)

Top 10 Uses of Office (20)

Teach Lesson using the Web (20)

Classroom Observation/ Reflection (30)  

Social, Ethical, Legal Issues: PowerPoint Presentation (20) 

Participation in class and 4 online discussions (30)

 

Total POINTS and Grade

 

135-150 =  A

120-134 =  B

105-119 =  C

90 -104  =  D

89 and below = F