Classroom Applications of Educational Technology: EDCI
271
Summer 2008
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Class Information: 1 credit hour M-Th: 4:00-5:00 pm TECH 219 Course web site: http://271summer.blogspot.com/ |
Instructor: Dr.
David Pratt TECH
Room 206 (Education Office) Phone:
785-5578 E-mail:
dpratt@pnc.edu Office
Hours: Monday 10:00-12:00 |
Text:
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://cnets.iste.org/perfprofiles.html
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:
PNC
Outcomes covered by the course:
Knowledge:
The candidate will have knowledge of…
how to evaluate and select educational software.
social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use
of technology
Performance:
The candidate will be able to…
T2: evaluate educational technology for its
effectiveness.
T4: utilize technology resources appropriately
in implementing instruction.
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
Week 1: Possibilities for Using Technology in the Classroom, Website Review (May
12-15)
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Topic/ Websites |
Assignment / Due Date |
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Information
Age presentation/ Case Study |
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CHOICE model, Cuban’s criticism of
tech |
Tech Experiences
(due Tues) |
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Website Evaluation
(due Th) |
Week 2: Critical Views of Technology
Use (online) May 19-22
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Topic/ Websites |
Assignment / Due
Date |
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Post comment to blog |
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Post comment to blog |
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Post comment to blog |
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Prepare for next week’s ppt |
Week 3: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
with Technology (May 27-29)
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Topic/
Websites |
Assignment
/ Due Date |
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NO CLASS ON MONDAY-
MEMORIAL DAY! |
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Powerpoint Presentation |
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Social, Ethical, Legal Issues with Technology |
Powerpoint Presentation |
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Powerpoint Presentation |
Week 4: Teach Class Using a Website (June 2-5)
Points for Each Assignment:
Summary
of Technology Experiences (10)
Web
Site Evaluation (20)
Social,
Ethical, Legal Issues: Powerpoint
Presentation (20)
Teach
a Lesson using the Web (20)
Online
discussions (20)
Participation
in class (10)
Total POINTS and Grade
90
- 100 = A
80
- 89 = B
70-
79 = C
60
-69 = D
59 and below = F