Integrating Technology
and Content: Tying It All Together
CEU Program offered
for Culpeper, Virginia
Program Syllabus
Instructor: Dr. Cynthia Sparks
Adjunct Professor for Troy State
University
Office
hours: Available for appointments through
telephone or e-mail
Contact info: Email: csparks@whro.net
Phone: 757.547.0153 ext. 199 (office); 757.421.7346
(home)
Dates:
May 16--May
17, 2003
Meeting
Time: 5:00-8:00
Friday, 8:00 to 3:30 Saturday
Description: An introduction to the integration of
technology into content for the classroom teacher. Elements such as advanced searching, use of audio and video in
presentation, and the research that supports the need for the elements
delivered through the use of technology.
The program integrates advanced presentation techniques, the Internet,
and research based activities to provide ideas for use in instruction. Students will experience hands-on
opportunities to use digital cameras, scanners, and computer software to create
multimedia materials to use in their classrooms.
Program Objectives:
- Identify, articulate and apply the
theories and principles that inform the process of creating integrated
lessons for instruction.
- Use a variety of tools, to create
and modify lessons for classroom use.
- Acquire a basic knowledge of the
process of multimedia design including the use of software, the Internet,
scanners, and digital cameras.
- Apply the tools of design to an
appropriate instructional presentation.
- Apply brain research knowledge to
the creation of classroom materials to create an appropriate instructional
presentation.
- Gain basic web searching by
adapting and incorporating elements found on the web into multimedia
presentations.
Evaluations and
Grading
Throughout the
duration of the program, students will receive instruction on the tools and
principles of creating integrated lessons that address technology use in the
classroom. Graphics, Internet
activities, and materials created through digital cameras and scanners will be
incorporated into a final lesson activity created by the teachers.
Supplementary Materials
- Access to the Internet.
- Access to presentation and
graphics software:
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop
Elements
- Microsoft Paint
- Access to peripheral devices such
as scanners or digital cameras is recommended in order to be able to
include images in design of final project.
Program Schedule
|
|
Topic |
Assignments |
|
Session 1 |
·
Introduction
to integrated lessons: ·
Brain
Research and the Classroom ·
Using
the web: Guided Tours (Samplers),
Scavenger Hunts, and WebQuests. ·
Scanners
and Digital Cameras |
Try
out the various peripherals demonstrated during class. Begin
to locate the elements you can use to create a multimedia lesson for your
classroom |
|
Session 2 |
·
Using
Advanced Searching techniques: Find
want you want when you want it ·
Multimedia: What is it? ·
Elements: Where are they? ·
Presentations: Video and Audio ·
Tying
It All Together |
Begin
to create a multimedia integrated lesson for use in your subject area |
Americans With Disabilities Act: Any
student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the
beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish
the requirements for this program.