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Course Syllabus
EDU 6607
Curriculum Integration of Technology Cynthia W. Sparks, Ed. D.
Term V 2002 6/14,15; 6/28,29; 7/19,20 MEETING DATE AND TIME:
Friday, 4:30-9:30, Saturday 8:00-6:00.
Students must check in at the quarterdeck for each class session. CONSULTATION HOURS:
Dr. Sparks will be available in the assigned classroom before and after each
class session. She may be reached
at 421-7346 (H) or 547-0153 ext. 199 (W). E-mail address:
csparks@whro.net COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers evaluation, selection, and integration of educational
software into elementary and secondary education curricula, taking into
consideration teaching and learning styles while relating technologies to
various disciplines, diverse models, and developmental levels.
Micro lessons are produced using multimedia-authoring tools.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course students will: ·
Acquire a technology vocabulary and
knowledge of computer concepts. ·
Acquire an understanding of the
impact of computers on classroom instruction. ·
Develop competence with and
understanding of the role computers fill in the content oriented classroom.
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Develop competence in using
computers in the area of education. ·
Develop a theoretical rationale for
the use of computers in education. ·
Demonstrate an understanding of the
primary application of computers in education. ·
Gain exposure to real life
experiences in designing and using computers in the classroom. ·
Gain exposure to uses of and be
able to evaluate software for educational application. ·
Demonstrate the ability to
integrate computer applications into specific content areas. Students will fulfill the
requirements for the Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel: Standard 1 Operate a computer system and utilize software Standard 2 Apply knowledge of terms associated with educational computing and technology Standard
3 Apply
productivity tools for professional use—word processing, databases,
presentations tools, and spreadsheets. Standard 4
Use electronic technologies to access and exchange information. Standard 5
Identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional
technology-based resources (hardware and software) to support SOL and other
instructional objectives. Standard 6
Use educational technologies for data collection, information management,
problem solving, decision making, communications, and presentations within the
curriculum. Standard 7
Plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to
meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings. TEACHING METHODS:
This course will be taught in a computer lab with hands on activities. The class
will require participation from students in exploring various ways to use the
basic four application programs—word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation tools and the Internet to integrate technology into classroom
instruction. This class assumes that students have mastery of the basic
skills of the four application programs. Students
will be using these programs to create integrated learning experiences for the
classroom. GRADING POLICY:
There will be a final exam that counts 25 % and demonstrates student’s
skills. A research paper (case
study) on a topic of the student’s choice which counts 25%.
A Web Project composed of three integrated lessons that display various techniques for using the
Internet within the classroom will be created (guided tour 5%, scavenger hunt
10%
and Web Quest 20%). Each
student will present one of these lessons to the class.
Each student is expected to evaluate three web sites that pertain to the
specific area of content interest of the student (5% each--total 15%). Guidelines for Website
Review: 1.
Select three web sites relating to your instructional area.
The sites can relate to any subject of interest to you concerning
technology and your content area. 2.
Each review of a web site will be one page word processed, single spaced
with bibliographical information on the document.. 3.
The one page will include a concise summary of the content of the web
site (site’s purpose, main points, etc.) and critique (your evaluation,
comparisons, etc.). The critique
should relate to your job experience, general experience, and knowledge gained
from other related readings. 4.
Sites for review should be dated 2000 or later. Guidelines for Research
Paper/Case Study 1.
Identify an educational environment or topic related to instructional
technology appropriate for a review. The
topic for study can relate to any concept that you wish to study related to
technology in your particular job. 2.
The length of the paper will depend on the depth of your study but will
be double spaced with an introduction, purpose, summary, and bibliography. 3.
Research must be written according to the APA Publication Manual. 4.
Each study will include a an opening section summarizing knowledge gained (Executive
Summary). Guidelines for Web
Project and Presentation. 1.
Identify a topic for instruction (theme) which incorporates instructional
technology in the lesson format. The
three design models are Internet guided tour, Internet Scavenger Hunt and
Internet Web Quest. 2.
Plan and design the lessons to meet the design specifications of each
model (to be discussed during class) including: lesson summary, objectives
(SOL), expected student outcomes, vocabulary, materials needed, prerequisite
skills, procedure, and evaluation. 3.
Select one element of the Web Project and present to the class. REQUIRED TEXT:
None. Web site address will
be supplied where all handouts and notes will be posted. CLASS SCHEDULE:
*Schedule
of Presenters to be determined. RECOMMENDED READING:
Current articles from periodicals dealing with instructional technology.
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 course. ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning
difficulty should speak with the instructor or contact the Office of Student
Services at 451-8202. |
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