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EDU 6606 Current
and Emerging Instructional Technologies
Course Number Course
Title
Cynthia W. Sparks, Ed. D. Term IV 2002 5/23,24; 6/13,14; 7/11,12
Instructor Term/Dates
MEETING DATE AND TIME: Friday,
4:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Norfolk Naval Station, Bldg. 143, Computer Lab. Students must check in and out 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 focuses on the current and emerging uses of technology in
the classroom, including electronic equipment for telecommunications,
networking, online services, the Internet, e-mail, list serves, telnet, and
user groups. The uses and hazards of
involving these technologies in teaching will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course students will:
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Acquire a technology
vocabulary and knowledge of computer concepts.
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Acquire an understanding
of the impact of the Internet on classroom instruction.
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Acquire an understanding
of web page development needed to use computers professionally.
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Develop competence in
using computers in the area of education.
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Develop a theoretical
rationale for the use of computers in education.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of the application of the Internet and web page development in education.
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Gain exposure to real
life experiences in designing and using computers in the classroom.
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Gain exposure to uses of
and be able to evaluate web sites for educational application.
Students will fulfill the
requirements for the Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel:
Standard 4 Use
electronic technologies to access and exchange information.
Standard
6 Use educational technologies for
data collection, information management, problem solving, decision-making,
communications, and presentations within the curriculum.
Standard 8 Demonstrate
knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to the use of technology.
TEACHING METHODS: This course will be taught in a computer lab with hands on
activities. The class will require participation from students in exploring the
Internet and developing web pages for posting on the web. This class assumes that students have a
basic understanding of the computer and basic applications. This is an intermediate level class where
students will learn to create web pages for posting on the web.
GRADING POLICY: There will be a final exam that
counts 25 % and demonstrates student’s skills learned with basic computer
applications. Five evaluative reports on web sites dealing
with your instructional area in education for 25%. A website created by the student and classroom presentation of
the pages worth 35%. Attendance is worth 5% of the grade
Guidelines for Site Review:
1. Select five 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. A printout of the web site homepage
should be submitted with each review.
3. Each review of a web site will be one
page word processed, single spaced with bibliographical information in the top
right corner.
4. 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.
5. Sites for review should be dated 2000
or later.
Guidelines for Web Page.
1. Identify a topic for instruction on
which you can create a website minimum of 3 pages. Your pages should be a method for instruction of some content.
2. Plan and design the pages so that they
support instruction in your selected area.
Be sure to include bibliographic sources for your information and the
many concepts we will discuss as we evaluate web sites.
3. You will present your final
site to the class to show the merits of your web page. You will load your project on your computer and we will go around the room and view the lesson activities and offer constructive comments. The presentation consists of a brief oral summary of your lesson.
REQUIRED TEXT: None.
Web site address will be supplied where all handouts and notes will be
posted.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Date
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Topic |
Assignment |
Class 1 |
E-Mail/Internet Evaluation |
Establish an e-mail account and
E-mail the instructor giving her the address and a self-assessment of your
computer skills |
Class2 |
Internet |
Activity 1—Internet Searching—Cyber
Guides, Scavenger Hunts, Web Quests.
Begin looking at web sites and evaluating them |
Class 3 |
Beginning HTML |
Create a checklist of what you feel
is necessary on a web page. |
Class 4 |
HTML/Web Page Development |
Create
the index page for your web site. |
Class 5 |
Web Page Development |
Create
at least two secondary pages for your web site. Link them to your index page. |
Class 6 |
Final Project presentations Final Exam (afternoon)* |
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*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.