Technology in the Classroom

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Instructors:

Sue Leavitt sleavitt@csm.edu

Lindsey Schulz lschulz@CSM.edu

Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T. J., Gunter, R.E., & Gunter, G.A. (2008).   Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, Fifth Edition: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom (Shelly Cashman Series)   ISBN-10: 1423911806 ISBN-13: 978-1423911807 Companion Web Site:  http://oc.course.com/sc/tdc5/index.cfm

Materials:

• Email account

• Portable USB Drive

Note

An attempt is being made to make this a "paper-less" course. Most course handouts will be available on the instructor's web page. Students will submit their work electronically.

Goals

The goals for this course are based on national standards set by the International Society for Technology in Education, ISTE and competencies set by the Nebraska Department of Education.  These serve as a framework for the course from which each student will set specific individual objectives.

Standards

1. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

2. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for all Students from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

3. Guidelines from the Nebraska Department of Education - Nebraska Student Essential Learnings in Technology

 Important Information

Time

This is a performance-based course, very different from traditional college courses. In order to learn to use technology you will need to spend time using computers.  Be sure to plan computer time into your schedule. Plan to spend about 2 hours a outside of class for each hour spent in class working on computers to complete class assignments. Allow extra time for unexpected technical problems. It is important that you begin projects early and plan time for technical difficulties and system failures.

You are expected to complete and turn in all assignments.  While there is a great deal of flexibility in the schedule, it is important that you turn in assignments as close to approximate due dates as possible.

Save Often

It is important that you always save your work. I recommend that you save your work every 10 minutes while you are working to prevent frustrating loss of time and effort. The most important thing you can learn about working with technology is SAVE OFTEN. Also important is backing up your work.  Always make a backup on your flash drive and send one to yourself by email.  Be careful to note where you put them.  

REQUIREMENTS

Attendance
This course will consist of hands-on experiences and attendance is necessary for learning and meeting the objectives. 

Telephone arrangements will be made for those who do not have access to e-mail in their homes.

Learning Activities
Pedagogical considerations and assessment techniques will be integrated with each learning activity. 

All course assignments will be submitted individually, though on most assignments, it will be beneficial to work with your learning partners. 

A demonstration by the instructors, who have experience with technology, can make procedures seem simple. Be careful to take notes during demonstrations so that you can perform the task at a later time when the instructor may not be available.

There are two main purposes for the technology portfolio web site that you will create in class. 

• First, is to demonstrate the technical and pedagogical skills that you have developed and the progress that you have made toward the course goals during the semester. It is made up of samples of the work from each of the areas explored during the course, reflections on the course activities, and a self assessment of your progress toward the course goals.

• Second, is to begin a portfolio of your work as a future educator.  You will design space for lesson plans, scholarly papers, and projects that you create as a pre-service teacher.  The portfolio will be reviewed yearly by the Education Department as part of the evaluation of your progress through the program.    When you are student teaching you will convert this portfolio to an employment tool to present to prospective employers.  Specific instructions and a scoring rubric will be given in class.

Requirements

Though points are designated for each activity, failure to include any single assignment will result in a reduction of one letter grade for the final course grade.

Web Site Grading Criteria:

1. Home page is well organized, attractive,

2. informative and easy to read

3. Digital Photos and graphics are present

4. All assigned files are present.

5. All files are named and saved properly

6. All files can be opened and viewed with a World Wide Web browser.

7. Appropriate graphic images are included and resampled

8. References to sources, including graphics

9. All information is accurate 

10. All information is well-written with correct grammar and spelling.

11. Navigation is quick and works well

12. Portfolio structure is established

13. Required project links are present and working