Syllabus

Course: ED 421 - Technology Integration

Instructor, office hours: see at the bottom of the page

Course description:
    Within this technology course, students will form a conceptual framework, analyze strategies for integrating technology and evaluate its potential for the improvement of teaching and learning. In this class, we will

1. explore and discuss the impact of interactive socializing processes online;
2. explore a variety of ways to display information through words, images, sound, and video;
3. become familiar with concepts of visual design;
4. study how and why we can organize information spatially;
5. find and evaluate electronic resources;
6. study how and why we might organize information in databases and spreadsheets;
7. find and identify useful interactive educational resources online;
8. evaluate, design and build educational websites; and
9. examine ways that all of these techniques can be integrated into classroom to enhance learning.

Proficiencies:
    This course addresses Teaching Proficiency 7: Technology

A candidate who is proficient in this area understands operations and concepts of basic technology equipment, applies technology to enhance personal and professional growth and productivity, and integrates technology in classroom planning, instructions, and assessment. Technological equipment includes computer hardware and software, related peripherals such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, CD-recordable equipment, and graphic, video, print, and audio devices.

• recognize and understand the use of ineractive socializing online websites;
• recognize and define computer terminology, concepts and equipment related to the uses of computers in education settings;
• work effectively on computer tasks both individually and in small learning groups;
• identify methods for integrating computers into educational settings;
• assess potential impacts of emerging technologies upon the learning process;
• effectively apply word processing, graphics, mapping, presentation, database, and Internet software to instructional, learning, and management tasks in the classroom;
• identify and evaluate online interactive educational resources;
• engage in information exchange via email technologies; and
• integrate effective technologies into the design of instructional units.

• Attend every class. If you don't, you will miss important information. I am willing to work with students during office hours, but for the purpose of addtional assistance and not as a subsitution for missing class.
• If you are ill or have an unavoidable conflict, let me know ahead of time.
• Pay attention in class. You can read your email before or after class. Typing is distracting to others.
• Participate in class discussions. Discussion time is to listen to classmates, join in the conversation and not working on the computer.
• Avoid talking to others during presentations. Even quiet whispering can be very distracting for others.
• Make every attempt turn work in on time. Let me know if technical difficulties are interferring with your timeline and then get back on track.
• Come talk to me. Come see me at my office, email me or call me. Contact information is at the bottom of each webpage.

Criteria for assessment:

• Demonstrated ability to use and evaluate the use of interactive socializing online programs.
• Demonstrated ability to design effective handouts, overheads, and electronic slides.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of digital imagery formats and peripherals.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers to display spatial information and create maps.
• Demonstrated ability to create and use databases to encourage critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to use electronice resources to conduct research and evaluate validity.
• Demonstrated ability to find and identify online interactive educational resources.
• Demonstrated ability to create educational websites.
• Demonstrated ability to infuse lessons with technology.

Assignments:
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