Integrating Technology In the Classroom Online
Course Outline
Course Description
Technology is reshaping the future of education. Interactive technologies enable educators and administrators to enhance the quality of learning for their students. Integrating Technology in the Classroom (ITC) is a graduate level computer course specifically designed for educators and administrators with activities appropriate for students at both the introductory and intermediate level. The course curriculum earned the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Seal of Alignment for National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).The course begins with an overview on how the integration of technology facilitates student learning. As students progress, their knowledge about evaluating online resources and designing learning activities with new technologies increases. This hands-on experience allows students to customize assignments for their specific grade level and curriculum specialty. The course begins with participant learning strategies for technology integration, assessment in technology integrated lessons, and teaching cyber ethics.
Objectives
- Determine how the NETS can integrate with state and local standards.
- Explain the difference between computer, information, and integration literacy.
- Identify a variety of computer components.
- List ways computers can enhance student learning.
- Discuss ways in which a specific Web site can be integrated in your classroom.
- Assess how to use learning theory to teach more effectively
- Explain how to find information using a Web search tool
- Combine understanding of cyber ethics, copyright, software piracy, and fair use to create an acceptable use policy
- Discuss ways to integrate a specific Web site into your classroom
- Assess the qualities of a leader
- Analyze how assistive technology aids diverse learners
- Create, edit, save, and print a Word document
- Evaluate ways in which a specific Web site can be integrated in your classroom
- Assess the use of authentic teaching and assessment
- Develop alternative assessments
- Create lessons using authentic learning techniques
- Create a multimedia presentation
- Assess the impact of audio and visual effects on projects
- Create a Web page hotlist
- Design an alternative assessment tool
- Assess the value of using online tools with a variety of learners
- Create an inquiry-based lesson
- Create a spreadsheet
- Analyze educational uses for various types of computer hardware
- Use the Internet as a tool to communicate and collaborate with other teachers, parents, and students
- Analyze the importance of antivirus and filtering software
- Create a product demonstrating Cyber safety
- Create a class Web site
Curriculum Design & Time Requirements
Participants will create curriculum specific activities for integrating Web sites, word processing software, presentation software, spreadsheets, and online tools. As a final project, participants will create a class Web site incorporating curriculum specific technology integrated activities. Participants culminate the course by creating an electronic portfolio demonstrating their growth during the course.Integrating Technology in the Classroom is a 13 week 3 credit graduate level or sixty hour professional development course taught online. Modules 1 through 9 will be completed one per week. Module 10 will be completed over a two-week period so students will have time to revise and complete the final integration project.
Hardware & Computer Skill Requirements
Students may use either a Macintosh computer or a PC with Windows 2000 or higher. Students should possess basic word processing skills and have internet access with an active e-mail account. Students also are expected to have a basic knowledge of how to use a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox etc.Course Materials
The required textbook for this course is Edutopia published by The George Lucas Educational Foundation (2002). The textbook, course materials, and an extensive Recommended Reading List will be provided for all students. In addition, online readings and Web site reviews (including journal articles and best practices from the body of educational research) will be assigned during the course to enhance learning. These readings will be presented as annotated Web sites within the course content.Session Outline
Module One: What is Technology Integration?Objectives:
- Determine how the NETS can integrate with state and local standards.
- Explain the difference between computer, information, and integration literacy.
- Identify a variety of computer components.
- List ways computers can enhance student learning.
- Discuss ways in which a specific Web site can be integrated in your classroom.
Objectives:
- Explain how to use learning theory to teach more effectively.
- Define and describe communication networks.
- Outline the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
- Explain how to find information using a Web search tool.
- Combine understanding of cyber ethics, copyright, software piracy, and fair use to create an acceptable use policy.
- Discuss ways to integrate a specific Web site into your classroom
Objectives:
- Describe what it takes to be a leader.
- Recognize assistive technology to aid diverse learners.
- Create, edit, save, and print a Word document.
- Discuss ways in which a specific Web site can be integrated in your classroom.
Objectives:
- Learn to use alternative assessments in grading.
- Find ways to engage students with authentic learning techniques.
- Use authentic assessment to evaluate students.
- Investigate rubrics and how they can help you stay objective.
- Research the best way to build an electronic portfolio.
Objectives:
- Learn how to use multimedia software.
- Explore the impact of audio and visual effects on projects.
- Brainstorm different ways for students to show what they know.
- Learn about PowerPoint and how it can inspire your students.
Objectives:
- Use graphic organizers to help students learn.
- Evaluate online tools.
- Rethink your role as teacher.
- Create alternative assessment activities.
Objectives:
- Learn to ask questions that launch your students on inquiry-based lessons.
- Discover new and dynamic ways to use a spreadsheet.
Objectives:
- Analyze educational uses for various types of computer hardware.
- Use the Internet as a tool to communicate and collaborate with other teachers, parents, and students.
Objectives:
- Understand the importance of antivirus and filtering software. Analyze various methods and resources to fund technology.
Objectives:
- Design and upload a class Web site to the Internet.
Objectives:
- Design and upload an electronic portfolio to the Internet
Grading
| Assignment | Points | Grading Scale | |||||||
| Introduction Assignment | 5 | 213-198 | A | ||||||
| Forum Postings | 45 | 197-181 | B | ||||||
| Weekly Reflections | 45 | ||||||||
| NETS Quiz | 17 | ||||||||
| Technology Integrated/Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan | 10 | ||||||||
| Web Evaluation | 5 | ||||||||
| AUP> | 5 | ||||||||
| Online Assessment Evaluation | 5 | ||||||||
| Word Processing Cyber Inquiry | 20 | ||||||||
| Assistive Technology Review | 5 | ||||||||
| Word Processing Research | 10 | ||||||||
| Alternative Assessment | 10 | ||||||||
| Software Resource Quiz | 5 | ||||||||
| Multimedia Lesson Plan | 10 | ||||||||
| Web Page Hotlist | 5 | ||||||||
| PowerPoint Lesson Plan | 8 | ||||||||
| Online Tool Evaluations | 12 | ||||||||
| Excel Lesson Plan | 10 | ||||||||
| Inquiry Based Lesson Plan | 10 | ||||||||
| Hardware Cyber Inquiry | 12 | ||||||||
| Online Survey | 20 | ||||||||
| Collaboration Project | 8 | ||||||||
| Safety & Technology Use | 8 | ||||||||
| Class Web Site | 25 | ||||||||
| Electronic Portfolio | 20 | ||||||||
| Total Points | 213 |
Student Requirements
| 1. | Participation: Reflect and record learning from each module | |
| 2. | Complete all class projects. | |
| 3. | Maintain a portfolio of activities, products, readings and learnings. |
