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Course Description
This course is an introductory/intermediate graduate level computer course for teachers and administrators. It is designed for those new to computers, as well as those who want to learn more about how computers can be integrated effectively into the classroom. The curriculum for this course is based on the International Society in Education (ISTE) recommended foundations in technology for all teachers.
Participants will finish the course with a strong understanding of educational technology, including how to use computers, thereby increasing their computer literacy skills. Participants will learn how to access the vast array of educational resources available on the World Wide Web, increasing their information literacy skills. Most importantly, participants will learn how to integrate computers and educational technology into classroom curriculum, increasing their integration literacy skills. Participants will gather ideas for integrating technology across the curriculum. In addition, participants will learn about assessment in the technology-enriched classroom. Relevant and current research dealing with the use and impact of educational technology in the school setting wil be reviewed and analyzed. Participants will develop critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills concerning the integration of technology into their specific curricular area. Finally, they will learn how to integrate technology in any curriculum area effectively so it has a positive impact on student learning.
Goals & Objectives
Time Requirements
This course will be offered over a period of 13 weeks. Modules 1 through 8 will be completed one per week. Modules 9 and 10 will be completed over a five-week period so students will have time to revise and complete the final integration project.
Skill and Hardware Requirements
Students are expected to have a very basic knowledge of how to use an Internet browser such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or America Online (AOL). Students should also be familiar with e-mail and have an active e-mail account and Internet access. In addition, students should possess basic word processing skills.
Students may use either a Macintosh computer or a PC with Windows 95 or higher. Teachers may use either Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, or the latest version of AOL as their browser. Teachers may download Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer at no cost.
Course Readings
The required textbook for this course is Teachers Discovering Computers by Shelly, G., Cashman, T., Gunter, R., & Gunter. G. (ISBN 0-7895-4638-8). 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.
Module 1: Introduction to Computers in Education
Objectives: Students will be able to explain the difference between computer, information, and integration literacy and demonstrate knowledge of the various uses of computers in education. Students will interact with the class via e-mail as outlined in their assignment.
Content:
Culminating Assignment: Post an introduction paragraph in the Forum. Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology.
Module 2: Communications, Networks, the Internet and the World Wide Web
Objectives: Students will define communication, networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Students will demonstrate effective search techniques using two different search engines.
Content:
Culminating Assignments: Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology.
Module 3: Software Applications for Education
Objectives: Students will describe the difference between system software, productivity software, graphics, and multimedia software. Students will identify key components for evaluating software for classroom use. Students will locate and review three software applications. Students will identify methods of integrating different types of software into the classroom.
Content:
Culminating Assignment: Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology.
Module 4: Hardware Applications for Education
Objectives: Students will identify the basic components of a computer. Students will describe how data is represented. Students will identify the four types of input and input devices. Students will differentiate between the four types of output and identify output devices. Students will differentiate between storage and memory and identify different types of storage devices. Students will understand how to purchase, install, and maintain personal and classroom computers.
Content:
Culminating Assignment: Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology.
Module 5: Using Multimedia in Education
Objectives: Students will define multimedia. Students will identify a variety of multimedia software applications. Students will describe why multimedia applications are important for education. Students may create a HyperStudio stack for extra credit.
Content:
Culminating Assignment: Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology.
Module 6: Education and Technology Integration
Objectives: Student will define curriculum standards and benchmarks. Student will identify specific instructional strategies. Student will be able to discuss the learning process and how technology affects the learning process. Students will be able to discuss planning issues for technology integration.
Content:
Module 7: Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
Objectives: Students will demonstrate techniques for evaluating educational technology. They will compare and contrast the components of Web site evaluation vs. print evaluation. Students will develop a Web site evaluation form to be used in the classroom. Students will compare and contrast lesson plans that incorporate technology.
Content:
Module 8: Security Issues, and Ethics
Objectives: Students will identify security issues for computers, and Internet usage. Students will define ethics and copyright and how these apply when using the Internet. Students will describe Fair Use as it applies to the Internet and published Web pages. Students will discuss two types of filtering software and the pros and cons of each.
Content:
Culminating Assignment: Write a 300-500 word reflection of the required reading focusing on what you learned and a 25-50 word reflection on each assigned Web site, research article or best practice, lab, and tutorial. Do not summarize the chapter, instead discuss new ideas and significant insights and how the information can be used to support classroom integration of technology. In addition, post one-paragraph in the forum describing how you can integrate your favorite assigned Web site, lab, or tutorial in your classroom curriculum.
Module 9: Researching State, University/College, and School District Resources
Objectives: Students will learn how to create a teacher's Web page using Netscape Composer. Students will identify state standards and benchmarks. Students will locate and identify state technology requirements for K-12 students and educators. Students will locate a state bid list of approved software titles for K-12 education. Students will locate and explore the State Department of Education for their particular state and identify helpful resources for educators. Students will locate other helpful resources, research articles, and best practices supported by state universities/colleges and school districts.
Content:
Administrators: Administrators will explore how other administrators are both implementing and evaluating all aspects of the use and integration of technology. This information will be used in formulating their final project in Module 10.
Module 10: Final Integration Project
Objectives: Students will complete the final integration project.
Culminating Assignment: Based upon sound educational research principles and best practices that you have learned in this course, create a lesson plan to demonstrate your knowledge on how to integrate educational technology into a subject specific curriculum area. The lesson plan must be tied to state standards and reference research articles and best practices in the field of educational technology. Create a curriculum page and a rubric to evaluate multimedia projects. Incorporate the curriculum page and rubric into the project.
Administrators Final Project: Administrators will create an assessment rubric to effectively evaluate the use and integration of technology in their school and more importantly the use and integration of technology by their teachers.
Mail the final integration project to the Instructor. Reflect on your experiences in this course by completing the Course Evaluation Form.
Grading Criteria
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| Chapter/Online Reflections | 68 |
| Web Page Project | 5 |
| E-Mail Introduction | 2 |
| Final Integration Project | 25 |
| Total Points | 100 |
Grading Scale
| 93 - 100 | A |
| 85 - 92 | B |
| 77 - 84 | C |
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