This document contains information about an educational technology course taught by Sam Gladstein, including the course description, purpose, readings, supplies, learner outcomes, grading, assignment due dates, and submitting work guidelines. The course explores integrating technology into the curriculum and prepares students to facilitate learning using technology. Students will develop skills in areas like website building, curriculum integration, and emerging classroom technologies.
3. Use Our Time Well Stay on task No non class related email No Facebook Twitter etc. Appreciate the various computer skills we all have Have FUN !
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explores technology that has been designed for use in the classroom Various methods for integrating technology into the curriculum Utilization and evaluation of various technologies Appropriateness for the
5. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE: Prepare committed individuals as facilitators of learning for a diverse world, using the constructivist model of teaching Following minimum state standards are addressed: Educational technology including the use of computer and other technologies in instruction, assessment and professional productivity National Education Technology Standards for Teachers are also addressed
6. READINGS AND SUPPLIES: Most Readings will be supplied online Students are required to download and print certain tutorials and articles Live Text E-portfolio Software Materials: A USB flash drive Free Accounts: Diigo & Google accounts Paid Subscription: QuestGarden- 2 years for $20 Headphones, microphone, and digital camera optional.
7. LEARNER OUTCOMES knowledgeable about computers operations: platforms, file management, troubleshooting, etc. able to use a computer effectively for concept mapping, data collection including grading, multi-media and graphics capabilities, both as a part of an effective curriculum and as a classroom management tool. able to use a computer effectively for research, teaching, and learning. able to use Inspiration to pre-write and organize thoughts
8. LEARNER OUTCOMES able to build a basic website able to incorporate technology into the curriculum to attain specific learning goals familiar with emerging technologies for the classroom able to understand the benefits as well as the drawbacks of using technology in the classroom, with the ability to review and evaluate educational software/hardware to determine its value as a learning tool
9. LEARNER OUTCOMES competent in the use of e-mail, and aware of its applications in the classroom. able to use terminology relevant to educational technology able to discuss the National and State technology standards for teachers and students aware of ethical and security concerns relating to computers, and the proper resolution of these concerns.
10. Grading and Point Breakdown 10% Classroom Website 10% Webquest 10% Tech Byte – Future Technology 10% Delicious - social bookmarking/hotlists 10% In class Assignments 10% Copyright Project 10% Professional Growth Plan 15% Research/Readings - Postings 15% Professionalism/Participation/Attendance
12. Submitting Work Please follow these guidelines for all work submitted: Word processed documents One inch margins 12 pt font Full Name and page number in header of the document For any group projects all participant names need to appear in the header of the document PowerPoint Follow the guidelines we discussed for PowerPoint presentations Full Name on the title slide for all contributors
13. Submitting Work Please follow these guidelines for all work submitted: File Naming ConventionsAll work submitted must be saved using the following convention Class last name first initial name of assignment E.G. EDCS316 GladsteinS AUP review Submit Work Via Email:GladsteinS@gmail.com Must include EDCS316 and the title of the assignment in the subject line E,G, EDCS 316 AUP review
14. Who Am I? Educator for 25 + years Non-traditional education Online education Associate professor at City U Masters in educational technology PhD in Professional Studies in Education Parent of three Millenial students Hard of hearing Really bad with names A geek (kind of) – started when I was a kid
15. Who are you? Technology level Office Suite Web Searching Publishing to the web Something we might not know about you?
16. Albert Einstein said ... Computers are fast, accurate and stupid Humans are slow, inaccurate and brilliant Together they are powerful beyond imagination
17. David Thornburg said ... We must prepare students for their future not our past.
18. William Glasser said... Those who are only good with a hammer tend to view every task as a nail...
19. Lab Rules No Food Drink During Class Time: No Email Twitter Facebook , etc Unless class related Screens off when others present