Palm Beach State EME 2040 Syllabus Summer B

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Course Syllabus – Classroom Courses
General Class and Course Information
Course number: EME2040 Class Reference Number: 128466 Term: Summer B 2010
Course title: Introduction to Technology for Educators Credit/Contact hours: 3
Course Description: This course will provide application of instructional design principles for the use of
technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. The course includes hands-on
experience with educational media, emerging technologies, and hardware, software and peripherals for the
personal computer as well as the data-driven decision-making processes. This course includes identification of
appropriate software for classroom applications, classroom procedures for integrating technologies with
emphasis on legal and ethical use and effective instructional strategies for teachers and students in regard to
research, analysis and demonstration of technology. Students will be provided an overview of the Florida
Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, the Professional Educator Competencies and the
National Educational Technology Standards.
Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to:
• Present examples showing the use of technology for classroom management, administration, teaching
and learning.
• Select and evaluate appropriate software and hardware for application in the classroom.
• Demonstrate legal and ethical use of technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrate research skills by using internet resources and appropriate software.
• Research and present applicable national, state and local resources for evidence-based data for use in
appropriate instructional planning.
• Explain Universal Design principles and select appropriate technology tools that will link outcomes to
instruction for students with special and/or diverse needs.
• Identify and select appropriate technology tools that link to instructional strategies for teaching English
Language Learners.
Full Course Outline: Click on the following link: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/x4247.xml
Textbook Information:
Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. Shelly, Cashman,
Gunter, Gunter. (6th Edition). ISBN: 9781423911807. Textbook Web Site Companion:
www.scscite.com/tdc5Click here and provide text title(s), edition, author, publisher and ISBN.
Web Content Information:
http://login.course.com
http://may2010edtech.pbworks.com/
Professor’s Contact Information
Professor’s Name: Leslee Ann Hoepner-Scruggs
Office Location: Social Science
Telephone: 561-294-7262
Email address: Hoepnerl@palmbeachstate.edu
Home Page: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/x352.xml?ID=Hoepnerl
Office Hours: By appointment
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Date Content Assignment Points
Course Syllabus – Classroom Courses
June 24, 2010 Introduction to syllabus Education Issues pg.36 25
Ch.1 Respond to segment #3
Integrating Educational Reality or Fantasy
Technology into the
Curriculum
June 29, 2010 Ch. 2 Communications, Quiz ch.1 & 2 15
Networks, the Internet and
the world Wide Web Education Issues pg.101
Respond to segment#3. 25
Virtual High Schools
July 1, 2010 Ch.3 Application Quiz chapter 3 15
Productivity Tools for
Educators
July 6, 2010 Ch.4 Hardware for Quiz chapter 4 15
Educators
Education issues p.243 25
Respond to segment #2
Digital Age Learners
July 8, 2010 Ch. 5 Integrating Digital Quiz chapter 5 15
Media and Educational
Software Applications PowerPoint 50
July 13, 2010 Ch. 6 Technology, Digital Quiz chapter 6 15
Media and Curriculum
Integration Glogster 50
July 15, 2010 Ch.7 Evaluating Quiz chapter 7 15
Educational Technology
and Integration Strategies Survey Monkey 50
July 20, 2010 Ch.8 Security issues, Quiz chapter 8 15
Ethics and Emerging
Technologies in Education. Respond to any
Educational Issue 25
p.507
July 22, 2010 Group collaboration
session
July 27, 2010 Multimedia Presentations 100
July 29, 2010 Cumulative Final
August 3, 2010 Grades due 100
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Class Requirements
Assignments:
All assignments will follow the course schedule and will be graded on a point system. Topics and activities may
be added, deleted, and/or modified at the discretion of the instructor. Students are responsible for all material
in the textbook as well as topics discussed in class.
Education Issues 25 points each 100 total
Quizzes 15 points each 105/100 total
Web Page 50 points
PowerPoint 100 points
Glog 50 points
Survey Monkey 50 points
Multimedia Presentations 100 points
Wiki 50 points
Final 100 points
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Total 705
Late Assignment Policy:
One late assignment is accepted with no penalty. Additional late assignments will drop a letter grade each day
they are late.
Grading Scale and Policy:
A=90-100% 630-700 points
B=80-89% 560-629 points
C=70-79% 559-490 points
D=60-69% 489-420 points
F=59% 419 and below
Tests, Quizzes, and Final Examination Schedule:
See above course schedule.
Make-up Exam Policy:
There are no make-up tests except in the event of extenuating circumstances. The instructor must be notified
by email, fax, or phone as to the reason why a test is missed within 24 hours. Documentation is required.
Accommodations depend upon the situation and the instructor.
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Class Policies and Methodology
Attendance:
Professors are required to take attendance. It is your responsibility to print and sign your name on the class
roster at every session as you enter the class. Students are expected to attend all courses and course activities
for which they are registered. Any class meeting missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for
learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement in the course. Students are required to attend at
least 90% of the class meetings in order to receive credit for the course. If a student misses one-third or more
of a class session, the student will be counted absent. After you are tardy three times it will count as one
absence. Leaving early is the same as being tardy. More than 2 absences without a documented excuse will
cause a student to earn an “F”. Being absent is not an excuse for not having your assignments completed.
Students are responsible for immediately informing their professors when they must miss class sessions for
emergency meetings. Excused absences may be warranted at the discretion of the advisor if appropriate and
documentation is provided. If the validity of the excuses is warranted, the professor will provide an
opportunity for the student to complete any required make-up work.
Electronic Device Use:
A computer and a USB drive (flash drive) is required for saving and backing up all course work. USB flash drives
must be brought to each class to save your coursework.
Email Policy:
The Palm Beach State email address is the only address through which instructor and student will
communicate and should serve as the main tool for communication outside the classroom.
Equipment and Supplies:
USB Flash Drive Internet Access ½ in. 3 ring binder Computer
Stapler #2 Pencils Pens Scantrons
Professor’s Expectations: It is expected that you will actively participate and get the most out of the class as
possible.
Methods of Instruction:
This course utilizes lecture via PowerPoint presentations, discussions, group/individual projects,
demonstrations and multimedia activities.
Unique Requirements of the Class: There is a tremendous amount of information to cover in six weeks.
Therefore participation via the class wiki is expected.
College Policies and Web Information
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false
representation with respect to the student's academic performance:
(1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules
of the course,
(3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4)
Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an
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arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed
by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism.
Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook
(www.palmbeachstate.edu/Documents/Marketing/studenthandbook.pdf for further information.
Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines
Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive
learning environment reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second
instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus.
Computer Competency Component
Each student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic
computer operations through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments.
Disability Support Services
Students with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and
services are available through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility
to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving
services. Please see the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/disabilities.xml.
Eating, Drinking and Smoking
Eating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College
building and only in areas designated at each campus.
Student Responsibility Policy
When a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to
conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the
rules and regulations of the College and are responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as
published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other College publications. The student will be
responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on time.
Palm Beach State Websites of Interest
Please see this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/x340.xml for a list of web addresses for students.
Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses
The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is July 20, 2010. It is the
responsibility of the student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar’s office to withdraw.
An official withdrawal entitles the student to a grade of "W" in the class.
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name: Susan Caldwell
Office Location: Social Science 101
Telephone: 561-868-3339
Fax Number: 561-868-3327
Email address: caldwels@palmbeachstate.edu
June 2010
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