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Instructor

Dr. Florence Martin
Email: martinf@uncw.edu (Preferred method of contact)

Course Description	This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles that underlie the design, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer generated presentations, and interactive media with particular emphasis on effective classroom use and integration into instructional units. Students will develop skills in the operation of microcomputers, computer software applications, telecommunications, and distance learning technologies.
Course Materials	Access to computer and Internet Textbook: Integrating Technology in the Classroom by Shelly, Cashman, & Gunter, 5th Edition Supplemental Textbook (not required to purchase): Teachers Discovering and Integrating Microsoft Office by Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, & Gunter
Course Goals	Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of integrating technology into the classroom in an effort to develop lessons that impact the learner's cognition and academic achievement, as well as a way to increase productivity and professionalism. This course intends to provide experiences for students so that they may successfully accomplish all of the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, NETS-T, standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have evidences showing their competency in all of these standards. This course will provide a foundation of technology use to be built upon in future classes and the internship/practicum semesters. It is the student's responsibility to complete, record, save, and monitor their learning of these standards. The student will be expected to compile and/or demonstrate their competencies of all of these standards upon completion of student teaching internship.
Course Framework	Conceptual and theoretical ideology, which surround the topic. Practical application: This is when you turn to your computer and manipulate specific software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) so that you may practice using the technology in order to become fluent with using area specific software and the computer in general. This is also the time to be making connections between the theoretical aspects of the concept and the actual application of the software and computer (the technology). Assessment and Evaluation: After you have learned the theory, and have been exposed to, as well as had practice using the computer and appropriate software, you will then be asked to complete an assignment. Each of the assignments will challenge your theoretical knowledge and ability to apply the skills you have learned. Conceptual framework for Watson School of Education (PDF). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Course Policies	You are be expected to participate in discussion forums and also work on hands on projects individually. You must complete all reading assignments on time before you can post to the discussion forum, and the projects must be submitted through the digital dropbox. Assignments must be completed on time. Assignments submitted after the due date will result in a lower grade per instructor's discretion. Assignments will not be accepted more than one week beyond the due date, except for instructor's discretion.
Course Grade	The course grade will be determined by activities and projects completed. Please check the grading page for more information. A, A- (90% and above) - means outstanding achievement. Available only for the highest accomplishment. B+, B, B- (80% to 89%) - means praiseworthy performance. Definitely above average. C+, C, C- (70% to 79%) - means average. Awarded for average performance.
Course Online Access	This course is designed to be taught entirely online. You are required to do your readings, post to the discussion forums and work on the hands on projects. The class web site will be your link to projects, activities and handouts. You are expected to check the web page on a regular basis for updated information. This course will be taught using BalckBoard Course Management Tool, which you can access through http://seaport.uncw.edu or directly by using the URL http://ncvista.blackboard.com. The course learning activities and assignments are available using on and off campus computer with Internet access. If you choose to use off-campus computer you are responsible for having for an internet service provider (ISP) that offers a stable and non-interrupted connection into the course website. For problems and computer help or assistance contact Technology Assistance Center (TAC) located at Randall Library ground floor, ph: (910) 962-4357, Email: tac@uncw.edu. Please check their website for http://www.uncw.edu/itsd/help/livesupport.html for hours of operation.
Attendance and Participation	Your active participation in this class is crucial to your success. Because of its online nature, you have to be disciplined and keep close track of the deadlines. Participation involves a combination of discussion postings, completion of hands on projects. Projects must be completed on time. Projects submitted after the due date will result in a lower grade per instructor's discretion. Projects will not be accepted more than one week beyond the due date, except for instructor's discretion.
Special Accommodations	If for any reason you have needs for special accommodations to fulfill class requirements and succeed in this class, contact me between the first and second class by email. Your special needs may be related to physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or any other special need you may have. If you would need special accommodations due to unexpected events in your personal life during the course of the semester, contact me as soon as possible. Refer to Student Support Offices and Services section of the university's Student Catalogue.
Plagiarism	You are expected to complete your own work. If you use ideas and excerpts from other people and/or resources you must cite and properly reference them in your work. Review the university's policy with respect to plagiarism. If the policy is not clear to you, request for further explanation as well as examples. Click on here to downlaod Code of Student Life document.
Academic Honor Code	The UNCW Provost has requested that all UNCW faculty (in course syllabi) to remind student about the "Academic Honor Code" which can be found in the Student Handbook of Student Life, Section V. Please regard this as a reminder that all UNCW students and faculty are held to the terms of the Academic Honor Code. UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. For emergencies you can contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273, Campus Police at 962-3184, or Wilmington Police at 911. For University or community resources visit http://www.uncw.edu/wsrc/crisis.html. Refer to the standards of professional conduct at Waston School of Education.