EDN 303 Instructional Technology

Fall, 2005- Onslow County

Instructor:  Chuck Woodul

Contact Me At:  (910) 326-4500   EMAIL woodulc@uncw.edu
http://people.uncw.edu/woodulc/

 

 

Mission Statement

 

To prepare future teachers to integrate technology into instruction in accordance with the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and Students (NETS-S).  Completion of this course reinforces the school wide mission of developing educators who are effective decision makers and reflective practitioners.

 

 

Relation of Course to Conceptual Framework

 

Within this course, students are required to make frequent decisions on how to utilize and integrate technology into the future classroom situation.  This is accomplished through application assignments that must reflect the use of technology within specified subject areas and potential classroom situations.  Students also reflect upon how technologies may be utilized and integrated into classroom activities to promote learning and upon their own Foundations Portfolio as potential applications for their future classrooms.  Thus, the course affords the students the opportunity to develop their abilities in the areas of teacher as decision maker and reflective practitioner.

 

TaskStream

 

Beginning with the fall 2005 semester, the Watson School of Education requires that all students enrolled in EDN 200, 203, 301 and/or 303 maintain an active account on TaskStream, a web-based curriculum builder and portfolio toolset.  You are asked to maintain that account for the duration of your program with the Watson School of Education (www.taskstream.com). Students in these courses will use TaskStream to maintain a Foundations Portfolio. The Foundations Portfolio is a compilation of selected work from each of the foundations courses (EDN 200, EDN 203, EDN 301, EDN 303) in the Watson School of Education. Your instructor will advise you on how to obtain this account. TaskStream will be used later in your program to gather evidence of your work in meeting our performance standards and will be part of your exit requirements from the Watson School of Education.

 

Course Objectives and Outcomes

 

·        Demonstrate operation of media production software and equipment.

·        Demonstrate operation of other classroom technologies such as video equipment, scanner, visual presenter, digital camera technology, and camcorder.

·        Generate classroom applications utilizing instructional technologies and applying theories of learning.

·        Demonstrate instructional technology skills and knowledge outlined in the North Carolina Basic Technology Competencies for Educators.

 

 

 

 

At the conclusion of the course, each student will be able to:

 

1.         Identify and classify the components of microcomputer systems and peripheral components.

2.         Demonstrate use of basic commands, procedures, and navigation tools in operation of microcomputers.

3.         Demonstrate operation of selected general-purpose application programs for word processing, database management, spreadsheet operation, telecommunications, and authoring systems.

4.         Generate judgments of commercial computer-based instructional materials.

5.         Generate plans and reflective practices for classroom use of commercial and teacher-made computer-based instructional materials.

6.         Generate example applications using general-purpose applications programs for word processing, database management, spreadsheet operation, telecommunications, and authoring systems.

7.         Generate computer-based multimedia instructional materials including at least text, still graphics, audio, and moving graphics.

8.         Execute operation of hardware systems required in production and use of media instructional materials in classrooms and computer-based labs.

9.         State effective and reflective teaching strategies for a distance-learning classroom.

10.       State applications of past, current and emerging computer-based instructional technologies, and state the likely developments in computer-based technologies over the next decade.

11.       State the social, legal and ethical issues related to technology.

12.       State set up, maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures related to technology.

 

Instructional Methods and Activities

 

This class will meet during its scheduled time during the week for 3 hours credit.  Presentation formats will include demonstrations, lectures, workshops, training sessions, and individual study. 

 

Attendance & Class Participation:             

 

Regular class attendance is expected.  Each unexcused absence from class will result in five points being deducted from the grade point total.  Students are expected to exhibit professional attitudes and behaviors during class and lab times and proper care and procedures concerning lab equipment and facilities.  All microcomputer lab policies should be adhered to, including no food or drink in the lab.

 

Participation and courtesy are expected.  You are future teachers and will be treated as such.  Students helping other students is strongly encouraged and expected.  Remember, your own strengths may be your neighbor’s weaknesses.  Help out whenever possible.  When I am teaching or your fellow students are presenting, you are expected to demonstrate professional courtesy by providing your undivided attention.  Class time is NOT a time to play computer games, check e-mail, work on assignments, or engage in other off-task behaviors.

 

Standards of Professional Conduct

 

Students should review the Standards of Professional Conduct.  A link to this document can be found at http://people.uncw.edu/woodulc/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignments:    

 

Assignments will entail time to be spent in the Coastal Carolina Media Center during hours outside of class.  Students may complete assignments elsewhere on campus or on their own computer if the same software is utilized.  Assignments are to be turned in by assigned due date at the beginning of class, or risk a late penalty of five points per day.

 

Required Texts & Supplies: 

 

Author: Gunter, Shelly Cashman

Title: Teachers Discovering Computers

Publisher: Thomson Learning

ISBN: 0-7895-6492-0

 

TaskSteam account

Storage Media for class files, homework etc.

 

 

Evaluation and Grade Assignment

 

Evaluation will be based upon student performance in completion of individual competency assignments and production exercises; attendance, completion of class readings, participation in class activities, and presentations; operation of equipment; and exams. 

 

Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism and integrity in selection of topics for assignments.  Content in your completed assignments must be relevant to and appropriate for your certification area and grade level.  All assignments will be expected to reflect a level of professional quality suitable for a future professional educator.

 

The Course at a Glance

 

Desktop Publishing Project – 15 points

Web Page Project – 15 points   

Spreadsheet Project – 15 points

2 Assessments  - 20 ea.

Database Project – 20 points

Final Exam - 30 points

PowerPoint Project – 15 points

Class Participation - 25

Mail Merge activity - 8 points

Foundation Portfolio – 25 points

WWW Assignment - 15

Article Reviews – 10 points

Chapter Activities - 32

 

 

Grade Breakdown:

A – 255 - 265

B – 244 – 254

C – 235 – 243

D – 224 - 234

F – 223 –

 

Grading

When grading class assignments/projects, the following items are considered:

·        Spelling

·        Grammar

·        Appropriateness (language and or/inferences, suitable for targeted grade level, etc.)

·        Professionalism/Aesthetics (quality of work expected by professional teachers)

·        Adherence to project criteria

 

Academic Honor Code

Professional teachers are role models for their students. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the honor code found in the Student Handbook and Code of Student Life.