EDN 303 Instructional Technology
Spring,
2006 - Onslow County
Instructor: Chuck Woodul
Contact Me At: (910) 326-4500 EMAIL woodulc@uncw.edu
http://people.uncw.edu/woodulc/
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.
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.
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.
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Demonstrate operation of media production software and equipment.
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Demonstrate operation of other classroom technologies such as video
equipment, scanner, visual presenter, digital camera technology, and camcorder.
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Generate classroom applications utilizing instructional technologies and
applying theories of learning.
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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.
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 neighbors 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: 1-4188-5987-7
TaskSteam account
Storage Media (thumb drive, flash drive, etc.) for class
files, homework etc.
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
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Desktop
Publishing Project 15 points |
Web
Page Project 30 points |
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Spreadsheet
Project 15 points |
2
Assessments - 30 points ea. |
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Database Project
15 points |
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PowerPoint
Project 15 points |
Class
Participation - 25 |
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Mail
Merge activity - 8 points |
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Chapter Activities
- 32 |
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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:
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Spelling
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Grammar
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Appropriateness
(language and or/inferences, suitable for targeted grade level, etc.)
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Professionalism/Aesthetics
(quality of work expected by professional teachers)
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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.