Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR TECHNOLOGY
IN EDUCATION
Term: Fall, 2002-2003 (021)
Course Number: EDU
325
Instructor:
Office
Phone: 473-4377
E-mail: szurek@ccsj.edu
Instructor
Background:
Position: Instructional
Technologist
Education: M.S.
Instructional Technology; M.S. in Physical Education and Health, B.S. in
Physical Education and Health
Course
Time: Monday – Thursday 8:00
am – 12:00 pm
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the
teacher candidate to the computerized classroom environment. Emphasis will be
given to the concept of a holistic integrated classroom system. The course will
include laboratory experiences with various related applications software. The
goal of these experiences is to develop the theory and hands-on computer
applications skills necessary to function in the classroom. Field experiences
required.
Computer
Proficiencies:
Instructor’s Note: The student is expected to have proficiency in
these areas as a prerequisite for this course. Students who are found to be
deficient in any of these skill areas will need to acquire proficiency prior to
the completion of ED 325. Remediation of deficiencies is the responsibility of
the individual students. The instructor will provide information regarding
helpful resources only.
Textbooks:
The Computer as an
Educational Tool: Productivity and Problem Solving, 3rd Edition,
Forcier, Richard C. and Descy, Don E.
CD-Me Electronic
Portfolio
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this
course will:
§
Teacher candidates
will become familiar with basic computer hardware and demonstrate the ability
to use this hardware.
§
Teacher
candidates will demonstrate at least a beginning level competency using
standard computer software found in the education and business worlds: word
processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and presentation
software.
§
Teacher
candidates will develop criteria for evaluating educational software and
determining its appropriateness for various learning environments (software
presentation).
§
Teacher
candidates will observe learning environments utilizing current computer
technology and evaluate and compare these settings.
§
Teacher
candidates will explore the use of the Internet for motivating students.
§
Teacher
candidates will learn how to use the Internet to find information that is
pertinent to presenting the most up-to-date material in their content area.
§
Teacher
candidates will develop a bibliography of useful resources from the Internet
that can be used in their content area.
§
Teacher
candidates will learn how to use e-mail to communicate with other teacher
candidates and educational professionals.
§
Teacher
candidates will sample periodical literature regarding current technology
issues in education.
§
Teacher
candidates will design an “ideal” computerized classroom environment,
incorporating bilingual and popular understandings of an integrated holistic
classroom system.
§
Teacher
candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the group process
frequently in class – and to consider the value of collaborative learning as a
vital element of educational process and design.
Learning
Strategies: The course will utilize
the following strategies for student learning:
Course
Outline:
|
TOPIC |
TEXT
CH. |
TECHNOLOGY/SKILLS ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
October 28 |
Introduction to Computers and Learning Introduction to Blackboard Electronic Portfolio |
1 |
:
Blackboard
E-learning Platform :
Electronic
Portfolio |
|
October 29 |
Internet and Its Resources Curriculum Applications and the Internet |
2 3 |
:
Internet
searches :
Web Quests |
|
October 30 |
Instruction and Learning |
4 |
:
Software
Evaluation :
Inspiration
Software |
|
October 31 |
Test Student Work Day |
1-3 |
:
Individual/Group
Projects |
|
November 4 |
Technology and Problem Solving Learning Styles |
5 |
|
|
November 5 |
Computer Applications in Education Learning with Word Processing |
6 7 |
:
Word processing |
|
November 6 |
Learning with Graphics and Spreadsheets |
8 & 9 |
ž
Distance
Learning ž
Spreadsheet
Applications |
|
November 7 |
Test Student Work Day |
4-6 |
:
Individual/Group
Projects |
|
November 11 |
Learning with Multimedia |
11 & 12 |
:
Software
Evaluation :
PowerPoint :
Graphics |
|
November 12 |
Teacher Utility Software |
14 |
:
Hot Potatoes
Software |
|
November 13 |
Student Work Day |
|
|
|
November 14 |
Student Presentations |
|
4
Multimedia
Projectors |
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) _______% of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments _______% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments _______%
of grade
Class
Policy for Assignments:
Grading
Scale:
A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79
C: 72-77
C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-: 60-61
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance:
Students are expected to be present and on time for all classes. Hands-on
experience and class interaction are invaluable – and cannot be “made-up”
individually.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)
Students may need to be contacted by those outside of class due to an
emergency. However, should the use of
electronic devises become habitual to the point of disrupting the class, the
student will be asked to turn-off such disruptive devices.
Class
Participation:
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification
of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the
withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students
should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).