SYLLABUS FOR

   TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

 

 

Term:                          Summer, 2004

Course #:                    Technology in Education-325

Instructors:                 Nancy Ellis and Nora Kasprzycki                                              

E-mail:                        Nancy (naellis@admin.munster.k12.in.us)  Nora nora@ecps.org

Phone:                         Nancy 838-2060 x262  -  Nora 391-4100 x327

Office Hours:              Contact by phone or email

Course Time:             May 24 – June 11, 2004

Course Location:        Online/Blackboard/email - http://www.ccsj.edu/Blackboard/index.htm

·         Course content will be delivered (asynchronously) online via Blackboard. 

·         Students must have access to an Internet connected computer.

·         Students must have a working email account that they check frequently.

·         Students must be able to login to Blackboard for all course information.

·         Course assignments will be turned in via email or BB Digital Drop Box

 

Mission of the Education Program:

Respecting the diverse gifts and culture of each student, the Education Program of Calumet College of St. Joseph prepares quality teacher candidates for the 21st Century through a refining process, which ensures: (1) professional preparation; (2) continuous reflection; and (3) ongoing transformation.  The Education Program promotes a multicultural community characterized by diversity, integrity, compassion and commitment.

 

Vision of the Education Program:

Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the Education Program of Calumet College of St. Joseph: (1) values the dignity and worth of each teacher candidate; (2) shapes attitudes and values; (3) strives for social justice; (4) instills a sensitivity for the poor and the powerless; and (5) refines professional competency and scholarship in every teacher candidate.  At Calumet College of St. Joseph we are committed to developing the natural abilities of our students, refining them into high quality professional educators.

 

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 integral 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.

 

Prerequisites: 

EDU 200

 

Learning Outcomes:

¨       Teacher candidates will identify, examine, and evaluate current educational theories, issues and trends – such as special education, inclusion, curriculum development, pedagogy, and multicultural education – as they are impacted by modern technology.

¨       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, and spreadsheet applications.

¨       Teacher candidates will experiment with educational software to discover the purposes of software and how to use and evaluate it.

¨       Teacher candidates will develop criteria for evaluating educational software and determining its appropriateness for various learning environments (software presentation).

¨       Teacher candidates will observe at least two different learning environments (i.e. schools) 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 examine “ideal” computerized classroom environments, 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.

¨       Teacher candidates will determine learning needs; develop learning objectives; and design, implement, and evaluate a lesson plan appropriate for a computerized classroom learning environment.

 

Assessment:

Each student will be graded on total points earned upon completion of assignments/projects in the following areas:

Online/ Blackboard Discussion Board Contributions (Participation)

Timely Online/Blackboard Logins (Attendance)

Online/Blackboard Activities

Field Experience Activities

Lesson Plan Projects

           

 

Grading Scale:

A         90 – 100%

B          89 – 80%

C          79 – 70%

D         69 – 60%

F          59% & below.

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Since most course content will be delivered via Blackboard rather than the traditional classroom.  Attendance points will be based on students logging into Blackboard for a specified number of times per week.  Attendance points will also be given for any mandatory, scheduled class meetings.  Refer to Check Grade under the Tools link and/or Agenda under the Syllabus link for specific Attendance expectations.

 

Format for Written Assignments:

The professional Education community has adopted the standards in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th Edition, Washington, 1994. The professional standards described therein are those expected in the professional education community; as future professional educators, students of education also need to demonstrate in their writing the standards adopted by the professional education community.  This publication is available in the bookstore and in the reference section of the Specker Library.

 

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.

 

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, 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).

 

Class Policy For Assignments:

Assignments need to be completed as scheduled since one assignment builds on another.   Late assignments incur a grade reduction.  Due dates for assignments and projects will be included in the Blackboard materials under Agenda and/or Course Documents and/or Announcements.

 

Class Assignments:

A number of assignments will be completed during the course.  It will be your task to do the assignment in a professional manner.  Each assignment will be graded on content, style, reflection, and a demonstrated understanding, application, or evaluation of the material. Assignments will also be graded on clear writing (unity, coherence, sound writing mechanics) and adherence to APA format.   Education students are expected to relate their assignments to the understanding of the INTASC principles.

 

Class Participation:

Class Participation will be assessed based on meaningful contributions to the assigned Discussion Boards in Blackboard.  Students are expected to not only post their own reflections and contributions, they are also expected to read and respond to the contributions of their classmates.  Class interaction is invaluable – and cannot be “made-up” individually.  In the online classroom, this interaction will be accomplished through the written, rather than the spoken, word.  Points credited for participation will be based on the quality and quantity of the contributions the student makes to class discussions.  Discussion Board contributions, while less formal, should still be professional.  Students are expected to take the time to communicate in a manner consistent with the expectations of all class assignments as described above.

 

Class Cancellation:

We will make every effort to contact you if there is some unexpected disruption of the course agenda.  Hands-on class sessions and/or field experience meetings may be scheduled.  Blackboard Announcements and/or email will generally be used to convey information to students regarding times, locations, cancellations, etc.  

 

Portfolio:

As of the 2002-2003 academic year, the Education Program of Calumet College of St. Joseph requires student teachers to develop an electronic professional portfolio prior to the student teaching course.  This portfolio should contain examples of professional development from various courses and activities.  Projects connected with this course would make appropriate additions to such a portfolio.