Tusculum College Professional Studies
♦ Master of Arts in Education (K-12)
SYLLABUS: INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
EDUC-515
Course
Information, Class Requirements, and Reading Assignments may be found at http://www.dr-hatfield.com.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
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Work Address: |
Dr. Raymond
Hatfield |
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Provides the classroom teacher with opportunities to
develop skill in the application of innovative technologies, including the use
of the computer as a teaching tool (3 semester hours).
INTEGRATION OF
TECHNOLOGY
"Effective
integration of technology is achieved when students are able to select
technology tools to help them obtain information in a timely manner, analyze
and synthesize the information, and present it professionally. The technology
should become an integral part of how the classroom functions -- as accessible
as all other classroom tools (National Educational Technology Standards for
Students, International Society for Technology in Education, 2004).”
National Educational Technology Standards Project (2002
- 2004). Effective integration of technology. Retrieved
TEXT(s)
Milton,
C. & Armstrong, S. (2002), Edutopia, Success
stories for learning in the digital age.
Weixel,
S., Fulton, J., Wempen, F., & Plumley, S., (2002). Learning Microsoft Office XP.
Supplemental materials:
1. Tutorial Box (2004) MS Word 2000.
[Online] Available: http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/word/.
2. Tutorial Box (2004) MS Excel 2000.
[Online] Available: http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/excel/.
3. Tutorial Box (2004) MS PPT.
[Online] Available: http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/ppt/index.html.
4. Microsoft (2004) MS Word 2002.
[Online] Available: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/word2002/default.aspx.
5. Microsoft (2004) Internet
Explorer 6 Step by Step Ttutorials. [Online] Available: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/default.aspx.
6. Microsoft Tutorial (2004) Word,
Excel, and Powerpoint 2002. [Online] Available: http://www.microsoft.com/Education/OfficeXPTutorial.aspx.
7. Microsoft Tutorials (2004)
Tutorial search page. [Online] Available: http://www.microsoft.com/Education/Tutorials.aspx.
8. Microsoft Templates (2004)
Download site. [Online] Available: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx.
9. Internet4Classrooms Online
Practice Modules. [Online] Available: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
10. Weixel, S., Fulton, J., Wempen,
F., & Plumley, S. (2002). Learning
Microsoft Office XP. New York: DDC/Prentice
Hall.
11. You will need access to
Microsoft Office XP (or 2000) for some homework assignments.
COURSE
GOALS
This
course will:
► Teach
technological skills, including the use of the personal computer as a teaching
tool.
► Develop problem
solving abilities and activities.
► Help students
evaluate software.
► Teach students
to synthesize technologies for use in the classroom.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Upon
completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Identify and
implement educational uses of the computer.
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Demonstrate the
ability to evaluate and select software applications that are appropriate for
classroom use.
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Organize learning
activities using instructional technologies.
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Describe the
computer operating system and how to navigate it.
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Explore the internet
information superhighway for research purposes.
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Use an
integrated word process, spreadsheet, and database program to organize and
access computer files and software applications.
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Use a CD-ROM or
online sources to research a topic using an electronic encyclopedia.
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Evaluate and
make decisions on uses of modern technology to enhance classroom instruction.
ADVANCED
COMPETENCIES
The
following competencies are addressed in this course.
Critical
Thinking – Students will demonstrate critical thinking by completing
critical thinking exercises and developing creative solutions to problems in
homework assignments. Analyzing information
from literature (part of the group project) will also demonstrate critical
thinking as will completing the final exam.
Synthesis of
Information – Students will demonstrate synthesis by using information garnered from
the building block sequence used in teaching the course (in that each lesson
builds on subsequent lessons and requires combining independent bits of
information into a cohesive whole).
Problem
Solving - Students will demonstrate problem solving by applying
information learned in class to their projects and homework assignments.
Ethical
Decision Making – In their projects students must apply the standards related
to plagiarism and fabrication of data.
Fair use and copyright doctrines must also be examined and applied.
Data Analysis
and Interpretation – Students will demonstrate data analysis and
interpretation skills by reviewing literature for their group project and
incorporating it into their papers and presentations.
COURSE
SCHEDULE
WEEK TOPICS ASSIGNMENT DUE
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1 |
Course Intro
– Media, Technologies, (Guidebook
procedures for Windows basics, toolbars and buttons, Word basic editing). New York
Times Thomas Friedman on Globalization http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1397,1777087,00.asp
Nominal Group Technique (http://www.ryerson.ca/~mjoppe/ResearchProcess/841TheNominalGroupTechnique.htm) Project-Based
Learning http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html Constructivist
Theory http://www.funderstanding.com/constructivism.cfm
http://www.exploratorium.edu/IFI/resources/constructivistlearning.html Other Learning
Theories http://www.funderstanding.com/about_learning.cfm Reflective Journals Email (All
class members will need an email account) A portion of class time will be
dedicated to establishing email accounts. |
Read
Edutopia textbook pp. 3-5 Read
“The Administrator’s Role in Technology Integration.” Online:
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech087.shtml Review
the following URL- Why
do we do project based learning? http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html Find pros and cons for
using the Constructivist Theory and Project-Based Learning as related to the
integration of technology into the classroom; be ready for classroom discussion.
Web Mail
User Guide http://www.ena.com/webmailuserguide.pdf Review
the URLs associated with their “Topics” in the
left column of this page. |
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Discussion
of Reading Assignments Tips for Using
Multiple Intelligences to Differentiate Instruction… http://www.dr-hatfield.com/Download/Second/MACULSummerJournal004.pdf
pp. 11,12, 14 Create a Web
Page using Front Page Organizing
Files Installing
Program Insert Text Backgrounds Creating
Week-In-A-Peek Document Integrating Technology Into the
Classroom (Individual Class Project) Create Word
Document based on “Educational Template URLs” this will be assigned on week 1 |
Front
Page Tips Handout Preview:
Educational Template URLs http://www.education-world.com/tools_templates/index.shtml http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx Reflective
Journal Entry Due Read Article
Online: Integrating Technology Into the
Classroom http://www.usd.edu/~ssanto/techintegration.htm Read
Article Online: Technology Integration, My thoughts about technology and
education. Review:
Getting Started (http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/word/begin.html) Review:
Working With Files http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/word/files.html Review:
Working with Text http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/word/text.html Word tutorials may be found Online,
Available: http://www.tutorialbox.com/tutors/off2000/word/ |
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Discussion
of Reading Assignments Create a Web
Page using Front Page or other program Organizing
Files Inserting
Graphics Creating
Hyperlinks Uploading
Web Pages Discussion
of Accelerated Reader Sadusky
& Brem W. L.
Sanders These
may be found at (Top of Page) - |
Read: Milton,
C. & Armstrong, S. (2002), Edutopia, Success
Review
Getting Sarted stories
for learning in the digital age, Chapters 1- 3, pp.6 – 45 Read: Integrating
Technology into Instruction. Online: http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/mar00/robertson.htm Read: Managing Your Reflective
Journal Entry Due |
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Discussion
of Reading Assignments Power Point Microsoft
PowerPoint 2000/2004 will be emailed prior to class time. |
Read: “What’s the Point of PowerPoint?” Online: http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech/tech204.shtml
Review: Internet4Classrooms Microsoft Power Point Online: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm Read: Influences and
Barriers to the Adoption of Instructional Technology http://www.mtsu.edu/~itconf/proceed00/beggs/beggs.htm
Reflective
Journal Entry Due |
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5 |
Discussion
of Reading Assignments How
to Create a Simple Grade book using Microsoft Excel http://66.4.164.5/Downloads/SimpleGradebook.pdf Freedom
of Speech http://www.dr-hatfield.com/Download/fifth/The%20Blog%20Bog.pdf |
Read:
Staff Development: Your Most Important Role. Online: http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/jan00/anderson.htm Review:
Internet4Classrooms Microsoft
Excel Modules http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_excel.htm Review:
To Excel in the Classroom http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kadkins/spreadsheet.htm Reflective
Journal Entry Due |
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6 |
Presentations
and Discussion of Classroom Integration Projects (These projects will be
assigned on the first night). Other projects
or topics that need to be completed. |
Reflective
Journal Entry Due Read:
http://www.edutopia.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=art_1270&issue=apr_05#
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GRADING SYSTEM
The
requirements for this class are as follows and may be subject to change-
Using Email (effective communication using email)
Five Reflective Journals using email (25 Points, 5 points
each)
Be able to create a Webpage using FrontPage or other program
(required group work). (20 points)
Create a PowerPoint presentation (required group work) (20
Points)
Read Edutopia, assigned articles, and participate in
classroom discussion. (20 Points)
Create an Excel Grade Book using a template (this will be
completed during our fifth meeting). (15 Points)
Create a Microsoft Word document using APA format. (5
Points)
Email Rubric
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A
95-100 A- 90-94 |
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B-
80-82 |
C+ 70-79 C 73-76 C-
70-72 |
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Login
to Account and Read Email Save
Work Compose
and Send Email Send
and Open Attachments |
Login
to Account and Read Email Save
Work Compose
and Send Email |
Login
to Account and Read Email Save
Work |
FrontPage Rubric
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A
95-100 A- 90-94 |
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B-
80-82 |
C+ 70-79 C 73-76 C-
70-72 |
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Install
Program Create
Access Folder Design
Page Create
Hyperlink Insert
Text and Graphics Insert
Background Save
Work Upload
Web Pages Complete
Assigned Work |
Install
Program Create
Access Folder Design
Page Insert
Text and Graphics Insert
Background Save
Work |
Create
Access Folder Design
Page Insert
Text Insert
Background Save
Work |
Excel Rubric
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A
95-100 A- 90-94 |
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B-
80-82 |
C+ 70-79 C 73-76 C-
70-72 |
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Open
Program Create
Columns Create
Rows Enter
Text Copy
and Paste/Paste Special Fill
Colors Manage
Boarders Save
Work Enter
Formulas Manage
Tabs Complete
Assigned Work |
Open
Program Create
Columns Create
Rows Enter
Text Copy
and Paste Fill
Colors Manage
Boarders Save
Work |
Open
Program Create
Columns Create
Rows Enter
Text |
PowerPoint
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A
95-100 A- 90-94 |
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B-
80-82 |
C+ 70-79 C 73-76 C-
70-72 |
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Open
Program Create
Slide Enter
Text Backgrounds Enter
Graphics Enter
Sounds Slide
Transitions Setup
for Presentation Save
Work Complete
Assigned Work |
Open
Program Create
Slide Enter
Text Backgrounds Enter
Graphics Enter
Sounds Save
Work |
Open
Program Create
Slide Enter
Text Backgrounds Save
Work |
Reflections
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A
95-100 A- 90-94 |
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B-
80-82 |
C+ 70-79 C 73-76 C-
70-72 |
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Email
Reflections Complete
5 Reflections Integrate
Examples from Integrate
Examples from Classroom Discussion |
Email
Reflections Complete
4 Reflections Integrate
Examples from Integrate
Examples from Classroom Discussion |
Complete
3 Reflections Integrate
Examples from Text |
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Any assignment turned in late will AUTOMATICALLY
receive a 10% reduction in the grade;
Missing a class or part of a
class results in 6 points subtracted from your total points;
A
4-5 page paper (minimum of 5 references) summarizing the material covered
during the missed class can be submitted for grading with up to 6 points
awarded (both writing style and content will be assessed). If an absence occurs
because of something out of your control, e.g., death in family, illness (with
doctor’s excuse), car accident, or a mandatory school
functions. At least a 2 page reflection/critique may be submitted with up to 6
points being awarded (content will be assessed). This reflection/critique must
include discussion from all reading assignments and videos assigned for the
missed class.
Final grades will be
assigned as follows:
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Grade Points Earned |
Grade Points Earned |
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A 95-100 A- 90-94 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 |
C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 F
= Absence of 1/3 of classes or <70 |
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Plagiarism
is a violation of the Ethics of Social Responsibility competency. As stated in
the Graduate and Professional Studies
Student Handbook and Research Guide, and in the Tusculum College Catalog, plagiarism is a form of academic
dishonesty. It consists of knowingly presenting in writing or in speech the
intellectual or creative work of others as if it were one’s own. This includes,
but is not limited to:
1.
Failing to identify direct or
word-for-word quotations by use of appropriate symbols and reference to the
source
2.
Restating in your own words the work
(ideas, conclusions, words) of another without reference to the source
3.
Presenting as your own the creative
work (for instance, music or photographs) of another without proper
acknowledgement.
See
the Graduate and Professional Studies
Student Handbook and Research Guide and the Tusculum College Catalog for other forms of academic dishonesty and
the sanctions for dishonest performance.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/TUSCULUM
COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER
Please
contact the Disabilities Office for any disability-related services or
inquiries. You may also access additional academic support through the
Cell Phones
During class, please try to leave your cell phone ringer to
vibrate; if you must answer a call, please
step outside before doing so.
Summary of
Technology Article Reviews EDUC-515
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NAME |
ARTICLE CITATION |
SUMMARY |
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J. Garst |
Kuzmich, J. (2003, Sept.) Music tech labs
on a small budget. School Band and Orchestra, p. 72-84. |
Discusses development of music tech labs;
equipment needs to be made, cannot use off-the-shelf computers |
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M. Garst |
Technology integration made easy. (2004).
Retrieved |
Discusses useful ways to integrate
technology into different K-12 curriculum areas; excellent source for most
K-12 teachers |
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J. Gray |
Technology integration, assessment, and No
Child Left Behind. (2004). ).
Retrieved |
John Bailey, USDOE, Discusses technology
and NCLB Act and PLATO learning; $700Million is available for technology
integration; On-line testing that gives immediate feedback is coming soon |
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M. Dellinger |
Welcome to |
Discusses the program Modem Mates which was
a 3 year project (business grants) to train teachers in computer
telecommunication; pen pals, modem mates, etc. used to integrate technology
in the classroom |
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T. Duffy |
Cavanaugh, T. (2002).
EBooks and accommodations: Is
this the future of print accommodations? TEACHING
Exceptional Children, 35 (2) 56-61. |
The use of EBooks for struggling readers is
covered; Microsoft Reader and other programs allow teachers to monitor and
control reading of students. |
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L. Jenkins |
Lacina, J. G. & Austin, S. F. (2003,
Winter). Technology and the writing workshop. Childhood Education, 80 (2), 101 (3). |
Ways to integrate technology with writing
workshops are discussed; handwritten to PowerPoint are used; gives
inspiration for writing |
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S. Adams |
Butzin, S. M. (2002, November). Project Child (changing how instruction for
learning is delivered) the perfect fit for multimedia elementary school. Retrieved |
Discusses learning stations with computers
and teaching K-2 and 3-5 with hands-on daily use of computers |
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S. Miller |
Green, D. W. & O’Brien, T. (2002, June).
The Internet’s impact on teacher practice and classroom culture. T.H.E.
Journal, 29(11), 44-51. |
Discusses the Internet’s impact on teacher
practices, particularly cooperative learning; it is good for constructivist
learning and females catch up with males’ (technologically) due to the
communication features on the Internet |
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M. Gillis |
Storey, M. (2003, December 1). Creating
poetry videos. Retrieved |
Covers students creating videos to explain
poems; excellent way to engage students in an unpopular topic |
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C. Carson |
Technology
and young children – ages 3 through 8: NAEYC position statement. (1996, April). Available online at: http://naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm |
Discusses technology selections for small
children, cognitive and social aspects; covers appropriate access including
checks for violence; encourages involvement of parents in acquiring
technology |
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H. Malone |
The spark of curiosity. (1997). Retrieved from Intel Education |
Examines a high-tech magnet school that
conducted a year-long project of a fire station and how technology was used
in the project |
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A. Dowdell |
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Discusses an $840,000 grant used by |
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P. Hyatt |
Bourgeois, M. (2004). Managing your classroom computer
center. Retrieved |
Gives classroom computer center ideas and
tips for making computer stations workable, including using a student
‘computer expert’ |
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Moroney,
Rickey (2005). AMCreating a Technology Climate Where the Self-directed
Learner is Nurtured. Retrieved |
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A. Greene |
Going mobile: |
Covers a low-income middle school that
provided a laptop to every 6th and 7th grade student; increased
self-esteem, pride, and created life-long learners |
STUDY GROUP WORK
(grade awarded is proportional to Study Group evaluation scores)
The
following are required for each of the six weeks (in addition to individual
homework assignments.
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1
- Read Influences and Barriers to the Adoption of Instructional Technology;
turn in summary of problems experienced by group members in using
instructional technology. Go to one of
these websites to locate the article: http://www.mtsu.edu/~itconf/proceed00/beggs/beggs.htm
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4
- Design curriculum for study group presentation; write up paper supporting
project (with reference list in correct APA format) |
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2
- Select topic (demonstration of instructional technology) and get approval |
5
- Prepare presentation |
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3
- Gather research literature and materials for group project |
6
- Present group project |