ETEC 620 FALL 2004
Infusion of Technology into the Curriculum
Dr. Joe Bitner
OFFICE: Room 210 TEC
E-MAIL:
PHONE: (O) 985-549-5233 (H) 985-674-0678
TEXT: NETS ISTE Booklet (purchase) -- and current journal articles on a regular basis
Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, Roblyer, M.D.(rental)
SUPPLIES: Zip disk or Three or four double sides, high density (HD), 3 1/2 inch disk
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide students with current information on the latest development in technology. The primary focus of the course will be upon the infusion of technology into the curriculum for the purpose of improving student achievement across all subject areas.
This is a hands-on course and will require a lot of additional time on the computer outside of class. This course is designed for people who are proficient with the computer and with the software programs used, and have expertise in instructional methodologies and curriculum development. This course is about using computers in an educationally effective way and fully integrated them into the school’s curriculum. The amount of time required outside class will depend on each individual.
In order to successfully plan, develop, and implement curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners in today”s world and to prepare students for the future, the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) has identified four critical components of The Effective Educator: standards-based instruction (SBI), knowledge of the learner (KL), best pedagogical practices (PP), and content knowledge (CK).
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
q Relate learning theories to the infusion of technology in schools
q Discuss current applications, views, and needs concerning technology infusion in schools based on the current literature
q Evaluate applications of technology infusion in the school setting
q Explain how technology can be used effectively with learning disabled, gifted, culturally diverse, and regular students
q Demonstrate ability to infuse technology into the curriculum in various ways with different programs
q Discuss the ISTE standards for teachers and the NETS standards for students
q Demonstrate ability to proficiently use primary computer applications
q Other topics will be introduced as seen APPROPRIATE by the instructor
GRADING:
REQUIREMENTS:
- All students will be required to complete the following:
Four teaching lessons in your field and grade level (see checklist). Lesson plan must follow criteria. (see lesson plan instructions) One lesson may possibly be taught in class.
Summarize 4 journal articles about curriculum integration using technology (copy of articles must be included)(no articles before 2000 allowed) Follow written guidelines.
An attractive and useable Web Quest which is published to the Pangea server and conforms to the required criteria
A creative and informative PowerPoint Presentation using the required components
An Inspiration concept map must be completed using required components
Read assigned chapters and complete with a minimum of 80% accuracy the end of chapter tests
Final exam and/or demonstrated proficiency with computer and applications
2. Complete all assignments on time. Keep all assignments in a three ring binder and have in class each week. I will periodically check the notebooks. Late assignments will lower your grade one letter grade per day.
3. Complete all examinations with class. Make-up exams will not be given except for extreme unforeseen emergencies and then only prior to the next class meeting. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade for the exam.
4. Read textbook assignments and be prepared to discuss in class.
5. Participate fully in all classroom activities through class discussions, thoughtful questions, constructing knowledge, reflecting, and assisting others via cooperative learning techniques.
6. Willingness to become a “computer infuser” and unafraid to explore the full potential of the computer for both personal and classroom use. This will require you to be an active problem solver.
7. Attendance is required at all classes. Anyone having more than one absence will need special permission from the instructor to pass the course. However, do not come to class if you are contagious.
8. You must use your SLU e-mail address. If you do not have on you may obtain one by accessing the SLREG System and following the on-screen instructions. To obtain instructions to connect to SLU system, go to SLU website, Office of Technology at the help desk, Available Documents.
9. You will be required to peer edit other students work.
10. Some assignments may require group work. The group members must conference outside of class time in order to complete the assignment.
11. To pass this class at the A or B level you will be required to be proficient with use of the computer and the programs that we use in this class. Part if not all of the final exam will be to test your proficiency level in these areas.
12. All work completed during the semester must be returned to me at the end of the semester in hard copy and digital format.
GRADING SCALE:
A: 93% - 100%
B: 85 % - 92%
C: 77% - 84%
D: 70% - 76%
F: below 70%
IMPORTANT DATES:
8/23 First day of class
9/6 Labor day
10/22 Last day to drop or resign
11/24-26 Thanksgiving
12/6-10 Final week
SEE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
***NOTES:
Ø If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student Life, Room 203, Student Union. You must notify me prior to the second class meeting so that appropriate steps can be taken to accommodate your special needs.
Ø Breaks should be taken as needed during work time.
Free discussion, inquiry and expression is encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early: use of beepers, cellular telephones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular telephone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required.”
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