Instructor: Tom Grissom, Ph.D.EDU2022-008 Grissom - Spring 2009 Page 1 of 6 Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education EDU 2022: Teaching and Learning with Technology in Classrooms UNIT Theme: Educator as creator of effective educational environments, integrating diverse students, strategies, societies, subjects, and technologies. Course Description: (2-1-2) This course, based on the national and state educational technology standards is designed to prepare teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum. This course will focus on the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.Prerequisite: Passing score on the CEPS technology proficiency.Course Purpose: EDU 2022 is structured to offer teacher candidates opportunities to: 1. Practice and expand personal use of various kinds of hardware and software. 2. Use technology in the design of curriculum for constructivist teaching and learning. 3. Apply learning theory to evaluate quality technology experiences. 4. Make informed judgments about social and ethical issues involving technology. 5. Develop strategies and commitment to explore new and emerging educational technologies. Textbooks: Shelly, G., Cashman, T., Gunter, R., & Gunter, G. (2006). Teachers discovering computers:, Integrating technology and digital media in the classroom (4th ed.). Boston, MA, Thompson Learning.Fewell, P. & Gibbs, W. (2006). Microsoft office for teachers (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall. Supplemental Materials: Flash drive (bring to every class)Instructor: Tom Grissom, Ph.D.Location: BUZ 1430 Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm, Thursdays SP2009Office: BUZ 1436Telephone: Office 581-3823 EIU Email address: [email protected] My preferred method of contact is to use WebCT Private email.This keeps all correspondence for this course in WebCT. If youdo need to send an email to my EIU account please put EDU2022 in the Subject Line. If you do not receive a response from me within 48 hours, you are encouraged to try a different methodof communication other than the first one tried. There may be technical difficulties!Office Hours: Tuesdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm Other times available by appointment.Companion Course Website:WebCT 8 is used extensively in this course.RULE #1 of Computer Use: ALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP OF YOUR DATA!Teaching Models: The Information-Processing Models- Information-processing models emphasize ways of enhancing the human being’s innate drive to make sense of the world by acquiring and organizing data, sensing problems and generating solutions to them, and developing concepts and language for conveying them.Joyce, B., Weil, M., & Calhoun, E. (2009). Models of teaching. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.Based Upon Revised Generic Syllabus from November 2008EDU2022-008 Grissom - Spring 2009 Page 2 of 6 Dispositions: Candidates in the Department of EC/ELE/MLE will exhibit professional ethical practices, effective communication, sensitivity to diversity, the abilities to provide varied teaching practices evidenced in a supportive and encouraging environment. Standards:Course requirements and demonstrated competencies are aligned with the following standards: - Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS) http://www.isbe.state.il.us/profprep/PDFs/ipts.pdf - Language Arts Standards for all Illinois Teachers ( ICLAS) http://www.isbe.net/profprep/CASCDvr/pdfs/24110_corelangarts_std.pdf - Technology Standards for all Illinois Teachers (ICTS) http://www.isbe.net/profprep/CASCDvr/pdfs/24120_coretechnology.pdf - Nets Standards for Teachers: ISTE National Technology Project: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_for_Teachers_2008.htm- NETS Standards for Students: ISTE National Technology Project: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htmSPA Standards Alignment (Special Professional Association Standards) based on __________________- ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International) program standards for elementary teacher preparation http://www.acei.org/Synopsis.htm and http://www.acei.org/ncateindex.html - NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) NAEYC http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/next_era.asp Course Outcomes Students will be able to 1. Review research studies of the effects and impact of technology on learning. 2. Describe the development of computer technology over time and implications of this history for instruction. 3. Evaluate ethical, legal and social equity issues pertaining to the impact of technology 4. Apply terminology of the field, including Web 2.0 5. Use, explore, and apply telecommunications opportunities: html editors as appropriate for teaching professionals, course management systems, videoconferencing, webcasts 6. Use and apply word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet programs relating to teacher administration and the curriculum of elementary and middle schools. 7. Describe multimedia-learning options. 8. Review and apply criteria to evaluate and select blogs, wikis, Web sites, educational software. 9. Practice strategies for continuous updating of computer literacy for teachers and students. 10. Design and produce appropriate technology supported instruction. 11. Practice ergonomics and proper care of computers and peripherals. 12. Design and maintain your own professionally appropriate website. COURSE REQUIREMENTSNETS Standards for Students DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIESALIGNED STANDARDSPRODUCTIVITY NETS 6Performance includes: Creation, editing, evaluation of appropriate professional documents in text and multimedia. Application of spreadsheet, database, presentation, and communications programs to classroom tasks. Focus is on demonstration of computer literacy, integration literacy and fluency, information literacy and fluency.. IPTS 1, 5, 6, 8pTSIT 1, 2, 5, 8LASIT 1Dispositions:PEP, PTSLWEB PRESENCE AND WEB 2.0NETS 2,3, 4,5Performance includes: Review and evaluation of active, teacher maintained, classroom Web pages. Creation and use of a personal professional Web site, posted to individual student's account on the EIU pen server. Creation and use of selected personal accounts with such programs and participatory services as
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