A

Section 2: Tues 4-7 Eureka 301

Course Description:Focuses on building K-12 curriculum materials and strategies in the use of microcomputers and related educational technologies as they relate to national and state standards. Examines how application programs such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets and presentation tools can be used as part of the teaching, management and learning processes. Also includes instruction of the setup and management of telecommunications and classroom networks.The objectives of this course are to prepare candidates to meet the new CCTC technology competencies for the Professional Level Credential. Participants will use the current California State Academic standards and technology competencies as a guideline for the activities in this course. In addition to professional reading provided, the participants will be become acquainted with classrooms and schools where innovative technology has been implemented. Furthermore, participants will build their own Advanced Educational Technology Electronic Teaching Portfolio. The CSTP standards and CCTC technology competencies will serve as the organizational framework for this ePortfolio.

B

Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills: Baccalaureate degree and teaching certificate. Course prerequisites: EDTE 230, EDTE 231 or EDTE 330a/b or permission of instructor. Ability to plan lessons and units of instruction, prepare, teach, reflect, self-evaluate and modify lessons based on reflections.

Grading: A-F Rubrics will be used for all major assignments. A= 400-361 B=360-321 C=320-301 Students must demonstrate minimum proficiency in each technology skill. Total amount of student involvement: 3 hours/week in class (3x15=45) and six hours per week outside class (6x15=90) for a total of 135 (45 + 90).

Technology used in this class: Advanced word processing, educational telecommunications and the Internet, databases, spreadsheets, graphics (to enhance communication skills and enhance acquisition process), advanced presentation software (powerpoint), digital cameras, scanners, handhelds. (You will be expected to advance your own competence with different aspects of technology as well as design ways for your students to become more proficient.)

C

Goals: Understand what is meant by "critical thinking" and be able to systematically infuse critical thinking into lessons with powerful uses of technology. Understanding some of the significant research studies that have been conducted over the last decade related to the effective integration of technology in education. Curriculum planning, development and implementation related to the implementation (inclusion) of technology in support of the California Frameworks. Planning for the use of technology in appropriate and pedagogically sound ways. Designing student-learning activities that integrate technologies in the curriculum to support the CCTC Technology competencies for the professional credential. Understanding the ethical, environmental, multi-cultural and equity of access issues implied in the expanding use of technology. Understanding the importance of technology skills in the market place. Identifying resources for staying current in the field of educational technology. Objectives: Communication and collaboration Communicates through a variety of electronic media. (P2) Interacts and collaborates with others using computer-based collaborative tools. (P3) Collaborates with other teacher, mentors, librarians, resource specialists and other experts to support technology-enhanced curriculum. (P11) Contributes to site-based planning or local decision making regarding the use of technology and acquisition of technological services. (P12) Planning, Designing and Implementing Learning Experiences Demonstrates competence evaluating the authenticity, reliability and bias of data gathered; determines outcomes and evaluates the success of effectiveness of the process used. (P4) Optimizes lessons based upon technological resources available kina variety of learning locations. (P5) Designs, adapts and uses lessons which develop student information literacy and problem solving skills as tools for lifelong learning. (P6) Creates or makes use of learning environments inside the classroom, as well as in library media center or computer labs, that promote the effective use of technology aligned with curriculum. (P7) Uses technology in lessons to increase each student's ability to plan, locate, evaluate, select and use information to solve problems and draw conclusions. (P8) Assessment and Evaluation Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical issues concerned with use of computer-based technology (G4, S13, S14). Uses computer applications to manipulate and analyze data. (P1) Uses technology to assess student learning and for providing feedback to students and parents. (P9) (http://www.fcoe.k12.ca.us/techprof/professional_profiles.htm#Assessment%20and%20Evaluation) Calendar

D

Assignments: 1. Participation (total of 160 points) broken down in the following: Class activities and homework (80 points) Quizzes on readings (40 points) Online discussions– on the TaskStream Discussion Board (40 points). Attendance is extremely important. (Each week's lesson is built upon the week before. If you miss class, you will be quickly out of the loop. Assignments turned in on time will have full points available. Those turned in late will not receive full point values. No points will be awarded if turned in more than two weeks late, without prior discussion and agreement with the professor. You will need to drop the class if you have four or more absences.) 2. Lesson and unit planning (total 140 points) broken down in the following: Four Technology Enhanced Lessons (100 Points- 25 each): Each lesson must have a technology component. The lessons are to involve students in using and learning through (new components) technology. The lessons will be completed and submitted using TaskStream's lesson builder. These may be woven into the unit or webquest (described below). A majority of these are expected to be taught and reflected upon. There must be at least one lesson incorporating each of the following: Word processing or text Internet Multimedia (PowerPoint, Kidpix or HyperStudio) Spreadsheet and/or Database Video and/or Digital Camera (optional) A WebQuest (40 points): Create a webquest. The webquest should reflect the components from the readings (essential questions, integrated, standards based, authentic assessment, rubrics, reflection, action research) and may incorporate some or all of the lessons described above. 3. The ePortfolio (Technology Standards) (100 Points): Completed in Taskstream: Reflect on 13 standards Attach artifacts that demonstrate how you have achieved this standard (included will be products from class activities and homework.)   (Total 400 points) Calendar