Schedule CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom Fall 2008
Meets Tuesday evening 6:30-9:20

 

Class meets 6:30 -9:20, approximately every other week, as scheduled below. This is a web-based class, which means that some assignments and chapter reading will be done independently and emailed to the teacher. Class meets approximately every other week as designated below. Dates with an asterisk next to them mean class is mandatory and attendance will be taken. A participation grade is a part of your final grade. Attendance is taken before and after breaks. All exams will be given in class during regular class time.
 

Date

Topic

References/Assignments

Aug 26*

· Introduction and overview 

Introduction, syllabus, schedule
 

Sept 2*

Introduction and overview
Designing and Planning Technology Enhanced Instruction
Evolution of Educational Technology
Library Instruction
A1 Journal Article

Ch. 1(ppt)


 

Sept 9

Computers in Education Theory & Integration Models

Chapter 2
Complete 2 theory worksheets for next class meeting.
 

Sept 16*
  • Instructional Software
    ImageBlender

 Software Resources 
Ch. 3 ppt
2 theory worksheets due
A1 due next class meeting.

Sept 23

Technology in Language Arts Instruction

Ch. 9 & 10
Answer questions to turn in next class.

Sept 30*

Networks and the Internet
Using the Web for Teaching and Learning & Pg. 390 - Ethics
Web Page Development
A2 brochure & A3 lesson plan, web page

Ch. 7 & 8 TEKS Article 
Web Resources Ch. 7 & 8
Web Development Resources
A1 (Journal Article) due
Ch. 9 & 10 questions due

Oct 7

· Chapter 6, Multimedia

· Prepare for Exam

Chapter 6
Prepare for Exam

Oct 14*

Midterm Exam

 

Oct 21

Technology in Math/Science/Social Studies Instruction and Special
Education

Work on Projects

Ch. 11, 12, &15

Oct 28*

Go over Exam
Introduction to Microworlds

 MW Web Resources
A2 (brochure) due

Nov 4

Technology in Art/Music/PE & Health Instruction
Work on Projects

 

Ch. 13 & 14
 

Nov 11*

·        Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support 
 teaching and learning, word processing, data base, & spreadsheet

·         Demonstrate Classroom Performance System

 Ch 4 & 5 (ppt) 
A3 (Lesson Plan) due

Nov 18*

Help Session for Microworlds
Test Projects at system center,
 not mandatory

6:30 to 8:30 (Come and Go)
Come to class with project started

Nov 25

Thanksgiving Break


Work on Microworlds Project

 

Dec 2*

Present Microworlds Projects

A4 Due

Dec 9

Final Exam

Dallas Campus, regular class time

 

 

 

Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date listed above. Late assignments not accepted. You are expected to keep up with the reading listed above.

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