CECS 4100: Computers
in the Classroom|
Date |
Topic |
Assignments |
References |
| Jan
19 |
Introduction
- Name Tents Data gathering Course overview ISTE Teacher Standards pg 8-9 TLT, Texas Standards The Evolution of Educational Technology pg 68-69 TLT Time Line Activity Ch. 3 Personal Computing in the Learning Environment (ppt) |
Turn In About Me Assignment Chapter 3 practice test Review Ch. 3 TLT Email your name tent as an attachment to dgriffin4@prodigy.net |
Surveys
|
| Jan
26 |
Ch.
4 Digital Technologies in the Classroom (ppt) - Digital Cameras activity Uses of Digital cameras in the classroom - Kathy Schrocks - Digital gadgets in the classroom Palms in the Classroom Copyright and Fair Use Works cited on documents |
Read Ch 4 TLT Do Chapter 4 practice test |
Copyright and Fair Use in the
Classroom Checklist for Fair Use Copyright Quiz Citing Electronic Resources PDA Classroom Activities Digital Camera Classroom Activities |
| Feb
2 |
Ch1
Theoretical Foundations Learning Theorists Mini Reports (criteria) Activity (Inspiration) - create learning theorists chart Meeting Diverse Needs of Learners |
Read Ch 1 TLT Do Chapter 1 Practice Test & Learning Style Inventory |
Bruner, Ausubel, Bandura, Papert, Gardner, Piaget, Gagne,
Vygotsky, Pavlov, Thorndike, Watson, Skinner Theory Organizer Ch 3 Inspiration Click Sheet Special Education Resources |
| Feb
9 |
Graphic Organizer ppt Introduction into Microworlds Microworlds assignment #1 |
Opps My
Turtle Guied Microworld Logo Projects Microworld Project Library Kids Can Program Logo Vocabulary |
|
| Feb
16 |
Ch
2 Designing and Planning Technology Enhanced Instruction Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt) DID Learning Feedback Loop Essential Question Standards.Objectives Technology Applications /resources (START) ppt Intel Unit Plan |
Read Ch 2 TLT Do Chapter 2 Practice Test Turn in Microworlds Assignment #1 |
Applying
Bloom's Taxonomy Bloom's Taxonomy Technology Activities START TA TEKS by grade and cluster |
| Feb
23 |
Writing
Educational Objectives, Objective
Criterion Intel Unit Plan (Intel samples) - Unit Template, Activity Template Ch. 7 ppt Networks and the Internet Email Communication Internet Basics Activity 7.9 Join an educational conference Introduction to Microworlds assignment #2 Review for Exam 1 |
Read Ch 7 TLT Do Chapter 7 Practice Test |
Sample Essential
& Unit Questions Essential Questions Resources Subject TEKS |
| March
2 |
EXAM
1 Ch 8. Using the Network for Teaching and Learning Evaluating Websites SNAP - SNAP handout Evaluating websites activity Effectively Searching/Utilizing Web Resources ppt Search Engine Activity Evaluating Web Sites Form Online Resources. Curriculum Resources ppt (On-line projects, resources) |
Read Ch 8 TLT Do Ch 8 Practice Test Turn in Microworlds Assignment #2 |
IETT
- online resources Ch. 8 IET Teacher Resources Online Resources Online Authors Activity Global Grocery List Project |
| March
9 |
Class
canceled due to family illness. |
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| March 16 |
Spring Break |
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| March
23 |
Getting Started with Filamentality ppt
Filamentality Flow Chart Web Quests - create, expound lesson Teacher Web Page Components ( ppt ) Web Planning Sheet Web Page Development Effective Web Page Design Web Page Resources : Planning Sheet, Rubric |
Do
bring 5 URL for resource sites |
WebQuest
In class Activity |
| March
30 |
Ch
5 Administrative Software/Productivity Utilizing Productivity Software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia ) Productivity Software Activities Creating Effective Multimedia Presentations ppt |
Read
Ch 5 TLT Do Ch 5 Practice Test Turn In Curricular Resources (Filamentality) |
Activities Chart Effective Multimedia Presentations Multimedia Rubric Multimedia Storyboard Color Wheel Presentation |
| April
6 |
Ch
6 Academic Software Curriculum Software Software Evaluations Software Evaluation Form |
Read Ch 6 TLT Do Ch 6 Practice Test Turn In: Multimedia Presentation |
Software Evaluation
Form |
| April
13 |
Ch
9 Audio and Video Technologies Ch 10 Video Technologies Newsletter Brochure Brochure/Newsletter Grading Rubric Microworlds Multimedia Features Review for Exam 2 |
Read
Ch 9&10 TLT Do Chapter Practice Tests (both chapters) Turn in Web Page Assignment (end of class) |
|
| April
20 |
EXAM
2 Putting Unit Portfolios Together Technology- Meeting Students' Needs Portfolio Grading Rubric |
Turn
In : Software Evaluations (additional resources) |
|
| April
27 |
Work
on Projects |
Turn
In Newsletter/Brochure & Rubric |
|
| May
5 |
Unit
Portfolio Presentation |
Turn
Unit Portfolio |
Post Survey |