World CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom
               Tentative Course Schedule



Class meets Thursday evenings in Matthews Hall 312,  from 5:30p.m.-8:20p.m.                                                                                                       

Link to Text Book Resources                                                Link to Intel Web Resources

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.


March 16
Spring Break


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





TLT= Teaching and Learning with Technology (2nd Edition) by Lever-Duffy, McDonald & Mizell
Companion Web site http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_leverduffy_teachtech_2
INTEL = Intel Teach to the Future Materials


*Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date listed above. You are expected to keep up with the reading listed above.