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CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom Tentative Course Schedule
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Fall 2003 - CECS 4100.005 meets Thursday mornings in Matthews
Hall 308 from
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Link to Online
Quizzes
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Preparation/Assignments |
References/Resources |
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· Introduction · Self Assessment · Course overview · Data gathering · |
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Sept. 4 |
· Assign: Team Presentation Groups and A1 · Introduction to Intel Teach to the Future · Module 2: Locating Resources (Intel 2.1 - 2.15) · Module 3: Evaluating Internet Resources (Intel 3.1 - 3.15) · EagleMail access/network login (ppt) · Group Activity: Evaluating Internet Resources |
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Browsing and Searching for |
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Sept. 11 |
· Module 1: Copyright Issues (Intel 1.32 - 1.34) · · Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt) · What is an Essential Question? · Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio |
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Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix E1-2 |
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Sept. 18 |
· Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt)) · Ch. 7: What is Media? (ppt) · Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) · Meet in MH 312 for software evaluation · Software Evaluation (ppt) · Group Activity: Software Evaluations · Inclass Activity: PowerPoint presentation and assessment tool · Assign: A1 PowerPoint of Technology Integration · |
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PowerPoint Clicksheet |
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Sept. 25 |
· Team Presentations of Chapters 10 - 15 · Module 4: Creating Student Publications · Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool · Assign: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure |
Be ready for: Team Presentation |
Sample
Newsletters and Brochures |
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Oct. 2 |
· START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt) · BioDecks Activity · Teacher Competencies (ISTE) · · Webquests (ppt) · Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8) · Review for Exam #1 · Assign: A2:Finding Internet Resources |
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START |
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Oct. 9 |
Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
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Prepare for Exam # 1 |
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Oct. 16 |
· Module 6: Creating Web Sites · Web Page Development (template) · Assign: A4 Creating a Web Site · A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds |
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Handouts |
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Oct. 23 |
· Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together · Assign: A5 Final Unit Portfolio · A Behaviorist Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt) |
Read: MW Ch. 1 and 1A |
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Oct. 30 |
· Assign: A6 MicroWorlds Project · Inspiration Concept Mapping (Mayes) · Hand Held Computers (Overall) |
Read: MW Ch. 2, 3, 3C Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure |
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Nov. 6 |
· MicroWorlds · Develop Design Document · Ch. 5 and 6 Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) · Review for Exam #2 |
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Nov. 13 |
· More MicroWorlds · Examination # 2 |
Read: Turn in: A4: Webpage |
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Nov. 20 |
· Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation · Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners · Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities · Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios · Work on projects/Test Projects |
Turn in: Design Document |
Addressing
Inequities |
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Nov. 27 |
Thanksgiving |
No Class |
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Dec. 4 |
· MicroWorlds Presentations |
Turn in: A6: Microworlds Project |
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Dec. 11 |
· Final Exam (Comprehensive) |
Prepare for Exam |
Wednesday |
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IETT= Integrating Educational Technology into
Teaching 3rd Edition (Roblyer, et al.)
Companion Web site http://www.prenhall.com/roblyer
INTEL = Intel Teach to the Future Materials
MW = Learning MicroWorlds Pro by Tom Lough available in
*Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date listed above. You are expected to keep up with the reading listed above.