CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 10-23-03)


Fall 2003 - CECS 4100.005 meets Thursday mornings in Matthews Hall 308 from 9:00am.-11:50am.
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Link to Online Quizzes

Date

Topic

Preparation/Assignments

References/Resources


Aug. 28

·  Introduction 

·  Self Assessment

·  Course overview

·  Data gathering 

·  Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)

Turn in:
All About Me Page and 
Permission Page


Surveys
Handouts

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

Read: Ch. 1 IETT and
T.H.E. Journal Search Article
Do: Texas Scavenger 
Hunt (Inclass Activity)

Browsing and Searching for 
Educational Resources (ppt)
Successful Search Strategies
Web Resources
Evaluating Internet Resources

Sept. 11

·  Module 1: Copyright Issues (Intel 1.32 - 1.34)

·  Ch. 3: Computers and Learning Theory (ppt)

·  Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)

·  What is an Essential Question?

·  Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio


Read: Ch. 3 IETT
Do: Ch. 3 Advanced Organizer

Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix E1-2
Essential Question Checklist
Ethics/Copyright Resources
Copyright and Fair Use Resource
Citing Electronic Resources
To Copy or Not to Copy...
Unit Portfolio Template

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

· 

Read: Ch. 4 IETT and Ch. 7 IETT
Do: Assigned parts of UP
Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1

PowerPoint Clicksheet
PowerPoint Tutorial
KidPix-HowTo
KidPix Lesson Ideas
Software Resources

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 
Turn in: 
A1: PowerPoint of Tech Integration

Sample Newsletters and Brochures
Evaluation Tools
LearningElectric.com: Software Tutorials

Oct. 2

·  START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt

·  BioDecks Activity

·  Teacher Competencies (ISTE)

·  Ch. 8: Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt)

·  Webquests (ppt)

·  Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8)

·  Review for Exam #1

·        Assign: A2:Finding Internet Resources

Read:  Ch. 8 and TEKS Article 
 
 

START
START activity
TEKS for all Areas
ISTE Resources
Water Project Activity
Global Grocery List Project (word)
Webquests
Internet Projects

Oct. 9

Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
Examination # 1

Prepare for Exam # 1

Handhelds in School

Oct. 16

·  Module 6: Creating Web Sites

·  Web Page Development (template)

·  Assign: A4 Creating a Web Site

·  A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds 

 

Handouts
Using Composer 7 to Develop Web Pages
Web Development Resources

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
Turn in:  A2: Internet Resources for Teachers (two copies)

 

Sample Unit in html
MicroWorlds How-to

Oct. 30

·  Assign: A6 MicroWorlds Project

·  Inspiration Concept Mapping (Mayes)

·  Hand Held Computers (Overall)

 

Read: MW Ch. 2, 3, 3C
Do: Play with MicroWorlds
Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2

Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure

MW Web Resources

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

Read: Ch. 5 IETT

M& M Sample Activity
Resources

Nov. 13

·  More MicroWorlds

·  Examination # 2

Read: Ch. 6 IETT

Turn in: A4: Webpage
Prepare for Exam # 2

MicroWorlds How-to

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 
Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)
Do: Use checklist to check UP
Turn in: A5: Unit Portfolio

Addressing Inequities
Diversity Resources
Diversity Activity

Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Holiday

No Class

 

Dec. 4

·  MicroWorlds Presentations

Turn in: A6: Microworlds Project


Posttest Surveys

Dec. 11

·  Final Exam (Comprehensive)

Prepare for Exam

Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

 

 

 

 

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 Kendall Copy Center

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


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