CECS 4100.090: Computers in the Classroom  Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 2-15-03)

Date	Topic	Assignments	References/Resources
Jan. 16	Introduction  Course overview Data gathering  Evolution of Educational Technology EagleMail access/network login	Do and Turn In: Ch. 1 Online Quiz Surveys	Class Notes Ch. 1 IETT Successful Search Strategies EUID (ppt)
Jan. 23 no lecture at NTSC	Introduction to Intel Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio Essential Questions Activities Computers in Education Theory (ppt)	Do: Ch. 3 IETT (Online Quiz) Email it to arrowood@coefs.coe.unt.edu. Read: Chapter 3 Intel Module 1	Texas Scavenger Hunt Web Resources
Jan. 30	Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt) Module 2: Locating Resources Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources (ppt) START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt)  A2: Finding Internet Resources for Teachers Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint [ppt])	Turn In: First page of Ch. 3 Online Quiz  Read: Module 2 and 3 Activity: Scavenger Hunt	To Copy or Not to Copy: That is the Question. Copyright Resource Citing Electronic Resources Module 1: Activity  Unit Portfolio Template So Much Information, So Little Time. Evaluating Web Resources With Search Engines Assignment 2 rubric Assignment 2 cover page
Feb. 6 no lecture at NTSC	Pair and Share  Connections (ppt)  Teacher Competencies (ISTE) Module 3 Creating	Read: Chapter 4 Do: Ch. 4 IETT  (Online Quiz) Email it to arrowood@coefs.coe.unt.edu. Due: Email copy of Scavenger Hunt before the end of class time to arrowood@coefs.coe.unt.edu	START TEKS Article  TEKS for all Areas ISTE Resources PowerPoint Tutorial
Feb. 13	A1: PowerPoint introduction of portfolio Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt) On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8) Module 4: Creating Student Publications A3: Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure	Turn In: First page of Ch. 4 Online Quiz and paper copy of the Intel Scavenger Hunt Read: Chapter 8 IETT Module 4	Concept Mapping START activity Water Project Activity Global Grocery List Project (word) Webquests Sample Newsletters and Brochures Evaluation Tools Language Arts Palms for Analogies
Feb. 20 no lecture at NTSC	Hypermedia and Multimedia (ppt) Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) Software Evaluation (ppt) Review for Exam #1 Software Evaluation	Do: Ch. 8 IETT (Online Quiz) Email it to arrowood@coefs.coe.unt.edu Do: Online (listserv) posting of a good answer for at least one of the exam 1 study questions  (Pick one that has not been answered before - in other words - first come first served)	KidPix-HowTo KidPix Lesson Ideas Software Resources Evaluation Form (word6)
Feb. 27	Copyright Issues/Addressing Inequities Pair and Share  Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Examination # 1 Web Page Development (template) A4: Web Site	Turn In: Printed page 1 of chapter 8 online quiz Due: A1 (PowerPoint presentation) Exam 1	Introduction to Logo Addressing Inequities CED Web Resources Curriculum Integration Sites Inclass Activity
Mar. 6 no lecture at NTSC	Module 6: Creating Web Sites A Behaviorist  Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)	Turn In: Completed software evaluation form (Email a copy to arrowood@coefs.coe.unt.edu before the end of class time) Read: Module 6	Handouts  Web Development Resources
Mar. 13	Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together A5: Final Unit Portfolio A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds	Read: Module 9 Due: A2 (Thematic resources) Due: A3 (Newsletter or brochure)	Sample Unit in html Ch.10-15 IETT (Online Quiz) MW Ch. 1 and 1A  MicroWorlds How-to
Mar. 20	Spring Break		No class
Mar. 27 no lecture at NTSC	More MicroWorlds  A6: MicroWorlds Project		MW Ch. 2, 3 and 3C  MW Web Resources
Apr. 3	MicroWorlds Develop Design Document Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners Examination # 2	Due: Design Document for webpage (Microworlds not required) Due: A4 - (Unit Website) at the end of class rather than the beginning. Ch. 5 IETT  (Online Quiz) Ch. 6 IETT (Online Quiz) Ch. 9 IETT (Online Quiz)	Resources Diversity Resources Diversity Activity
Apr. 10 no lecture at NTSC	Equity and Ethics Issues Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt)	Read: Module 8 Exam #2	Ethics/Copyright Resources Unit Portfolio Template
Apr. 17	Work on projects/Test Projects Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios	Due: A5  (Final Unit Portfolios)	M& M Sample Activity
Apr. 24 no lecture at NTSC	Work on projects/Test Projects	Read: Module 10	View MicroWorlds Examples
May 1	MicroWorlds Presentations	A6 Due: (Microworlds Project)	Posttest Surveys Course Evaluations
May 8	Final Exam (Comprehensive)		6:30-9:30 pm

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