CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom  Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 1-13-2004)

Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
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Date	Topic	Preparation/Assignments	References/Resources
Jan. 13	·Introduction  ·Self Assessment  ·Course overview  ·Data gathering  ·Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)  ·Assigned: Team Presentation Groups and A1		Surveys Handouts
Jan. 20	·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)   Turn in: All About Me Page and  Permission Page	Browsing and Searching for  Educational Resources (ppt) Successful Search Strategies Web Resources Evaluating Internet Resources
Jan. 27	·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 Assigned: A2:Finding Internet Resources	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
Feb. 3	·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  ·Team Presentations of Chapters 10 - 15	Read: Ch. 4 IETT and Ch. 7 IETT Do: Assigned parts of UP Turn in:  A1: PowerPoint of Tech Integration Be ready for: Team Presentation  Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1	PowerPoint Clicksheet PowerPoint Tutorial KidPix-HowTo KidPix Lesson Ideas Software Resources
Feb. 10	·Module 4: Creating Student Publications  ·Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool  ·Assigned: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure		Sample Newsletters and Brochures Evaluation Tools LearningElectric.com: Software Tutorials
Feb. 17	·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	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
Feb. 24	Examination # 1	Prepare for Exam # 1 Turn in:A2:Finding Internet Resources for Teachers (two copies)
Mar. 2	·Module 6: Creating Web Sites  ·Web Page Development (template)  ·Assigned: A4 Creating a Web Site		Handouts  Using Composer 7 to Develop Web Pages Web Development Resources
Mar. 9	·Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together  ·Assigned: A5 Final Unit Portfolio  ·Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)	Read: MW Ch. 1 and 1A  Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure	Sample Unit in html MicroWorlds How-to
Mar. 16	Spring Break Week!	No Class!
Mar. 23	Catch up - Webpage Work Day Inspiration Concept Mapping (Mayes) Hand Held Computers (Overall) Palms in the Classroom (ppt)		Handhelds in School
Mar. 30	Assigned: A6 MicroWorlds Project Develop Design Document MicroWorlds Activities	Read: MW Ch. 2, 3, 3C  Do: Play with MicroWorlds Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2  Turn in: A4: Webpage	MW Web Resources
April 6	·More MicroWorlds ·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
April 13	More MicroWorlds ·Examination # 2 (3:00-4:00pm)	Read:Ch. 6 IETT Prepare for Exam # 2	MicroWorlds How-to
April 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
April 27	·MicroWorlds Presentations	Turn in: A6:Microworlds Project	Posttest Surveys
May 4	·Final Exam (Comprehensive)	Prepare for Exam	Tuesday 1:30-3:30

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 KendallCopyCenter

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