CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 
Sections .006 and .007
Spring 2004

Tentative Course Schedule   (Rev. 1-13-04)



 
Week of
Class Agenda
Preparation/ Assignments References/Resources

Jan. 12
  • Introduction 
  • Course Overview
  • Data Gathering
  • Using a Digital Camera
  • Evolution of Educational Technology
  • All About Me Page & Permission Page

  • Surveys
    Handouts
    Jan. 19
  • Assign: Team Presentations
  • Introduction to Intel
  •  Module 1: Copyright Issues
  • Module 2: Locating Resources
  • Module 2: Evaluating Internet Resources
  • PowerPoint Informal Assessment
  • EagleMail access/network login ( ppt )
  • Read Ch. 1 IETT (The Big Picture) 
    Turn In All About Me Page & Permission Page (if not finished in class last week) 
    Successful Search Strategies
    Web Resources
    Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources ( ppt
    Ch1: The Big Picture (ppt
    Intel 1.32-1.34 
    Intel  2.1-2.15 
    Intel 3.1-3.15 
    PowerPoint (ppt
    Jan. 26
  • Learning Theories
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt )
  • A "micro" introduction to Logo
  • What is an Essential Question?
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • Assign: Unit Plan (Drafts1&2)
  • Read Ch. 3 IETT (Learning Theories) 
    Do Fill out the Organizer for Ch. 3
    Start reading your team presentation chapter and working with your teammates on your presentation
    Copyright Resource
    Citing Electronic Resources
    Unit Plan Template
    Ch3: Computers in Education Theory ( ppt
    Organizer for Reading Ch. 3
    Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix E1-2 
    Essential Questions Checklist
    Feb. 2
    Meet in MH 312
    TCEA in Austin
  • What is Media? (ppt )
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint)
  • Software Evaluation
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • Read Ch. 4 IETT (Instructional Software) KidPix-HowTo
    KidPix Lesson Ideas
    Software Resources
    Evaluation Form
    Software Evaluation (ppt
    Hypermedia and Multimedia ( ppt )
    Feb. 9
  • Team Presentations of Chapters 10-15
  • Understanding TEKS
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE)
  • What is an Essential Question?
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • Assign: Unit Plan (Drafts1&2)
  • Read TEKS Article
    Be ready for Team Presentations
    START
    TEKS website http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/
    TA TEKS
    ISTE Resources
    Sample Unit Plan in html
    Feb. 16
  • Integrating the Internet into Instruction ( ppt )
  • Internet Projects
  • Web Quests
  • Assign: Student Sample Publication - Newsletter/ Brochure
  • Review for Exam #1
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • What is an Essential Question?
  • Assign: Unit Plan (Drafts1&2)
  • Read Ch. 8 IETT (Integrating the Internet) 
    Turn In Unit Plan Draft #1 to MH 316 before class starts Thursday
    Water Project Activity
    Global Grocery List Project (word)
    Sample Newsletters and Brochures
    Intel 7.2, 7.8 
    Intel Module 4
    Feb. 23
  • Assign: Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds
  • Review for Examination # 1
  • Assign: Student Sample Publication - Newsletter/ Brochure
  • Update Unit Plan to Incorporate Publication
  • Prepare for  Exam 1 on Thursday CED Web Resources
    Curriculum Integration Sites
    A Behaviorist Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt
    MW Ch. 1 and 1A 
    MicroWorlds How-to
    March 1
    SITE in Atlanta
  • Rubrics
  • Assign: Publication Evaluation Tool
  • Assign: Unit Website
  • Chapter 5 Activity
  • Examination # 1
  • Assign: Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers
  • Read Ch. 5 IETT (Integrating Word Processor, SS, Database) before Tuesday's class
    Prepare for  Exam 1 on Thursday
     Turn In Unit Plan Draft #1 to MH 316 before class starts Tuesday
    Web Development Resources
    Intel Module 6 
    Web Page Development ( template )
    March 8
  • Assign: Final Unit Portolio
  • Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to Support Teaching and Learning (ppt)
  • Assign: Unit Website
  • Chapter 5 Activity
  • Read Ch. 5 IETT (Integrating Word Processor, SS, Database) before Tuesday's class
    Read
    Ch. 6 IETT (Integrating Other Software Tools) before Tuesday's class 
    Turn In Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers to MH 316 before class starts Thursday
    Teacher Productivity Resources
    Intel Module 9
    March 15
    Happy Spring Break!
    March 22
  • Equity and Ethics Issues
  • Diversity Activity
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds
  • Review for Examination # 2

  • Turn In Student Sample Publication and Evaluation Tool (Rubric) to MH 316 before class starts Thursday
    Read Ch. 6 IETT (Integrating Other Software Tools) before Tuesday's class
    Intel 8.2 
    Diversity Resources
    Ethics/Copyright Resources
    Addressing Inequities
    MW Ch. 2, 3 and 3C 
    MW Web Resources
    March 29
    • Develop MicroWorlds Design Document
    • More MicroWorlds
    • Assign: MicroWorlds Project
    • Examination #2
    • Assign: Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers
    • Integrating the Internet into Instruction ( ppt )
    • Internet Projects
    • Web Quests
    Turn In Unit Website to MH 316 before class starts Thursday -- clip your diskette to the rubric; make sure your name is on the diskette
    Prepare for Exam #2 on Thursday

    April 5
  • The Future "In the Palm of Your Hand" (ppt)
  • More MicroWorlds
  • Review for Examination # 2
  • Read Ch. 9 IETT (The Future)
    Turn In Unit Plan Draft #2 (with Draft #1 attached)

    April 12
    AERA in San Diego
  • Work on MicroWorlds Projects
  • Examination #2
  • Work on Final Unit Plan, Unit Portfolio, and MicroWorlds project
    Prepare for Exam #2 on Thursday
    Turn In Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers to MH 316 before class starts Thursday
    Intel Module 10
    April 19
  • Work on MicroWorlds projects
  • Test projects (make sure they work)
  • Sharing  Unit Portfolios
  • Evaluations
  • 1. WebCT
  • 2. Three Stars & A Wish
  • Turn In Unit Portfolio--bring it to class Thursday instead of MH 316
    Posttest Surveys
    April 26
  • MicroWorlds Presentations
  • Turn In MicroWorlds Project--bring it to class to present; do not turn it in to MH 316
    May 3
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)

  • See page 19 of Fall 2003 Schedule of Classes. You may take the exam during the time slot for this section or the instructor's other section. The time slots are: 
    Tuesday, May 4 10:30am -12:30pm or 
    Thursday, May 6, 8:00am - 10:00am. 
    IETT= Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 3rd Edition (Roblyer, et al.)
    Companion Web site http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_roblyer_integratin_3
    INTEL = Intel Teach to the Future Materials
    MW = Learning MicroWorlds Pro by Tom Lough available in Kendall Copy Center

    *Assignments are due in MH 316 before class on Thursday.
    *You are expected to keep up with the reading listed above and have them completed before class on Tuesday.
    *Exams are on Thursdays of the week listed.


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