CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 11-17-02)


Fall 2002 - Class meets Wednesday mornings in Matthews Hall, 307 from 9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
CECS 4100.004
Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Christensen
 
Date Topic References/Assignments

Aug. 28
  • Introduction 
  • Course overview
  • Data gathering 
  • Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)

  • Surveys
    Class Notes
    Ch. 1 IETT
    Sept. 4
  • Computers in Education Theory (ppt)
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • Module 2: Locating Resources
  • Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources (ppt)
  • Successful Search Strategies
    Texas Scavenger Hunt
    Web Resources
    Ch. 1 Online Quiz
    T.H.E. Journal Search Article
    "We will never forget this day, but we must go forward and defend freedom." 
                                     George W. Bush, 9/11/2001
    Sept. 11
  • A Test Of National Character: Remembering September 11, 2001
  • EagleMail access/network login
  • Introduction to Intel
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • Homework Activity 1: Evaluating Internet Resources
  • EUID (ppt)
    Copyright and Fair Use Resource
    Citing Electronic Resources
    Ch. 3 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Module 1: Actvity 
    Unit Portfolio Template
    Sept. 18
  • Pair and Share HW Activity 1
  • START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE)
  • Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt))
  • Homework Activity 2: PowerPoint presentations and evaluation
  • A1: PowerPoint introduction of portfolio
  • Homework Activity 1 Due
    TEKS Article 
    START
    START activity
    ISTE Resources
    PowerPoint Tutorial
    Sept. 25
  • Pair and Share HW Activity 2
  • Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt)
  • On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8)
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity 4: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • A3: Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
  • Homework Activity 2 Due
    Water Project Activity
    Global Grocery List Project (word)
    Webquests
    Ch. 8 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Sample Newsletters and Brochures
    Evaluation Tools
    Oct. 2
  • Hypermedia and Multimedia (ppt)
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint)
  • Software Evaluation (ppt)
  • HW Activity 3 - Software Evaluation
  • Review for Exam #1
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources for Teachers
  • KidPix-HowTo
    KidPix Lesson Ideas
    Software Resources
    Ch. 4 IETT (Online Quiz)
    A1 Due
    Oct. 9
  • Copyright Issues/Addressing Inequities
  • Pair and Share HW Activity 3
  • Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
  • Examination # 1
  • Homework Activity 3 Due
    Addressing Inequities
    CED Web Resources
    Curriculum Integration Sites
    Inclass Activity
    Exam 1
    Oct. 16
  • Module 6: Creating Web Sites
  • Web Page Development (template)
  • A4: Web Site
  • A Behaviorist  Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)
  • Homework Activity 4 Due
    A2 Due
    Ch.10-15 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Handouts 
    Web Development Resources
    Oct. 23
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together
  • A5: Final Unit Portfolio
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds 
  • Sample Unit in html
    A3 Due
    MW Ch. 1 and 1A 
    MicroWorlds How-to
    Oct. 30
  • More MicroWorlds 
  • Develop Design Document
  • A6: MicroWorlds Project
  • Review for Exam #2
  • A4 Due
    MW Ch. 2, 3 and 3C 
    MW Web Resources
    Nov. 6
  • MicroWorlds
  • Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support 
  •      teaching and learning (ppt)
  • Examination # 2
  • M& M Sample Activity
    Ch. 5 IETT  (Online Quiz)
    Ch. 6 IETT  (Online Quiz)
    Resources
    Design Document Due
    Exam #2
    Nov. 13
  • Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners
  • Equity and Ethics Issues
  • Ch. 9 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Diversity Resources
    Diversity Activity
    Ethics/Copyright Resources
    Ch. 6 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Nov. 20
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
  • Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios
  • A5 Due
    Nov. 24 (Sun)
    Nov. 25 (Mon)
    MicroWorlds Marathon 3 pm - 6 pm MH 307
    MicroWorlds Marathon 1pm - 4pm MH 307
    Nov. 27
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
  • Dec. 4
  • MicroWorlds Presentations
  • A6 Due
    Posttest Surveys
    Dec. 11
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)
  • Wednesday, 8:00am - 10:00am
    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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