CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom  Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 11-17-02)

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

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