CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 11-13-03)
Fall 2003 - CECS 4100.002 meets Wednesday afternoons in Matthews Hall 307 from 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Christensen
Link to Online Quizzes
Date Topic Preparation/Assignments References/Resources

Aug. 27
  • Introduction 
  • Self Assessment
  • Course overview
  • Data gathering 
  • Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)
    		•  Turn in:
    All About Me Page and 
    Permission Page
    Surveys
    Handouts
    Sept. 3
  • Assign: Team Presentation Groups and A1
  • 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)    		 Browsing and Searching for 
    Educational Resources (ppt)
    Successful Search Strategies
    Web Resources
    Evaluating Internet Resources
    Sept. 10
  • Module 1: Copyright Issues (Intel 1.32 - 1.34)
  • Ch. 3: Computers and Learning Theory (ppt)
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • What is an Essential Question?
    		•
    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
    "We will never forget this day, but we must go forward and defend freedom."Ý Ý George W. Bush, 9/11/2001
    Sept. 17
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • 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
  • Assign: A1 PowerPoint of Technology Integration
    		•  Read: Ch. 4 IETT and Ch. 7 IETT
    Do: Intel CD Scavenger Hunt
    Turn in: Intel CD Scavenger Hunt    		 PowerPoint Clicksheet
    PowerPoint Tutorial
    KidPix-HowTo
    KidPix Lesson Ideas
    Software Resources
    Sept. 24
  • Team Presentations of Chapters 10 - 15
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • Assign: A2:Finding Internet Resources
  • Assign: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
    		•  Be ready for: Team Presentation 
    Do: Assigned parts of UP
    Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1
    A1: PowerPoint of Tech Integration    		 Sample Newsletters and Brochures
    Evaluation Tools
    Oct. 1
  • 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 
    Turn in: Publication/Evaluation Tool     		 START
    START activity
    TEKS for all Areas
    ISTE Resources
    Water Project Activity
    Global Grocery List Project (word)
    Webquests
    Internet Projects
    Oct. 8 Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
    Examination # 1    		 Prepare for Exam # 1 Handhelds in School
    Oct. 15
  • Module 6: Creating Web Sites
  • Web Page Development (template)
  • Assign: A4 Creating a Web Site
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds 
    		•  Turn in: 
    A2: Internet Resources for Teachers 
    (two copies)    		 Handouts
    Using Composer 7 to Develop Web Pages
    Web Development Resources
    Homecoming Week - Go Mean Green!!!
    Oct. 22
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together
  • A Behaviorist  Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)
  • Assign: A5 Final Unit Portfolio
    		•  Read: MW Ch. 1 and 1A
    Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure    		 Sample Unit in html
    MicroWorlds How-to
    Oct. 29
  • MicroWorlds
  • Develop Design Document
  • Assign: A6 MicroWorlds Project
    		•  Read: MW Ch. 2, 3, 3C
    Do: Play with MicroWorlds
    Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2
    A4: Webpage    		 MW Web Resources
    Nov. 5
  • Ch. 5 and 6 Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt)
  • Review for Exam #2
    		•  Read: Ch. 5 IETT
    Turn in:Design Document    		 M& M Sample Activity
    Resources
    Nov. 12
  • More MicroWorlds
  • Examination # 2
    		•  Read: Ch. 6 IETT
    Prepare for Exam # 2    		 MicroWorlds How-to
    Nov. 19
  • Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners
  • Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
    		•  Turn in:
    Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)    		 Addressing Inequities
    Diversity Resources
    Diversity Activity
    Nov. 21, 22, 24 MicroWorld Marathon Information 
    Nov. 26
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
    		•  Do: Use checklist to check UP
    Dec. 1 (Mon) If you haven't already turned in A5 it is due today (Monday) by 8:00 am in my box in 316. Turn in: A5: Unit Portfolio
    Dec. 3
  • MicroWorlds Presentations
    		•  Turn in: A6: Microworlds Project
    Posttest Surveys
    Dec. 10
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)
    		•  Prepare for Exam Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    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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