CECS 4100 Schedule

CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 4-2-02)

Spring 2002 - Class meets Wednesday mornings in Matthews Hall, 307 from 9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
CECS 4100.004

Date	Topic	References/Assignments
Jan. 16	Introduction Course overview Data gathering Evolution of Educational Technology	Surveys Class Notes Ch. 1 IETT
Jan. 23	Computers in Education Theory (ppt) Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt) Module 2: Locating Resources Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources (ppt) Homework Activity 1: Evaluating Internet Resources EagleMail access/network login	Successful Search Strategies T exas Scavenger Hunt Web Resources EUID (ppt)
Jan. 30	Pair and Share HW Activity 1 Introduction to Intel Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio A1: Unit Portfolio	Homework Activity 1 Due Copyright Resource Citing Electronic Resources Ch. 3 IETT Module 1: Actvity Unit Portfolio Template
Feb. 6	START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt) Teacher Competencies (ISTE) Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt)) Homework Activity 2: PowerPoint presentations and evaluation A2: PowerPoint introduction of portfolio	TEKS Article START START activity ISTE Resources PowerPoint Tutorial
Feb. 4 - 8	Texas Computer Education Association Annual Convention - Austin	TCEA's website
Feb. 13	Hypermedia and Multimedia (ppt) Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) Software Evaluation (ppt) HW Activity 3 - Software Evaluation	KidPix-HowTo KidPix Lesson Ideas Software Resources Evaluation Form (word6) Ch. 4 IETT
Feb. 20	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 Review for Exam #1	Homework Activity 2 Due Water Project Activity Global Grocery List Project (word) Webquests Ch. 8 IETT A1 Due: Portfolio Sample Newsletters and Brochures Evaluation Tools
Feb. 27	Copyright Issues/Addressing Inequities Pair and Share HW Activity 4 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Examination # 1	Homework Activity 3 Due Addressing Inequities Ch.10-15 IETT CED Web Resources Curriculum Integration Sites Inclass Activity Exam 1
Mar. 6	Module 6: Creating Web Sites Web Page Development (template) A4: Web Site A Behaviorist Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)	Homework Activity 4 Due Ch. 8 IETT A2 Due Handouts Web Development Resources
Mar. 13	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
Mar. 20	Spring Break - Have fun!!
Mar. 27	More MicroWorlds Develop Design Document A6: MicroWorlds Project Review for Exam #2	A4 Due MW Ch. 2, 3 and 3C MW Web Resources
Apr. 3	MicroWorlds Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) Examination # 2	M& M Sample Activity Ch. 5 IETT Resources Design Document Due Exam #2
Apr. 10	Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners Equity and Ethics Issues	Ch. 9 IETT Diversity Resources Diversity Activity Ethics/Copyright Resources Ch. 6 IETT
Apr. 17	Work on projects/Test Projects
Apr. 24	Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios	A5 Due
May 1	MicroWorlds Presentations	A6 Due Posttest Surveys
May 8	Final Exam (Comprehensive)	Wednesday, 8:00am - 10:00am

IETT= Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 2nd 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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