CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 4-8-03)
Sprin 2003 - 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 Assignments
Due Date		 References/Resources

Jan. 15
  • Introduction 
  • Self Assessment
  • Course overview
  • Data gathering 
  • Introductory Video
  • Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)
    		•  Turn in:
    All About Me Page and 
    Permission Page
    Surveys
    Handouts
    Jan. 22
  • Introduction to Intel Teach to the Future
  • Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources (ppt)
  • Module 2: Locating Resources
  • EagleMail access/network login (ppt)
  • Homework Activity: Evaluating Internet Resources
    		•  Read: Ch. 1 IETT
    Do: Ch. 1 IETT Online Quiz
    Turn in: Ch. 1 Online Quiz Results
    and Texas Scavenger 
    Hunt (Inclass Activity)    		 Successful Search Strategies
    Texas Scavenger Hunt
    Web Resources
    T.H.E. Journal Search Article
    Jan. 29
  • Pair and Share HW Activity  - Internet Resources
  • Ch. 3: Computers and Learning Theory (ppt)
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
    		•
    Read: Ch. 3 IETT
    Ch. 3 Advanced Organizer
    Do: Ch. 3 IETT (Online Quiz)
    Turn in: Ch. 3 Online Quiz Results
    and 3 Internet Resources Homework
    Activity    		 Ethics/Copyright Resources
    Copyright and Fair Use Resource
    Citing Electronic Resources
    Unit Portfolio Template
    Feb. 5
  • START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt) 
  • BioDecks Activity
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE)
  • Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt))
  • Homework Activity: PowerPoint presentation 
  • and assessment tool
  • A1: PowerPoint introduction of portfolio
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources
    		•  Read: TEKS Article 
    and Ch. 4 IETT
    Do: Ch. 4 IETT Online Quiz
    Turn in: Ch. 4 Online Quiz Results and
    Unit Plan Draft # 1    		 START
    START activity
    TEKS for all Areas
    ISTE Resources
    PowerPoint Clicksheet
    PowerPoint Tutorial
    Feb. 5 - 7 Texas Computer Education Association Annual Conference TCEA's Website
    Feb. 12
  • Pair and Share HW Activity: PPT/Assessment Tool
  • Ch. 8: Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt)
  • Webquests (ppt)
  • Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8)
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • A3: Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
    		•  Read: Ch. 8
    Do: Ch. 8 IETT Online Quiz
    Turn in: Ch. 8 Online Quiz Results
    and PPT/Assessment HW Activity    		 Water Project Activity
    Global Grocery List Project (word)
    Webquests
    Sample Newsletters and Brochures
    Evaluation Tools
    Internet Projects
    Feb. 19
  • Ch. 10-15: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
  • Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
  • Ch. 7: What is Media? (ppt)
  • Review for Exam #1
  • Module 1: Copyright Issues
    		•  Read: your choice of 3 chapters
    from Ch. 10 -15
    Do: 3 Corresponding Online Quizzes and
    Publication/Evaluation Tool 
    A1: PowerPoint Intro of Portfolio    		 Handhelds in School
    KidPix-HowTo
    KidPix Lesson Ideas
    Ethics/Copyright Resources
    Copyright and Fair Use Resource
    Citing Electronic Resources
    To Copy or Not to Copy...
    Feb. 26 
    Snow Day!    		 Read: Ch. 7
    Do: Ch. 7 IETT Online Quiz
    Turn in: 
    Ch. 7 Online Quiz Results (turn in 
    next week)
    Prepare for Exam # 1
    CED Web Resources
    Curriculum Integration Sites
    Inclass Curriculum Activity
    Mar. 5
  • Module 6: Creating Web Sites
  • Web Page Development (template)
  • A4: Creating aWeb Site
  • A Behaviorist  Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)
  • Examination # 1
    		•  Read: Your choice of 3 chapters from 
    Ch. 10 - 15
    Do: 3 Corresponding Online Quizzes
    Turn in: Ch. 7 Online Quiz Results 
    Ch. Online Quiz Results (3) 
    A2: Internet Resources for Teachers    		 Handouts
    Using Composer 7 to Develop Web Pages
    Web Development Resources
    Mar. 12
  • Meet in MH 312 for software evaluation
  • Software Evaluation (ppt)
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint)
  • HW Activity: 3 Software Evaluations
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together
  • A5: Final Unit Portfolio
    		•  Read: MW Ch. 1 and 1A
    Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure    		 Software Resources
    Sample Unit in html
    MicroWorlds How-to
    Mar. 19 Spring Break - Have Fun!!
    Mar. 26
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds 
  • A6: MicroWorlds Project
    		•  Read: MW Ch. 2, 3, 3C
    Do: Play with MicroWorlds
    Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2 and
    3 software evaluations
    A4: Webpage
    MW Web Resources
    Apr. 2
  • MicroWorlds
  • Develop Design Document
  • Ch. 5 and 6Using Productivity Software in the Classroom 
  •      to support teaching and learning (ppt)
  • Review for Exam #2
    		•  Read: Ch. 5 IETT
    Do: Ch. 5 Online Quiz    		 M& M Sample Activity
    Resources
    Apr. 9
  • More MicroWorlds
  • Examination # 2
    		•  Read: Ch. 6 IETT
    Do: Ch. 6 Online Quiz
    Prepare for Exam # 2    		 MicroWorlds How-to
    Apr. 16
  • 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: Design Document 
    Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)    		 Addressing Inequities
    Diversity Resources
    Diversity Activity
    Apr. 23
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
  • Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios
    		•  Do: Use checklist to check UP
    Turn in: A5: Unit Portfolio
    Apr. 30
  • MicroWorlds Presentations
    		•  Turn in: A6: Microworlds Project
    Posttest Surveys
    May
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)
    		•  Prepare for Exam Wed., May 7, 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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