CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Spring 2005 Course Schedule (Rev. 4-11-05)


Spring 2005 - CECS 4100.008 meets Monday/Wednesday in Matthews Hall 306 from 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Christensen
Link to Online Quizzes                                                                                                                      Link to Intel Web Site References
Date Topic Preparation/Assignments References/Resources

Jan. 19 (W)
  • Introduction 
  • Self Assessment
  • Course overview
  • Data gathering 
  • Turn in:
    All About Me Page and 
    Permission Page
    Read: Ch. 1 IETT before next class

    Jan. 24 (M)
  • Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)
  • Arrange Team Presentation Groups for A1

  • Surveys
    Jan. 26 (W)
  • Introduction to Intel Teach to the Future
  • Module 2: Locating Resources (Intel 2.21)
  • EagleMail access/network login
  • Read: T.H.E. Journal Search Article
    before next class
    Browsing and Searching for 
    Educational Resources (ppt)
    Successful Search Strategies
    Web Resources
    Jan. 31 (M)
  • Module 2: Evaluating Internet Resources (Intel 2.33)
  • Group Activity: Evaluating Internet Resources
  • Assign: A1 PowerPoint of Technology Integration
  • In class: Evaluation Activity
     
    Evaluating Internet Resources Form
    Resources for Evaluation
    Feb. 2
    (W)
  • Module 1: Copyright Issues (Intel 2.01)
  • Works Cited Document (Intel 2.05)
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • Read: Ch. 3 IETT before next class
    Do: Ch. 3 Advanced Organizer before 
    next class; bring your IETT textbook to
    class next week.
    Ethics/Copyright Resources
    Copyright and Fair Use Resource
    Citing Electronic Resources
    To Copy or Not to Copy..
    Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix H
    Unit Portfolio Template
    Feb. 7
    (M)
  • Ch. 3: Computers and Learning Theory (ppt)
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping

  •  
    Read: Ch. 7 IETT before next class
    Bring your Intel CD to the next class.
    Inspiration Clicksheet
    Feb. 9
    (W)
  • What is an Essential Question?
  • Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt))
  • Ch. 7: What is Media? (ppt)
  • Inclass Activity: PowerPoint presentation and assessment tool
  • Do: Essential Question Draft
    Read: Ch. 4 IETT before next class
    Essential Question Checklist
    PowerPoint Clicksheet
    Feb. 14 (M)
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint)
  • Meet in MH 312 for software evaluation
  • Software Evaluation (ppt)
  • Group Activity: Software Evaluations
  • Turn in: Essential Question Draft Software Resources
    KidPix-HowTo
    KidPix Lesson Ideas
    Feb. 16 (W)
  • Team Presentations of Chapters 10 - 15
  • Be ready for: Team Presentation 
    Do: Assigned parts of UP
    Turn in: A1- PowerPoint of 
    Tech Integration

    Feb. 21 (M)
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • Assign: A2:Finding Internet Resources
  • Assign: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1
    Read:  TEKS Article 
    before next class
    Sample Newsletters and Brochures
    Evaluation Tools
    Feb. 23 (W)
  • START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt
  • BioDecks Activity
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE)
  • Read:  Ch. 8 before next class START
    TEKS for all Areas
    ISTE Resources
    Feb. 28 (M)
  • Ch. 8: Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt)
  • Webquests (ppt)
  •  Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.02, 7.08)
  • Review for Exam #1
  • Turn in: Publication/Evaluation Tool 
    Prepare for Exam # 1
    Water Project Activity
    Global Grocery List Project (word)
    WebQuests
    WebQuest Activity
    Internet Projects
    Mr. Smith's 5th Grade Project Page
    Mar. 2 (W)
  • Examination # 1 


  • Mar. 7
    (M)
  • Module 6: Creating Web Sites
  • Web Page Development (template)

  • Assign: A4 Creating a Web Site

    Using Composer 7 to Develop Web Pages
    Web Development Resources
    Mar. 9 (W)
  • Developing Web pages
  • Turn in: 
    A2: Internet Resources  


    March 13- 20 UNT Spring Break Have Fun!!
    Mar. 21 (M)
  • A Constructivist Introduction to MicroWorlds
  • A Behaviorist  Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)
  • Do: Assigned MW tutorial before next class MicroWorlds How-to
    Mar. 23 (W)
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together
  • Assign: A5 Final Unit Portfolio
  • MicroWorlds
  • Do: Assigned MW tutorial before next class Sample Unit in html
    Mar. 28 (M)
  • MicroWorlds
  • Develop Design Document
  • Assign: A6 MicroWorlds Project
  • Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure
    MW Web Resources
    Mar. 30 (W)
  • Handheld Computers in the Classroom (ppt)
  • Do: Assigned MW Tutorial before next class
    Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2
    Turn in A4: Webpage
    Handhelds in School
    Apr. 4
    (M)
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners
  • Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities
  • Read: Ch. 6 IETT
    In class: Diversity Activity

    Addressing Inequities
    Diversity Resources
    Diversity Activity
    Apr. 6
    (W)
    Ch. 5 and 6 Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt)  Read: Ch. 5 IETT before next class
    Turn in: Design Document
    M& M Sample Activity
    Resources
    Apr. 11
    (M)
  • More MicroWorlds
  • Review for Exam #2

  • Prepare for Exam # 2
    MicroWorlds How-to
    Apr. 13 (W)
  • Examination # 2


  • Apr. 18
    (M)
  •  MicroWorlds Projects


  • Apr. 20
    (W)
  • MW projects and UP


  • Apr. 25
    (M)
  • Module 8: Putting the UP together
  • Do: Use checklist to check UP
    Apr. 27
    (W)
  • Unit Portfolio Presentations
  • Turn in: A5: Unit Portfolio
    May 2
    (M)
    MicroWorlds Presentations Turn in A6: Microworlds Project
    May 4 
    (W)
  • MicroWorlds Presentations

  • Prepare for Exam

    Posttest Surveys
    May 7-11
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)

  • Monday, May 9
    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 = MicroWorlds Pro

    *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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