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At a Glance
 Note:  Unless otherwise noted, PowerPoint slides are accessible by chapter at the course companion website.  Upon entering the site, you must scroll down to the third paragraph on the page and click on the word "here" (the last word in the paragraph) to access the slides.    All other companion site resources are available by clicking on the specified chapter numbers which run along the top of the page.  The website address is:    http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_roblyer_integrate_4
Date Topics Covered Before Next Class Resources
8/29 Syllabus and course introduction
 About Me 
Name Tents
Purchase text		 Name Tent
8/31
  1. Using the textbook:  Overview
  2. Ch. 1  - "Educational Technology in Context:  The Big Picture"
 Read Ch. 2 of text PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 1
9/5 Ch. 2 - "Foundations of Effective Technology Integration Models:  Theory and Practice"

 Email initial unit topic to instructor.  Include the following:
  1. Grade level
  2. Content Area
  3. Unit Topic
  4. Rationale (why this topic?)
  5. Subject line:  Unit Topic
  1. PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 2
  2. A1 - Video Review:  Tablet Computers in the First Grade Classroom (DVD Title 2, Ch. 8)  "Identification of Learning Theory"  Worksheet (in class handout).
  3. A2 - Video Review:  Geometer's Sketchpad for Inductive Reasoning (DVD Title 2, Ch. 5) Access the "Evaluation Checklist for a Technology Integrated Lesson"  found in the "Rubrics and Checklists" link on the lefthand navigation frame in Ch. 2 .
9/7
  1. Lesson  Planning and Design
  2. Word Processing Tutorial
  3. Ch. 2 Online Quiz
 Read Ch. 4 of text
  1. A1 - TIP Phase 1:  Relative Advantage Activity
  2. Lesson Plan Review - Gagne's Events of Instruction included in the French Menu Lesson Plan
  3. A2 - Ch. 10 DVD Tutorial - "French Menu"
9/12
  1. Ch. 4 - "Teaching with the Basic Three Software Tools:  Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database Programs"
  2. Complete French Menu
  3. Learning Objectives - ABCD Model
  1. PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 4
  2. A1 - TIP Phase 2:  Learning Objectives
  3. A2 - Video Review:  Fifth Graders using MS Word in Science.
9/14
  1. Standards:  TEKS
  2. Inquiry-based learning
  3. Spreadsheet Tutorial
 Become familiar with the TEKS for your chosen grade-level and content area, making sure there is alignment for your unit plan.
  1. A1 - The Texas Education Agency "TEKS" website
  2. Spreadsheet Inquiry Activity
9/19
  1. Standards:  TEKS  and  NETS
  2. Ch. 4 Online Quiz
  3. P6:  Instructional Unit Plan Assigned (on-going)
  1. Complete Spreadsheet Tutorial -  "Your Dream Car." Email subject line:  919lastname
  2. Read Ch.  3 of text
  1. P6:  Unit Plan Template
  2. "Your Dream Car" Lesson Plan
  3. A1 - Spreadsheet Tutorial - "Your Dream Car" :  DVD, tutorial, Ch. 4 OR Access the "TIE into Practice:  Technology Integration Examples/Tutorials"  found in the "Technology Integration Workshop" link on the lefthand navigation frame in Ch. 4.
9/21
  1. Ch. 3 - "Teaching with Instructional Stoftware"
  2. Introduction to the The Professional Development Technology Lab
    Instructional Software Catalog
  3. P1:  Software Integration Assigned
  1. Review Mac 101:  The Grand Tour
  2. Print hardcopy of Ch. 3 PowerPoint Slides and bring to class (if you want to take notes on the slides).
  3. Print "Essential Criteria Checklist for Evaluating Software" 
  1. PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 3
  2. P1:  Software Integration - Lesson Plan Template
  3. University of Pittsburgh Mac Handout (.pdf)
  4. PDTL Instructional Software Catalog
9/26 MEET in the Mac Lab - 312

Review and Evaluation  of Instructional Software		 Software Evaluation - complete evaluation form
  1. Integration Strategies Table
  2. A1 - Essential Criteria Checklist for Evaluating Instructional Courseware
9/28 MEET in the Mac Lab - 312

Development of Software Integration Lesson Plan
  1. Review Ch. 3 for online quiz
  2. Review Ch. 3, p. 77, "Programming Languages as Instructional Software"
  1. PowerPoint Slides - Project Review
  2. P1 Example Plan "The Pizza Chef"
10/3
  1. Please meet our guest lecturer Theresa Overall.
  2. MicroWorlds - Logo
  3. Ch. 3 Online Quiz
 P1 Completed and due before next class. A1 - MicroWorlds Assignment #1 
10/5
  1. Microworlds - Logo
A2 - MicroWorlds Assignment #2
10/10
  1. Microworlds - Logo
  2. P2:  Microworlds Instructional Sequence Assigned
  1. Read Ch. 5 of text
  2. P2 Completed and due before next class.
 P2: MicroWorlds Instructional Sequence
10/12 Ch. 5 - "Teaching with Software Tools:  Beyond the Basic Programs"
Midterm Review
PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 5
Midterm Review
10/17 Midterm Exam:  Ch. 2-4 Read Ch. 6 of text
10/19 NOTE:  NO CLASS TODAY - Please read your email.  A1 and P3 design document (not the entire P3 project) should be completed by 10/24.
  1. Ch. 6 - "Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia Tools"
  2. P3:  PowerPoint Presentation Assigned
 A1 - PowerPoint Tutorial
P3 - Design Document
  1. A1 - PowerPoint Tutorial
  2. P3:  PowerPoint Presentation Design Document
10/24 Ch. 6 - "Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia Tools"
Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
  1. Exam review
  2. P3 Design Document and Rubric Review
  3. Unit Plan template review
  4. PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 6
  5. Elements of Good Design:  PowerPoint
10/26 MEET in the Mac Lab - 312
Guest Lecturer:  Mr. Garry Mayes
  1. Introduction to:  Digital Video, Images, and Sounds:  Apple iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes
Excerpts from "Teaching with Digital Images"		 Guided tutorial developed by Garry Mayes will be provided in class.
10/31 MEET in the Mac Lab - 312
  1.  Digital Video, Images, and Sounds:  Apple iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes
  2. P4:  Multimedia Project Assigned
Read Ch. 7 of text

P3 Completed and due before next class.
  1. P4 Requirements and Rubric
  2. P4 Example Citation
  3. Introduction to Portfolio Video Guide
11/2
  1. Ch. 7 - "Introducting the Internet and Other Distance Learning Tools"
  2. Copyright and Fair Use 
  3. Identification of Web-based Resources
  1. PowerPoint Slides - Ch.7
  2. Copyright and Fair Use PowerPoint Slides
  3. The Copyright and Fair Use Quiz
11/7 MEET in the Mac Lab - 312
  1. Complete Videos
  2. Searching Strategies
 Read Ch. 8 of text
A2 (Note:  This should be completed in class if your video is completed).		 A1 - Four NETS for Better Searching
Handout provided in class.
A2 -  Searching Google
11/9
  1. Ch. 8 - "Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum"
  2. Webquests
  3. P5:  Webquest Assigned
 Complete P5 design document PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 8
Webquest Slides
P5 Design Document
11/14
  1. NVu  
  2. P5 Design and Development
 Review Ch. 8 for online quiz Basic NVu
NVu Toolbars
The Pizza Chef Webquest
NVu User Guide
11/16
  1. NVu
  2. P4 and P5 Development 
NVu - Making Tables
11/21 Work day (agenda provided)
P7:  Portfolio Assigned 		 Read Ch. 15 of text
P4 Completed and due before next class.  

Note:  I will check P4 in class on 11/28. Do not submit via email!		 Agenda for your Work day
P7 Design Document
NVu Download Site
11/28 Handheld Devices in the Classroom
Guest Lecturer:  Theresa Overall

 Read Ch. 15 of text

P5 Completed and due before next class.  

Note:  I will check P5 in class on 11/30. Do not submit via email!
11/30
  1. Review of P6 and P7
 Purchase CD for portfolio

Basic Elements of Web Design
12/5
  1. Ch. 15 - "Technology in Special Education"
  2. Final Review
 P6 Completed and due before next class.
P7 Completed and due before next class.  

Special Note:  The electronic portfolio (P7) should be saved to a CD to submit. 		PowerPoint Slides - Ch. 15
Final Review - Chapters:   6, 7, 8, 15
12/7 Portfolio Presentations
T/Th 9:30 AM
12/12, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

T/Th 11:00 AM
12/14, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM		 Final Exam:  Ch. 6-8, 15