COURSE NUMBER: |
EDUC 414 |
COURSE TITLE: |
Educational Technology |
NAME OF
INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr Gordon Booth |
CREDIT WEIGHT
AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 1) |
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: |
An exploration of the role of the appropriate use of
common information technology tools in teaching and learning.
The course examines the foundational, theoretical, and practical issues
of using technology in K-12 classrooms.
In the event of enrolment pressures, preference is given
to B.Ed. (AD) students.
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REQUIRED TEXTS: |
- Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., Malenoski, K. (2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Denver: Mid-continental Research for Education and Learning.
- Each
student will be required to purchase a USB memory stick (flash drive)
for use in this course. It is recommended that the capacity of
this memory stick be a minimum of 8GB and preferably 16GB.
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MARK
DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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e-Binder |
20% |
Lesson preparation/presentation |
30% |
Lab assignments | 30% |
Final Exam |
20% |
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100% |
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COURSE
OBJECTIVES: |
Through participation in this course, students will:
- become familiar with the integrated Alberta Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum
- become proficient with a variety of ICT software and tools
- develop lesson plans that teaches or incorporates ICT
- develop a variety of teaching strategies that are effective in teaching ICT
- become familiar with a variety of resources for the integration of ICT for teaching and learning at the K-12 level
- become familiar with a variety of issues and current topics affecting ICT in schools
- cast
a critical eye on integration of technology into their teaching taking
into account the characteristics of 21st century learners
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COURSE
OUTLINE: |
- Introductions, Course overview, Class expectations
- Intro. to educational technology
- Technology Acceptance Models
- Technology Integration Planning
- TPACK
- ICT curriculum
- Lesson planning integrating technology
- Assessment
- Backwards Design
- Instructional software – benefits limitations
- Learning styles
- Thinking skills
- Basic productivity tools
- Lesson presentations
- Multimedia and hypermedia tools
- Smartboard use
- Smart Notebook resources
- Smart Notebook resource creation
- Student response systems (clickers)
- Internet resources Acceptable Use Policies
- Ethics/plagiarism
- Assessing quality
- Web 2.0 tools
- 1-1 Computing
- Distance learning
- Videoconference
- Online learning
- Experiential education
- E-Binder review
- Student record management systems
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LAB OUTLINE: | - Microsoft Word
- E-Binder Introduction
- Microsoft Word/Publisher
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Prezi
- Instructional software development
- Open Lab - Powerpoint Presentation preparation
- Media editing tools
- Smartboard operation
- Smart Notebook tools
- Web 2.0 resource development
- Open Lab - Smart Notebook preparation
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