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Textbook: Will be referring to the draft open-text (in progress) copy "Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching", Fifth Edition, Roblyer & Doering, Pearson, 2010

Other suggested reference textbooks:

• "Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning", Newby, T., Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006

• "Teaching and Learning with Microsoft Office 2007 and Expression Web", Newby T., Allyn & Bacon, 2009

• "Teaching With Technology", Norton, P., Thompson Wadsworth, 2003

• The web - Information on topics can be found through corresponding web searches

Blackboard Access: Each student needs to to ensure you have access to Blackboard, to be able to perform the necessary activities of the class, from the first day. Registered students are automatically assigned a Blackboard and CSUEB Mail account - Open University students are enrolled after they pay their fees.

Email Account: Please activate your CSUEB Horizon account, which can be done by accessing the opening page of BlackBoard. Your Horizons email will be the primary means of communication with the instructor, so make sure to maintain this account as uncluttered as possible to prevent loss of messages due to violations of your disk space quota. Students can alternatively seek external support and allow their Horizon accounts to be linked to other, non-CSUEB email systems they might find more appropriate for their needs.

Supplies: A USB flash drive or similar data storage device can be useful to archive your work in progress. The Blackboard "My Online Storage" option can also provide similar storage assistance.

Special accommodations: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss your SDRC-approved academic accommodations, or if you would need special assistance in the event of an emergency, please make an appointment to meet with me as soon as possible.

Grading: The grade for the class will consist of 3 parts, evaluated in a 1-100 scale:

Activities Weight I – Class Assignments (5) 50 % II – Lesson presentation 30 % III –Final Quiz 20 % I + Extra Credit ...   100% Letter Grades   A = (95-100) A- = (90-94) B+ = (87-89)B = (83-86) B- = (80-82) C+ = (77-79)C = (73-76) C- = (70-72) D+ = (67-69)D = (63-66)   F = (0-62)

(I) Class Assignments - are opportunities given to the students that to demonstrate their clear and effective understanding of issues and uses of information technology in the classroom by completing corresponding assignments either in class, or independently
(II) Lesson presentation - is an opportunity for students to design a lesson supported with new technologies, and show their suitability to support better instruction in a real classroom
(III) FINAL QUIZ - An opportunity to experience an on-line quiz, and showing off what was learned in class

Up to 10% XTRA Credit will be considered for other extraordinary contributions provided to the class. Special CLASS FEEDBACK (TED5110 Suggestions and feedback Form) can also be rewarded with extra credit points. The course must be repeated for any grade of “D” or lower. Candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better to remain in the program.

To maintain fairness, all coursework requested will be due ON or BEFORE the specified deadline, which is the start time of the following class. Late work submissions will therefore be penalized, automatically reducing its value to 50% when finally submitted. PLEASE WORK CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE QUARTER, TURN YOUR ASSIGMENTS ON TIME, AND DO NOT MISS ANY TEST.

Class Schedule	TED5110 - Spring 2012	Clock

Dates	Apr 3	Apr 10	Apr 17	Apr 24	May 1	May 8	May 15	May 22	May 29	Jun 5
Assgn Due		#1		#2, #3	#4	#5	Presentations	Presentations	Presentations	FinalQ

 

Computer Lab - Rules

Independent Work - Rules

Communications Rules

Other - Suggestions

Each session will consist of INTRODUCTORY segments (about 1 hour), and HANDS-ON segments (about 2 hours) ---------- BREAKS AS NEEDED (+ 10 minutes @ around mid class) ----------

ACTIVITY- INDEPENDENT WORK and ASSIGNMENT 1: Students will Read Chapters 1, 2, 3 of the draft Classroom Technology Introduction document and go over the following questions to prepare for in-class discussions.

Topic
1 - Big Picture	Why do we need technologies, new and old in classrooms? Which technologies are used in real classrooms today?
2 - Purpose of technology in education	Would technology in classrooms be most helpful to teach about technology itself, or to help teach all subjects better?
3 - Use of common software	How can standard computer word processors, spreadsheets, data base programs, and the Internet help (or not) teach in K-12 classrooms? Any cheaper, more effective alternatives?
4 - Use of new gadgets	How can new electronics & telecommunications devices (Laptops, Internet, wireless, smart-boards, clickers, data-acquisition, Ipads, GPS, etc.) help (or not) teach in K-12 classrooms? Are there any cheaper, more effective alternatives?
5 - Use of specialized software	Can/should new sophisticated computer-based software (e.g. Google maps & documents, Ism-city/world, math & word games, Geometry sketchpad, biology/physical/social/financial simulations, etc.) help (or not) teach in K-12 classrooms? Any cheaper, more effective alternatives?
6 - Benefits of multimedia, distance and remote access	In which ways can multimedia display, sensing, the Internet, wireless, remote access and miniaturization, for example, help teach better? Any cheaper, more effective alternatives?
7 - What can/should I do?	How can I properly implement new technology tools in my classroom?

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Date	Topic
Apr 3	INTRODUCTION - INTRODUCTION to the class, and STUDENTS Search for CLEAR ANSWERS to the following questions: What is education? What are schools and classrooms? What is teaching? The purpose of schools, classrooms, and teachers. Academic Standards. How are our students doing overall? This video with companion text Psychology of classroom respect Typical classrooms in Alameda County (2006): number of computers and academic use. Teachers & technology in the classroom The role of administrators, parents, and community. Teachers running schools?, Commentary-1. Commentary-2 How much can children learn ? ...When ? Child 1 - guitar , Child 2 - violin , Child 3 - violin , Child 4 - violin , Child 5 - Piano , Child 6 - violin , Child 7 - violin , Zapateado , Zapateado 1 , Zapateado 2 , Zapateado 3 , Toyota robot , let it be, bird-brain flight controls , The brain, learning and language , Testing, the Chinese way.. , "A hole in the wall.." , About teaching children ASSIGNMENT #1 - Considering your readings and explorations above, write a response to the following questions, one page each (please include the question with each response): 1,- What do you think could be the main reason why an typical, average child might have difficulties excelling in their basic 3 R's (reading, writing, arithmetic) in school? 2.- Describe what kind of helpful change in attitude and involvement from teachers, parents, school administrators, government, the media for could be needed to help children excel academically. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 10	REVIEW OF LAST CLASS What is and how are compression and resizing of content files useful? (Using PAINT & Editing Graphics, or any other graphics editor program (e.g. Photoshop, ImageReady, Fireworks, etc..) to create/edit/compress/resize images files to be used properly in documents.) Media creation exercise - Starter assignment: Using a camera and a microphone to create media for teaching documents Using a digital camera to snap an image or video and download it to the computer for editing and insertion in teaching documents (word processing, web, Power Point, Excel, etc.). Likewise, using the microphone and the MS Accessories voice recorder to create a customized voice file (can also use Gold Wave, Audacity, etc., as available). Focusing on making more helpful content in lessons. Using PowerPoint & animation Why add animation and sound? What is PowerPoint, How different from other applications? Inserting, Grouping, ordering and animating objects in PowerPoint. Sample PPT presentations created by students: The heart Music Fractions Life cycle Parts of a cell More fractions Sample of lesson plan and corresponding PowerPoint - submitted by student and including instructor comments) Inserting Multimedia in PowerPoint Finding and availing pedagogically helpful images, animation, sound, and video, using content from the Internet. LESSON PLANNING AND TEACHING WITH INFUSED MULTIMEDIA / TECHNOLOGYLessons - What are lesson plans ? Lesson planning (part-1), (part-2), Teaching K time -lesson, lesson plan document models, lesson delivery ..... Standards-based Lesson Planning; Content and Language Objectives. Lesson plans as offered on the web (Discovery, Yahoo, Microsoft, ... etc.) Technology infused lessons and plans (Sample 1(Measurement and Geometry), Sample 2 (Measurement and Fractions) , NCTM Illuminations , Math Playground, the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives)program NOTES ON LESSON PLANS AND TECHNOLOGY INFUSED MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR THE ASSIGMENTS FOLLOWING All Lesson plans hould be complete, formatted and detailed, as required in other methods instruction and practice activities in the credential program (e.g. don't forget Title, name and date!) A statement of the reason and advantages of the infused elements should be included, justifying the use of the technologies, as compared with other, perhaps simpler and cheaper options Both the Lesson Plan and the technology infusion activity content should be submitted as editable files into the corresponding entry in the BlackBoard Course Materials section. ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 2 : a) Create an interesting lesson plan document using a text processor, e.g. MS Word. Define and mark a point in the lesson where a nice, motivating PowerPoint presentation would be useful, for the purposes of your lesson. Save the document using your name in the file name, e.g. JSmith#2a (would be .doc or .docx type). NOTE - MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE IN THE PLAN ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS: COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY TO MAKE SURE THE PRESENTATION WILL OCCUR IN ANY CLASSROOM (i.e. the correct computer itself and corresponding PC/Mac cables, accessories, the Office software installed of the correct version, a computer projector & all cables and adaptors, a pointer? screen? speakers? power extension cord?- LIST DETAIL IN MATERIALS SECTION OF THE PLAN b) Save the PowerPoint presentation in a file using standard class file name, e.g. JSmith#2b (would be .ppt or .pptx type). c) Submit both files, Lesson Plan (.doc/x) and PowerPoint (.ppt/x) TOGETHER as attachments in the BlackBoard Course Materials entry for ASSIGN#2, when complete.
Apr 17	Implementing multimedia and educational technologies in the classroom - Technological, Pedagogical, and Area Content Knowledge (TPACK) considerations. See Ch 2 section at the bottom of Classroom Technology Introduction document GADGETS FOR THE CLASSROOM - Different new technologies that can be used to improve teaching in classrooms, including at least one specific lesson/topic example for each, and specifically how the technology/device can improve teaching and learning. Examples of new technologies: USB devices (e.g. Cameras, document cameras, ELMO, data sensors, microscope cameras, etc.) Touch-screens & Smart boards Computer multimedia, wireless and remote testing Digital textbooks ( examples: CLRN, K-12 flexbooks, Apple textbooks) Sound systems Television & DVD Scantron GPS Clickers TurnItIn ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 3 : Create and submit a list of 12 new teaching technologies together with a detailed description for each of their use in a specific lesson and topic in your subject area. Submit the list in a document to the corresponding Course materials (ASSIGN#3) entry.
Apr 24	REVIEW OF LAST CLASS Introducing Excel spreadsheets, Access, and sample applications EXCEL: Use EXCEL (or equivalent program) to: a) ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 4a: Build a dynamic times-table and a simple fraction pie < Include inserted Clip-Art image b) ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 4b: Assist a teacher in managing and visually presenting student grade scores < Include inserted image from GOOGLE-images c) Visually present and analyze imported (Internet accessed) STAR test data for a specific school b) ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 4c: - Briefly discuss your school’s STAR test results in one or two paragraphs DATABASES: What are Databases? Using MS ACCESS Database to manage data. What is different between using EXCEL and MS ACCESS? ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 4d: Start a standard student database in ACCESS using a template - Capture and print a screen image of the input screen using MS Paint - submit the corresponding JPG file FREE-PLAY ACTIVITY: Use an EXCEL TABLE and a GRAPH to create a spreadsheet that can be used to teach HISTOGRAMS to children ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT 4e : Think of, or find a lesson that could use a spreadsheet infusion productively with a dynamic bar graph (e.g. math, social studies), then: a) Create the corresponding spreadsheet and test it - save in a file JSmith#4e-sheet b) Save the corresponding Lesson Plan in a file JSmith#4e-plan. NOTE: MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR THE COMPUTER PRESENTATION TO BE COMPLETELY, FOR SURE POSSIBLE IN THE LESSON (LIST DETAIL IN MATERIALS SECTION) As needed and time available, work on ASSIGNMENT #4. NOTE FOR NEXT WEEK: If do not have one already, each student CREATES a free GOOGLE account, in order to access GOOGLE-Documents and GOOGLE-Sites services
May 1	REVIEW OF LAST CLASS Students should have created already a GOOGLE account to access the Documents and Web Sites services Technologies for SPECIAL EDUCATION and STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - What can computer technology do for students with disabilities? Built-in MS Windows utilities ( for XP : Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility >> Accessibility Wizard - Magnifier - Narrator - On-Screen Keyboard - Utility Manager California Department of Education – Assistive Technology http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/astvtech.asp California Department of Education - Assistive Technology Checklist – Examples of Assistive Technology http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/atexmpl.asp E-ssential Guide to Assistive Technology http://www.schwablearning.org/pdfs/e_guide_at.pdf?date=3-13-06&status=new LD On-Line http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/technology Books for students with disabilities: http://www.bookshare.org/web/Welcome.html The classroom of the future (2030) - Students search for information sites and IMAGES in the web to find and propose ideas of feasible future classrooms. - CLASS DISCUSSION ACTIVITY-ASSIGNMENT #5 INITIAL WEB PAGE: Designing and implementing a web page using a free - web page design and hosting service (e.g. Google Sites) to create customized, classroom related web pages (using classroom template) . Create: 1.- At least TWO (internal) PAGES (INCLUDED, WHEN USING TEMPLATE) (20%) 2.- A TABLE containing TEXT (10%) and at least one IMAGE (created earlier with your digital camera in your web page - NOTE: Make sure to use a COMPRESSED format (JPG, GIF) and to RESIZE (can use MSPaint) to a reasonable size (less than 100 KBytes) (10%) 3.- Convert your ASSIGNMENT#3a Lesson Plan text document to a PDF format, UPLOAD it to your site and make it available for visitor access. (20%) 4.- UPLOAD your PowerPoint presentation from ASSIGNMENT#3b, and make it available for visitor access. (20%) 5.- Insert an embedded YOUTUBE VIDEO with content related to a classroom topic (20%) Make your web pages and themes functionally useful to the students and parents of the classroom in which you are currently placed. MAKE SURE TO CLEAN UP YOUR SITE FROM ALL IRRELEVANT CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL TEMPLATE (COULD SUBTRACT UP TO 50%) NOTE: Your web page URL's will be made available to other students to view through the links below Summer 2010 Team 25 Web sites Team 40 Web sites Summer 2011 Team 91 Web sites   Fall 2011 Team 10 Web sites   Winter 2012 Team 92 Web Sites   Spring 2012 Team 25 Web Sites   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACTIVITY-Presentation - GUIDELINES (for Next 3 sessions) : Students design and present a live, brief presentation to the rest of the class (MAXIMUM 15 minutes - STRICTLY ENFORCED in consideration to all other presenters) describing the Technology Infused Lesson Plan (TILP) you delivered to the students in the classrooms of their placement. The presentation should include: 1 - The goal of the lesson 2 - The objective of using the technology you chose 3 - The successes 4 - The problems and what could you have done differently 5 - At this time, you should also submit the TILP Authorization Form containing the assessment of the third party observer in your classroom. Scoring will be as follows: 1.- Average TILP assessment (Master Teacher, CSUEB Supervisor or Class Imstructor) scaled in a 0-100 scale (x 10) (50%) 2.- Number of questions submitted to your classmates (25+) in response to their own presentations (x 2 each = ) (50%+) PRESENTATION SCHEDULE May 15   May 22   May 29   Jennifer Uhlig Danielle Scroggins Julia Driver Kelly Jarm Lindsey Poulton Martha Ramos Nalani Ngoon Danielle Sweeney Erin Duram Thimothy Merritt Elizabeth Soldavini Leann Yuen Adam Reitman Julienne Cruz Rebecca Goodin Valerie Vermazen Katharine Olinger Keith Potthoff Tu Pham ZOhal Waziri Gerard Hargraves Joan Davis Brian Dodson Antoinette Benford Elspeth De Shaw Brittany McCarthy
May 8	REVIEW OF LAST CLASS The following MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS will be introduced for class discussion during the first 30 minutes of the remaining sessions, before student presentations begin. Each topic will be considered in the list of topics for the FINAL QUIZ. Projecting digital images DIGITAL and COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS Asynchronous vs. synchronous, (SEE ENCYCLOPEDIA or WIKIPEDIA FOR DEFINITIONS OF EACH). Individual vs. Group communications Asynchronous (NOT IMMEDIATE, WHENEVER..) Web mail Discussion boards (ACCESS: Blackboard => Discussion board => ?) BLOGS Wikis Facebook, Twitter, Buzz, ..... SHARING DOCUMENTS: Google Documents access sample shared document Synchronous (IMMEDIATE, LIVE, NOW) Chat rooms (e.g. Gmail chat, Blackboard - chat and Virtual classroom) - ACCESS: Blackboard => email & more > Collaboration > Chat/ or Virtual classroom )- Chat room ref at: http://www.animath.net/TED5110-BBVC.html CISCO Telepresence (PRODUCT NO LONGER BEING ADVERTISED) Skype video-phone service ACTIVITIES: A discussion of the practical issues affecting the integration of technology in the classroom, and at home. Class discussion: - Information access and equity - Internet security (1), (2) and copyrights DEALING WITH A VIRTUAL WORLD Physical vs. Virtual classroom materials About the way we learn - What is MMSSR? About teaching children (also parents-help-needed) Learning, education and the real world TED Video real-math What does it mean to be a 21st Century student? STUDENTS USING COMPUTERS, COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATION TOOLS TO LEARN ON THEIR OWN What does it mean to be a 21st Century teacher? A slow process e.g. Touch-boards (see "Criticisms" section) Example of trouble 1 Example of trouble 2 Phased approaches to integrating virtual environments in the classroom. Starting today: Expanding capabilities in the classroom. and The "distributed school network". New on-line free California textbooks Dell's new classroom-oriented products ONCE A GAIN, THE AWESOME MACHINE HELPING STUDENTS ABOUT THE BRAIN, LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (from e-school News)   SAMPLE TILP AND DELIVERY PRESENTATION BY THE INSTRUCTOR Sample 1
May 15	(8) Student presentations of Technology Infused Lessons
May 22	(8) Student presentations of Technology Infused Lessons
May 29	(8) Student presentations of Technology Infused Lessons
Jun 5	Final Quiz - Available ON-LINE (BlackBoard - Course Materials) on 12/8/2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Final score will be immediately posted upon completion of the quiz.