MILLER COLLEGE
EDUC 421 TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
COURSE DOCUMENTS:
12 WEEK COURSE (SPRING/ SUMMER)
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Assignment Checklist
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 12 Week
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15 WEEK COURSE (FALL/WINTER)
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15 Week
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Teacher Resources (this will soon be a separate page)
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Binda SOE Standards Matrix (Educ 421) |
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Binda SOE Standards Matrix (template) |
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WEEK 1- WHY USE TECHNOLOGY ?
| ACTIVITY: | DESCRIPTION: | OBJECTIVE: |
| IN CLASS | Introductions, review of the syllabus. | Student understanding of the course requirements |
| TECHNOLOGY SURVEY | Online Survey of technology skills for teachers | Determine the ability level of the group |
| DISCUSSION | Why use technology in the classroom? What is the digital divide? |
Student understanding of key concepts |
| MODEL LESSON | Example lesson using a digital camera and a word
processor to improve teacher-student communication. All About Me (PDF) |
Student application of an integrated technology lesson |
| KEY CONCEPTS | instructional technology digital divide inquiry |
Understanding of key vocabulary terms for the course |
| ASSIGNMENT | Read an online article that discusses the digital divide. Write a one page summary and explain why you support or oppose the position of the article. | Online research, evaluation and summary writing as tools for learning with technology |
| READING FOR NEXT WEEK | Chapter 1-Technology, Media and Learning | Use of a text for reference and concept building |
WEEK 2- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WITH COMPUTERS
| ACTIVITY: | DESCRIPTION: | OBJECTIVE: |
| IN CLASS |
Online Assessment of Technology Skills |
Assessment of Student Skills |
| MODEL LESSON | Shapes Colors and Textures | Student application of an integrated technology lesson |
| KEY CONCEPTS | instructional technology digital divide inquiry |
Understanding of key vocabulary terms for the course |
| ASSIGNMENT | Read an online article that discusses the digital divide. Write a one page summary and explain why you support or oppose the position of the article. | Online research, evaluation and summary writing as tools for learning with technology |
| READING FOR NEXT WEEK | Chapter 1-Technology, Media and Learning | Use of a text for reference and concept building |
WEEK 3- CLASSROOM WITH COMPUTERS
| ACTIVITY: | DESCRIPTION: | OBJECTIVE: |
| IN CLASS | Introductions, review of the syllabus. | Student understanding of the course requirements |
| MODEL LESSON | Telling Time | Student application of an integrated technology lesson |
| ONLINE RESOURCES | Generate a PDF file for the current time (MET-Middle European Time -6 hours behind EST). | Generate and save several different clock PDF files to show to students. Online resources can extend learning beyond the classroom. |
| KEY CONCEPTS | instructional technology digital divide inquiry |
Understanding of key vocabulary terms for the course |
| ASSIGNMENT | Read an online article that discusses the digital divide. Write a one page summary and explain why you support or oppose the position of the article. | Online research, evaluation and summary writing as tools for learning with technology |
| READING FOR NEXT WEEK | Chapter 1-Technology, Media and Learning | Use of a text for reference and concept building |
Example of Presentation Software combining sound, and animation to support early literacy: Words with the Letter B