William Carey University School of Education EDU 325 Technology in Education Departmental Syllabus Thursday Classes

William Carey University School of Education EDU 325 Technology in Education Departmental Syllabus Thursday classes

Mandatory Face to Face Meeting Dates: Nov. 15th – 6:00 pm Jan. 17th - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Monica Donohue Phone number: 601.307.5797 cell (texting is acceptable) Email address: [email protected] (preferred communication)

Conceptual Framework: We are developing caring, reflective decision makers in the 21st Century.

Catalog Description (3 hours): A study of the use of computers and other technology in the classroom. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including the understanding of the Internet.

Course Content: This course is designed to facilitate interaction with advanced research related to technology and technology education. Students will expand their knowledge base of technology-based resources. Familiarity of state and national standards will increase as students grow in understanding of how to teach with technology.

Topics will be introduced through lecture, discussions, demonstrations, modeling, individual presentations, and in-class cooperative learning groups. This course is an intensive laboratory experience in computer technology.

Evaluation: All written and oral assignments and presentations will be assessed on the basis of three major sets of criteria ABOVE the requirements set for the assignment. The three major criteria are the following:

1. MECHANICS: this includes, but is not limited to, such areas as appropriate subject-verb agreement, comma usage, punctuation usage, correct spelling, sentence structure, materials free from typing errors and correct use of APA format.

2. CONTENT: this includes the quality of information, use of correct terminology, documentation, addressing the topic and following all oral and written directions.

3. EXPRESSION: this includes writing clearly and concisely about the topic and using appropriate oral grammar when speaking in class, especially during presentations.

DATES OF CLASSES, TOPICS, AND ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATES

Sessions Topics Requirements Session 1  Review of syllabus, assignments, D2L,  Choose a single unit on which (11/15) email, and plagiarism. you will work for the duration of  Face to Face meeting to cover first half of the course. course topics

Session 2  VOKI to Dropbox (due date  Voki (attendance assignment) 11/19 – shortened week due to Thanksgi ving) Session 3  Website Review Overview  Website Discussion (attendance (work due  RTI assignment) by 12/13) Session 4  Assessment and Technology  App Discussion (attendance (work due assignment) by 12/20)

Session 5  Technology Topics for second half of course Attend face to face class meeting Face to Face session: January 17 Session 6  Differentiating Instruction  Animoto Movie (work due  Skype Activity by 1/24) (attendance assignment)

Session 7  Multimedia Presentations beyond  Prezi due in Dropbox (work due PowerPoint (attendance assignment) by 1/31)  Prezi Glogster Session 8  Diigo  Discussion Activity on Diigo, (work due  Pinterest Edmodo and Pinterest Due by 2/7)  Edmodo (attendance assignment)  Jeopardy Game due to the Dropbox Session 9  Unit Plan  Unit Plan due in Dropbox (work due (attendance assignment) by 2/14)

***No assignments will be accepted after 10:00 pm on Feb. 14. 2013***

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weight Assignment 10% VOKI 15% Digital Movie 15% Jeopardy Game 10% Skype Activity 10% Website Reviews 5% App Discussion 10% Diigo, Edmodo, Pinterest 15% Prezi 10% Unit Plan with Technology

Grading Scale A = 90–100 B = 80–89 C = 70-79 F = 69 or below

Class Assignments  Due by assigned date at 10:00 pm  Late assignments will be penalized 10% each week then graded.  No late assignments will be accepted after February 14, 2013.

Class Attendance  Expected at all sessions  No credit is given if more than 2 full classes are missed (per graduate catalog)  Leaving early or arriving late for class counts as a half absence  Failure to complete your assigned attendance assignment (see page 4) on the day the class is online is an absence  No unexcused or excused absences  Work is to be completed and turned in on time even if you are absent

Reminders  All assignments are due in DROPBOX in D2L by the assigned due date.  All assignments are to be in Microsoft WORD ’97 or newer version. It is your responsibility to have assignments in the appropriate format.  Late assignments will be penalized 10% each Session and then graded.

Levels of Expertise It is understood that teachers will enter this course with a wide range of skill ability. The course is designed to be an Introductory Course for the Beginning Level Technology Skills Teacher. The course is easily adapted to the Proficient Technology Skills Teacher. The Final level is the Advanced Skills Trainer. The Advanced Skills Trainer can design a project goals contract with the instructor with the end product being the portfolio.

Areas of Professionalism 1. Dependability and Reliability – shows responsible attendance, arrives punctually for class and teaching experiences, completes assignments on time, and is organized and prepared. 2. Respect – shows respect toward others, deals with frustrations, problems, and differences in opinion in mature ways. 3. Commitment and Initiative – takes assignments seriously, demonstrates commitment to learning and students rather than just completing assignments for a grade, and explores professional sources for new ideas. 4. Responsiveness – seeks and values constructive feedback from others (peers, instructors), and relates well with others. 5. Collaboration – helps create positive relationships in the university classroom and field experiences in schools, participates in the learning process by sharing diverse experiences and perspectives, participates productively in group activities, and establishes productive and professional relationships with professors and colleagues. 6. Open-Mindedness – demonstrates a willingness to question both traditional and innovative practices in the quest for doing what is best for students and shows a willingness to be flexible when dealing with the uncertainty and complexity of educational issues. 7. Knowledgeable – is aware of current educational issues, demonstrates an ability to illustrate and apply subject matter concepts. 8. Communication – demonstrates effective communication, models standard English in writing and speaking, and expresses thoughts clearly and succinctly. 9. Academic Honesty – takes responsibility for producing independent, original work.

Statement on Academic Integrity William Carey University seeks to create an environment that encourages continued growth of moral and ethical values, which include personal honesty and mutual trust. The University places the highest value on academic integrity and regards any act of academic dishonesty as a serious offense. Academic dishonesty is considered unethical and in violation of William Carey University’s academic standards and Christian commitment. If such an incident occurs, students, faculty, and/or staff are obligated to initiate appropriate action. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense sanctions could include failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and could

lead to suspension or dismissal from the University. A full explanation of the procedures for responding to instances of academic dishonesty is contained in the University’s Policies and Procedures manual and in the student handbook, The Redbook.

Plagiarism If you do not understand the concept of plagiarism you need to read the section on plagiarism in the APA Manual and take the plagiarism tutorials I have posted on D2L. If you have any questions about plagiarism after reading and taking the tutorial you need to contact me to set up an appointment to discuss this issue. If you do not talk with me, it will be assumed you understand the definition of plagiarism. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in the consequences listed in the academic integrity statement.

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