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EDUC 2210 Teacher Technology 4:00 – 5:15 Tues/Thur Maxwell Computer Lab |
Course Description: This course includes knowledge about and use of computers and related technologies in the integration of technology to support learning and assessment of instruction and to enhance teacher productivity.
Prerequisites: EDU 204, EDUC 2204, or discretion of
instructor
Note: This class will use Moodle as the electronic learning management system (LMS). Assignments will be submitted electronically via email and Moodle. In addition, Moodle will provide a means of maintaining a daily schedule and calendar of assignments, communication among class members and the instructor, and easy access to web resources.
Professor: Dr.
Bill Brown
106A Goolsby Center
Email: bcbrown@yhc.edu
Phone & Voice Mail: 706.379.5214
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Other hours are available upon request.
Textbook: Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J., Gunter, G.A. & Gunter, R.E. (2006). Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. (7th ed.). Boston: Thomson Course Technology.
Computer
Access: Computer
with Macintosh or Windows operating system
Electronic
Devices: Printer, Multimedia Projector, Scanner, Digital Camera, CD Burner
Delivery
Media: Internet
Access (Web Browser, Email, SCHOLAR), CD-ROM, DVD
Current Software: Microsoft
Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe (Acrobat) Reader, SmartBoard
Notebook Software, QuickTime Player or QuickTime Pro
YHC Mission Statement:
Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through a comprehensive liberal arts experience that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Goals:
Young Harris College will:
· Educate students through a comprehensive liberal arts experience.
· Challenge students through innovative academic, cultural, athletic, and spiritual programs.
· Recruit and retain excellent students, faculty, and staff.
· Empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential.
· Increase significantly the College’s financial resources and facilities to support growth and development.
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Contribute to the quality of life of our local
community.
Conceptual Framework
for the Teacher Preparation Program
The Teacher
Preparation Program at Young Harris College originates from the College
Mission, Goals, and Values combined with Professional, State, and Institutional
standards for the preparation of prospective teachers. With the history of a
strong Liberal Arts background woven throughout, the institutional motto of “Excellence, Everyday” supports the
pillars of initial teacher preparation. The pillars of the program may be
defined as: (a) Knowledge/Content; (b) Skills/Pedagogy; and (c)
Dispositions/Professionalism/Ethics. Embedded throughout the program are
commitments to (d) Diversity and (e) Technology. With continuous assessment
providing constant feedback and monitoring of all components of the Conceptual
Framework within the program, the importance of student centered pedagogy based
on a strong liberal arts background characterizes both the approach of the
Young Harris College faculty and the program expectations/outcomes for teacher
candidates. Thus, the motto of the
Conceptual Framework of the Young Harris College Teacher Preparation Program is
“Excellence
in Learner-Centered Teacher Preparation”
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Student
Outcomes/Proficiencies |
INTASC Standards |
Georgia Framework |
Program/Content Standards |
Institutional Standards |
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1.
Demonstrate introductory
knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts related to technology* |
1-6 |
Domains 1, 3, 5, 6 |
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1, 2, 3, 5 |
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2. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. |
1, 2, 3, 7 |
Domains 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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3. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. |
1-5, 10 |
Domains 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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4. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Domains 4, 5, 6 |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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5. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning |
9, 10 |
Domains 6 |
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3, |
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6. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use |
9 |
Domains 6 |
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3, 4 |
*Signature Assignment
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for Early Childhood Education (P-5) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_ECE.pdf
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for Middle Grades Education (4-8) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_MGE.pdf
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for English Education (6-12) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_English_Education.pdf
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for History Education (6-12) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_History_Education.pdf
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for Mathematics Education (6-12) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_Mathematics_Education.pdf
A complete alignment grid for INTASC Standards, Georgia Framework, Program/Content Standards, and Institutional Standards (Goals) for Science Education (6-12) may be found at the following link:
http://bcbrown.net/YHC_website/preconditions/Content_Standards_Science_Education.pdf
Course Requirements:
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Requirement/Project |
Points |
Student
Outcomes/ Proficiences |
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Assignments and Class Participation. Students will attend and participate in class; they will complete class exercises and homework as assigned. (All objectives, written assignments, electronic assignments, etc.) |
10% |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Production of Technology Rich Mini-Unit – This mini-unit will relate to the student’s area of certification interest and will incorporate the YHC expectations for unit and lesson planning. Instruction, assessment, enrichment and remediation, and management will all incorporate appropriate up to date technology. There will be a minimum of five (5) lessons for traditional 50+- minute courses and three (3) lessons for 90+- minute block courses.* |
30% |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Tests. Two Exams – 1) Mid-term 2) Final (15% each) |
30% |
1, 5, 6 |
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Electronic Portfolio. The electronic portfolio highlighting the production of the above unit will be the final project for the class. Progress will be monitored throughout the semester. The project’s design will be in the form of a Web Site (which may or may not be actually hosted on the internet. Presentation will take place during the last week of class, |
30% |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
*Signature Assignment
Grading Scale:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = Below 60
I Incomplete
W Withdrew
WF Withdrew failing
Attendance Policy: TBA
Young Harris College considers the classroom experience to be a vital part of the comprehensive, liberal arts experience offered at the college. Each instructor sets an attendance policy appropriate to the nature of the course. Violation of the policy may result in reduction of grade or removal from the course.
Academic Honesty:
The Young Harris College Honor Code states that students of the college should commit themselves to nothing less than the rigorous adherence to honesty and integrity in all facets of academic and campus life, including the writing of papers and laboratory reports, quizzes, homework assignments, examinations, and all documents submitted to the college, as well as behavior on campus and on college-affiliated outings. Your signature on each assignment in this course is a reminder of the fact that you have signed a statement pledging adherence to the Honor Code.
Other Academic
Policies:
All students are responsible for being familiar with the policies published in the Young Harris College Catalog.
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