Frostburg State University Spring 2014 1 credit Educ 448 Educational Technology Lab 3 Instructor: Dr. Minnie Ladores E-Mail: mladores@frostburg.edu Phone: x4303 Office: FR130/ FR211 Office Hours: M 2:30-4, T 1-2, W 4-5, Th 12-12:30; or by appointment. Course Description This course is the third in a series of three courses in which students are provided opportunities for experiences and practice in using technology to support any curriculum. Experiences are assimilated into professional practice. Emphasis is on the use of technology within the context of accomplishing authentic tasks. Course Purpose The purpose of this course is to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively integrate educational technology to support teaching, learning, and communication. It is intended to support the candidate in becoming: Materials In lieu of a textbook, students are required to get a TaskStream account. Students should also have Internet access outside of class. It is recommended, but not required, for students to have equipment for taking photographs and video (e.g. digital camera, digital video camera, flash camera, smartphone, tablet). An instructional leader by using technology to promote instruction and innovation A continuous assessor by being able to use technology to assist in student data collection and analysis, and being able to use data to inform instruction, and An educational advocate for technology enhancement. Evaluation of Student Achievement Evaluation of student achievement will be based upon performance on the following assignments: Assignment 1: MTTS 4 Gradebook Assignment 15 points Assignment 2: Resume - 10 points Assignment 3: Web Site 10 points Assignment 4: School Survey 8 points Assignment 5: Treasure Hunt 10 points Assignment 6: Instructional Video using imovie 10 points Assignment 7: TPACK Planning Chart 5 points Assignment 8: MTTS 5 Integrating Technology into Teaching: Lesson Plan and Reflections 12 points Assignment 9: TaskStream Portfolios (Tech DRF) 8 points Assignment 10: MTTS 5 Technology Lesson Presentation with Teaching Video 12 points Total = 100 points Grade Equivalents A 93% - 100% Outstanding achievement; for only the highest accomplishment B 85% - 92% Praiseworthy performance; above average C 77% - 84% for Satisfactory performance D 69% - 76% achievement F below 68% performance Below average Unsatisfactory Educational Technology Lab 3 1
Course Outcomes KNOWLEDGE Candidates will be able to demonstrate: ASSESSMENTS Candidate performance will CF MTTS ISTE be measured by: Knowledge of curriculum and technology standards Technology Integration Lesson IL V 2 Knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies in using technology Instructional Video, Treasure Hunt, IL V 2 in the classroom Technology Integration Lesson Knowledge of basic data analysis for assessment purposes Gradebook Assignment CA IV Knowledge of classroom policies and procedures that ensure School Survey, Acceptable Use Policy IL, III 4 compliance with copyright law, fair-use guidelines, security, and child protection. Assignment SKILLS Candidates will be able to: Use technology to analyze student assessment data and develop an Gradebook Assignment (Excel) CA IV instructional plan. Design instructional materials that incorporate digital tools and Treasure Hunt; Instructional Video IL 2a resources to promote student learning. Identify appropriate technology to integrate in instruction based on TPACK Chart IL V 2 an analysis of students, content, and available resources. Design and implement a technology-integration lesson. Technology Integration Lesson Lesson Plan IL V 2 & Teaching Video Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology Technology Integration Lesson Teaching IL V 2 into instruction. Video Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific TPACK Chart; Technology Integration IL V 2 student learning outcomes. Lesson Lesson Plan/ Teaching Video Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student Technology Integration Lesson - Lesson Plan IL V 2 performance during a technology-integrated lesson. Manage technology use in the learning environment (classroom or Technology Integration Lesson Teaching IL V 2 computer lab) during a technology-integrated lesson. Video DISPOSITIONS Candidates will demonstrate: Legal and ethical use of technology Technology Integration Lesson, Treasure IL, III 4 Hunt Disposition to use technology to address differences in student learning and performance Technology Integration Lesson IL, V 2 Disposition towards professional development in the area of educational technology Lesson Plan and Reflections IL, VII 5 Educational Technology Lab 3 2
Course Schedule Note: The professor reserves the right the make adjustment and changes in the schedule and course requirements. Session Date Topic, Activities and Assignments 1 Jan 27 Sign up and create your page on Class Wiki Course Overview and Requirements Begin Assignment 1: MTTS 4 Gradebook Assignment 2 Jan 29 MTTS Gradebook Assignment Part 2 Homework: Write-Ups: Data Analysis and Instructional Plan 3 Feb 3 4 Feb 5 5 Feb 10 6 Feb 12 7 Feb 17 8 Feb 19 9 Feb 24 10 Feb 26 11 Mar 3 12 Mar 5 FIELD March 10 WORK May 2 13 May 5 14 May 7 15 May 12 Assignment 1: MTTS 4 Gradebook Assignment DUE Charts, Graph, and Write-Ups Submit hardcopy in class and electronic copy on TaskStream Begin Assignment 2: Teacher s Resume Assignment 2: Teacher s Resume DUE Assignment 3: Creating Web Sites in class activity Discuss Assignment 4 School Survey FIELD WORK: Preparation Day Accomplish Assignment 4 School Survey Assignment 4: School Survey DUE Discuss School Survey Results Topic: Creating Web-based instructional materials Get started with Assignment 5 Treasure Hunt project Work on Assignment 5 Treasure Hunt Add questions, links, worksheet and lesson plan. Assignment 5 Treasure Hunt project DUE. Finalize and publish your Treasure Hunt. Double-check your work against the rubric. Insert link on your wiki page. Make sure it works. Discuss Assignment 6 Instructional Video Integrating Multimedia in Teaching Preparing multimedia instructional materials Planning for Assignment 6: Instructional Video Work on instructional video. Shoot your video. Upload and edit your raw footage on imovie. Assignment 6 Instructional Video DUE: Finish editing your instructional video. Check your work against the instructional video checklist. Publish your imovie instructional video on YouTube and embed on your Wiki page. Video watching day Reminder: Field Assignments FIELD ASSIGNMENTS: TPACK Planning Chart, Lesson Plan and Reflections A & B, Teaching Video. Assignment 6 TPACK and Assignment 7 Lesson Plan and Reflections DUE. Submit hard copies to me and post electronic copies on TaskStream. Work on Teaching Video Assignment 8 Teaching Video DUE. Upload on TaskStream. Assignment 9 TaskStream Portfolios DUE. Make sure required assignments have been uploaded, with descriptions, and submitted on TaskStream. Failure to submit completed electronic portfolios will result in a grade of Incomplete. Last day to get assistance for any unfinished project. Assignment 10 due: Technology Integration Lesson Presentations Educational Technology Lab 3 3
Course Policies ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The University considers academic dishonesty to be impermissible and subject to disciplinary actions. "Academic dishonesty is defined to include any form of cheating and/or plagiarism. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, such acts as stealing or altering testing instruments; falsifying the identity of persons for any academic purpose; offering, giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on an examination, quiz or other written or oral material in a course; or falsifying information on any type of academic record. Plagiarism is the presentation of written or oral material in a manner which conceals the true source of documentary material; or the presentation of materials which uses hypotheses, conclusions, evidence, data, or the like, in a way that the student appears to have done work which he/she did not, in fact, do. In cases involving academic dishonesty, a failing grade or a grade of zero (0) for either an assignment and/or a course may be administered. Students who are expelled or suspended for reasons of academic dishonesty are not admissible to other institutions within the University System of Maryland. Suspension or expulsion for academic dishonesty is noted on a student's academic transcript." (The Pathfinder, Frostburg State University) ATTENDANCE Your class attendance is very important to your success. You should make sure that you are in class every session. Students who must be absent from class should make every attempt to communicate directly with the instructor either prior to the absence or immediately thereafter as soon as possible to provide the reason for absence. You are responsible for any information or class work you missed during your absence. WITHDRAWAL: Remember that if you withdraw voluntarily from any course, you must fill out and submit the appropriate form to avoid getting an F for that course. ASSIGNMENT DDLINES Assignments are due on the class session specified on the course schedule. Late assignments may be accepted on the instructor s discretion with points taken off, 1 point per week late. Electronic Portfolios on TaskStream need to be completed. Otherwise, a student will get an Incomplete for the course. CHECKLIST FOR CANDIDATE S DISPOSITIONS This checklist is to be read carefully and then signed. Refer to it frequently. You could lose points for infractions. CELL PHONES Turn your cell phones to silent mode prior to class. If you are waiting for a personal emergency call, inform the professor. In case of a personal emergency call, kindly leave the room before answering your phone. Sending text messages, playing games, or engaging in other electronic off-task activities while class is in session will be considered being off-task. You may be asked to leave the room for this distracting behavior. CLASS PARTICIPATION This means being actively engaged in the learning process by taking notes, contributing to discussions (both small and large group) and keeping up with assignments. You are professionals in training and are expected to be on your best behavior. CLASS CANCELLATONS In case of class cancellations due to inclement weather or any other emergency situations, refer to the course schedule and work on the tasks assigned for the day. REFERENCES Lever-Duffy, J. & McDonald, J. (2011). Teaching and learning with technology, 4 th Ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. Roblyer, M. & Dearing, A. (2010). Educational technology into teaching, 5 th Ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Educaiton, Inc. Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., & Russell, D. (2012). Instructional technology and media for learning. Pearson. International Society for Technology in Education, http://www.iste.org Maryland Teacher Technology Standards, http://www.mttsonline.org/ Common Core State Standards, http://www.corestandards.org/ Technology Resources to be posted on the class wiki. Educational Technology Lab 3 4
SPECIAL NEEDS - Frostburg State University (FSU) is committed to providing equal access to all university facilities, programs, and activities for students with disabilities. Disability-related services are contingent upon the documented nature of the disability and those functional limitations accompanying the disability. Please contact the Office of Disability Support Services to find out more about support that are available for students with special needs. Students with any type of recognized and confirmed disability that would require accommodations in assignments or assessment practices should provide written notification to the instruction no later than 48 hours prior to an expected accommodation. Students are responsible for providing the instructor with an accommodation letter prepared by the Office of Disability Support Services. STUDENT CONDUCT Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. They must show courtesy, respect and consideration towards the professor and other students at all times. They must demonstrate a serious commitment to their studies. Students who fail to do so may be required to leave the classroom or in extreme cases, may be dropped from the course. The Faculty Handbook (2006) states: The University will not tolerate disorderly, disruptive, or unsafe conduct, which substantially threatens, harms, or interferes with university personnel or orderly university processes and functions. A faculty member may require a student to leave the classroom when his/her behavior disrupts the learning environmental of the class. A student found responsible for disruptive behavior in the classroom may be administratively withdrawn from the course. A faculty member may require a student to leave the classroom for disruptive behavior or conduct which may impact the health and safety of other students. Educational Technology Lab 3 2