Technology in the Classroom Syllabus Graduate Credit: 3 credits through USD Pre-requisites: Bachelors degree Instructor: Adam Fisher

Course code: 796 Location: Joan K. Mendel Elementary School Computer Lab Course Description: This course is designed to introduce teachers to the technologies available at school and home. The course participants will investigate the evolution of technologies in the classroom, focusing on how to use the right tool to reach the desired goals. In addition, course participants will learn how to design lessons using authentic experiences and hands on skills that incorporate classroom technologies. This course requires in-person and online class meetings. Objectives: Read required text relating to technology in the classroom Participate in classroom discussion regarding assigned reading and created lessons. Post and reply to discussion board questions. Complete lesson plans using school related applications and technologies connecting to DoDEA content area standards Implement and reflect on lessons Create and present a unit which integrates multiple classroom technologies

Course Requirements: 1. Required Text: The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide (Jossey-Bass Teacher Survival Guides) by Johnson, Doug 2. Actively participate in class discussions and online discussions 3. Create a final project utilizing at least two different technologies 4. Create, implement and reflect lessons using the classroom technology covered during class: 1) Peripherals 6) Tech4Learning alternatives 2) Audacity 7) Power Point 3) Photo Story 3 8) Smartboard Notebook 4) Kidspiration 3 9) Google Earth 5) Pixie 10) Scratch

Course Grading: 108 - 120 A 96 107 B 84 - 95 C 72 - 83 D

90 pts (9 pts each) - Weekly lessons 9 pts - Final project 21 pts - Online discussion board

Online discussion board questions / topics: Class 1 - Introduction 1. What are the conditions needed to be a successful technology user? 2. What technologies are used by teacher? What technologies are used by students? 3. Why is it important to know how to use the tools the student use inside and outside of school? Class 2 Chapter 1 4. Why should classroom teachers be skilled with technology? 5. What is the difference between evolution and revolution? How does this relate to the use of technology in the classroom? 6. How can we develop a framework for thinking about technology in our school? (Think about administration, staff, resources, time allocation, and home involvement.) Class 3 Chapter 2 7. What type of computers would you suggest students and teachers use in schools? 8. What is Cloud computing and what are the advantages or disadvantages? 9. How have teachers mistakenly used technology? 10. How have teachers used technology is outstanding ways? Class 4- Chapter 3 11. How does technology help teachers become more organized? 12. What technologies can we use to help us better communicate? 13. Which communication tools should schools use to best reach students? Is the answer different for elementary, middle or high schools? 14. Will blogs and wikis replaced journals for classroom use? Are their advantages to these tools? Class 5 chapter 4 15. What are some ways you can give your classroom a technology upgrade? 16. What IT skills should elementary school students demonstrate? How would you access these skills?

17. Which Information Jungle Survival Skill is most important to you and why? Class 6 Chapter 5 18. What are the Four As of designing technology enhanced projects? Why is it important to include attitude? 19. What are your thoughts on creativity in the classroom? 20. What will you do as a teacher to model 21st century skills? Class 7 Chapter 6 21. How can you manage technology in the classroom? 22. Do computer games have a place in the classroom? 23. Does the internet have a place in the classroom? Class 8 Chapter 7 24. What are some ways educators can keep technology secure and safe? 25. How can you help students remain ethical and safe online? 26. Is social networking a new skill teachers need to address in school? Should these tools be incorporated into classroom learning or left at home? Class 9 Chapter 8 27. Why are important tips you can give to help technology users remain sane in this technology rich world? 28. Who in your school can be a technology partner? How can you work together? Class 10 Chapter 9 29. What does the school of the future look like? 30. How can you best prepare for the future of education? Schedule: Date / Time Class 1: January 7, 2013 Monday 3:00 4:30pm During Class Class Syllabus and expectations CAST Teaching Philosophy (Creating, Authentic, Sharing and Technology) Technology 1: Peripherals o How its all connected Computers Headphones/Microphones Projectors Document Camera Due next class Read: Introduction Discussion Board: Introduction questions Lesson outline using Audacity

Online 1.5 hrs

Camera / Video Camera Technology 2: Audacity o Create Mp3 and WAV audio files. o Independent use or to be incorporated o Directions Access Discussion Board:
URL: http://www.gaggle.net

Class 2: January 10, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 3: January 14, 2013 Monday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 4: January 17, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs

Share Audacity lessons Technology 3: Photo Story 3 o Using Photo Story to organize ideas, story board, show process, explore mood and improve fluency o Directions Link

Read: Chapter 1 Discussion Board: Chapter 1 questions Lesson outline using Photo Story 3

Share Photo Story 3 lessons Technology 4: Kidspiration 3 o Language Arts component Writing Process, webs and mind mapping o Overview o Curriculumn Integration

Read: Chapter 2 Discussion Board: Chapter 2 questions Lesson outline using Kidspriation 3 Language Arts

Share Kidspiration 3 Language Arts lessons Technology 4: Kidspiration 3 o Math component Creating whole group lesson and center activities

Read: Chapter 3 Discussion Board: Chapter 3 questions Lesson outline using Kidspiration 3 Math

Class 5: January 22, 2013 Tuesday*** 3:00 4:30pm

Share Kidspriration 3 lessons Technology 5: Pixie 3 o Designing images, examining layout, Creating printable items, and movies o Using the cooperative / collaboration components o Overview / Directions

Read: Chapter 4 Discussion Board: Chapter 4 questions Lesson outline using Pixie

Online 1.5 hrs Class 6: January 24, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Share Pixie 3 lessons Technology 5: Share or Web Blender o Website design o Share overview / Directions o Web Blender Read: Chapter 5 Discussion Board: Chapter 5 questions Lesson outline using Share

Online 1.5 hrs Class 7: January 28, 2013 Monday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 8: January 31, 2013 Thursday 3:00 Share Share lessons o Technology 6: PowerPoint o Linear Presentations Read: Chapter 6 Discussion Board: Chapter 6 questions Lesson outline using Tech4Learning tool

Share PowerPoint lessons Technology 7: Power Point o Hypermedia presentations o Directions

Read: Chapter 7 Discussion Board: Chapter 7 questions Lesson outline using Power Point

4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 9: February 4, 2013 Monday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 10: February 7, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 11: February 11, 2013 Monday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 Class 12: February 14, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Share Smartboard Notebook lessons Technology 9: Google Earth o Navigating the earth o Setting points and making field trips Lesson outline using Goggle Earth Share Smartboard Notebook lessons Technology 8: Smartboard Notebook o Building lessons based on your standards Read: Chapter 9 Discussion Board: Chapter 9 questions Lesson outline using Smartboard Notebook Share Power Point lessons Technology 8: Smartboard Notebook o Making lessons interactive o Lesson Activity Toolkit o Smart Exchange Read: Chapter 8 Discussion Board: Chapter 7 questions Lesson outline using Smartboard Notebook software

Share Google Earth lessons Technology 10: Scratch o Building understanding with code o Mazes and maps

Final lesson outline using at least two technologies and peripherals

Online 1.5 hrs Class 13: February 19, 2013 Tuesday*** * 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 14: February 21, 2013 Thursday 3:00 4:30pm Online 1.5 hrs Class 15: February 25, 2013 Monday 3:00 6:00 Final lesson / unit presentation Course Evaluation Share Scratch lessons Technology review CAST philosophy review Peripheral review Final lesson outline using at least two technologies and peripherals

Final lesson / unit

Final lesson / unit

Cost: If you choose to take the course for graduate credit, it costs $65 per credit through the University of San Diego. Registration must be completed within 10 days of the first day of class. No late registrations will be accepted. Registration instructions will be given at the first class as well as during class advertisement. You are also responsible for getting the class text which can be purchased online. Goals:

1) Provide the knowledge and skills DoDEAs teacher need to meet competency in teaching with technology standards, curricular standards, as well as the (NETS) National Educational Technology Standards, which DoDEA has adopted. 2) Provide DoDEA teachers hands on experience with school technology. 3) Provide DoDEA teachers the ideas and philosophies that shape 21st century learners. Teaching Unit Requirements
Read required text relating to technology in the classroom Participate in classroom discussion regarding assigned reading Complete lesson plans using school related applications and technologies connecting to DoDEAs adopted content standards and/or the CCSS. Implement and reflect on lessons Create and present a final unit which integrates multiple classroom technologies

Rubric

3 The lesson shows a clear use of technology which directly helps reach the lesson goal. The lesson clearly answers all 4 questions making connections between the lesson goals and curriculum.

2 The lesson shows use of technology but is loosely connected to the lesson goal. The lesson answers 3 of the questions clearly with connection between the lesson, the goals and curriculum.

1 The lesson shows the use of technology, but is not connected to the lesson goal. The lesson answers 2 of the questions or lacks clarity between the lesson goals and curriculum.

0 The lesson does not show the use of technology. The lesson does not any of the questions clearly or with connection to the lesson goals and curriculum.

Lesson Plan / Final Project

Use of technology

Lessons use CAST outline, answering each of the following questions:

1: What will students create? 2: How is it authentic? 3: How will knowledge be shared? 4: What tools will be used?

Online discussion board Use of online discussion board

All questions are answered clearly with well- thought out answers of at least 50 words per answer. The responses reflect the reading as well as your own interpretation.

Most of the questions are answered. The response reflects some aspect of the reading or your own interpretation.

Responses to questions are incomplete. No reflection to the text is present.

Questions are not answered. Replies to posting are not complete.