EDU 290:  Technology in Education
Dr. Diane Newby, Professor
Ronan Hall 221
(989) 774-6519
newby1de@cmich.edu
Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
Central Michigan University
College of Education and Human Services

Monday 11:30a - 4:30p
Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30a

Course Outcomes:
C- Concept- and knowledge-driven: A professional educational practice that is concept and knowledge- driven has, as its foundation, content knowledge. This knowledge base is acquired through serious study and developed through research.

LEA- LEArner centered: A professional educational practice that is learner-centered focuses on the cognitive, affective and physical needs, and characteristics of each learner. It is based on the belief that all learners grow and develop throughout life and that all students can learn.

R- Reflective practice relevant to diverse settings and roles: Educators will work in diverse settings ? from the large, urban high school to the small, rural school. Communities and schools are comprised of diverse people from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Best educational practice requires recognition of and provisions for these differences.

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. operate various pieces of technology and media equipment (C)
2. demonstrate effective uses of integrating technology and media into K-12 instruction (C,L,R);
3. understand the copyright laws and the implication of those laws for the classroom teacher (C);
4. select and assess instructional media materials, courseware, and software for classroom use (C,L,R);
5. use programs on the computer to accomplish tasks and teach children concepts (C) (L);
6. apply appropriate media and technology to help special needs students learn more effectively (L,R);
7. understand the many social and legal issues impacting educational technology and be able to advocate your informed opinion (C) (L) (R);
8. be comfortable with learning about and using modem technologies (L).

• one new or empty Zip Disk formatted for Macintosh.

Expectations
 

Compile a fictitious class and enter grades for at least 10 students.
The percentage grades you are to make up for each student include:
• 5 homework grades
• 3 quizzes
• 1 final examination
Weight the grades as follows, using a scale of 100 points:
• homework - 45%
• quizzes - 30%
• final examination 25%

total grade
 
• Add a comment.
• Insert your name in a header.

Include the following elements in your database spreadsheet:

the names of 10 books of interest to you

author

year of publication

type of genre

rating from 1 to 10

short critique

• AppleWorks Tutorial
• AppleWorks Word Processing Tutorial

G. Create a concept map about the steps you need to take to get into the Teacher Education Program, using Inspiration Software. (30 pts.) Due November 4

• Audio Tutorial
• Tutorial #2
• Atomic Learning Tutorial
• Inspiration Toolbars
• Inspiration Software

• PowerPoint (Download this program to your Zip disk.)
• PowerPoint Tutorial
• Another Tutorial

J. Create and post a Web site (100 pts.) Due November 25

• Netscape Composer Tutorial

L.  Inspiration Lesson Plan for your Web  site (20 points) December 9

M.  Final Exam -(50 points)  December 16

Attendance: Students are expected to act in a professional manner during the term. Think of yourself as a teacher taking part in an inservice professional development workshop. You are expected to attend and contribute to the classroom activities.

• More than one absence will lower your final grade one full letter grade. If you have prescheduled obligations, please realize the reduction in grade policy.
• An absence due to a sudden illness with a doctor's note signed on the day and time class occurred is required.  A doctor's note for any other time will not be considered.
• More than  two (2) absences will result in a failing grade for the course.
• Work hours, weddings, family and friend outings will not be considered as emergencies.
• Traveling from one building to another will not be considered for the 15 minute window.
• All students are expected to attend every open computer lab until all assignments for EDU 290 have been completed.  There will be no exceptions for missing open lab time.
• Arriving to class more than 15 minutes late and leaving before the end of class as posted in the CMU Fall  2004 Class Schedule will lower your final course grade.

•  You will create an attendance card.  On the days Dr. Newby returns assignments, you do not need to sign your attendance card.  On the days Dr. Newby collects assignments, you do not need to sign your attendance.  Please sign with your initials, each date class meets with the above exceptions.  At the conclusion of each class, place your attendance card on the table underneath  the white board in the DOW Computer Lab.

Dr. Newby will use two methods for you to submit assignments.
A.  Blackboard's digital drop box.

1. Dr. Newby will teach you how to submit assignments through Blackboard's digital drop box during the Mail Merge presentation.
2. Blackboard saves the time and date of the submitted assignment, along with your first and last name.  Assignments that do not appear in Dr. Newby's drop box by the due date will be considered late.
3. Late assignments will be marked down 30% per class period.
4. Send the following assignments to Dr. Newby's Digital Drop Box.
• You can send only one attachment at a time.

B.  Print a copy of the following assignments with your first and last names along with the date.  Put your assignment in the box under the white board located in the front of the DOW Computer Lab.

1. AppleWorks Newsletter
2. Inspiration Concept Map

There can be no more than (2) basic errors in any one assignment. If there are three (3) or more of these errors in an assignment, the work will be judged unsatisfactory and receive a failing grade.

ADA Statement:
CMU Provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, or services.  Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact the instructor as early as possible.

Academic Integrity Statement:
Written or other work which a student submits in a course, shall be the product of his/her own efforts.  Plagiarism, cheating, and all other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Plagiarism is illegal and when identified, such cases will result in a grade of E for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Life for possible disciplinary action.  Paraphrase any sentences and paragraphs from articles for the reading assignment. Student are expected to adhere to the ethical and professional standards associated with their programs and academic courses.  Copies of the Policy on Academic Integrity may be accessed at www.cmich.edu.

Classroom Civility Statement:
A student shall not obstruct, disrupt or interfere, or attempt to disrupt or interfere with another student's right to study, learn, participate, or a teacher's right to teach during a class.  This includes but is not limited to such behaviors as talking at inappropriate times, drawing unwarranted attention to him or herself, engaging in loud or distracting behaviors, or displaying defiance or disrespect to others.
 

Grading Policy: All assignments have been given due dates and are expected on
those days.  There will be no exceptions.  Assignments will be presented in class long before the due date. Late assignments will be marked down 30% per class period.

Total Possible Points for EDU 290 = 470 points
 

Grading

• 95 to 100% A
• 90  to 94% A-
• 85 to 89% B
• 80 to 84 B-
• 75 to 79 C
• 70 to 74% C-
• 60 to 69% D
• 0 to 59% E

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