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The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Technology Education

College of Education and Psychology IT 201 Introduction to Educational

Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Professor of Record: Mary E. Green, ABD

Office: Bond Hall, Room 315 Telephone: 266-4939

Office Hours: By appointment only

Meeting Location and Time:

McLemore Hall, Room 160

Section 1 (Wednesday night from 6:30 -9:15)

E-mail: mary.green@usm.edu

Appointments: E-mail, call, or speak with me about scheduling a day and time that are good forus both.

Last Day to Drop Course: Last day to drop course without Academic Penalty is February 27,2008.

Fees: A $50 materials fee will be charged to students accounts after January 18, 2008. If you

drop the course before that date and still see the charge, please speak with Nancy Bailey at 266-4446. For those students who wish to record and transfer their Basic Technology Literacy Exam(BTLE) to the College of Education and Psychology (COEP), will still need to pay the $25testing fee required of all students. For those students who do not need the BTLE transferred toCOEP, then they do not need to pay the testing fee.

Need a USM E-mail address: Students will need a USM e-mail address for this course and toalso take the BTLE.

Catalog Description: Introduce students to the concepts and principles of using a computer asan instructional tool with special emphasis on application software use and the Internet. Just anote: This course (for teacher education students) is not a substitute for IT 365 that is requiredlater in the program.

Course Description: Introduction to Educational Technology addresses the fundamentals ofeducational technology including the integration of instructional design, media, computers, andrelated technologies within the classroom setting. Students will explore and evaluate how, when,and why technology should be infused into education. Students will also experience howdifferent technology tools are used to create, manage, present, and evaluate instructional

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materials. Another purpose of this course is to help students understand how technology caninfluence learning and discover how computers and instructional design techniques areintegrated, utilized, and evaluated within the classroom.

This course is also intended to help students acquire necessary skill development in computer

applications for instructional use or for those students who need remediation for successfullycompleting the BTLE (Basic Technology Literacy Exam).

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: After completing the course, students will:

1. identify the requirements of the National Education Technology Standards placed uponteachers and students.

2. demonstrate practical knowledge in the use and effectiveness of computers in educationalsettings.

3. demonstrate the ability to access, generate, manipulate, and present information to students.4. gain decision-making skills for selecting, evaluating, and utilizing computer hardware andsoftware to be used in the classroom.

5. obtain skill development in the use of software pertinent to productivity.6. access the Internet and examine various teaching and learning resources.7. demonstrate knowledge of the operation and application of various software application

programs presented in the course.8. demonstrate the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of computer use in students personal

and professional lives.9. apply educational technology to enhance professional growth and productivity.10. apply educational technology to support instruction in selected developmental and content

areas.

Major Topics of the Course (and related objectives)

National Education Technology Standards

Know the different technology standards that are established for which students have to

meet at certain grade levels.

Become aware of the technology proficiencies that teachers have to attain.

Use these standards as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which

students can achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills.

Be able to define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applyingtechnology in educational settings.

Computing Fundamentals

Differentiate the parts and functions of computer hardware and peripherals.

Discriminate between the different types of operating systems.

Demonstrate ability to perform various operating systems applications.

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Learn to purchase computers for a school lab by examining the hardware and software

components.

Utilize computer maintenance programs to protect system hardware and software.

Educational Software

Determine appropriate computer requirements.

Select, evaluate, and maintain a software library.

Learn to research on the Web for educational software.

Differentiate the types of educational software available.

Mindtools for Problem-Solving and Research

Develop instructional materials and worksheets for classroom activities that students will

complete (Kidspiration).

Use database management software as a teaching tool to help students acquireorganizational, managerial, and investigatory skills concerning a topic/project (Access).

Mindtools for Communication

Create instructional materials using word-processing and desktop publishing software

(Word and Publisher).

Use electronic presentation software as a teaching tool to deliver content material to

students (PowerPoint).

Apply presentation software as part of classroom related projects (PowerPoint).

Mindtools for Managing Instruction

Apply spreadsheets in classroom management activities such as creating electronic grade

books (Excel).

Telecommunications in Education

Discuss legal and ethical issues concerning computer use.

Discuss issues concerning privacy, netiquette, etc.

Use e-mail for communication between teacher, students, and parents.

Use the Internet for course-related research or professional productivity.

Text Required: None

Web site resources: Please review the following Web sites for further information andresources on how technology could be used in teaching and learning.

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4Teachers.org, http://www.4teachers.org/ABC Teach, http://www.abcteach.com/A to Z Teacher Stuff, http://atozteacherstuff.com/Busy Teachers Web Site, http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/Discovery School, http://school.discovery.com/

EdHelper.com, http://www.edhelper.com/Education World, http://www.education-world.com/Kathy Schrocks Guide for Teachers, http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.htmlThe Learning Page, http://www.learningpage.com/NETS Teacher Resources, http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_resources.htmlTammys Technology Tips for Teachers, http://www.essdack.org/tips/

Teaching Techniques/Methods Used in Course: Lectures, media presentations, discussions,demonstrations and "over the shoulder" assistance will be the instructional methods employed inthe course. Students will examine available technology to develop instructional experiences thatenhance teaching and learning.

All class requirements and activities are set upon individual and team basis so that maximuminstruction can be provided for each student at the same time collaborative learning will beemphasized. The student is responsible for budgeting his/her own time and completing classwork progressively throughout the term.

Laboratory Requirements: Rules for use of the lab are posted in the lab, and other rules andrestrictions may be made from time to time. Use of the lab is a privilege and should be regardedas such. Any students observed using the lab improperly will be subject to immediate loss of labprivileges (it will be very difficult and expensive to pass this course without access to the lab).

Software in the computer lab is copyrighted and therefore may not be copied. Anyone whocopies any software will automatically receive an F in the course and other disciplinary action byUniversity authorities.

Only students enrolled in the Technology classes may use this computer room. Only class workmay be printed using the laser printer unless special permission is given by an instructor. A $50materials fee will be charged to students accounts after the last day to add/drop class (January18, 2008) to cover the cost for materials required for the course.

http://www.4teachers.org/http://www.abcteach.com/http://atozteacherstuff.com/http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/http://school.discovery.com/http://www.edhelper.com/http://www.education-world.com/http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.htmlhttp://www.learningpage.com/http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_resources.htmlhttp://www.essdack.org/tips/http://www.4teachers.org/http://www.abcteach.com/http://atozteacherstuff.com/http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/http://school.discovery.com/http://www.edhelper.com/http://www.education-world.com/http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.htmlhttp://www.learningpage.com/http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_resources.htmlhttp://www.essdack.org/tips/

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Course Assignments/Exams and their Point Value:

Assignment Due date Points Information

Computer Comparison 30 Compare and contrast two different

computer systems that you plan topurchase.

Flyer 30 Create two flyers for distribution.

Autoshapes 30 Create an Award Certificate and ClassroomLayout chart.

Tables and Tabs 30 Design tables and using the Tab feature

Publisher 30 Create a classroom calendar and classroombanner.

Excel 30 Develop and design an Excel gradebook.

E-mail assignment 30 Sending and attaching files to e-mail.

Saving Images fromInternet

30 Locate and save images from the Internetto be inserted into PowerPoint

PowerPoint 30 Create a short slideshow

Access 30 Create a database for the classroom.

Kidspiration 30 Create an interactive worksheet withKidspiration.

Mid-term Pass/Fail

This exam will be in the form of the BTLEPractice tests that will be given after wecover each module. Students must get 80%or more correct on each module, or theywill need to do the module again. If they

do not reach the 80%, then points will bededucted from their accumulated overallcourse point value.

Final 100 Complete and pass (need 90% or above toget an A, an 80% or above to get a B,and so on) the actual Basic TechnologyLiteracy Exam. For students who do notpass the exam (or a module) and need toscores for their Teacher Educationprograms, then students will be given anIncomplete for the course and will need toretake the BTLE exam (or the module) inthe next semester as scheduled by theBTLE test-giver. Retake fees will beapplied.

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 430 points

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Weighted semester average will be rounded to one decimal place, and be used to determinecourse grade based on the following scale:

A = 90 - 100 %B = 80 - 89.9 %

C = 70 - 79.9 %D = 60 - 69.9 %F = 0 - 59.9 %

Professor make-up policy: If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what youmissed in that class session and catch up on the readings, assignments and laboratory work.Furthermore, you are still required to turn in your assignments or take the test on the dateindicated. If you anticipate missing an exam or if an emergency arises which causes you to missan exam, please discuss the matter with the instructor. Approval for making up a missed test orsubmitting late work is not automatic.

Professor attendance policy: Class attendance is expected. Students are allowed one absencewithout any point deductions (whether excused or unexcused). After thefirst absence, studentswill lose 10 points for each day absent from theirHomework portion of the course evaluation.Students who are late or leave class early more than three times will result in a deduction of oneabsence. I will take attendance at the beginning of the course. So, if you are late, it isyourresponsibility to make sure that I check you down as being present.

Disability Statement: If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American withDisabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office forDisability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures.Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical impairments, or chronichealth disorders. Students should contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medicalcondition/disability qualifies. Box 8568; Telephone (601) 266-5024; TTY (601) 266-6837; Fax(601) 266-6035.

Address:The University of Southern MississippiOffice for Disability Accommodations118 College Drive # 8586Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232Fax: (601) 266-6035Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi RelayService at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.

Plagiarism/Integrity Statement: Integrity is of the highest importance in the academiccommunity and at The University of Southern Mississippi. Students are expected to conductthemselves with complete honesty and integrity. Nothing less is acceptable. Please refer to theCode of Student Conduct in the Student Handbookfor greater detail.

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ClassMeeting Date

Topic Assignment Due

Week 1

January 16

Introduction to the course

Syllabus Getting start with technology

Quick overview of NETS-T

Introduction to file management

Computer Basics (hardware)

Create a folder inside your class folder

on the server and name it with your lastname

Week 2

January 23

Work on Computer Comparison

Assignment Introduction to Microsoft Word

Assignment 1

Computer Comparison due (January,

30)

Week 3

January 30

Work on flyers

Overview of Autoshapes

Assignment 2

Flyers are due (February 6)

Week 4

February 6

Work on the Autoshapes

Assignment

Introduce how to create tables in

Word

Assignment 3

Award and Classroom Layout due

(February 13)

Week 5

February 13

Work on the Tables and Tabs

Assignment

Introduce MS Publisher

Review for Word Module on the

mid-term

Assignment 4

Tables and Tabs (February 20)

Week 6

February 20

Work on the MS Publisherassignment

Introduce Excel Part I and Part II

Word Module Exam (Feb. 20)

Week 7

February 27

Students work on Part I and Part II

Introduce Excel Part III and Part

IV

Students work on Part III and Part

IV

Week 8

March 5

Review for Excel Module on the

mid-term Introduce the telecommunications

unit (e-mail)

Assignment 5

Excel (all parts) due (March 5)

Excel Module Exam (March 5)

Week 9Spring Break

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Week 9

March 19

Work on e-mail assignment

Introduce how to save images from

the Internet

Work on Internet Images

assignment

Assignment 6

E-mail and attachment assignment

due (March 19)

Week 10

March 26

Review for TelecommunicationsModule on the mid-term

Introduction to PowerPoint

Assignment 7Internet Images assignment due (April

2)

Telecommunications Module Exam

(March 26)

Week 11

April 2

Work on PowerPoint

ATEA

Begin Overview of Access

Telecommunications Module Exam

(April 2)

Week 12

April 9

Review for PowerPoint Module

Exam

Continue Overview of Access

Assignment 8

PowerPoint due (April 9)

PowerPoint Module Exam (April 16)

Week 13

April 16

Work on the Access Assignment

Review for Access Module on the

mid-term

Assignment 9

Access database assignment due (April

23)

Week 13

April 23

Introduction to Kidspiration

Work on Kidspiration worksheets

Review for BTLE exam

Access Module Exam (April 23)

Week 14

April 30

*BTLE final exam begins (April 30,

2008)

Assignment 10

Kidspiration Worksheet due (April 30)

Week 15

May 5,8:00am-10:30am

*BTLE exam continues