COURSE OVERVIEW [top]
EDCT 556 is required for the Ed Tech area of emphasis within the Curriculum, Teaching, & Learning concentration. This course covers the critical pedagogical learning theories related to integrating technology into curricula, whether general or discipline-specific. Subsequent discussion and work will focus on appropriate instructional design models for best practice.

This course will transpire from predominantly theoretical to a majoritive practical focus. This will take place through discussion and examination of how learning theories relate to educational contexts and the tools and applications that are most applicable. We will work around a sample of educational scenarios related to K-12 settings and adult learning.

The social context and impact of educational technology across our society will be addressed, with attention paid to instances (e.g. access) when race, gender, or SES can create a digital divide.

T his course will examine how technology can be appropriately used, and to great advantage, with PK-12 populations. Rather than a separate entity, technology will be reinforced as an integral part of education that can augment most any learning experience.

Not to ignore the reality of abusing such a tool (such as with standardized tests) we will examine the impact of technology on society and how it has (mis)shaped parts of our lives.

Finally, we will place greater focus on state and national technology standards and the pedagogical implications from teacher education to K-12 teaching and administration.

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• Fully integrated Smart Board system with the following components:
  • 800 Mhz G4 with 256 RAM, CD-RW, and 250 MB Zip Drive;
  • Combo VHS/DVD (also plays Video CDs, MP3 CDs, audio CDs);
  • Remote RF keyboard and mouse (with laser pointer);
  • 60” touch screen with “markers” and eraser;
• Approx 16 ethernet ports, as well as wireless connectivity
• 10 iBooks for student use;
• Overhead projection screen (necessary only for transparencies).

• MS Office v.X: Word, Excel, PPT, .
• Macromedia Studio MX: Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand
• iMovie3for importing video footage, editing, and exporting to DV or CD(.mov).
• QuickTime Pro 6.3 for editing movie files, audio tracks, masking, and media skins.
• iPhoto2 for import, organizing, editing, slideshows, and exporting.
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 for image editing.
• Adobe Acrobat 5 to develop PDF files, both static and data driven.
• Inspiration 7 for concept mapping and organizing.
• Grab (and other screen capture methods) for demonstration purposes.
• iTunes4 for organizing audio files on desktop and iPod.
• Various Palm OS apps for learning and class/data management.

REQUIRED MATERIALS [top]
If you are in EDCT 552, this section is the same and the resources should suffice for both course.
Each student is to procure server space (approx 25 MB), as allocated by IT. To claim the space (you’ve paid for it!), go to the IT help desk with an ID and we will practice access and use in class.

Students will need portable storage media. The most flexible across campus is a Zip disk (PC formatted!). Be careful, as some labs only have Zip 100 drives and won’t read a 250 MB disk (see IT lab info web page). Regardless, the storage size will be adequate, with the exception of video. We may arrange for the purchase of a group CD-R (or CD-RW) spindle. CDs will be particularly suited for movies and your final portfolios. If using your own computer at home or in class, you will need Adobe Reader and QuickTime Player. More equipment and materials to be discussed as issues arise.

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COURSE FORMAT [top]
Workshop-based sessions will be complimented by technology-integrated seminar discussion periods. Face-to-face contact via 36 hours class contact time and 9 hours online and mediated research-oriented learning. The course schedule will be flexibly designed so as to meet the professional working needs of the participants, allowing research components and other asynchronous learning activities to be completed online and through distance learning, with face-to-face sessions (synchronous) organized as class debates through focused seminars. On-going course work will be linked into a continuous assessment delivery-styled format, which will be commensurate to the adopted pedagogic learning style of this course.

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COURSE PLANNER [top]

Date	Loc.*	Activity/Objectives
8/27	Szr 2024	Introductions; Roster; Course Overview; Class technology; IT Support; SOE Tech Support Center; Make initial instructor-individual connection. Discuss AREM relation to MA/CTL.
9/3	IP	Complete Assignment 1. For now, do it in MS Word, as CGI at SSU is not fully functional.
9/10	Szr 2024	Bring Assignment 1 for discussion. . PPT notes. Begin discussion with "Current Trends & Issues Shaping the Use of Technology in Education." Discuss In-Depth Inquiry assignment topics and review resources. Initial sharing of In-Depth Inquiry topics and what resources may be used, as well as presentation technologies. PPT notes.
9/17	IP	Cyberschools articles and reflection: California Virtual Academy article (pdf, SF Chronicle) How will virtual schools effect homeschooling? Cyberschools Under Fire Key Ingredients to Online Learning: Adolescent Students Study in Cyberspace, (pdf, Int'l Jrnl on E-Learning) Integrating Instructional software in Teaching and Learning. Brief demonstration from PowerBook. PPT Notes.
9/24	Szr 2024	Integrating Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database software tools. PPT Notes.
10/1	IP	Integrating Multimedia (and Hypermedia?) into Teaching and Learning. PPT Notes. Assignment: Interdisciplinary Technology Plan. Complete Excel spreadsheet and submit before next meeting.
10/8	Szr 2024
10/15	IP	Integrating the Internet and other Distance Resources (e.g., discipline-specific databases). PPT Notes (to be discussed on 10/22). For 10/22, preview usability links in preparation for guest speaker.
10/22	Szr 2024	Usability Links: Usability.gov; Usability at Microsoft; Usability SIG; Uasble Web. Discuss Heuristic Evaluation of netTrekker. Usability discussion notes (ppt). Guest Speaker: Rachel Smith, Center for Distributed Learning, to co-present on Usability and IDEA Online (site). IDEA Workshop Handout (pdf). Discuss status of individual In-Depth Inquiry assignments: Topic; Progress; Assistance Reminder: CUE Conference in Santa Clara. Attendees complete CUE Review Task Sheet.
10/29	IP	Emerging Developments and Innovations in Technology Integration. Also, repurposing technology from commerce or entertainment into education. PPT Notes (1.6MB!)
11/5	Szr 2024	Discuss Emerging Developments and Innovations from 10/29 IP assignment. Perform heuristic evaluation SSU School of Education web site. Students will be put in pairs with a user scenario and evaluation sheet.
11/12	IP	By 11/12, complete use of IDEA to evaluate the School of Education website. In addition to scenario posted at IDEA, evaluate according to these additional scenarios. Send me an email when you are finished. Read over Emerging Technologies (ppt, 1.6MB) for next mtg. Read brief online article "Parents Sue School Over Wireless Network."
11/19	Szr 2024	Status reports and discussion of In-Depth Inquiry Assignments. Overview of using Inspiration for assignment. For add'l help, go to Technology Support Center. Handout of peer-evaluation of presentation rubric. Work on organizing topics and strategies for best presentation, submission, and archival methods. Begin discussion of Biotechnology (bioinformatics, biometrics) and Nanotechnology. PPT file to be distributed via USB drive (12MB!).
11/26	IP	No Class: Thanksgiving Holiday
12/3	IP	Complete Evaluation of a multimedia educational software product (submit by 12/10). Complete Technology for Assessment assignment (submit by 12/10).
12/10	Szr 2024	Share 12/3 assignments: 1) Evaluation of a multimedia educational software product assignment. 2) Technology for Assessment assignment. Finish discussion of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology (biometric, bioinformatics) and relevance to education. Future of Wi-Fi and education. Final preparations for In-Depth Inquiry submissions and presentations.
12/17	Szr 2024	Students' multimedia presentations (10 minutes) of In-Depth Inquiry assignment
12/19	N/A	Final grades posted/distributed electronically.
* Location: Szr 2024 means meet at SSU classroom on this date. IP means independent (or "internet protocol" since you'll be completing and/or submitting work online)

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ASSESSMENT [top]

Assignment	Points
Assignment 1: Overview of technology and your life	5
In-Depth Inquiry, due December 19th electronic submission and presentation	50
Evaluation of a multimedia educational software product	15
Interdisciplinary Technology Assignment	15
Technology for Assessment Assignment, due December 5th	15
Total =	100

 

November 18, 2003