George Mason University
College of Education and Human
Development
EDCI 557: Integrating Technology in
the
Curriculum
Spring 2008, Jan. 23rd, Jan. 28th, and Jan. 31st 9:00 - 4:15, Tuesdays 1:45-4:05 |
3 Credit Hours, Sec. 003 |
Instructor: Dr. Debra Sprague |
E-Mail: dspragu1@gmu.edu |
Office: Robinson A322 |
Phone: 703-993-2069 |
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:30 - 1:00; Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 or By appointment |
Fax: 703-993-2013 |
Learning Outcomes | Educational
Standards | Readings
| Requirements
| Evaluation
| Course
Schedule
Course Description: This course studies the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in the elementary classroom, program evaluation, and instructional and organizational implications. Particular attention will be given to integrating technology in the curriculum, the inclusion of special needs students, and the inclusion of culturally diverse students.
Nature of Course Delivery: Students in this course will
participate in individual and group activities that focus on the
integration of
technology by using computers in class. Students will also
participate in
large group discussions led by the instructor and in small group
discussions
and activities with their classmates.
Learning Outcomes: At the
conclusion of
this course, students will be able to::
Educational Standards: This course addresses the following National and State Standards:
The Virginia State Teacher Education Licensure Regulations for Elementary Education:
The Virginia State Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel:
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards:
Since this is a graduate level course, high quality work is expected on all assignments and in class. Points for all graded assignments will be based on the scope, quality, and creativity of the assignments. All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted without making arrangements with the instructor.
Points will be assigned to all graded assignments using a rubric process. Both class participants and the course instructor will be involved in assessment of graded assignments. Prior to the due date for any assignment, the class will participate in the development of an assessment rubric. This rubric will result from a discussion of applicable course objectives and an elaboration of qualities and components associated with excellence in completion of the assignment.
In general, oral and written assignments and projects will be
evaluated
using an A, A-, B+, B, C or F. The
following criteria will be used in the form of a grading criteria sheet
or a
rubric:
Is the required information presented?
Is the content of the submission accurate?
Does the paper cover the issues discussed in class and in the readings?
Are the ideas presented in a thoughtful, integrated manner?
Does the project show creativity and original thought?
Students are asked to turn off all cell phones and beepers before the start of class. |
Date |
In Class Topics |
Homework Assignments |
1/23 |
Review of Syllabus
Introduction to Digital Storytelling
Center for Digital Storytelling
Exploring Online Resources |
Read Norton and Sprague, Preface, Ch. 1, and Ch. 9 Read Tomlinson, Forward, Introduction, Ch. 1, and Ch. 2 Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 1 For ideas for your digital story explore Examples of Digital Stories Gather graphics for the digital story. Post an introduction in Blackboard |
1/28 Monday |
Discuss readings
Digital storytelling |
Read Norton and Sprague, Ch. 3 and Ch. 6 Read Tomlinson, Ch 3, 4, and 5 |
1/31 |
Discuss readings Share Digital Stories Introduction to WebQuests - What are they really? Online Databases |
Read Norton and Sprague, Ch. 5 and 7 Read Tomlinson, Ch 8, and 9 Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 2 and 3 |
2/5 Tuesday |
Use of Simulations Toy Store, Ice Cream Truck Splish Splash Math - problem-solving |
Read Norton and Sprague, Ch. 4 Read Tomlinson, Ch 10 Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 4 Read: Assistive Technology by Wikipedia Attend Kennedy Center event of own choosing. Post comments in Blackboard.
Observe Special Needs student |
2/12 Tuesday |
Discuss readings Assistive Technology Lab is located in Thompson Hall, Rm. 221 Developing multimedia game - introduction to PowerPoint Developing a WebQuest - introduction to Nvu |
Read Norton and Sprague, Ch. 8 Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 5 and 6 Attend Kennedy Center event of own choosing. Post comments in Blackboard. Observe Special Needs student and write paper Send Differentiation paper to Dr. Sprague via e-mail or place in Digital Drop Box in Blackboard by 2/19 Work on Unit Plan |
2/19 |
Discuss readings Work on multimedia game/WebQuest Differentiation for Special Needs Paper Due |
Read Tomlinson, Ch 13 Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 7 and 8
Finish Unit Plan |
2/26 Tuesday |
Discuss readings Complete multimedia game/WebQuest |
Read Tomlinson, Ch 14, A Final Thought and Appendix Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 9 |
3/4 Tuesday |
No Class - Interns attended Kennedy Center lecture for this class. |
Read Tomlinson, Ch. 6,7, and Appendix Read Smith and Throne, Ch. 10 Work on Work Samples |
5/6 Tuesday |
Discuss readings Work Samples Due |
Read Norton and Sprague, Ch. 10 |
5/13 Tuesday |
Emerging Technologies: MUVEs and Virtual Reality |
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CEHD
Syllabus
Statements of Expectations
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) expects that all
students abide by the following:
Students
are expected to exhibit professional behavior and
dispositions. See http://gse.gmu.edu/facultystaffres/profdisp.htm
for a listing of these dispositions.
Students
must follow
the guidelines of the University Honor
Code. See http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/apolicies/#TOC_H12
for the full honor code.
Students
must agree to abide by the university policy for
Responsible Use of Computing. See http://mail.gmu.edu and click on Responsible Use of
Computing at the bottom of the screen.
Students with disabilities who seek accommodations in a course must be registered with the GMU Disability Resource Center (DRC) and inform the instructor, in writing, at the beginning of the semester. See www.gmu.edu/student/drc or call 703-993-2474 to access the DRC.