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Introduction to LHDT 526 Website and Education Software Evaluation

Introduction to LHDT 526 Website and Education Software Evaluation. Instructor Candace Chou, Ph.D. ccchou@stthomas.edu ustmalt@gmail.com http://twitter.com/ustmalt. About Me. Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences

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Introduction to LHDT 526 Website and Education Software Evaluation

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  1. Introduction to LHDT 526Website and Education Software Evaluation Instructor Candace Chou, Ph.D. ccchou@stthomas.edu ustmalt@gmail.com http://twitter.com/ustmalt

  2. About Me • Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences • A decade of experiences in working with K-12 teachers in the classroom and the field. • Research in technology integration, online interaction, engaging students with technology, & global school collaboration

  3. Course Overview • Exploring emerging technology for pedagogical applications in the classroom and community through website and educational software evaluation. • Web 2.0 • WebQuest • Rubric • Digital Photography

  4. Course Objectives • Integration of Web2.0 in the classroom • Safe, ethical, & legal use of digital information • Evaluation of educational resources with criteria • WebQuest design and implementation • Utilization and modification of digital images • Rubric creation and application

  5. Class Format • Collaborative inquiry model • Project-based learning • Communities of practice • Synchronous and asynchronous virtual meetings • Virtual Office Hours

  6. Course Modules • Module 1 Introduction to Educational Application of Web 2.0 Tools (July 24 - August 3) • Module 2 Digital Citizenship (July 24 - August 3) • Module 3 & 4 Software program and Web Site Evaluation (August 3-10) • Module 5 Building a WebQuest (B2) (August 3-10) • Module 6 Introduction to Digital Imaging(August 3-10) • Module 7 Photo Editing with Adobe and Online Tools (August 3-10) • Module 8 Web Site Construction with NVU or wiki (August 10 – 17) • Module 9 Assessment and rubric construction (August 10 – 17) • Module 10 E-Folio Revisit (August 17 - 24) • Module 11 Keyboarding Research and Software Program Review (optional) (B2)

  7. Module Structure • Objectives • Guiding Worlds • Explore • Activities • Readings

  8. Assignments • Web 2.0 Integration lesson plan, 20% • Digital Citizenship action plan, 10% • Digital image editing, 5% • Evaluation project, 10% • Educational Software evaluation • Website evaluation • WebQuest evaluation

  9. Assignments • WebQuest, 30% • Student Page, 20% • Teacher Page, 10% • Online Discussion (Wiki), 20% • eFolio, 5%

  10. Assignment Requirements • No late assignment unless prior instructor consent is given. • Post two comments on each assignment except for the photo editing assignment. • Online comment should be completed within three days after each project due date. • All projects are due by midnight of the due date

  11. Mac Hardware Requirements • OS 10.4 and higher • 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor, or better • 1 GB of RAM • 1024 x 768 • Any high-speed connection (e.g. Cable Broadband or DSL) • 1 GB or greater disk space • Access to a computer with broadband access

  12. Windows Requirements • Windows XP/Vista • 1 GHz Intel Pentium III processor, or equivalent/better • 1 GB of RAM • 1024 x 768 • Any high-speed connection (e.g. Cable Broadband or DSL) • 1 GB or greater disk space • Access to a computer with broadband access

  13. Software Requirements • Web browser: Internet Explorer or Firefox • Trial software downloads: • NVU or Komposer (free) • Photoshop Elements (455MB, free 30-day trial, optional) • Flash player • Adobe Reader

  14. K-8 Keyboarding Endorsement Requirements • Need to be a K-8 licensed teacher • Complete additional assignments in LHDT 525, 526, 527, & 528 • Complete LHDT 572 Keyboarding Practicum (3 credits) after the above mentioned four courses. LHDT 572 can be started anytime with the approval of the program advisor. The tuition for this course will be on-campus rate ($642.50/credit)

  15. Class Wiki Demonstration • Introduction • Add, rename, and move a page • Insert Photos • Copy and paste text • Participate in Discussion (start a new thread) • Receive email notification • http://lhdt526summer09.wetpaint.com/

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