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CECS 5020 Course Overview

CECS 5020 Course Overview. CECS 5020 Computers in Education. Professor of Record Dr. Jim Poirot Associate Dean College of Education University of North Texas. Be sure and listen to Dr. Poirot’s personal profile . CECS 5020 Computers in Education. Course Overview Course Resources

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CECS 5020 Course Overview

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  1. CECS 5020Course Overview

  2. CECS 5020Computers in Education Professor of Record Dr. Jim Poirot Associate Dean College of Education University of North Texas Be sure and listen to Dr. Poirot’s personal profile.

  3. CECS 5020Computers in Education • Course Overview • Course Resources • Class Structure • Expectations • Prerequisites

  4. Course Overview Computer/Technology Use in K-12 Classrooms • Teaching With Technology • Technology is the tool • Teaching About Technology • Constantly changing • Teachers must be comfortable learning new skills

  5. Course Overview Issues Surrounding Educational Technology • Societal • Equity • Educational • Technical • Teacher Education

  6. Course Overview Educational Technology Tools • Multimedia Resources • Simulation • Games • Drill and Practice • Internet

  7. Course Overview Productivity Software • Word Processor • Spreadsheet • Database • Desktop Publishing • Group Communication • Integrated Grade book and Attendance

  8. Course Resources Required Textbooks (1 of 2) • Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 2nd Ed. by M. D. Roblyer and Jack Edwards. • CD-ROM Based Materials • Companion Web Site • IMPORTANT NOTE: • Make sure you get the CD • if ordering a used textbook.

  9. Course Resources Required Textbooks (2 of 2) • The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams. Peachpit Press, Inc. ISBN 1-56609-159-4s See syllabus for other recommended texts.

  10. Course Resources TLI Web Library

  11. Course Resources • Faculty and student colleagues • See syllabus for faculty and assistants email links. • Email is a primary communication device in a distance learning environment. • Every student is expected to have and know how to use email. • See syllabus for setting up UNT email accounts. • Whole group and small group discussion boards will also be established.

  12. Course Resources • State and National Competencies • Texas Education Agency (TEA) • U. S. Department of Education • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) • The World and Our Society • UNT Library • Some books available in electronic format.

  13. Class Structure • Fifteen Classes with Common Components • Performance Objectives • Essential Questions • Class Competencies and Skills • Class Activities • Class Communication

  14. Common Components • Performance Objectives • Essential Questions

  15. Common Components • Class Competencies and Skills • Class Activities • Class Communication

  16. Common Components Class Activities • Number from 6 to 12 • Key Activities are noted

  17. Common Components Key Activities • Class Overview • Performance Objectives • Glossary • Before Continuing • Readings • Portfolio Additions • Others Identified per Class

  18. Key Activities Class Overview • is the first activity in every class • is a Key Activity or required viewing • Is approximately 10 minutes long • contains outline of the class • Is delivered as an ADAM

  19. Key Activities Objectives • Class Objectives • What you will accomplish from the week’s activities? • Performance Objectives • Generally pertain to technology skills.

  20. Key Activities Glossary • Key terms in educational technology and technology terminology • Some may be assigned • Others will be self selected • Stored in database • Collected from required readings

  21. Key Activities Electronic Portfolio • Course is primarily project-based. • Required assignments will comprise an electronic portfolio. • Each assignment has specific criteria and due date. • Electronic portfolio is majority of course grade.

  22. Course Expectations • Electronic Portfolio 60% • Midterm Exam 20% • Class Participation 20%

  23. Course Prerequisites • Experiences of Classroom Instruction • Skills in Tools • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • Databases • Presentation Software • Internet and Web Browsers

  24. Course Prerequisites • Knowledge of software tools essential for success in this class. • Instruction in these software tools is offered in CECS 5010. • CECS 5020 offers direct instruction in: • Desktop publishing skills • Strategies for integrating technology applications in K-12 classrooms

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