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ICT I Methods Course. Module 1--Introductions. The goal of this module is to introduce the components of Information Communication and Technology. These components include: The teacher of this course Students in the course Course Requirements Syllabus Textbook My Course website
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Module 1--Introductions • The goal of this module is to introduce the components of Information Communication and Technology. These components include: • The teacher of this course • Students in the course • Course Requirements • Syllabus • Textbook • My Course website • The ICT I curriculum and lab environment • Middle school teacher requirements and professional organization • Research for teaching in the middle school • Middle school student characteristics • E-Reference Manual
Teacher of the Course Dr. Patti Abraham • Educator for 35 years • Vocational business teacher, Starkville HS • Professor, Technology Education, MSU • Director, Research and Curriculum Unit, MSU • Retiree and part-time instructor, MSU • My interests/passions • Middle school computer literacy • Online education • Instructional design
My family • 3 grown sons • Wife of Dr. Jimmy Abraham, Director of Alumni Association
Students in the Course Go to the Discussion Board to meet your classmates.
Course Requirements • Syllabus • Textbook • IC3 certification • Keyboarding Proficiency • Methods course requirement
ICT Curriculum and Lab Specs http://www.rcu.msstate.edu/Curriculum/CurriculumDownload.aspx
Teacher Licensure • Add on endorsement • Must already be certified teacher • Must be computer literate (pass IC3) • Must be Certified in Online Learning (COOL) • Must type 30 net words per minute using the touch method • Must successfully complete Methods course or MDE training.
Research from the field http://www.amle.org/Research/ResearchSummaries/tabid/115/Default.aspx
E-Reference Manual http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfh2vrgvdIQ&feature=player_embedded
Wordpress Blogs http://wordpress.com/#!/my-blogs/
Weebly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6iqVxaALas&feature=player_embedded