IT 3210: Teaching, Learning & Technology Integration

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Course TimeLine--Monday & Wednesday 12:00-3:10
Note: Course TimeLine is very tentative and will likely change based on class needs!

Summer Semester 2009



 
Class/ Date
Topic
Reading
Assignment*
ULearn Discussions

Unit One: Creating Environments for Learning

1

6/8

Course Introduction & Syllabus review 

Participant Introduction 

Overview of ITC & other Resources

Introduction to Learning Environments

Syllabus

Instructional Technology Center

Excerpt Digital-Age Literacy for Teachers --Learning Environments

Information Sheet

Initial Reflection Paper DUE end of first class

ULearn Discussion 1 begins:
Technology Integration

2

6/10

Technology Integration & Standards

Meaningful Learning &
Design Concepts -

  • Lesson Plans & Objectives
  • Technology Standards
  • Georgia Performance Standards

Georgia Performance Standards

New Teachers's Guide to Creating Lesson Plans

Unit Planning 101

Be certain to have your GSU computer account active prior to class.

Find 2 lesson plans on the Internet and post on uLearn. (In class exercise.)


Unit Two: Using Internet-Based Resources
3

6/15

Update: In-Class Meeting!

Internet:

  • Information Literacy, 
  • Searching,
  • Bookmarks,
  • Acceptable use policy

Information Literacy Work Site

iKeepBookmarks

MyBookmarks

 

 

ULearn Discussion 1 ends.

ULearn Discussion 2 begins: Information Literacy and Acceptable Use

4

6/17

 

Internet:

Designing and Creating Instructional Web Pages

Creating Basic Web Pages

Filamentality

Post your initial Learning Environment idea to entire class via uLearn Discussion Board.

Website Evaluation Due

Webquest Big Six
Posting Due

5

6/22

Internet:

  • Web 2.0 Technologies
    • Blogs
    • Wikis
    • Other
  • Intro. to Portfolio Construction

PBWiki

Blogger

Excerpt from Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools

Web Page Creation TIPS Due- -e-mail with WWW address and turn in hard copy of documentation

ULearn Discussion 2 ends.

ULearn Discussion 3 begins: Web 2.0 Tools

Unit Three: Sharing Thoughts and Ideas

6

6/24

Review Lesson Planning

  • Problem-based learning
  • Creating Assessments: Rubric Development

Capturing Cognitive Processes: Inspiration

RubiStar

Inspiration

Using Cognitive Organizers in the Middle Years

Blog TIPS Due--post URL in ULearn

Mid-Term Reflection Paper Due

 

7

6/29

Visual Literacy

Designing Effective Presentations : Power Point

Excerpt: Digital Images & Every Picture Tells a Story

Excerpt: PowerPoint Magic

Portfolio Group Contract (if needed)

Inspiration TIPS Sample Due

ULearn Discussion 3 ends.

ULearn Discussion 4 begins: Visual Literacy and Digital Divide

8

7/1

Alternative Writing using Desktop Publishing Software

 

 

Portfolio Check 1

PowerPoint TIPS Sample Due

No Class--July 4th Holiday Observed
Unit Four: Using Cognitive Tools for Organizing and Understanding

9

7/8

Organization/Manipulation of Data:  Spreadsheets  

Excerpt from Spreadsheet Magic

Desktop Publishing TIPS Sample Due

ULearn Discussion 4 ends.

Unit Five: Selecting and Evaluating Educational Resources

10

7/13

Software and Hardware Sampler

Media Literacy, Copyright and Evaluation

Georgia Technology Literacy

Spreadsheet TIPS TIPS Sample Due-

Portfolio Check 2

ULearn Discussion 5 begins: Media Literacy and Copyright

Unit Six: Alternative Media and Advance Computer Technology Tools

11

7/15

Alternative Technologies: Podcasting

Technology Inequities and Cultural Diversity

Review of Portfolio Construction

Directed Lab on portfolio construction...attendance required

Educator's Podcast Guide

Software Evaluation TIPS Sample Due

Portfolio Check 3 Post LEP Draft URL in ULearn

Finishing Up !

12

7/20

LEP Presentations (begin)

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Environment Portfolios due !

Final Reflection Paper Due

ULearn Discussion 5 ends: Media Literacy and Copyright

13

EXAM WEEK

LEP Presentations (if needed)

 

*Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments listed in the last column are due at the beginning of the class period. Remember, no late work will be accepted!

Last updated June 11, 2009
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