FOED 3010:Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom

Using, integrating, and evaluating instructional technology in today’s classroom.

3 Credit Hours

Instructor: Jason Beach, Ph.D.        

Office: Bart 207                    

Office Phone: (931) 372-3069         

Email: jbeach@tntech.edu                

Office Hours: as posted  

Prerequisite or Co-Requisite if applicable: FOED 2011 or equivalent intro to teaching and technology course

 

Conceptual Framework Graphic/Statement

The graduate of the teacher education program at TTU will be a competent, caring professional who can work effectively in a diverse, technological society.

 

Candidates will demonstrate: 

• an appropriate level of scholarship,

• effective communication,

• a level of responsibility consistent with professional behavior,

• skills of reflection that promote self-evaluation and growth,

• respect for diversity, and

• skills of collaboration with other professionals, families, and community.      

 

 

The knowledge element enables professionals to

1. use strong understanding of subject matter and general knowledge to enable students to learn and communicate effectively with others, and
2. use technological knowledge and collaborative techniques to foster active inquiry, problem solving, and performance skills among learners.

The performance element enables professionals to

1. understand and establish an effective learning environment that possess the skills, techniques, and strategies to do so, including those that provide opportunities for student intellectual, social, and personal development, and
2. use reflection continually and improve outcomes assessment, resulting in improved learning experiences.

The disposition element enables professionals to

1. create a climate of openness, inquiry, and support by practicing strategies that foster relationships of acceptance, appreciation, and value for diverse individuals and groups in the larger community, and groups in the larger community, and
2. recognize ethical, professional standards and strive for continual personal improvement.

Course description

This course teaches preservice teachers the importance of technology inclusion within traditional curriculum. Preservice teachers will learn how to use technology to enhance the delivery of content in the classroom.  

Required Texts

This course does not require a textbook.

Required Special Instructional Materials 

1.)   USB Flash/Data Drive

2.) Google Account

3.) Tk20

In efforts to improve our processes, manage candidate transition points, and track key assessments in program coursework, TTU’s College of Education utilizes Tk20, a comprehensive data and reporting system. All College of Ed students are required to purchase and maintain a Tk20 account. The one-time system cost is $133.33 at the university bookstore, and your account is valid for seven years. You will access Tk20 for a variety of tasks, including coursework, advisement, clinical experiences, Residency, portfolio-building edTPA tasks, and key program assessments. All professional education courses will include assessments within Tk20. Check your syllabi and consult your instructors for assessments that must be submitted to Tk20. Failure to purchase Tk20 can result in a “0” for Tk20 assignments and/or final course grade reduced a full letter. See our website for more details: https://tntech.tk20.com 

Recommended Texts (Optional)

The Macintosh iLife '09 in the Classroom            

by Jim Heid

Paperback: 504 pages + teacher's supplement

Publisher: Peachpit Press (2009)

ISBN: 0321601335

Topics Covered

Emerging technologies; Internet strategies; hardware/software set-up, utilization; digital media; electronic presentations; technology integration; technological applications; instructional movie production; and multimedia development.

Objective	iMovie
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 a,b,c NETS-T 4 a
Assignment(s)	iMovie production
Assessment	Rubric, movie presentation, reflection, peer evaluation
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Technology Integrated Lesson Plan
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c,d NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 d NETS-T 4 b NETS-T 5 c
Assignment(s)	Standards-based lessons that integrate appropriate technologies
Assessment	Rubric
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Garageband
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 a,c,d
Assignment(s)	Develop and present an audio and enhanced audio digital story.
Assessment	Rubric, Presentation
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Interactive WhiteBoard
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 b
Assignment(s)	Develop an assignment that can be used to teach a content specific standard.
Assessment	Rubric, Demonstrate the ability to develop and present lessons using interactive whiteboard software
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Assistive Technology
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b NETS-T 3 a,b,d NETS-T 4 b
Assignment(s)	View, explore, and research specific assistive technologies for educational integration.
Assessment	Demonstrate uses and types of assistive technology in various educational settings through blog entry and presentation of findings.
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	TeacherWeb
Standard	NETS-T a,b,c
Assignment(s)	Develop a web page that can be used to communicate with parents and students.
Assessment	Rubric, Demonstrate the ability to develop, maintain, and include pertinent information for parents and students
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Technology Integrated Presentation
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 a,b,c NETS-T 4 a
Assignment(s)	Design and delivery of technology enhanced presentation.
Assessment	Rubric
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Budget/Grant Activity
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c,d NETS-T 5 a,b,c,d
Assignment(s)	Investigate, design, and develop small grants that could impact your future classroom.
Assessment	Rubric
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Objective	Digital Photography and Integration
Standard	NETS-T 1 a,b,c NETS-T 2 a,b,c NETS-T 3 a,b,c NETS-T 4 b,c
Assignment(s)	Submit digital photos demonstrating photographic principles and editing skills appropriate for classroom use.
Assessment	Design and develop an educational slideshow that can be used to teach a specific standard.
Praxis test/topic (if applicable)	PLT Early Childhood PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12

 

Major Teaching Methods

Models of instruction utilized in the course will include: lecture, discussion, experimentation, cooperative techniques, technology application and production, lab demonstration, modeling, reflection, and group investigation.

Grading and Evaluation

 

Instructional iMovie (weVideo)	30
Attendance	10
Promethean (IWB)	15
Assistive Technology Paper	15
Grant Writing Activity	25
Copyright and Fair Use Quiz	10
iPhoto (Picasa 3, Pixlr)	15
GarageBand (Soundation)	15
Technology lesson plan	25
Word (TeachersPayTeachers)	5
Interactive Keynote (Game)	10
Google Docs (Spreadsheet)	5
Smart (IWB)	15
Quiz (3)	30
Grand Total	225

Grading Scale:

A	225-203
B	202-180
C	179-157
D	156-134
F	133-0

 

Make-up Work Policy

Students are responsible for finding out what assignment they missed through a classmate or the teacher. With an excused absence, the assignment must be turned in no later than 1 week from the missed class period. Assignments will not be accepted beyond the one-week "grace period" with an excused absence.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend each class unless satisfactory alternate arrangements are made with the instructor. Students are responsible for obtaining all notes and announcements from other class members or the instructor.

Attendance total possible points: 10

1 absence	0 points deducted
2 absences	5 points deducted
3 absences	5 additional points deducted

 

TTU Library Online Access

The Tennessee Tech Library is available to all candidates enrolled at TTU. Links to the library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources are available to complete assignments. To access the online databases, use your TTU PC Lab username and password. If you do not know your TTU username and password see the following: https://www.tntech.edu/its/password.htm.

More information on electronic media is available at the TTU Library http://www.tntech.edu/library/.

Copyright and Fair Use

All projects created in this course should follow appropriate copyright and fair use guidelines. Additional information is available at: http://www.csc.tntech.edu/fairuse/references.php and http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu

Please note: TTU personnel may display your work created during the scope of this course during accreditation, conference presentations, workshops, and/or future classes.

 

TTU Office of Disability Service

Candidates with a disability requiring special accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). An Accommodation Request (AR) should be completed as soon as possible, preferably by the end of the first week of the course. The TTU Office of Disabilities is located in the Roaden University Center (RUC), Room 112; Phone 931-372-6119. For additional information see http://www.tntech.edu/disability/

Pandemic Plan

Should normal classroom activities at your placement be disrupted by a pandemic outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion. In that event, new instructions for the continuation of the course will be provided (Source: TTU University Faculty Meeting, August 25, 2009).

TTU Plagiarism Policy

When you use (for example, quote or even summarize or paraphrase) someone else’s media, words, data, ideas, or other works, you must cite your source. You should be especially careful to avoid plagiarizing Internet sources (for example, e-mail, chat rooms, Web sites, or discussion groups). It does not matter whether you borrow material from print sources, from the Internet, from on-line databases, or from interviews. Failure to cite your source is plagiarism. Students who plagiarize may receive an “F” or a “0” for the assignment, or an “F" for the course. http://www.tntech.edu/ttustudenthandbook/academic-regulations/ 

ISTE NETS-T Standards

1.  Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness

b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources

c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.

a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress

c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

3.  Model Digital Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation

c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using  a variety of digital age media and formats

d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

4.  Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information

d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools

5.  Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning

b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning

d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community