EDUU 451/551: Educational Applications of Computers (3 units)

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Course Custodian:

Carla Piper: piper@chapman.edu

Course Support – Teaching with Technology: http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/teachtech

Catalog Description:

This course provides an overview of current computer-based technologies used in a variety of educational settings within and across all curriculum content areas.  Emphasis is on making significant changes in teaching and learning through technology by providing a match between instructional strategies and relevant technologies.  Focus is on information and communication technologies as a means of gathering, processing, and communicating information.  Critical issues include access, equity, privacy, safety, and ethical situations surrounding technology.  Hardware and software applications will be evaluated as effective tools of instruction for a constructivist learning environment. 

Prerequisites:

2.75 GPA or equivalent, senior standing as a Chapman student.

Crafting the Art of Teaching Through Cases

To assist candidates as they develop their ability to think like teachers and to help them prepare for the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) candidates will read, respond to and discuss teaching cases that address the use of technology in classroom instruction.   Candidates will examine technological tools and integration strategies that help make subject matter comprehensible to students (TPE 1), assess student learning (TPE2-3), engage and support student learning (TPE4-5), and provide developmentally appropriate instruction for diverse learners (TPE6-7).  Candidates will examine cases concerning instructional planning, selection of materials, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and effective social environments involving the use of technology to promote student learning (TPE9-11).  Students will examine cases related to the professional, legal, and ethical obligations involved with technology and explore electronic resources that promote professional growth (TPE12-13).

Essential Equipment and Facilities:

Classroom or lab must provide a computer for each student.  Class size should not exceed 24 students or the number of networked computers available.  A large whiteboard, bulletin boards, overhead projector, television, VCR, and an instructor computer with Microsoft Office and access to the Internet should be provided.  Software must include Hyperstudio, Frontpage, and Microsoft Publisher.  Additional equipment should include an LCD presentation system, full-page color scanner, digital to analog TV converter, and digital camera.  Students and instructors need to have access to email.

Online Version:

Students will be required to spend 45 hours of on-line class time within the scheduled period in order to complete requirements for 3 semester units of credit.  Pre-scheduled online chat, threaded discussion, tests, and assignments will be completed through the eCollege website.  Students should expect that an additional 90 hours of preparation beyond the 45 hours of on-line class time will be required for successful completion of course assignments.

Purposes of the Course:

The major purposes of this course are as follows:

to gain proficiency in the use of technology for productivity, communication, and research.

to examine instructional strategies that integrate technology into the educational experience and facilitate learning for ALL students.

to use software and related media to access and evaluate information, analyze and solve problems, collaborate and communicate ideas, and promote student learning.

to select, evaluate, and use relevant and effective technologies for learning and teaching aligned with state-adopted academic curriculum.

to develop in candidates an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of teaching with technology.

Course Learning Objectives:

Through the class experiences, readings, assignments, and case studies, candidates will:

Develop an awareness of the impact of computers on the individual, society and education.

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and social issues related to technology, including issues of access, equity, privacy, the protection of children, and ownership of intellectual property.

Demonstrate competence in the use of on-line research resources and develop awareness of issues concerning authenticity, reliability, and bias of the data gathered.

Select criteria to evaluate technologies for relevance and effectiveness in teaching and learning in the diverse classroom.

Based on content to be taught, select appropriate technological resources to support, manage, and enhance student learning in relation to prior experiences and level of academic accomplishment.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of computer-based technology for information collection, analysis and management in the instructional setting.

Analyze best practices and research findings on the use of technology, and design lessons based on state-adopted curriculum.

Apply knowledge of learning theory to design, plan, and deliver instruction utilizing technology.

Examine multiple intelligences and other learning theories that support the use of multimedia instructional tools for teaching diverse populations (including racial, ethnic, linguistic, gender, cultural, and socio-economic, and special needs).

Design, adapt, and use lessons that address the students' needs to develop information literacy and problem solving skills as tools for lifelong learning.

Select software for its relevance, effectiveness, alignment with content standards, and value added to student learning.

Communicate and collaborate online using e-mail, discussion groups, chat, bulletin boards, list servers, audio/video conferencing.

Demonstrate competency in the operation and maintenance of computer systems, including peripheral hardware and software.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of technology for teacher productivity and management of records (e.g. word processing, database, spreadsheet, charts, tables, forms, gradebooks, and performance assessments).

Communicate through printed media and desktop publishing (incorporating charts, graphic design, graphic organizers, flow charts, lay-out, newsletters, signs, student reports, drawing, scanning, painting).

Author interactive multimedia and hypertext presentations for use in classroom instruction using text, graphics, sound, animation, video (web authoring, presentation programs, and hypertext authoring).

Create an electronic assessment portfolio providing evidence of meeting Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs).

Utilize case studies to examine technology integration strategies in real-life classroom environments

 

Major Study Units:

Unit One: On-Line Research, Copyright, And Internet Terminology

Educational Research - ERIC, University Resources, Professional Journals, APA References
Boolean Searching And WWW Search Engines
Copyright And Fair Use
Critically Evaluating Internet Resources
Internet And WWW Terminology

Unit Two: History Of The Computer, Computer Basics, Impact On Society And Education, And Technology Standards

History Of The Computer
Computer Basics
Impact On Society
Impact On Education
Technology Standards For Students And Teachers

Unit Three: Education Reform, Constructivism, No Child Left Behind, And Software Review

Education Reform Categories - Application, Communication, Simulation, Tutorial
Constructivism
No Child Left Behind And Enhancing Education Through Technology
Academic Achievement And Digital Equity
Critical Evaluation Criteria For Appropriate Instructional Use In The Classroom
Align Software And Internet Resources With California Subject Matter Content Standards
Review Software Using California Instructional Technology Guidelines

Unit Four: File Organization, Word Processing, And Teacher Productivity

Files And Folders
Word Basics
Teacher Productivity
Parent And Student Communication
Technology And Assessment

Unit Five:  Literacy, Visual Learning Techniques, And Desktop Publishing

Enhancing Literacy Instruction With Technology
E-Mail And Internet Literacy Projects
Desktop Publishing
Scaffolding With Visual Learning Techniques - Graphic Organizers, Mind Maps, Flow Charts 
Poetry
Newsletters For Parent Communication

Unit Six: Assessment And Spreadsheets With Excel

Data-Driven Decision Making
Assessment And Gradebooks
Excel – Mail Merge, Data, Graphics, Calculations
Merge Excel With Word For Address Labels
Graphing Student Data
Spreadsheet Activities For Students

Unit Seven: Multiple Intelligences And Multimedia Presentations With Powerpoint

Multiple Intelligences And Technology
Multimedia Components - Text, Graphics, Animation, Audio, And Video
Howard Gardner - Harvard Project Zero And Schools Based On Multiple Intelligences
Creating Presentations Using Powerpoint
Interactivity

Unit Eight:  Internet Lesson Planning And Acceptable Use Policies

Essential Questions And Inquiry Learning
Bloom's Taxonomy
Web Activity Projects
Lesson Planning Aligned With California Subject Matter Content Standards
Web Scavenger Hunts
Legal And Ethical Issues - Safety, Privacy, CIPA
Acceptable Use Policies

Unit Nine: Learning Theories, Philosophy Of Technology In Education, Digital Equity, And Teacher Performance Expectations

Technology Standards For Students And Teachers
Learning Theories And Research
Philosophy Of Technology In Education
Digital Equity
Assistive Technologies
Teacher Performance Expectations

Unit Ten: Unit Ten: Electronic Portfolios, Standards And Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE), Technology Integration

Electronic Portfolios
Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE)
Integrating Technology Into Teaching
Creating A Web Page Portfolio
Using A Web Authoring Program

Instructional Strategies:

Instructional strategies for this course will include case method, lecture, discussion, small group work, and online communication.  Instructors are to model integration of technology into instruction through a variety of strategies.  Instructors will engage candidates in on-line threaded discussions, messaging, emailing attachments, and chat rooms through Blackboard.

Suggested Texts:  (Optional Choices)

Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J.B., & Mizell, A.P. (2003). Teaching and Learning with Technology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (ISBN 0-321-05405-9)

Grabe, M. & Grabe, C. (2001). Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning. Third Edition. Houghton & Mifflin Company. Boston & New York. (Fourth Edition (2004) (ISBN 0–618–30580-7).

Suggested Case Studies:

Online Case Studies: InTime – Integrating New Technologies into the World of Teaching. Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.intime.uni.edu/

Goor, M.B., Santos, K.E., (2002).  To Think Like a Teacher: Cases for Special Education Intern and Novice Teachers, Computers for Game.  (p. 113). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (ISBN 0-205-28497-3) (Text used in EDUU511)

Methods of Evaluation for Determining Grades:

Suggested Assignments

1.  Software Review (Critical Evaluation for Effectiveness with Instruction)

2.  On-line Research Article Reviews (ERIC and APA)

3.  Lesson Planning with Technology Integration

4.  Philosophy of Technology in Education Paper (Based on Research and Learning Theory)

5.  Internet Communications, Email, Attachments, and Threaded Discussions

6.  Powerpoint Presentation

7.  Printed Collection of Teacher Productivity Documents (Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Examples of Desktop Publishing)

8.  Web Page Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan and Rubric (or Webquests, Big 6 Research Skills)

9.  Electronic Portfolio Web -  Teacher Performance Expectations, and Technology Standards

10. Terminology Quizzes – Internet and Networking, Computer Basics, History of Computers

11. Case Study Analysis

 

Grades:

Graduate students are expected to maintain a 3.0 (B) average, however A and B grades must be earned in the course through meeting the criteria for such grades as outlined by the instructor. Students who earn a C+ or below in the course will be required to repeat the course in order to receive credit.

Attendance and Other Class Policies:

Class attendance policies are determined by each instructor and shall be included on the course outline distributed during the first week of each class.  The university recommends as a minimal policy that students who are absent 20% of the course should be failed.

On-line Attendance Policy:

Class participation will be required through online discussion.  Online students will be required to attend at least three virtual chat sessions, as well as participate in threaded discussions.  Chat session times, topics, and assignment deadlines will be posted at the beginning of the course.  You will be expected to log in to the course regularly, complete the required reading, participate in online discussions, and complete all assignments.  You will be required to take exams and quizzes.  Specific times will be posted for real-time virtual chat. In addition, the course professor will be available for e-mail questions and discussion during a 3-hour period weekly.  The instructor will respond to any questions within 72 hours.

Online Class Discussion:

Weekly online discussion is required for this course. You must participate in threaded discussion and e-mail as a part of each unit of study. Questions will be posted for each unit. Your responses should relate not only to the question, but also to the comments of your classmates and instructor and the topics of your assigned readings. These responses should clearly demonstrate that you have read the required articles, thoroughly examined recommended websites, and participated fully in course assignments and exercises. Your discussion should be relevant to the topic and should move the discussion forward. You should not simply agree or disagree with what has already been stated. Interact with your classmates constructively and respectfully, allowing for everyone to participate. Follow the rules of netiquette. The quality of your discussion is more important than the frequency or length of your responses.

Netiquette for Online Course:

Be polite and respectful of one another.
Avoid personal attacks.  Keep dialogue friendly and supportive, even when you disagree or wish to present a controversial idea or response.
Be careful with the use of humor and sarcasm. Emotion is difficult to sense through text.
Be helpful and share your expertise. Foster community communication and collaboration.
Contribute constructively and completely to each discussion. Avoid short repetitive “I agree” responses and don’t make everyone else do the work.
Consider carefully what you write. Re-read all e-mail and discussion before sending or posting. Remember that e-mail is considered a permanent record that may be forwarded to others.
Be brief and succinct. Don’t use up other people’s time or bandwidth.
Use descriptive subject headings for each e-mail message.
Respect privacy. Don’t forward a personal message without permission.
Cite references. Include web addresses, authors, names of articles, etc.
Keep responses professional and educational. Do not advertise or send chain letters.
Do not send large attachments unless you have been requested to do so or have permission from all parties.

University-Level Expository Writing Standards:

The ability to express one’s ideas effectively is a hallmark of a quality higher education.  Writing is, therefore, one of the central activities at Chapman University through which students accumulate, communicate and demonstrate learning.

Unless otherwise indicated by the instructor, all writing in Chapman University classes from postings on electronic bulletin boards and Power Point presentations, to personal essays, to formal research papers will be evaluated on the minimal essentials of Standard American English grammar, word choice, spelling and punctuation, and on the integrity, creativity, reasonableness and accuracy of the information’s content.  Academic expository writing differs from other forms in that it usually:

Has a topic that is narrow enough in scope to explore in some depth in the space allotted;
Focuses its presentation by means of a clear statement of purpose (thesis statement, hypothesis or instructor posed question) and logically organized sub-topic paragraphs or sections;
Utilizes a sentence style that is appropriate for its intended audience;
Employs arguments that demonstrate principles of sound critical thinking’
Substantiates abstractions, judgments and assertions with specific illustration, facts and evidence;
Draws upon research whenever necessary and properly acknowledges the work of others.

Any material not original to the student must be cited in a recognized documentation format (such as APA [American Psychological Association], ASA, MLA or the University of Chicago) appropriate to the particular academic discipline.  For a quick reference to documentation standards for various fields you may refer to: http://www.chapman.edu/library/reference/.   Use of information or material from outside sources without proper citation is considered plagiarism and can be grounds for disciplinary action.  See the explanation of Academic Integrity below.  All written work should be word processed or typed unless otherwise specified, and carefully proofread.

Academic Integrity:

As a learning community of scholars, Chapman University emphasizes the ethical responsibility of all its members to seek knowledge honestly and in good faith.  Students are responsible for doing their own work, and academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated.  “Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of information in oral or written form.  Such violations will be dealt with severely by the instructor, the dean/center director, and the standards committee.  Plagiarism means presenting someone else’s idea or writing as if it were your own.  If you use someone else’s idea or writing, be sure the source is clearly documents.”  Other guidelines for acceptable student behavior are specified in the Chapman University College 2002-2003 Catalog.

Americans With Disabilities Act Statement:

Any personal learning accommodations that may be needed by a student covered by the “Americans with Disabilities Act” must be made known to the instructor as soon as possible.  This is the student’s responsibility.  Information about services, academic modifications and documentation requirements can be obtained from the director of the Center for Academic Success at the Orange Campus at 714-997-6828 or from the director of a Chapman regional campus.

 

Quick Access to the On-Line Chapman Library Resources:

http://www.chapman.edu/library/

Bibliography:

Acceptable Use Polices Online Resources

Virginia Department of Education: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Technology/AUP/home.shtml

Guidelines for Acceptable Use Policy - http://www.cde.ca.gov/edtech/ntpg/Appendix_E/main.html

The Internet Advocate: http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/~lchampel/netadv3.html 

American Psychological Association (APA) Online Resources

Electronic Reference Formats - http://www.apastyle.org/elecmedia.html

University of Wisconsin -  http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/apa4b.htm

Walden University - http://www.waldenu.edu/acad-rsrcs/writing-center/index.html

American Library Association Internet Use Policies - http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internetusepolicies.html 

Barrett, H. (1999). Strategic questions: What to consider when planning for electronic portfolios.  Retrieved July, 2003: http://transition.alaska.edu/www/portfolios/LLTOct98.html

Bennett, D. & Hawkins, J. (1993). Alternative assessment and technology. ERIC Digest. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed365312.html

Burns, P., Roe, B. & Ross, E. (1999). Technology for literacy learning: A primer. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.

California Online Resources:

  California Department of Education - http://www.cde.ca.gov/

California Content Standards – http://www.cde.ca.gov/standards

California Challenge Standards – http://www.cde.ca.gov/challenge

California Content Standards - S.C.O.R.E -  http://www.score.k12.ca.us

Educational Technology - http://www.cde.ca.gov/edtech/

California Technology Assistance Project - http://ctap.k12.ca.us/

CTAP Training Guides for Level I and Level II - http://www.fcoe.k12.ca.us/techprof/  

CTAP Self Assessment -  http://ctap2.iassessment.org/

California Course Models – Searchable Standards – CTAP - http://www.history.ctaponline.org/

California Learning Resource Network – CLRN - http://www.clrn.org/home/

California Master Plan (2003) - http://www.cde.ca.gov/ctl/recommendedmasterplanjan03.pdf

California Technology Planning Site - http://www.cde.ca.gov/ctl/edtechplan/

California STAR Test Data - http://star.cde.ca.gov/star2002/default.htm

Dataquest - http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/

Assistive Devices for Special Education Students - http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/astvtech.htm

Chou, L., McClintock, R., Moretti, F., Nix, D.H. (1993). Technology and Education: New Wine in New Bottles. New York: New Lab for Teaching and Learning. Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/publications/papers/newwine1.html

Child Internet Protection Act Resources: 

Federal Communications Commission - http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html 

CIPA - American Library Association - http://www.ala.org/cipa/ 

Frequently Asked Questions on CIPA from Schools and Libraries Universal Service: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/CIPAfaq.asp 

The Computer Ethics Institute: http://www.brook.edu/its/cei/cei_hp.htm 

Education Resources Information Center (ERIC):

AskERIC: http://ericir.syr.edu

ERIC Digests: http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/index/

ERIC Full Text Library: http://ericae.net/ftlib.htm

ACCESS ERIC: http://www.eric.ed.gov  

 ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Technology: http://www.ericit.org/

Edutopia Online: The George Lucas Educational Foundation: Innovative Classrooms, Skillful Educators, Involved Communities - http://glef.org/index.html

Edutopia: Digital Success Stories for Learning in a Digital Age (Book and CD). George Lucas Foundation - http://glef.org/products.html

Goldman, S. R., Williams, S. W., Sherwood, R.D., Hasselbring, T.S. and the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (1999). Technology for teaching and learning with understanding: A primer. Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston. MA.

Gordon, D.T. ((2000) The digital classroom: How technology is changing the way we teach and learn. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Letters.

Grabe, M. & Grabe, C. (1998) Learning with internet tools: A primer. Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston. MA.

Grabes’ Integrating Technology Textbook Online Resource Sites 

 http://ndwild.psych.und.nodak.edu/book/integ/

http://college.hmco.com/education/grabe/index.html

Harris, J. (1998) Wetware: Why use activity structures? http://virtual-architecture.wm.edu/          

The History of Computing. Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University - http://ei.cs.vt.edu/~history/

Hunter, W.J. Applying Cases to Teaching Educational Technology. Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~hunter/sudz.html

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) -  http://www.iste.org

The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) - http://www.iteawww.org/

Lane, C. (2000) Distance Learning Resource Network (DLRN). Technology resource guide. Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.dlrn.org/library/dl/guide.html

Library of Congress: http://lcweb.loc.gov

Lever-Duffy Companion Website for Teaching and Learning with Technology Textbook - http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_leverduffy_teachtech_1

Means, B. (1994) Technology and Education Reform. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers

Microsoft On-line

Tutorials - http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials

Office XP - http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=OfficeXPTutorial

National Education Technology Standards (NETS) 

NETS - http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/

NETS for Teachers - http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html 

NETS for Students - http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

National Center for Education Statistics - http://nces.ed.gov/

Online Journals

Ed Week - http://www.edweek.org/

Electronic Text Center - http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/

 IT Journal Online - http://etext.virginia.edu/journals/itjournal/

Journal Of Computer-Mediated Communication - http://www.ascusc.org/jcmc/

Journal of Technology Education - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/

 Kappan Articles On-line - http://www.pdkintl.org/kappan/karticle.htm

Learning and Leading with Technology, ISTE –  http://www.iste.org/LL/30/8/index.cfm

Library in the Sky - http://www.nwrel.org/sky/

Technology Source - http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/

The Technology Teacher - http://www.iteawww.org/F1.html

T.H.E. Journal.com - http://www.thejournal.com/

Triangle Journals - http://www.triangle.co.uk/

Piper, C. (2000) Electronic Portfolios in Teacher Education - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/aera.htm

Project Based Learning with Multimedia - http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/

McClintock, R. (2000). Cities, Youth, and Technology: Toward a Pedagogy of Autonomy. Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College, Columbia University.  Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/publications/cities/cyt.html

McClintock, R. (1999). The Educators Manifesto: Renewing the Progressive Bond with Posterity through the Social Construction of Digital Learning Communities. Institute for Learning Technologies (ILTweb). Teachers College, Columbia University. Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/Publications/manifesto/index.html

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Task Force. (1997). Technology and the New Professional Teacher: Preparing for the 21st Century Classroom. Retrieved: http://www.ncate.org/accred/projects/tech/tech-21.htm

Reiser, R.A., & Dempsey, J.V. (2002). Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology. New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J., Vermont, M.E., & Walker, T.J. (1999). Discovering computers. Cambridge, MA: Course Technology ITP

Solomon, G., Allen, N.J., & Resta, P. (2003).  Toward Digital Equity: Bridging the Divide in Education. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Strommen. E.F.  Constructivism, technology, and the future of classroom learning. Children’s Television Workshop.  Retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/ilt/papers/construct.html

The Technology Source: Case Studies - http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=section&id=6

Terminology

Education World Internet Glossary: http://www.education-world.com/help/glossary.shtml

Tek-Mom Resources for Students - http://www.tekmom.com/students/

Tech Encyclopedia - http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

Thorsen, C. (2003). TechTactics: Instructional Models for Educational Computing. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Tomei, L.A. (2002). The Technology Façade: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Instructional Technology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Topscott, D. (1999). Growing up digital. McGraw-Hill. - http://www.growingupdigital.com

U.S. Copyright Law - http://www.loc.gov/copyright 

U.S. Department of Education Online Resources - http://www.ed.gov

No Child Left Behind http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/ 

The Gateway - U. S. Department of Education – http://www.thegateway.org

 U.S. Department of Education. Consumer Guide. (1996). Using the internet: World wide web pages featuring education. Archive retrieved July, 2003: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/webpage.html

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