EDU 280: Technology Standards for Teachers (3 Credits) |
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Course Description
Provides K
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12 classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the Commonwealth of
Virginia's Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel. Certification is dependent on the supervisor's or
employer's approval.
General Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to enhance
instruction and prepare
teachers
to
create engaging learning
environments using technology
and media. Activities are designed to fulfill the
Commonwealth of Virginia's
Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel
and the National Educational Technology Standards for
Teachers.
Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Pre-requisite of ITE 115 or instruction approval. Students must have basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation and management of browser plug-ins. Additionally, students must be proficient in launching applications; managing program windows; finding, copying, moving, saving, deleting and uploading files; and using Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel and the National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers (NETS-T).
- Use the ASSURE model to systematically plan for the effective use of technology and media in the teaching and learning environment.
- Explain why instructors should be aware of copyright laws, Fair Use guidelines, and the TEACH Act when incorporating multimedia resources in the teaching and learning environment.
In this course, the following VCCS General Education Outcomes are supported:
1.2 Assimilate, organize, develop, and present and idea formally and informally
2.2 Recognize parallels, assumptions, or presuppositions in any given source of information.
4.4 Use information effectively, individually or as a member of a group, to accomplish a specific purpose.
4.5 Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and access and use information ethically and legally.
Major Course Content Topics
- 21st Century Learners and 21st Century Learning Environments
- Commonwealth of Virginia's Technology standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and Students (NETS-S)
- Emerging Technologies in Education
- Selecting Technology and Media to Enhance Learning
- Copyright Laws, Fair Use guidelines, and the TEACH Act
- Distance Learning
- Safety & Security Issues, Ethics and Safeguards
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The table included below lists the assignments, activities, and assessments for this course.
| Unit |
Assignments |
Points |
| 1 |
1.1 Distance Learning Orientation |
0 |
| 1.2 Syllabus Quiz |
10 |
| 1.3 Introductions |
50 |
| 1.4 The Importance of Technology in the Classroom |
50 |
| 2 |
2.1 Technology Standards Essay |
100 |
| 3 |
3.1 Explore Web 2.0 Resources |
90 |
| 3.2 Share Your Web 2.0 Presentation |
10 |
| 3.3 Create a Google Site |
35 |
| 4 |
4.1 Lesson Planning With Technology Quiz |
30 |
| 4.2 Careful Lesson Planning |
50 |
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5.1 Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan |
100 |
| 5.2 Reflect on Your Lesson |
20 |
| 5.3 Add Revised Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan to e-Portfolio |
0 |
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Midterm |
100 |
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6.1 Creating Visuals to Supplement a Lesson |
100 |
| 6.2 Add Revised PowerPoint Presentation to e-Portfolio |
0 |
| 7 |
7.1 Learning with Audio |
75 |
| 7.2 Add Revised Recording to e-Portfolio |
0 |
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8.1 Learning with Video Reflection |
25 |
| 8.2 Enhancing Learning with Video |
50 |
| 8.3 Share Your Slidecast |
25 |
| 8.4 Add Revised Slidecast to e-Portfolio |
0 |
| 9 |
9.1 Virtual Field Trip Lesson Plan |
100 |
| 9.2 Key Concerns Regarding Copyright
| 50 |
| 9.3 Add Revised Virtual Field Trip to e-Portfolio |
0 |
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10.1 Addressing Challenging Topics |
30 |
| 10.2 Course Reflection |
100 |
| 10.3 Complete Your e-Portfolio |
50 |
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Final Exam |
100 |
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Total |
1350 |
Your final grade will be based on the following scale:
| Grade | Points | Percent | | A | 1210-1350 | 90-100 | | B | 1074-1209 | 80-89 | | C | 939-1073 | 70-79 | | D | 804-938 | 60-69 | | F | 0-803 | 0-59 |
NOTE: You will be required to take two proctored exams (a midterm exam and a final exam) in
this course. You must achieve a passing grade on each of these exams in
order to pass this course, regardless of how well you do on the other
assignments.
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Last Updated:
December 4, 2012
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