Syllabus
for
Instructional
Technology
Revised,
Spring 2005
This
class meets every Monday and Wednesday at
Prerequisites: None
Instructor:
Mrs. Baker
Phone (H)
479-394-4533; please call before
Phone (W)
479-394-7622, ext. 1352
Office 105,
located in the Business Office
Educational/Professional Experience:
BSE
Business and Vocational Education,
MSE
Vocational Education,
Ed.S
Vocational Education,
Office
Technology Instructor, 27 ½ years
Office Hours: See schedule posted on M105
It is the
policy of RMCC to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to state and
federal law. Any student with a disability who needs accommodations, for
example in seating placement, examinations, or access to information on the
web, should contact the Dean of Students Services Office, which is located in
the Abernathy Building, Room 301, 479-394-7622 ext.1400.
Text/Materials: Integrating Technology in the Classroom, by Gary Shelly, Thomas Cashman, Randolph Gunter, and Glenda
Gunter
Preferred: Jump drive; or,
One - two 3½
inch high density floppy disks
computer
disk box
Objectives
of the Course:
Understand computers and their
functions
! Understand examples of how
computers are changing the way we teach and learn
! Describe how and why
network computers are used in schools and school districts
! Describe the educational
implications of the Internet and the World Wide Web
! Identify the important
features of widely used software applications
! List and describe learning
aids and support tools that help you use and learn software applications
! Identify the major components
of the system unit and explain their functions
! Examine the uses of
multimedia authoring software programs
! Identify the ways to get
started using technology at a new school
! Describe ways to integrate
technology into specific curriculum subject areas
Nature
of Course:
This course is
designed to provide students with an overview of the technologies that can
enhance teaching and learning. Students
will use basic computer skills and various software applications that will be
helpful in the educational setting.
Course
Requirements:
Four tests
will be given, one after every two chapters.
You will be required to complete the chapter activities as
assigned. We will discuss the details of
these assignments during class time. Due
dates for assignments and test dates will be given in class.
Your
assignments will carry the following point values
Tests, 100 points each
Computer Genius, 10 points
each
Crossword puzzles, 15 points
each
Practice tests, 20 points each
Notebook of collected
information, 100 points
Electronic Portfolio, 100
points
Other assignments will have
various point values
There will be
no make up tests. If you miss a test,
the next test will count twice. It is
possible that your final test would count four times.
Assignments must
be turned in on their due date, at the beginning of class. I will not accept late assignments.
All
assignments are subject to change. If
you are absent, call me or another class member for your assignment.
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
A = 92 - 100%
B = 83 - 91%
C = 72 - 82%
D = 62 - 71%
F = Below
62%
Academic
Dishonesty Policy: Cheating on a test
or assignment will result in a zero (0) for that work.
Attendance Requirements:
Regular
attendance and punctuality are expected.
All arrangements for completing missed work are to be made with the
instructor. Each class is
important. If you have to miss, then you
will probably miss something important.
Failure to come to class or
failure to drop the course will result in the student receiving an F for the
semester.
Topical/Unit Outline:
I. Introduction to
Using Computers in Education
A. Understand
computers and their functions
B. Know the four
operations of the information processing cycle
C. Understand why
computer technology is important for education
II. Communications,
Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
A. Define
communications
B. Identify the basic
components of a communication system
C. Identify several
types of multimedia products available on the Web
III. Productivity
Software Applications for Educators
A. Identify the
important features of widely used software applications
B. Describe the
advantages of software suites
C. Describe learning
aids and support tools that help you use and learn software applications
IV. Hardware
Applications for Educators
A. Identify the major
components of the system unit and explain their functions
B. Describe the four
types of input and input devices
C. Identify the
different types of output devices
D. Identify types of
storage media and devices
V. Integrating
Multimedia and Educational Software Applications
A. Define multimedia
B. Describe types of
media used in multimedia applications
C. Examine the uses
of multimedia authoring software programs
VI. Education and
Technology Integration
A. Explain technology
integration and curriculum integration
B. Identify ways in
which technology can positively influence learning
C. Explain various
planning tools and instructional models
VII. Integrating
Educational Technology into the Curriculum
A. Describe the
considerations and tools used to evaluate software applications
B. Describe the
methods used to evaluate student projects
C. Define and
describe the value of a curriculum page
D. Identify possible
sources of funding for classroom technology
VIII. Security Issues,
Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
A. Identify security
ricks that threaten home and school computers
B. Describe different
ways schools safeguard computers and networks
C. Define what is
meant by information privacy and its impact on schools
D. Describe the
emerging technologies that will transform traditional classrooms
Good luck to
you. Refer to the college catalog for
any policy issues that are not covered in this syllabus. Please call me or come see me if you have any
questions or concerns. I am here to make
this class a worthwhile and successful experience for you.
