Next sessions:
EDUC 744 937 June 23 - August 22, 2008
EDUC 744 937 September 29 – December 5, 2008
3 graduate credits
Online - no travel to campus

Description
In depth, interactive study of current research in effective technology-enhanced instructional practices using podcasts, eBooks, eAudio, eVideo within the curriculum to meet state and national content standards and student technology standards. Development and assessment of innovative inquiry based learning activities using an iPod® and other handheld devices. Includes developing a podcast, content choices, recording audio, and distribution.

This course is designed for classroom teachers, media specialists, technology coordinators, and curriculum coordinators to apply the mobility and flexibility of an iPod® and other handheld devices in designing learning activities that utilize instantaneous sources of media, data, and information to meet a variety of educational needs.

Alignment with the National Education Technology Plan
Goal #6 of the 2005 National Educational Technology Plan is to move toward digital content. “A perennial problem for schools, teachers, and students is that print textbooks are increasingly expensive, quickly outdated, and physically cumbersome. A move away from reliance on print textbooks to the use of multimedia or online information (digital content) offers many advantages, including cost savings, increased efficiency, improved accessibility, and enhancing learning opportunities in a format that engages today’s  web-savvy students.”

Handheld computers add capacity and flexibility that, to be exploited, require re-conceptualization of learning activities giving students more opportunity to explore and learn through problem-based investigations.

Alignment with Teaching Standards
Participants in this class will gain experience that will help them meet the following criteria of the Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 3,4,7 and National Education Technology Standards for Teachers, International Society for Technology in Education, 2008: 1,2,3,4,5.
American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the use and benefits of an iPod® and handheld devices within the curriculum to meet state and national standards.
2. Evaluate and select appropriate hardware and software to provide podcasts, eBooks, eAudio, and eVideo with a focus on distribution via an iPod® and handheld devices.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to write, download, and distribute eBooks that apply to the curriculum.
4. Prepare and share digital audio, podcasts, and select digital video that apply to the curriculum to be played on an iPod® or other handheld device.
5. Compare, contrast, and evaluate the effectiveness of handheld technologies to support learning in a variety of content areas to meet students’ individual needs.
6. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills by staying abreast of current and emerging use and benefits of handheld computers for instruction and classroom management.
7. Design developmentally appropriate lessons and units utilizing handheld computers that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners and address content standards and student technology standards.

Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule. Instruction will be differentiated to accommodate learners with varying levels of technical knowledge.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via e-mail or presented via the WWW. Instructor/peer comments will be available through discussion groups or sent by e-mail.

Review a few comments of past participants.

Content Outline

Conducted online with no on campus class sessions required, you may participate using your home or work computer without having to drive to the university campus at set times.

Review a few Handheld Computer Lesson Plans created by past participants.

Readings

Required Textbook
Bell, Ann. 2006. Handheld Computers in Schools and Media Centers. Linworth Publishing, Inc.
Available from: amazon.com and Linworth Publishing, Inc.

In addition to the textbook, participants will be asked to read materials and tutorials available on the WWW.

Check Your System

Complete the system checkup on this website, https://uwstout.courses.wisconsin.edu/
by clicking on the link that says: Check your system.

Review the list of compatible/recommended browsers and software programs for Learn@UWStout at the Online Help Desk.

If you have any questions about these preferences, please call one of the numbers listed below and indicate that you are a UW-Stout student needing help with Learn@UW-Stout . Help is available 7 days a week.

• 1-888-435-7589 select option 3
, or
• 1-608-264-4357 select option 3

All projects will be exchanged by posting to the course DropBox, and your peers and instructor will provide suggestions and comments by posting to the discussion board.

Take a few minutes to review the Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQs).

Instructor:
Ann Bell - background information

Registration
Tuition is payable by university billing, MasterCard, or Visa.
Participants may select the payment plan option in fall and spring, but it is not available during summer session. Refund policy

Enrollment is limited to twenty participants; register online .

Check out the list of additional online classes.

For additional information, e-mail your comments or questions to:

Contact: Joan M. Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Coordinator
School of Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: (715) 642-0209
fax: (715) 232-3385

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Orientation Activities
After you are enrolled review the Student Expectations and Responsibilities and Academic Expectations and Dishonesty Policy .