Implementing Instructional Technology Innovations

EDUC 744 966 Implementing Instructional Technology Innovations

Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Ann Bell
Tuition and Registration
June 18 - August 17, 2012

Description

Current trends, research and best practices for supporting instruction with appropriate application of recent and innovative educational technologies.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer to another university.

Explore how to improve instruction by creating personalized and group learning environments using wikis, blogs, podcasts, photo sharing, virtual offices, online collaboration and assessment, simulation and digital game-based learning with appropriate application of recent innovative technologies.

Required Equipment

  • Internet Connection: High speed
  • Computer Accessories: Computer microphone and a webcam or access to these tools.
  • Video Devices: Digital video recorder or digital still camera
  • Software: Video and audio editing software (free versions will be linked from the course resources)
  • There is no required textbook for this course. All readings will be provided online.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Evaluate and select new information resources and instructional technology innovations based on their appropriateness to specific education tasks. (WI DPI 1, 4, 7) (NETS-T 2, 3)

  2. Plan for the management of electronic instructional resources within a lesson design by identifying potential problems for diverse populations of students. (WI DPI 3, 7) (NETS-T 1,2)

  3. Apply current research about successful teaching strategies using online tools and information resources to increase productivity, promote creativity and facilitate academic learning. (WI DPI 7) (NETS-T 3,4,5)

  4. Apply instructional strategies using a variety of media and formats to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. (WI DPI 7) (NETS-T I, V)

  5. Analyze the benefits of technology and online resources to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills. (WI DPI 4) (NETS-T IV)

  6. Analyze a given educational game or simulation platform and explain the range of learning applications for which it might be effective. . (WI DPI 4, 7) (NETS-T 1,2)

  7. Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning while using electronic resources to design and implement learning activities. (WI DPI 4, 7) (NETS-T 1,2,3)

  8. Design and adapt technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards to meet the diverse needs of students. (WI DPI 3, 4, 7) (NETS-T 1,2)

  9. Develop a portfolio of instructional technology-based products including the related assessment tools. (WI DPI 9) (NETS-T 3,5)

  10. Analyze obstacles preventing the integration of emerging technologies and develop strategies to address district filtering and parental/district responsibilities for online safety. (WI DPI 9, 10) (NETS-T 4)

  11. Apply assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of emerging technologies in personal practice and with students. (WI DPI 8, 9) (NETS-T 2)

Target Audience

Participants in the course may include:

  • PK-12 educators
  • Vocational, community college, and technical education instructors
  • Higher ed and continuing education faculty
  • Business and industry trainers
  • Military trainers, designers and course developers
  • Museum and non-profit organizations outreach facilitators
  • Health organization instructors

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10

International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T I, II , III, IV, V)

Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions.

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Our Students Say. . .

"I truly enjoyed this course and learned so much about the different types of technologies that could enhance the learning environment. Thank you very much for all the feedback. I believe this course was probably the most organized online class I have taken so far in all of my educational endeavors."
~ Deb Kjelstad, Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire in the radiography program

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School of Education
Email: Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: 715-232-2253