Next session

• EDUC 744 966 - September 29 – November 24, 2008
• 3 graduate credits
• Online - No travel to campus required

Description
This course is designed to help educators apply the current trends, research, and best practices for supporting instruction with appropriate application of recent and innovative educational technologies.

For both experienced professionals and newcomers interested in incorporating the latest technology into existing curricular units to help students achieve their educational standards and objectives. This course will help educators develop effective teaching methods and instructional strategies that capitalize on students’ interest in technology and use that familiarity to improve students’ academic performance.

Educators will have an opportunity to evaluate and analyze current, relevant research, and projects demonstrating conceptual understanding of evaluating, and infusing technology-enriched activities into existing curricular units. They will learn the core concepts of how Web 2.0 is impacting learning environments.

Target Audience
This course is designed for instructors from K-12 schools, virtual high schools, technical schools, and community colleges, as well as trainers in continuing education.

In this course, you will learn how to use educational technology to meet learning goals in 21st century skills such as critical thinking; collaborative problem solving; life and career skills; information, media, and technology skills; as well as higher levels of achievement in core academic subjects. An electronic portfolio of artifacts that focus on integrating the newest instructional technology strategies into daily teaching and learning will be posted for all course participants in an online class presentation.

Required Equipment Operating System: PC – Vista or Windows XP or MAC – OS X Internet Connection: High speed Computer Accessories: You will need a 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 available)

Content Outline

Learning Outcomes

Course objectives are aligned with the Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).

At completion of the course, students will:

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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) 

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

Readings

Readings and lectures will be available online within the text of each module.

Optional Supplementary Textbooks
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms. Corwin Press.

Prensky, M. (2007). Digital game-based learning. St. Paul, MN:  Paragon House.

Schrum, L. & Solomon, G. (2007) Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools. Eugene, OR: International Society of Technology in Education.

Prerequisites

What are the minimum technology requirements?

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 online or 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
Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: (715) 642-0209
fax: (715) 232-3385

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