• Online - no travel to campus required
• Next session:
  EDUC 744 956 September 29- December 5, 2008
  
EDUC 744 956 January 26 - March 27, 2009

• 3 graduate credits

Description
Current research-based instructional strategies infused with technology to engage students and improve student learning across all content areas and grade levels

Using technology with classroom instruction that works is both the title of the textbook and the purpose of this course. The course focus is on technology applied to nine broad instructional strategies identified by researcher Robert Marzano s meta-analysis that have positive effects on student learning.

The strategies are not new, but the results are surprising when technology is added. For example, when students learn how to take good notes, work in groups and use graphic organizers, percentile gains are well documented. Enhance these strategies with technology, and student engagement dramatically increases.

Participants will experience guided practice using a variety of technology with the instructional strategies and create a portfolio of technology-infused curriculum lessons for their classrooms.

Comments from Past Participants

This course is designed for classroom teachers and support staff at all levels including special education teachers and curriculum coordinators.

Conducted online with no face-to-face class sessions, you may participate using your home or work computer without having to drive to campus.

You will connect to learning modules and class discussion via the World Wide Web and obtain readings, retrieve and submit assignments, access the university's online library resources, discuss with other participants, and have frequent personal contact with the instructor via email.

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.

Required Textbook
Readings will be assigned from the following textbook:

Pitler, Howard, et al. (2007) Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ISBN: 978-1-4166-0570-6

This book is available used or new from online book stores such as
http://www.amazon.com/
 or
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Supplemental Reading: (optional-- borrow, do not purchase)

Marzano, Robert J., et al. (2001) Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ISBN: 978-0871205049

Content Outline
There are nine learning modules each structured around an introduction, readings, activities, an activity checklist, learning rubric, and interactive group discussion. Required activities include:

• Participating in online class discussions with the instructor and peers and sharing responses to readings, online resources, literature review, and field research
• Reflecting on what is learned when viewing best practice case studies 
  

Strategies That Define What Students Will Learn

Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback

Strategies That Provide Evidence of Student Learning

Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition

Strategies That Help Students Acquire and Integrate Learning

Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers
Nonlinguistic Representations
Summarizing and Note-Taking
Cooperative Learning

Strategies That Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning

Identifying Similarities and Differences
Homework and Practice
Generating and Testing Hypotheses

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

1. Analyze and apply current research defining nine types of instructional strategies proven to have a positive impact on student achievement.
2. Analyze and compare current individual practice vs. best practice in using teaching strategies that define what students will learn; provide evidence of student learning; help students acquire and integrate knowledge; help students practice, review, and apply learning.
3. Analyze and apply current research about the impact of classroom technology use on student learning.
4. Analyze how the accessibility (including the lack of) of technology based resources affects planning for instruction.
5. Analyze and compare current individual practice vs. best practice in using technology resources to support and enhance the four broad categories of teaching strategies.
6. Evaluate and utilize a wide range of Web-based resources and technology applications to differentiate and adapt instructional strategies effectively for students’ varied learning needs.
7. Distinguish between the appropriate and inappropriate use of technology to support specific instructional strategies.
8. Adapt technology infused lessons for diverse populations of students, including students with exceptionalities.
9. Apply and infuse technology applications with classroom instruction to develop high level information and communication literacy skills.
10. Create and publish an electronic portfolio of developmentally appropriate technology-infused lesson/unit plans that apply research-based instructional practices to support the diverse needs of learners.
    

Alignment with State Standards
Participants in this class will gain experience that will help them meet the following Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 3, 4, 7, 9.

Wisconsin Standards for Administrator Development and Licensure (WI DPI-Admin)
# 1, 2, 3

This class will help participants meet the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers International Society for Technology in Education, 2002 II, III, IV, V

Prerequisites
Hardware and Software Requirements

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 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
Becky Mather - 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.


Request Information Online

Contact: School of Education Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: (715) 642-0209 or 715-232-2253

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