EFC 416: Educational Technology Syllabus

Winter Quarter 2014 Sections 416-D02 416-D01 Days Tu W Time 4:30-7:20 1:00-3:50 Room Com. Lab 309 Com. Lab 308

Instructor: Eric Hougan, Phone: 509-963-3830 (o); 206-769-9936 (c) Email: hougane@cwu.edu Office: Des Moines Center, office 267 Office Hours: T 2-4PM, 7-8PM, Thursday 2-4PM; by appt. (Google Hangout / Skype)
Catalog Description Consistent with National and State Standards and the Center for Teaching and Learning goals and objectives, this course is designed to provide students with an overview and understanding of the use of instructional technology in the K-12 classroom. The utilization and evaluation of various technologies and their appropriateness for the curriculum will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EFC 340 and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. CS 101 or IT 101 recommended prior to enrollment. Course Purpose The major thrust of the teacher education program at Central Washington University is to prepare committed individuals as facilitators of learning for a diverse world. Consistent with this allencompassing purpose and with WAC 181-78A-270, the following minimum state standards are addressed: WAC 181-78A-270 1 a (vii) Planning and/or adapting curricula that are standards driven so students develop understanding and problem-solving expertise in the content area(s) using reading, written and oral communication, and technology; (viii) Preparing students to be responsible citizens for an environmentally sustainable, globally interconnected, and diverse society (x) Using technology that is effectively integrated to create technologically proficient learners. Each of the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) are addressed. Required Course Material Reading: no required text. Materials: USB pen drive (jump drive, thumb drive, flash drive, etc.). EFC 416 Educational Technology Syllabus Winter 2014-EH 1

Supplemental Course Material Provided on Canvas website. Useful Websites www.Iste.org www.K12.wa.us/edtech/ Required Technology Candidates must have access to a word processor with Internet connection. Computers must have current levels of functionality; competence to use standard online and word processing features is assumed for a 400-level course. Mac users will need to save documents as a .doc, .docx or .rtf file extension in order to upload files on Canvas and LiveText. All assignments will be posted to Canvas and the Artifact will be submitted to Canvas. Check and respond to your CWU e-mail before each class session. I will post announcements and send them out on email via Canvas. *Beware of forwarding to your home email Review your EFC 416 Canvas site the day before each class session for postings. The ITS Helpdesk can assist you how to use Canvas Understand how to use LiveText software and to correctly post your artifact under the new CTL Transition II Professional Education Program Portfolio AND EFC 350 (not via the Dashboard). Helpdesk: BH 231. Email: livetext@cwu.edu Ph: 509-963-1671.

LiveText Artifact This culminating Artifact for the Professional Education Program Portfolio is your web query. Candidates must upload (do not cut and paste in textbox) the final Artifact to LiveText in the Professional Education Program Portfolio by the date given in order to be eligible to receive a passing grade in the course and avoid an Incomplete. Expectations and Policies Americans with Disabilities Act Candidates with disabilities who require academic adjustments in this class should have documentation of their disabilities from the Disability Support Services or contact the Disability Support Services Office in Bouillon 205 or (509) 963-2171 for an appointment for educational accommodations. Students with disabilities should meet with the instructor to discuss how the approved accommodations will be implemented. Academic Honesty This term is defined in the CWU Conduct Code 11. B. Candidates are expected to do their own work; giving or taking assistance on assignments or exams in attempt to gain credit for work that is not your own is considered plagiarism or cheating. Academic resources used should be appropriately cited using APA format (see references below). Consequences may include a zero on the assignment, failing the course, and a recommendation for university disciplinary action. Written Assignments All written assignments are expected to well-prepared and error-free. EFC 416 Educational Technology Syllabus Winter 2014-EH 2

Candidates should use spell-check tools and proofread before submitting work. It is recommended that candidates needing assistance with writing research, style, or mechanics should make an appointment with the University Writing Center for assistance. Teachers are held to a higher standard of written communication. Call 509-963-1296/1270 for an appointment. Also available are grammar handouts and other writing resources at www.cwu.edu/~writingcenter All assignments must be word-processed, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman standard black font, one-inch margins, unless otherwise stated. Use a centered, bolded heading with the title of assignment ONLY. APA format should be used for formatting and citations (see APA Guidelines in Course Documents and visit Owl at Purdue website). Save documents in Word (doc or docx) as the title of the assignment, and then upload it to Canvas. In the event of last minute technology issues ONLY assignments may be emailed to me by the due date, but candidates are still required to post to Canvas. Assignments are expected to be posted on Canvas by midnight of the due date. I may give notice that a hard copy may be required also or instead. Late assignments will receive a 10% point reduction per day up to 7 days and will not be accepted after that. Revisions for grades lower than a C may be discussed with me. Candidates should contact me with questions BEFORE the due date. Assignments

Attendance and Participation: (20%) Candidates are expected to attend all class sessions and come prepared by having completed the assigned reading. This course emphasizes learning through group participation, in-class activities, and large and small group discussion; therefore attendance and punctuality are an essential component and a professional commitment to learning. In the event of an unforeseen absence, candidates are expected to contact me and/or classmates to discover what was missed. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a professional disposition. This includes but is not limited to: attendance, punctuality, preparedness, participation, non-disruptive classroom behavior, positive support of and respect for classmates, appropriate communication skills, written work completed accurately without plagiarism, and submitted on time. Use of a laptop or tablet is acceptable for course related activities and research. Texting during class is not acceptable; phones should be off and stowed. If you need to look up something for class, or there is an urgent need to use your phone, simply let me know or step out. Assignments: 80% Assignment 1 - Teacher website Assignment 2 practice validation strategies Assignment 3 upload revised lesson plan integrating technology Assignment 4 ePals Project Assignment 5 LMS/gradebook evaluation Assignment 6 WebQuery (LiveText Artifact) Assignment 7 Professional Growth Plan Show & Teach Final - Reflection EFC 416 Educational Technology Syllabus Winter 2014-EH 3

Performance Indicators Below is a general description Specifics will be made available in a timely fashion and/or will appear on the class webpage. The assignments will likely require you to work outside of our class meeting time. You are encouraged to use the class lab when it is not being used for another class. In many cases, you may be able to use your own computer at home to complete your work. That is perfectly acceptable as long as the assignment is completed correctly, according to the directions provided. If you have a question about this, please let me know.
Written (typed) assignments that demonstrate mastery of word processing skills, as well as competence in the use of graphics and in the integration of various components of computer software Creation of a webpage, including links relevant to education sites Creation of a set of bookmarks on a social bookmarking site Discussion of current media which feature educational technology reviews, articles, and commentary Discussion of the impact of technology on educational practice Validation of the content of two websites using a variety of tools Class discussion and personal examples of instances where ethical concerns are -- or are not -- addressed properly. Problems such as inappropriate content on the Internet and ways to control access in the classroom will be discussed Creation of an activity (posted to a blog, and tied to the EALRs) in which students collaborate with children from other communities or cultures Practice using concept map software, such as Inspiration Creation of a rubric to evaluate learning management software (LMS) software Successful completion of a Skyward training session Creation of a poster explaining fair use guidelines regarding copyright for educators Completion of a webquery, submitting its URL to LiveText Creation of a professional growth plan related to technology

Finals Week According to University policy, Final Exam Weeks are a part of the academic year/university calendar days, as established in the catalog. Faculty and students are required to conform to the published final examination schedules. As a result, attendance is not optional. During Final Exam Week, a final examination or culminating experience is expected for each course taught as dictated by the nature of the course material and/or learner outcomes. All courses are required to follow the policy.

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Reference Citations and Resources All outside resources used MUST be cited in text (if applicable) and always at the end of the assignment using APA format. These links provide guidelines and examples: APA Format: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ www.APAstyle.com Plagiarism: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/01/ Student Teaching: http://www.cwu.edu/field-experience/student-teaching-information Professional Educator Standards Board (Teacher Preparation) http://www.pesb.wa.gov/ Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (Teacher Certification and K-12) http://www.k12.wa.us/ Grading and Scale: A = 94% A- = 90-93% B+ = 88-89% B = 84-87% B- = 80-83% C+ = 78-79% C = 74-77% C- = 70-73% D = 67-69% F = 0-66%

A grade of "A" for this course is awarded only for superior work throughout the quarter. This does not mean that the course content is overly difficult. It does mean that extra effort is required in order to achieve a top grade. The skills and concepts are taught in a manner that allows any student who is willing to invest the necessary time and effort to do very well, and to learn useful information and skills. In order to receive an "A", you should plan on going above and beyond the minimum requirements of each assignment. This includes content, as well as appearance. My philosophy is simple: "the bare minimum does not earn an A." Each assignment will have room for you to demonstrate mastery and excellence, and earn an "A". You are encouraged to go "above and beyond" the assignment description whenever possible.

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416 Tentative Winter Weekly Schedule Week 1 Date 1/7, 1/8 Topic/Discussion Introductions, syllabus, calendar, ISTE NETS-T goals, and productivity tools. Teacher website authorship Teaching information literacy No class independent time to finish websites and show & teach activity. Assignment Be available to log into HCC computers. Due Date
NETS -T NETS -T 3

2 3

1/14, 1/15 1/21, 1/22

NETS -T 3

Assignment 2 practice validation strategies Assignment 1 teacher website

1/25

NETS -T 4 NETS -T 2 &4

1/28, 1/29

1/31 HW: Read the NETS profile that most

closely matches the grade-level that you intend to teach AND bring a lesson plan that does not include technology to our next class.

2/4, 2/5

Technology integration Ethics and filtering. Show and teach activity

Assignment 3 upload revised lesson plan integrating technology

2/7

NETS -T 2 &4

2/11, 2/12

2/18, 2/19

2/25, 2/26

ePals Project Student learning tools (visual and graphic organizers) Show and teach activity LMS and Gradebook evaluations Show and teach activity Intellectual property and Webquery Show and teach activity Webquery cont. and TBD Show and teach activity

Assignment 4 ePals Project

2/14

NETS -T 1, 2, & 3

Assignment 5 LMS/gradebook evaluation

2/21

NETS -T 2 NETS -T 1, 2, & 4

3/4, 3/5

10

3/11, 3/12

Final week

3/18, 3/19

Assistive technology Professional development and communication Show and teach activity Final reflections Show and teach activity

Assignment 6 WebQuery (LiveText Artifact) upload link to Canvas and LiveText, and link to your teacher website Assignment 7 Professional Growth Plan

3/7

3/14

Final reflection (in class)

EFC 416 Educational Technology Syllabus Winter 2014-EH