Professional Documents
Culture Documents
School of Education
Department of Teaching, Literacy and Leadership
The way this course will be designed is to help teachers learn about tools that they can use in
their everyday classroom.
1. Technology Readiness
2. SAMR and ISTE Standards
3. Creating an Online Presence / Digital Portfolio
4. Using Visual Learning Tools
5. Presenting
6. Engaging the Classroom
7. Final Project - Summative Assessment
Assignments
Grading Scale
F 0 94
D 95 104
D+ 105 114
C- 115 124
C 125 134
C+ 135 144
B- 145 154
B 155 164
B+ 165 169
A- 170 174
A 175 200
Classroom Policies
Late Assignments/projects:
Projects and assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date listed
within the schedule (unless your instructor has given an alternative time). Any late
assignments/projects will receive an immediate 1/3 grade reduction.
Student Computer Labs:
There are 2 student computer labs at Hofstra University: Calkins Lab (106 Calkins Hall) and
Hammer Lab (125A Axinn East). Additionally in Room 054 at Hagedorn Hall, there is a Maker
Space consisting of emerging educational technologies and tools that teachers can use to assist
with their assignments. Keep in mind that this course requires that you spend at least 6-9 hours
per week outside of class time working on projects and assignments.
Communication:
All students will be required to activate their Hofstra email or make provisions to have it
forwarded to an email account of their choosing. Students should make sure that email is
checked daily in case of any classroom announcements.
I will check email once a day and reply to you within 48-72 hours depending on the individual
needs of the student.
Any email correspondence after 4pm on Friday till Monday at 10am will not be answered until
Monday after 11am.
Submitting assignments:
Assignments will be submitted to me via the Blackboard course website unless otherwise noted.
Cooperative work (the same work turned in by more than one student) will be considered
plagiarism. It will receive a grade of F and may be reported to the Dean for disciplinary action.
Each student will be asked to sign a pledge, attesting to their agreement to adhere to the
principles expressed in the Hofstra University Honor Code and the P.R.I.D.E. Pledge.
Students With Disabilities:
If you believe you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Student Access
Services (SAS). In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, qualified individuals with disabilities will not be
discriminated against in any programs, or services available at Hofstra University. Individuals
with disabilities are entitled to accommodations designed to facilitate full access to all
programs and services. SAS is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations
and will provide students with documented disabilities accommodation letters, as appropriate.
Please note that accommodations may require early planning and are not retroactive; please
contact SAS as soon as possible. All students are responsible for providing accommodation
letters to each instructor and for discussing with him or her the specific accommodations
needed and how they can be best implemented in each course. For more information on
services provided by the university and for submission of documentation, please contact the
Student Access Services, 107 Student Center, 516- 463-7075.
http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/stddis/index.html
Deadlines:
Please be mindful of University deadlines. See www.hofstra.edu/deadlines.
Incomplete Policy:
Hofstra’s policies regarding incomplete grades, default grades, and associated deadlines can be
found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Bulletins (http://bulletin.hofstra.edu/).
Notice On Campus Sexual Assault And Discriminatory Harassment:
University policy and federal laws such as Title IX, Title VI and the ADA make it clear that sexual
violence and harassment based on any protected characteristic are strictly prohibited and are
subject to standards of accountability at the University. If you or someone you know has been
sexually assaulted or subjected to discriminatory harassment, the University offers multiple
resources to support you and has policies and procedures to address these offenses. For more
information, contact the University Title IX Coordinator, Jean Peden-Christodolou, at
516-463-6815, J ean.C.PedenChristodoulou@hofstra.edu; the University Equal Rights &
Participation
You will also be assessed by your completing reading assignments and demonstrating active,
productive engagement in class activities.
Learner Evaluation- Below is a general guideline for assessing the quality of your work in this course.
The “A” Student: differs from the "B" student in QUALITY, not necessarily QUANTITY, of evidence
presented. The student--
1. Shows superior ability in the factors of competency.
2. Numbers 1 - 5 are same as "B" but differs in degree. The "A" student demonstrates a high degree
of "initiative, creative ability, and imagination." They are more self-reliant, self-motivated, and
teacher independent in their behavior in items # 2, 3, 4 & 5.
B = The B Student:
1. Demonstrates a high degree of development in the factors of competency.
2. Goes beyond the minimum requirements in each area within the assignments, allows for "Extras."
Finds own way of doing what is meaningful to them.
3. Same as "C," but seeks out or volunteers for responsibility more than just accepts it.
4. Same as "C." # 4 and 5. Shows they are well adjusted in human relations and positive social skills,
etc.
C = The C Student:
1. Demonstrates minimum acceptable skills in the factors of competency.
2. Completes minimum requirements in each area within time allowed. (Meets deadlines)
3. Can accept and carry out responsibilities. (Regular attendance is one evidence of this)
4. Contributes constructively to class activities.
5. Accepts criticism maturely and tries to improve one’s self.
D = The "D" Student: (Any one of the following is sufficient for a "D")
1. Same as "C", but quality is not satisfactory.
2. Contributes "negatively" to class discussions and activities or does not contribute; "takes" but
does not "give out". Blocks rather than promotes progress.
F = The "F" Student:
1. "F" means that the student has demonstrated lack of competency in one or more factors;
evidence may be due to excessive absence, omission in writing, reading, or participation, or
evidence of poor quality in participation in those activities.