CECS 4100.003: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 9-7-2006)

This calendar is subject to frequent changes. It is a work in progress and changes will be made to meet student needs over the course of the semester. Check it often.

 

Fall 2006 - CECS 4100.003 meets Thursday afternoons in Matthews Hall 308 from 1:00pm - 3:50pm.

Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Link to Textbook Resources            Albino Quest!             Link to Intel Web Site References 

 

Date

Topic

Preparation/Assignments

References/Resources
Aug. 31
  • Course overview
  • Intro. to Intel Integration Materials
  • Unit Plan Concept
  • Intro. to TEKS
  • Handheld Computer Activity
  • EagleMail access/network login
  • Read IETT Ch. 1(Big Picture) before next class


Sept. 7
  • Introductions (Name tent)
  • Course overview / Moodle access
  • Data gathering
  • Digital Camera Operations/Photos
  • Review of PowerPoint
  • In class Activity: PowerPoint presentation (student group intros)
  • Assigned A1: PowerPoint in subject area

 

                                             Surveys
Sept. 14
  • Browsing and Searching, Copyright
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE), START, TEKS & ISTE Nets
  • START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt)
  • Web site evaluation
  • Standards Quest (Activity)
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources
  • Read: Ch. 2 (Ed. Tech. Theories)  before next class

Copyright and Fair Use Resource 

Citing Electronic Resources
To Copy or Not to Copy...
START
START activity
TEKS for all Areas
ISTE Resources
Water Project Activity
Global Grocery List Project (word)
Sept. 21
  • Microworlds Part 1
  • Assigned: A5 MicroWorlds Programing
  • Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt)
  • Theories of Teaching & Learning
  • Curriculum Framing Questions (Activity)
  • Do: MicroWorlds Tutorial
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1
MicroWorlds tutorials
Unit Portfolio Template
Alternative Unit Template
Sample Unit in html
Sept. 28

  • Ch. 3: Teaching with Instructional  Software  (ppt)
  • Software Evaluation (ppt)
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) 
  • Meet in MH 312 for Kidpix intro.,  software evaluation 
  • Turn in A1: PowerPoint presentation on unit plan topic
  • Sofware Evaluation Activity
  • Read Ch. 4 (Basic Software Tools) before next class
  • Inclass/Homework:  
    • Kidspix refrigerator picture
    • PowerPoint presentation and feedback on  topic

KidPix-HowTo
KidPix Lesson Ideas
Software Resources
Oct. 5
  • Teaching and Learning Styles/ Managing the Classroom Environment (Intel Module 8)
  • M&M Activity w/Spreadsheet
  • Turn in: A2:Finding Internet Resources
  • Read Ch. 5 (Beyond the Basics) before next class

Brain Dominance

Multiple Intelligences

Differentiated Instruction

Technology and MI

Human Metrics

M& M Sample Activity
Resources
Oct. 12
  • Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt) 
  • Webquests (ppt) 
  • MS Publisher
  • Assigned: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
  • Study for Exam for next class
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together 
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping
  • Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) 
  • Turn In: Microworlds Part 1
Webquests
Internet Projects
Sample Newsletters and Brochures
Evaluation Tools
LearningElectric.com: Software Tutorials
Oct. 19
  • Microworlds Part 2 & 3
  • Read Ch. 7 (Internet Intro.) before next class
  • Turn in: Design Document (in-class assignment)
  • Turn in: Microworlds Part 2 In Class Assignment

MicroWorlds How-to

MW Web Resources
MicroWorlds Marathon Information
Oct. 26
  • Web Page Construction
  • Newsletter/Brochure Work Session
  • Turn in: A5: Microworlds Part 3
Nov. 2
  • Web Page Construction (cont.)
    • Module 6: Creating Web Sites 
    • Web Page Development (template) 
    • Assigned: A4 Creating a Web Site

  • Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure

    Read Ch. 8 (Integrating Internet) before next class
 Web Development Resources
Nov. 9
  • Web Pages Continued

  • Read Ch. 9 -15 Class Chosen Topics
Nov. 16
  • Intel Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios 
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2 
  • Do: Use checklist to check LP
  • Exam 2
Nov. 23
  • No Class -- Happy Thanksgiving



Nov. 30
  • Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation 
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners 
  • Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities 
  • Catch Up Day
 Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)

 
Turn in: A4: Web Page

Addressing Inequities
Diversity Resources
Diversity Activity
Dec. 7
  • Portfolio Presentations
 Turn in: A6: Unit of Instruction and Portfolio of Instructional Materials Posttest Surveys
Course Evaluations
Dec. 9-15
  • No class!! (Final Exam if points needed)
 Prepare for Other Classes' Exams