CECS 4100.009: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 1-23-2006)

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.

 

Spring 2006 - CECS 4100.009 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


Jan.  19
  • Introductions (Name tent)
  • Course overview 
  • Data gathering
  • Digital Camera Operations/Photos
  • Review of PowerPoint
  • In class Activity: PowerPoint presentation (student group intros)
  • Assigned: Team Presentation Groups and A1
  • A1: PowerPoint in subject area

 

                                             Surveys

Jan. 26
  • Ch. 3: Personal Computing in the Learning Environment (ppt)
  • EagleMail access/network login
  • Quiz: In class Ch 3
  • Read: Ch. 4 TLT before next class (guest ppt)
  • Read: Summary of NETS before next class

Summary of NETS (National Educational Technology Standardards)  from Summer 2002 State Education Standard Journal.

Feb. 2
  • Ch. 4 Digital Technologies in the Classroom (ppt)
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE)
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources
  • Turn in A1: PowerPoint of chapter presentation
  • Be ready for: Team Presentation
  • Quiz Exception: Online In class first time only Ch 4
  • PowerPoint presentation and feedback
  • Team Presentations of Chapters

 

Feb.9
  • Ch. 1: Theoretical Foundations (ppt)
    Intel Module 8: 
    Teaching and Learning Styles/ Managing the Classroom Environment
  • Submit: Quiz Chapter 6 before class begins
  • Read: TLT Ch. 2  before next class
  • SimSchool Exercise (tentative)

Brain Dominance

Multiple Intelligences

Differentiated Instruction

Technology and MI

Human Metrics

Feb. 16

  • Ch. 6: Academic Software  (ppt)
  • Software Evaluation (ppt)
  • Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) 
  • Meet in MH 312 for Kidpix intro.,  software evaluation 
  • Submit: Quiz Chapter 2 before class begins 
  • Read: TLT Interchapter 4 pp. 338-340 before next class; Review TLT Ch. 1 before next class (student ppt)
  • Inclass/Homework:  Kidspix refrigerator picture

KidPix-HowTo
KidPix Lesson Ideas
Software Resources
Feb. 23
  • Introduction to Intel Teach to the Future 
    *    What is an Essential Question? 
    *    Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
    *    Module 2: Locating Resources
    *    Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • Assigned: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure
 Submit: Quiz Chapter 1 before class begins
  • Read by next class:
  • Intel Module 1-2: Copyright Issues
    Module 2: Locating Resources
    Module 3: Evaluating Internet Resources 
  • Read: TLT Ch. 7 by next class (student ppt)
  • Do: Assigned parts of UP
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1
  • Turn in: A2:Finding Internet Resources

Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix E1-2

Copyright and Fair Use Resource 

Citing Electronic Resources
To Copy or Not to Copy...
Unit Portfolio Template
Alternative Unit Template

Sample Newsletters and Brochures
Evaluation Tools
LearningElectric.com: Software Tutorials

Mar. 2
  • START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt)
  • Teacher Competencies (ISTE) 
  • Ch. 7-8: Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt) 
  • Webquests (ppt) 
  • Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8) 
  • Field Trip to TAMS Poster Session
  • Submit: Quiz Chapter 7 before class begins 
  • Read: TLT Ch. 8 and TEKS Article by next class.

Mar. 9
  • Module 6: Creating Web Sites 
  • Web Page Development (template) 
  • Assigned: A4 Creating a Web Site

 Submit: Quiz Chapter 8 before class begins

Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure

Read: TLT Ch. 9 for next class (student ppt)
Mar. 13- Mar. 17 Spring Break!

Mar. 30
  • Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) 
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping
  • Webpage development (continued)

Submit: Quiz Chapter 10 before class begins

Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2 

Read: TLT Ch. 11 for next class
 Sample Unit in html

M& M Sample Activity
Resources

 

 


Mar. 23
  • Assigned: A5 MicroWorlds Programing
  • Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt) 
  • Document MicroWorlds Activities
Submit: Quiz Chapter 9 before class begins
Do: MicroWorlds Tutorial

Read: TLT Ch 10 by next class

MicroWorlds How-to

MW Web Resources
MicroWorlds Marathon Information

MicroWorlds tutorials


Apr. 6
  • Hand Held Computers (Overall)
  • Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together Assigned: A5 Portfolio of Instructional Materials 
  • Webpage development (continued)
 Submit: Quiz Chapter 11 before class begins

Turn in: A4: Webpage

Read: TLT Ch. 12 for next class



Apr. 13
  • MicroWorlds Part 2
  • Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios 
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
  • Catch Up Day
 Submit: Quiz Chapter 12 before class begins

Turn in: Design Document
MicroWorlds How-to


Apr. 20
  • Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation 
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners 
  • Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities 
Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)

Do: Use checklist to check LP 
Turn in: A5: Microworlds Programming
 Addressing Inequities
Diversity Resources
Diversity Activity
Apr. 27
  • Portfolio Presentations
 Turn in: A6: Unit of Instruction and Portfolio of Instructional Materials Posttest Surveys
May 4
  • Portfolio Presentations Cont.
  (If not completed May 2)
 Course Evaluations
May 11
  • No class!!
 Prepare for Other Classes' Exams