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CECS 5020CECS 5020Course OverviewCourse Overview
CECS 5020CECS 5020Computers in EducationComputers in Education
Professor of RecordDr. Jim Poirot
Associate DeanCollege of Education
University of North Texas
Be sure and listen to Dr. Poirot’s personal profile.
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Computer/Technology Use inK-12 Classrooms
Teaching With TechnologyTechnology is the tool
Teaching About TechnologyConstantly changingTeachers must be comfortable learning new skills
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Issues SurroundingEducational Technology
SocietalEquityEducationalTechnicalTeacher Education
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Educational TechnologyTools
Multimedia ResourcesSimulationGamesDrill and Practice
Internet
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Productivity SoftwareWord ProcessorSpreadsheetDatabaseDesktop PublishingGroup CommunicationIntegrated Grade book and Attendance
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Required Textbooks (1 of 2)Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 2nd Ed. by M. D. Roblyer and Jack Edwards.
CD-ROM Based MaterialsCompanion Web Site
IMPORTANT NOTE:IMPORTANT NOTE:Make sure you get the CD
if ordering a used textbook.
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Required Textbooks (2 of 2)The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams. Peachpit Press, Inc. ISBN 1-56609-159-4s
See syllabus for other recommended texts.
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TLI Web Library
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Faculty and student colleaguesSee syllabus for faculty and assistants email links.
Email is a primary communication device in a distance learning environment.Every student is expected to have and know how to use email.
See syllabus for setting up UNT email accounts.
Whole group and small group discussion boards will also be established.
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State and National Competencies
Texas Education Agency (TEA)U. S. Department of EducationInternational Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The World and Our SocietyUNT Library
Some books available in electronic format.
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Class StructureClass Structure
Fifteen Classes with Common Components
Performance ObjectivesEssential QuestionsClass Competencies and SkillsClass ActivitiesClass Communication
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Performance ObjectivesEssential Questions
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Common Common ComponentsComponents
Class Competencies and SkillsClass ActivitiesClass Communication
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Common Common ComponentsComponents
Class Activities Number from 6 to 12Key Activities are noted
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Common Common ComponentsComponents
Key Activities
Class OverviewPerformance ObjectivesGlossaryBefore Continuing
Readings
Portfolio AdditionsOthers Identified per Class
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Class Overviewis the first activity in every classis a Key Activity or required viewingIs approximately 10 minutes longcontains outline of the classIs delivered as an ADAM
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ObjectivesClass Objectives
What you will accomplish from the week’s activities?
Performance Objectives Generally pertain to technology skills.
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GlossaryKey terms in educational technology and technology terminologySome may be assignedOthers will be self selectedStored in databaseCollected from required readings
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Electronic PortfolioCourse is primarily project-based.Required assignments will comprise an electronic portfolio.Each assignment has specific criteria and due date.Electronic portfolio is majority of course grade.
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Electronic Portfolio 60%Midterm Exam 20%Class Participation 20%
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Experiences of Classroom Instruction
Skills in ToolsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentation SoftwareInternet and Web Browsers
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Knowledge of software tools essential for success in this class.Instruction in these software tools is offered in CECS 5010.CECS 5020 offers direct instruction in:
Desktop publishing skills Strategies for integrating technology applications in K-12 classrooms
