EDS 203A
Technology, Teaching, and Learning
Fall 2007
Meeting Place: EDS
KECK Computer Lab, UCC Bldg 518, Room D
My Office: 327 Pepper Canyon Hall (3rd floor)
My Office Phone: 858/822-5722
Meeting Times: See Calendar
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In this course, you will learn to
use a variety of computer applications useful for teaching and learning,
and you will build your own web site. We will explore three main topic
areas: Technology and Online Content, Technology and Digital Media,
and Technology for Classroom Teaching.
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Textbook |
Online readings
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Course
Scope |
In
this course, you will learn to use a variety of computer
applications
and advanced technology tools to examine and explore the use
of technology-supported curriculum in the K-12 classroom.
You will
also research the connection between technology and learning,
exploring its current effects and application in the classroom
and its potential to transform the way we teach and learn.
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Class
Format |
The first part of each class
will be devoted to lectures, demonstrations and discussions.
The remaining class time will be devoted to hands-on laboratory
activities.
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Computer
Availability |
The
EDS Keck Laboratory Classroom contains 30 networked Macintosh
computers and two laser printers for student use. This
facility is available to you from 8:30-4:30 Monday through
Friday. The Graduate Commons has 15 networked computers available
24/7. Both labs have comparable software applications
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Your grade for this course will be based
upon:
1) Completion of assignments
& projects (30%),
2) Completion of website
(30%),
3) Lecture/Demo attendance
(10%),
4) Final Presentation (30%)
Overview of Course Assignments and Projects
There will be nine types of assignments
and projects for this class:
1.
Website: You will
create a personal website that will become your presence on the Internet
as well as the location for all of the course assignments.
2.
ePortfolio Account:
You will establish your Online ePortfolio Account, which you will
use
throughout the EDS program.
3.
Web Searches: You
will learn how to effectively search for information of the web.
4.
Digital Photo:
You will be creating a digital photograph using Photoshop
Elements.
5.
iMovie: You will
learn digital video editing and create your own group movie.
6. PowerPoint: You
will create a PowerPoint presentation that will be converted
to a web-format for viewing on your website.
7.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel): This
is a powerful tool suite. You will be introduced to some of the features
that make a teacher's job easier.
8.
WebQuest: You will
explore the WebQuest curriculum model, learning about the use and
implementation of WebQuests.
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Online Content |
Session
1
9/7, Friday
9 am - 1:50 pm |
¯Introduction to
Network File Structure
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Establish Online
ePortfolio Account
Technology Skill Survey
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Begin work on
your Website with Dreamweaver
Assignment: Create a web site, with the first
page called "index.html"
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Activities:
* Website
Checklist
* File transfer with Macs
* File transfer with Windows
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2
9/10, Monday
1 pm - 5:50 pm |
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Creating PDF Files
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PDF vs. HTML
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Searching the
Web: Reliability of Web resources
• The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
• Evaluating Web Pages
¯ Web site design
• Alternative
Design Guide
• Gestalt
Principles & Web Design
Assignment: Create a web page describing
how you would teach your students to be effective and critical
web searchers |
Activities:
* PDF
Checklist
* Web Search Activity
• Four NETS for Better Searching
• Don't forget the Quiz
Website Evaluation: describe how you would help your students learn
how to search the web effectively and critically
Readings:
* PDF vs. HTML
* Searching
Techniques (from UC Berkeley) |
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Digital Media |
Session
3
9/12, Wednesday
1 pm - 5:50 pm |
¯ Digital
Photograph Editing with Elements
¯ Scanning
¯ Copyright
and Fair use
Assignment: create a hoax picture, and link
it from your Assignments web page
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Activities:
* Photo
Checklist
* Level 1 Hoax Test
Create your own hoax photo
* Level 4 Hoax Test
Readings:
* Copyright and Fair Use for Teachers
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4
9/14, Friday
1 pm - 5:50 pm |
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Digital Video editing
with iMovie
¯ podcasting & iTunes
University
Assignment: in a group, create a digital movie
that helps someone learn something, and link it from your Assignments
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Activities:
* Movie Checklist
Reading:
* Digital Video in the Classroom
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| Classroom Application |
Session 5
9/18, Tuesday
1 pm - 5:50 pm |
Teacher
Productivity Applications
¯ Word
& Excel
Mactopia handout
¯ PowerPoint
Jeopardy
Template
¯ Google
Docs & Spreadsheets
Assignments: 1)
create a form letter to parents, using Word and Excel and
link both files from your Assignments web page; 2) in a
group of 4 or so, create a PowerPoint file that supports
a lesson, and link both the PowerPoint file and the web
version
from
your Assignments page; 3) contribute to the collaborative
story on Google Docs
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Activities:
* Excel tutorial
* Advanced Word features
Reading:
* PowerPoint:
The 7 Deadly Sins
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Session
6
9/19, Wednesday
1 pm - 5:50 pm |
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WebQuest
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Final presentations
Assignments: 1) create a webquest from the
WebQuest template and link it from your assignments page; 2)
present one of the things you've created in this course to
the class in 5 minutes or less
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Activities:
* Evaluate four WebQuests: "A
Webquest about WebQuests" in a group of 2, using the WebQuests
Worksheet.
* Create a new WebQuest in a group of 2.
Start with a WebQuest
template.
Save the web site, put it on someone's web space, and link to it from your assignments
page.
Readings:
* Thoughts
from WebQuest's Creator
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Final Presentation
On the final class session you will be expected to present a piece
of your work from the course assignments. You may select any piece
you wish, but it must be a single artifact that was created over
the course of your work in class. You will have approximately 5
minutes. Your presentation can be shown through the website that
you created for the course.
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