Syllabus- ED483

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY—SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ED 483: Educational Media and Technology for Secondary Educators

Fall, 2010 

Sec. 1: Thursday, 1:00-2:40: Classroom, 2806 West Science

Contact Information

Instructor:

Carl Wozniak

Office:

2807 West Science

Office Hours:

I am in the office most days Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Contact me before stopping by to make sure I’m available. Evenings: If you see me online (via AOL IM or Skype) feel free to contact me.

Phone:

906-227-2538

AOL IM:

carlwoz

Skype:

CarlWoz

E-mail:

cwozniak@nmu.edu

Websites:

http://www.carlwozniak.com
http://www.carlwoz.com

Teacher Education Program Phase Alignment for this Course

  • A1a: Understands subject matter and current research
  • B5e: Uses a variety of methodologies, technologies, and techniques
  • B7c: Demonstrates current knowledge about instruction, resources, and technology

Course Description

Educational Media and Technology focuses on increasing student technological skills, integrating technology into the curriculum, and developing the beginning of a Web-based student portfolio. In this class, students will explore a variety of educational technology modalities to incorporate into regular classroom and professional careers. The course will expose students to traditional and new technologies, assist in developing practical skills with those tools, and help students develop the ability to find and use new tools as they arise. We will also use current news in education as discussion points.

Prerequisite

Education major, School of Education.

Textbooks

No text is required for this course. All materials will be provided as either electronic downloads or Website links. I understand that some individuals like to have physical reference materials available. The following resources are examples of materials you might wish to review. I have copies in my office if you would like to see them.

  • Egbert, J. (2009). Supporting learning with technology. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
  • Forcier, R. C. & Descy, D. E. (2008). The computer as an educational tool. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
  • Gibbs, W. J., & Fewell, P. J. (2009). Microsoft Office for teachers. Pearson: Boston, MA.
  • Grabe, M. & Grabe, C. (2007). Integrating technology for meaningful learning. Houghton Mifflin: New York.
  • Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, R. M., & Crismond, D. (2008). Meaningful learning with technology. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
  • Lohr, L. L. (2008). Creating graphics for learning and performance. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
  • Niess, M. L., Lee, J. K., & Kajder, S. B. (2008). Guided learning with technology. John Wiley: Hoboken, NJ.
  • Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Allyn & Bacon: Boston.
  • Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Required Hardware, Software, and Materials

  • Laptop computer with camera, microphone, online connection, and access to WebCT.
  • Software on laptop or available at the Help Desk.
    • Microsoft Office (2007 version will be used)
    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Publisher
    • Camtasia Studio (available as a time-limited free download, but do not download until instructed to do so)
    • Inspiration (at Help Desk) or Microsoft Visio
  • Shareware and Online Resources

Course Goals

Technology is ever changing, and a class in which you learn specific programs is fraught with the potential of being outdated in a very short time. The task then, is to not only learn how to use today’s programs, but gather the skills and confidence to adapt to new technology as it arises.

To accomplish this, students will:

  • Develop a Web-based portfolio that serves as a framework for housing and sharing personal accomplishments in teaching and provides evidence of movement toward meeting the standards noted above;
  • Design, develop, and implement activities that integrate technology;
  • Identify and apply resources to stay current in educational technology;
  • Demonstrate multimedia and hypermedia technological skills;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of instructional management skills;
  • Use technology for problem solving, data collection, communications, and presentations;
  • Demonstrate appreciation of equitable, ethical, legal, social, physical, and psychological issues associated with information technology.

The personal portfolio addresses and incorporates evidence of attaining the requirements of three separate standards:

For the purposes of this course, only the NETS-T standards will be completed, but students will create the framework for other standards.

Communicating with the Instructor

E-mail

I use e-mail regularly, and find that it can be an effective tool for answering quick questions. I encourage you to use office hours for complex or detailed queries. You may do this either in person or by telephone. I typically check my e-mail daily and I do my best to respond quickly, but please do not expect an immediate response.

WebCT

WebCT will be used for assignment upload, and will be the primary source for getting information regarding assignments, grades, and your progress through the course. I do not distribute grades via e-mail. You will be able to access grades via WebCT as soon as they are posted.

AOL Instant Messenger and Skype

You are invited to contact me via AOL Instant Messenger or Skype if I am online. I will generally have the programs open when I am online. Feel free to contact me this way at any time.

Assignments and Grading

Assignments will be submitted via WebCT and CD.

There are no examinations or tests in this course.

Your grade in this course will be based on the following items:

Class attendance and participation:          

100 points

Project 1: Hypermedia production: Copyright, Fair Use, Ethics

100 points

Project 2: Virtual Field Trip

100 points

Project 3: Narrated PowerPoint or Prezi presentation

150 points

Project 4: Real-time Data/Original Source Lesson

100 points

Project 5: Self-contained Instruction: podcasting

150 points

In-class projects

100 points

Portfolio framework with NETS-T standards completed

200 points

 

 

Total

1000 points

Grading Policy—Late Assignments

Professional behavior requires that all assignments be turned in by the assigned due date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances. These will be dealt with on an individual basis, but all late assignments will earn reduced points.

Professional Participation and Attendance

Your participation and attendance are expected. I will record participation in class discussions as part of your grade. Learning should not be passive–and neither should you. Some of the class participation will involve threaded discussions on WebCT.

Regular attendance is essential. This class meets only once each week, and it is vitally important that you arrive for all sessions. For excessive absences, final grades will be reduced according to the following schedule:

  • 3rd absence: - 1/3 grade
  • 4th absence: - 2/3 grade
  • 5th absence: - 1 grade
  • 6th absence: -2 grades
  • 7th absence: -3 grades

Final Grading Scale 

A

940-1000 points

Outstanding competence

A-

900-939 points

Excellent competence

B+

870-899 points

Above satisfactory competence

B

840-869 points

Satisfactory competence

B-

800-839 points

Satisfactory competence

C+

770-799 points

Minimally satisfactory competence

C

740-769 points

Minimally satisfactory competence

C-

700-739 points

Less than satisfactory competence

D+

670-699 points

Less than satisfactory competence

D

640-669 points

Unsatisfactory competence

D-

600-639 points

Unsatisfactory competence

E

Less than 600 points

Unsatisfactory competence

Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1: August 26

Introductions, expectations, hardware and software requirements, responsible use of technology (copyright, fair use, equity or access), hypermedia development. Using Google Sites.
Assignment 1: Rules of the Digital Road for Students.

Week 2: September 2

Teaching with technology. The portfolio project. NETS and Michigan Entry Level standards, portfolio framework development. Work on Assignment 1.

Week 3: September 9

“Blue Screen of Death” and maintaining the health of your laptop. Excel tidbits: calculations and formulae, multi-sheet calculations, linked graphs. Making a gradebook.
Assignment 2: Create a Virtual Tour

Week 4: September 16    
Assignment 1 due via WebCT.
Creating the portfolio. Blogger, online discussion forum. Writing reflections. Universal Design for Learning. Work on Assignment 2.

Week 5: September 23
Independent teaching modules. PowerPoint tools.
Online content area search. Portfolio reflections work.
Assignment 3: Narrated PowerPoint or Prezi presentation.

Week 6: September 30
Assignment 2 due via WebCT.
Assignment 3 work.

Week 7: October 7
Mind mapping exercise.
Portfolio reflections work.
Assignment 3 work.

Week 8: October 14
Assignment 3 due.
Assignment 4: Original data/primary sources lesson.
Photo editing with Gimp.

Week 9: October 21
Video editing. Animoto.

Week 10: October 28
Assignment 4 due.
Assignment 5: Video podcasting
Using Camtasia Studio.

Week 11: November 4
Project 5 work.
Portfolio reflections work.

Week 12: November 11
Assessing student learning in a digital world.
Multiple means of assessment.

Week 13: November 18   
Assignment 5 due.
Project sharing.

Week 14: November 25
NO CLASS. Happy Thanksgiving

Week 15: December 2
Project sharing.

Week 16: December 6
Portfolios due