Schedule


 * Class Schedule**

As with anything in life, this schedule is subject to change. I will inform you of any modifications should changes in assignments, due dates, or other issues occur. If you have questions about the schedule, please ask.


 * August**

Week 1 **Introduction to Class Tools & Technologies** Discussion of Using Course Tools //Discussion of WikiSpaces// Discussion of Virtual Library Resources Discussion of COE Requirements HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 1: Teaching with  Technology

September 3 LABOR DAY – NO School
 * September**

Week 2 **Ed Tech Theories and Foundations** Historical Overview of Educational Technology Ed Tech Theories and Foundations Developing a Teaching Philosophy HOMEWORK: Tech Activity I: Portfolio Elements

September 9 is the last day to drop a class without receiving a “W” on your transcript.

Week 3 **Developing Technology Literacy Skills** Ohio Academic Content Standards for Technology Technology Benchmarks for Educators Discussion of Teaching Portfolios Discussion of Pre-Professional Portfolio Project HOMEWORK: Project 1: Pre-Professional Portfolio Tech Activity 1 Assignment Due

Week 4 **Technology in the Learning Environment** Discussion of Hardware and Digital Technologies Discussion of Administrative/Productivity Software Discussion of Academic Software HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 2: Observation of Tech  Integration Project 1: Pre-Professional Portfolio Due


 * September**

Week 5 **Integrating Technology into Curriculum** Discussion of Developing TECH Lesson Plans Discussion of Problem Based Learning v. Project Based Learning Using Internet Tools for Teaching and Learning Discussion of Lesson Plan/Pathfinder Project HOMEWORK: Tech Activity 2: Creating a Web-Bibliography


 * October**

Week 6 **Introduction to Assessment Technologies** Introduction to Teaching Assessment Discussion of Assessment for Learning v Assessment of Learning E-Portfolio as assessment tool Discussion of School Report Card Database HOMEWORK: Project 2: Lesson Plan/Pathfinder Tech Activity 2: Creating a Web-Bibliography Due

Week 7 **Understanding Copyright Guidelines for Technology** Discussion of Copyright Discussion of Ethics and the Internet Discussion of Academic Freedom and Teaching HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 3: Academic Freedom Project 2: Lesson Plan/Pathfinder Due

MIDTERM GRADES are DUE

Week 8 **Information Literacy v. Technology Fluency** Discussion of ALA Standards for Information Literacy Evaluating Web Content Discussion of Information Literacy/WebQuest Project HOMEWORK: Information Literacy/ Web Quest

Week 9 **Discussion of Universal Web Design** Understanding Web Design Discussion of Visual Literacy & Communication Discussion of Web Development Technologies HOMEWORK: Tech Activity 3: Creating a Movie Clip

Week 10` **Technology Challenges in the Classroom** Understanding Web Accessibility Understanding the Digital Divide and Tech Equity Legal Issues with Technology HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 4: Digital Divide Project 3: Information Literacy/WebQuest Project Due

Week 11 **Introduction to Distance Education** Discussion of Online Instruction Pedagogy Discussion of K-12 Applications of Online Instruction Discussion of Open Source Tools for Online Instruction HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 4: Improving Distance  Education Tech Activity 3: Creating a Movie Clip Due


 * November**

Week 12 **Understanding Educational Research** Discussion of the Role of Teaching Research Discussion of School Report Card Database Project HOMEWORK: Tech Activity 4: Excel Report

November 4 is the last day that you can drop the class with a “W” on your transcript

Week 13 **Understanding Emerging Technologies** Using Social Technologies to Teach Gaming and Virtual Simulations Virtual Learning Environments HOMEWORK: Graded Discussion Topic 5: YouTUBE

Week 14 **Discussion of Educational Technology Literacy for Teachers** Discussion of ISTE Discussion of Ohio Initiatives for Certification Project 4: School Report Card Database Due HOMEWORK: Tech Activity 5: Final Adds for Portfolio

Week 15 **Class Closure: Overview of Final Projects**

Complete Pre-Professional Portfolio Due


 * Finals Week May 7-12th**

5/11  Technology Integration Project Due