Course Description: EME 2040 - Technology for Teachers will provide participants with knowledge of and hands-on experience with integrating technology into classroom instructional activities. Special focus will be placed on the incorporation of computer- based productivity tools for instruction and instructional support tasks.

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Lou Cleveland

OFFICE:  Room 329, Natural Science Building

Phone: 526-2761, Ext. 3316

e-mail: clevelandl@chipola.edu

OFFICE HOURS:  Posted on my office door.

                                A = 93 - 100

                                B = 83 - 92

                                C = 70 - 82

                                D = 60 - 69

                                F = Below 60

Textbook: Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning, Third Edition by Mark Grabe and Cindy Grabe Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.

In each section of this course, emphasis will be placed on the design and evaluation of computer-assisted instruction tools. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with building their own instructional applications.

Grades for this course will be based on three categories:

                                            Tests 40%

                                            Individual and classroom grades 40%

                                            "Curriculum Integration Project." 20%

The assignments given must be completed by the deadline given in class. If a student misses a test or an assignment deadline for a substantiated, excused reason, he/she will have the option of taking a make-up. Arrangements for the make-up must be made on the first day of class that the student returns to campus.

The final examination assignment must be completed by all students who receive a satisfactory grade in this course.

Any student leaving a class before the instructor dismisses the class will be counted absent for the particular class period unless prior explanation is given.

Regular attendance is expected of all students. Each student is accountable to the instructor concerned for all class absences except those due to official college activities.

Evaluation of absences is the responsibility of the instructor. Students with excessive absences may suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor. Any student who flagrantly violates attendance regulations is subject to suspension or dismissal. If absences become so excessive that continued attendance has little or no value, instructors may notify the student concerned in writing and request a conference by a stated date. Further absence may result in administrative withdrawal from the course.*

*The instructor will not administratively withdraw a student.

Each student is allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass any given course. On the third attempt the student must pay for the full cost of instruction (which is currently out-of-state fees). If you have made any previous attempts at this course, please discuss this with the instructor. Be aware that a withdrawal from a course is considered an attempt.

"Technology for Teachers" is an introductory course designed to train instructors and potential instructors in the possibilities and practical applications of new media and new technologies for classroom and individualized instruction.

After an initial discussion of computing literacy, this course will center on the educational theory behind sound computer-driven and computer-supported instruction. Both the enhanced delivery of traditional classroom instruction and the special challenges of laboratory individualized instruction will be discussed.

Participants will receive instruction on and interaction with the technology tools which facilitate the new instructional models: multimedia computers, videodisc players, projection devices, networked classrooms, and on-line information resources (such as the Internet). The course will conclude with individualized curriculum integration projects, each designed to create "classroom ready" instructional technology tools for course participants.

This course will seek to balance sound educational theory with practical hands-on use of instructional technology tools. Course topics will include:

A. Orientation to the class through a review of the syllabus.(Powerpoint) – Read Chapter I - Complete Study Sheet for Chapter I

B. Class discussion of Chapter I including the Study Sheet

A. Basic Computing Concepts with Windows -

B.  Class Project 1:   Writing a letter, Part 1

C.  Class Project 2:  Writing a letter, Part 2

D. Textbook assignment – Word Processing - Pages 160 – 173 –  Study Sheet on Word Processing

E.  Class discussion of Study Sheet on Word Processing

F. Outside project – Writing a Parent letter

Test I

A. Netscape Communicator Basic Training

B. Class Project 1: Registering for e-mail.

C. Class Project 2: Activities on a Directory Search of the Internet

D. Class Project 3: Searching the Internet with Keywords and URL

E. Textbook Assignment – Study Sheet on Internet Resources

F.  Individual Internet Assignment

Test 2

A.  Class Project I: Introduction to Microsoft EXCEL

B.  Class Project 2: Lesson 2 EXCEL

C.  Textbook Assignment – Pages 173 – 179 –Study Sheet on Spreadsheets

D.  Answer Key for Study Sheet on Spreadsheet

E.  Individual Excel Assignment

F.  Extra practice on EXCEL formulas

Test 3

Building Presentations

A. Class Project 1: Introduction to Powerpoint

B. Class Project 2: Powerpoint Project 2

C. Textbook Assignment – Pages 285 – 296 -  Study Sheet on Powerpoint and Chapter 8

D. Individual Powerpoint Presentation

     Sample individual presentations:

         Geometry Lesson        Zoo Presentation           Flat Stanley         

Test 4

A. Class Project 1: Scanning Pictures

B. Class Project 2: Capturing Images with digital still cameras and digital video cameras

C.  Class Project 3:  Using Microsoft Photo Editor

C. Using Paint program on the Web or off-line

D. Using the draw menu

E.  Importing and editing pictures in Microsoft Word

F. Textbook Assignment Read pages 314 - 318, 326 - 349– Chapter 9 – Study Sheet

Test 5

A. Class Project 1: Creating a personal Web Page

B. Class Project 2: Creating web pages part 2

C.  Web page Individual Assignment

A. Class Project 1: Sunshine State Standards

B. Class Project 2: Working with a Database

C. Class Project 3:  Creating A Lesson In CPT

D.  Class Project 5:  Beacon Learning Center and Sunshine State Standards

E.  Class Project 6:  Creating A Rubric

F.  Class Project 7:   Inspiration

H.  Class Project 8:  Inspiration Assignment 2

Review For Test 6:  Information Sheet On Sunshine State Standards

Test 6

Name you would like to be called: _________________

e-mail address: ________________________________

Home Address:________________________________

Home phone: __________ Work phone: ___________

Is this your first attempt at this class? _____________

Intended major: _______________________________

I have read the following syllabus and I understand:

                1. I will not be administratively withdrawn.

                2. I am allowed three attempts at this class.

Student Signature:_______________________________