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General Class and Course Information Course number: EME2040 Class Reference Number: 128466 Term: Summer B 2010 Course title: Introduction to Technology for Educators Credit/Contact hours: 3 Course Description: This course will provide application of instructional design principles for the use of technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. The course includes hands-on experience with educational media, emerging technologies, and hardware, software and peripherals for the personal computer as well as the data-driven decision-making processes. This course includes identification of appropriate software for classroom applications, classroom procedures for integrating technologies with emphasis on legal and ethical use and effective instructional strategies for teachers and students in regard to research, analysis and demonstration of technology. Students will be provided an overview of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, the Professional Educator Competencies and the National Educational Technology Standards. Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to: • Present examples showing the use of technology for classroom management, administration, teaching and learning. • Select and evaluate appropriate software and hardware for application in the classroom. • Demonstrate legal and ethical use of technology in the classroom. • Demonstrate research skills by using internet resources and appropriate software. • Research and present applicable national, state and local resources for evidence-based data for use in appropriate instructional planning. • Explain Universal Design principles and select appropriate technology tools that will link outcomes to instruction for students with special and/or diverse needs. • Identify and select appropriate technology tools that link to instructional strategies for teaching English Language Learners. Full Course Outline: Click on the following link: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/x4247.xml Textbook Information: Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, Gunter. (6th Edition). ISBN: 9781423911807. Textbook Web Site Companion: www.scscite.com/tdc5Click here and provide text title(s), edition, author, publisher and ISBN. Web Content Information: http://login.course.com http://may2010edtech.pbworks.com/ Professor’s Contact Information Professor’s Name: Leslee Ann Hoepner-Scruggs Office Location: Social Science Telephone: 561-294-7262 Email address: Hoepnerl@palmbeachstate.edu Home Page: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/x352.xml?ID=Hoepnerl Office Hours: By appointment

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Date Content Assignment Points

June 24, 2010 Introduction to syllabus

Ch.1

Integrating Educational

Technology into the

Curriculum

Education Issues pg.36

Respond to segment #3

Reality or Fantasy

25

June 29, 2010 Ch. 2 Communications,

Networks, the Internet and

the world Wide Web

Quiz ch.1 & 2

Education Issues pg.101

Respond to segment#3.

Virtual High Schools

15

25

July 1, 2010

Ch.3 Application

Productivity Tools for

Educators

Quiz chapter 3

15

July 6, 2010 Ch.4 Hardware for

Educators

Quiz chapter 4

Education issues p.243

Respond to segment #2

Digital Age Learners

15

25

July 8, 2010

Ch. 5 Integrating Digital

Media and Educational

Software Applications

Quiz chapter 5

PowerPoint

15

50

July 13, 2010 Ch. 6 Technology, Digital

Media and Curriculum

Integration

Quiz chapter 6

Glogster

15

50

July 15, 2010 Ch.7 Evaluating

Educational Technology

and Integration Strategies

Quiz chapter 7

Survey Monkey

15

50

July 20, 2010 Ch.8 Security issues,

Ethics and Emerging

Technologies in Education.

Quiz chapter 8

Respond to any

Educational Issue

p.507

15

25

July 22, 2010 Group collaboration

session

July 27, 2010 Multimedia Presentations

100

July 29, 2010

August 3, 2010

Cumulative Final

Grades due

100

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Class Requirements Assignments: All assignments will follow the course schedule and will be graded on a point system. Topics and activities may be added, deleted, and/or modified at the discretion of the instructor. Students are responsible for all material in the textbook as well as topics discussed in class. Education Issues 25 points each 100 total Quizzes 15 points each 105/100 total Web Page 50 points PowerPoint 100 points Glog 50 points Survey Monkey 50 points Multimedia Presentations 100 points Wiki 50 points Final 100 points __________________________________________________________________ Total 705 Late Assignment Policy: One late assignment is accepted with no penalty. Additional late assignments will drop a letter grade each day they are late. Grading Scale and Policy: A=90-100% 630-700 points B=80-89% 560-629 points C=70-79% 559-490 points D=60-69% 489-420 points F=59% 419 and below Tests, Quizzes, and Final Examination Schedule: See above course schedule. Make-up Exam Policy: There are no make-up tests except in the event of extenuating circumstances. The instructor must be notified by email, fax, or phone as to the reason why a test is missed within 24 hours. Documentation is required. Accommodations depend upon the situation and the instructor.

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Class Policies and Methodology Attendance: Professors are required to take attendance. It is your responsibility to print and sign your name on the class roster at every session as you enter the class. Students are expected to attend all courses and course activities for which they are registered. Any class meeting missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement in the course. Students are required to attend at least 90% of the class meetings in order to receive credit for the course. If a student misses one-third or more of a class session, the student will be counted absent. After you are tardy three times it will count as one absence. Leaving early is the same as being tardy. More than 2 absences without a documented excuse will cause a student to earn an “F”. Being absent is not an excuse for not having your assignments completed. Students are responsible for immediately informing their professors when they must miss class sessions for emergency meetings. Excused absences may be warranted at the discretion of the advisor if appropriate and documentation is provided. If the validity of the excuses is warranted, the professor will provide an opportunity for the student to complete any required make-up work. Electronic Device Use: A computer and a USB drive (flash drive) is required for saving and backing up all course work. USB flash drives must be brought to each class to save your coursework. Email Policy: The Palm Beach State email address is the only address through which instructor and student will communicate and should serve as the main tool for communication outside the classroom. Equipment and Supplies: USB Flash Drive Internet Access ½ in. 3 ring binder Computer Stapler #2 Pencils Pens Scantrons Professor’s Expectations: It is expected that you will actively participate and get the most out of the class as possible. Methods of Instruction: This course utilizes lecture via PowerPoint presentations, discussions, group/individual projects, demonstrations and multimedia activities. Unique Requirements of the Class: There is a tremendous amount of information to cover in six weeks. Therefore participation via the class wiki is expected. College Policies and Web Information Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student's academic performance: (1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course, (3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an

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arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism. Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook (www.palmbeachstate.edu/Documents/Marketing/studenthandbook.pdf for further information. Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus. Computer Competency Component Each student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments. Disability Support Services Students with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and services are available through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving services. Please see the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/disabilities.xml. Eating, Drinking and Smoking Eating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in areas designated at each campus. Student Responsibility Policy When a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other College publications. The student will be responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on time. Palm Beach State Websites of Interest Please see this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/x340.xml for a list of web addresses for students. Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is July 20, 2010. It is the responsibility of the student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar’s office to withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student to a grade of "W" in the class. Department Contact Information Department Contact Name: Susan Caldwell Office Location: Social Science 101 Telephone: 561-868-3339 Fax Number: 561-868-3327 Email address: caldwels@palmbeachstate.edu

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