CECS 4100: Computers in the Classroom 

Tentative Course Schedule (Rev. 8-30-2004)

This calendar is subject to frequent changes. It is a work in progress and changes will be made to meet student needs over the course of the semester. Check it often.

 

Fall 2004 - CECS 4100.006 meets Tuesday afternoons in Matthews Hall 306 from 1:00pm - 3:50pm.

Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Link to Online Quizzes

 

Date

Topic

Preparation/Assignments

References/Resources


Aug. 31
  • Introduction 
  • Self Assessment 
  • Course overview 
  • Data gathering
  • Digital Camera Operations/Photos
  • Review of PowerPoint

 


Surveys
Handouts

Sept. 7
  • Ch. 1: Evolution of Educational Technology (ppt)
  • Browsing and searching for Educational Resources
  • Scavenger Hunts and Webquests
  • EagleMail access/network login (EUID)
  • Inclass Activity: PowerPoint presentation and assessment tool (country of preference)
  • Assigned: Team Presentation Groups and A1
  • A1: PowerPoint in subject area


Browsing and Searching for Educational Resources (ppt) Successful Search Strategies


Sept. 14
  • Ch. 3: Computers and Learning Theory (ppt) 
  • Bloom's Taxonomy (ppt)
  • Group Activity: Evaluating Internet Resources
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources

 

Sept. 21
  •  
  • Introduction to Intel Teach to the Future  (Austin PPT)
  • What is an Essential Question? 
  • Module 1: Planning the Unit Portfolio
  • Module 2: Locating Resources
  • Module 3 Creating Multimedia Presentations (PowerPoint (ppt))
  • Module 1: Copyright Issues (Intel 1.32 - 1.34)
  • Module 2: Locating Resources (Intel 2.1 - 2.15)
  • Module 3: Evaluating Internet Resources (Intel 3.1 - 3.15)

 

Thinking Skills: Intel Appendix E1-2
Essential Question Checklist

Ethics/Copyright Resources
Copyright and Fair Use Resource
Citing Electronic Resources
To Copy or Not to Copy...
Unit Portfolio Template
Alternative Unit Portfolio Template

PowerPoint Tutorial

 

Sept. 28
  • PowerPoint presentation and feedback
  • Team Presentations of Chapters 10 - 15
  • Module 4: Creating Student Publications
  • Homework Activity: Publication and Evaluation Tool
  • Assigned: A3 Student Sample - Newsletter/Brochure

 
  • Turn in A1: PowerPoint of chapter presentation
  • Be ready for: Team Presentation
  • CD Scavenger Hunt

 

Sample Newsletters and Brochures
Evaluation Tools
LearningElectric.com: Software Tutorials

Oct. 5

·Ch. 7: What is Media? (ppt) 

·Multimedia Software (Kidpix, HyperStudio, PowerPoint) 

·Meet in MH 312 for software evaluation 

·Software Evaluation (ppt) 

·Group Activity: Software Evaluations

 
  • Read by class: Ch. 4 IETT and Ch. 7 IETT
  • Do: Assigned parts of UP
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1


KidPix-HowTo
KidPix Lesson Ideas
Software Resources

Oct. 12

·START/Technology Applications TEKS (ppt) Connections (ppt) 

 

·Teacher Competencies (ISTE) 

·Ch. 8: Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt) 

·Webquests (ppt) 

·Module 7: On-line Projects (Mod. 7.2, 7.8) 

·Review for Exam #1 
  • Read: Ch. 8 and TEKS Article
  • Turn in: A2:Finding Internet Resources for Teachers (two copies)

 

 


START activity
TEKS for all Areas
ISTE Resources
Water Project Activity
Global Grocery List Project (word)
Webquests
Internet Projects

Oct. 19

Examination # 1 (2:00-3:00pm)

Prepare for Exam # 1
Turn in: A3: Newsletter or Brochure

 

Oct. 26

·Module 6: Creating Web Sites 

·Web Page Development (template) 

·Assigned: A4 Creating a Web Site

 

Nov. 2
  • Module 9: Putting Unit Portfolios Together 
  • Assigned: A5 Portfolio of Instructional Materials 
  • Inspiration Concept Mapping (Mayes)
  • Hand Held Computers (Overall)
  • Palms in the Classroom (ppt)
  • Webpage development (continued)
Sample Unit in html
Handhelds in School

 

 
Nov. 9
  • Assigned: A6 MicroWorlds ProjectDevelop Design
  • Introduction to MicroWorlds (ppt) 
  • Document MicroWorlds Activities
Do: MicroWorlds Tutorial
Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1 and # 2  Turn in: A4: Webpage

MicroWorlds How-to

MW Web Resources
MicroWorlds Marathon Information

Nov. 16
  • Ch. 5 and 6 Using Productivity Software in the Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) 
  • Review for Exam #2 
  • More MicroWorlds
    Examination # 2 (2:00-3:00pm)

Read: Ch. 5 IETT

Read: Ch. 6 IETT		 MicroWorlds How-to
Prepare for Exam # 2


Nov. 23
  • Catch Up Day
 YaYYYY!!!!
Nov. 30
  • Module 8: Developing Plans for Implementation 
  • Module 8: Diverse Needs of Learners 
  • Equity and Ethics Issues/ Addressing Inequities 
  • Module 10: Showcasing Unit Portfolios 
  • Work on projects/Test Projects
Turn in: Design Document
Diversity Activity (Inclass Activity)
Do: Use checklist to check UP 
Turn in: A5: Portfolio of Instructional Materials		 Addressing Inequities
Diversity Resources
Diversity Activity
Dec. 7
  • MicroWorlds Presentations
 Turn in: A6:Microworlds Project Posttest Surveys
Dec. 14
  • Final Exam (Comprehensive)
 Prepare for Exam