Philosophy of Computing in Education
CECS 6800.010/CECS 6000
ECMP Core Course
(Tentative Information as of 5/10/04)
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Catalog Description: CECS 6000 Philosophy of Computing
in Education. An examination of the philosophical underpinnings of use of
computers in education: why we are interested in this technology; what we
hope to accomplish; intended and unintended changes that will occur by its
use.
Classroom: Matthews 308
Meeting Dates:
Monday, May 10, 6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday, May 11, 6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30-9:30pm (Lab)
Thursday, May 13, 6:30-9:30pm
Monday, May 24, 6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday, May 26, 6:30-9:30pm
Online Student Information
Sheet
Description of the Course:
The purpose of this course is to look at three aspects of the computer
in education.
1. Machine learning/machine-intermediated learning--the
computer as a device with which you communicate or where the machine is only
an intermediary for human to human communications.
2. The computer as tutor/ tool/tutee--depending on your
philosophy, the computer can take on different functions in education. Which
fits your style and why?
3. Pedagogy—what is technology’s role in education;
how can it help you be a better teacher? Starting at the beginning - what
is pedagogy and what is a good teacher?
The class meetings will be M, T, Th nights the first week of Maymester
(May 10-14). Each night will cover one of the aspects. There will be three
assignments and a term paper. Assignment 1 is on aspect 1, assignment 2 on
aspect 2, and assignment 3 on aspect 3. It will be due one week from the date
assigned. You will send it to the class listserv. The second week of Maymester
(May 17-21) is when the three assignments are due and there will be no class
meetings. The third and final week of Maymester (May 24-26) there will be
two class meetings. The first (Monday night) will be a seminar discussion
related to the course and to the term papers. The second (Wednesday night)
will be a time for everyone to make presentations about their term paper.
In addition to the above mentioned class meetings and assignments, a list
of 6 or so movies related to pedagogy and philosophy will be given and each
student is to view 3 of those movies.
Presentation of Final Projects:
Wednesday, May 26, 6:30-9:30pm
Grading:
- Online participation:10 pts.
- Inclass participation: 10 pts.
- Three Assignments: 30 pts.
- Final project: 50 pts.
Text
Haugeland, J. (1997). Mind design II. Philosophy, psychology, artificial intelligence. Cambridge: MIT Press.
(available as an online e-book at UNT).
Contact Information:
Voice Mail: 940-565-4195
FAX 940-565-2185
Email: gknezek@tenet.edu
Dr. Dana Arrowood
Email: arrowood@coe.unt.edu
Mailing Address:
Technology and Cognition/UNT