CECS 4100.006:Computersin the Classroom 

Tentative CourseSchedule (Rev. March 6, 2008)

This calendar issubject tofrequent changes. It is a work in progress and changes will be made tomeetstudent needs over the course of the semester. Check it often.

 

Spring 2008 - CECS 4100 (Knezek) meets Thursday (.009) afternoons in Matthews Hall 308 from 1:00pm - 3:50pm.

Instructor: Dr. Gerald Knezek
Link to Textbook Resources            AlbinoQuest!           Linkto Intel Web Site References 

 

Week of:

Topic

Preparation/Assignments

References/Resources
Jan.  17
  • Courseoverview 
  • Introductions(Nametent)
  • Ice Breaker Intros.
  • Assigned A1: Sofware Evaluation / PowerPoint in subject area


Jan. 24
  • Datagathering
  • Moodle access
  • Theories of Teaching & Learning 
  • Intro Instructional  Software  (ppt) Software Evaluation (ppt)

 

  • get book, read book

                                          Surveys
Jan. 31

  • More Datagathering
  • Unit Plan/Portfolio Concept
  • Class Discussion
  • Reviewof PowerPoint
  • DigitalCamera Operations/Photos
  • Group presentations of All About US ppt
  • Read IETT Ch. 4 before next class
  • Inclass/Homework: 
    • Kidspix refrigerator picture
    • PowerPointpresentation and feedback on  topic

KidPix-HowTo
KidPix LessonIdeas
SoftwareResources
Feb. 7
  • Brief Intro to NETS and TEKS
  • A2: Finding Internet Resources
  • Intro. to Intel Integration Materials
  • Curriculum Framing Questions (Activity)

  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft # 1
  • Read: Summary ofNETS (National Educational Technology Standardards)  from Summer 2002
  • Read: IETTCh. 8 and TEKS Article by next class.


UnitPortfolio Template
AlternativeUnit Template
SampleUnit in html
Feb. 14
  • Browsing and Searching, Copyright
  • TeacherCompetencies(ISTE), START, TEKS & ISTE Nets
  • START/TechnologyApplications TEKS (ppt)Connections (ppt)
  • Web site evaluation
  • Standards Quest (Activity)
  • Turnin A1: PowerPoint presentation on unit plan topic
  • Study for Exam for next class

Copyright and Fair UseResource 

Citing Electronic Resources
To Copy or Not to Copy...
START
STARTactivity
TEKS for allAreas
ISTE Resources
WaterProject Activity
GlobalGrocery List Project (word)
Feb. 21
  • Introduction to Inspiration
Do: Inspiration Theory Diagram
Lab Work & Exam 1
Feb. 28
  • Teaching and Learning Styles/ Managing the Classroom Environment (Intel Module 8)
  • Turnin A2: Finding Internet Resources
  • Intro. to MS Publisher
  • Assigned: A3 Student Sample -Newsletter/Brochure

  • Turnin: A2:Finding InternetResources
  • Class Debate: Presidential Candidates
  • Read IETT Ch. 6  before next class

Brain Dominance

MultipleIntelligences

DifferentiatedInstruction

Technology and MI

HumanMetrics
Eclipse Movie (13MB)
Mar. 6
  • A5: Logo Programming
  • Web Page Construction w/ wikis
    • Module 6: Creating WebSites 
    • Web Page Development (template) 
  • Guest Lecturer: Julie McLeod
  • Turn in A5: Logo Programming
  • Ch. 5 and 7  before next class

MicroWorlds How-to

MW Web Resources
MicroWorldsMarathon Information

EndsofEarthVideoClip
(Source: NBCi.com)
Mar. 13
  • Teaching & Learning with Simulations
  • Web Page Construction
  •  A4: Personal Web Site
  • Web Page Development (template) 
  • Read Ch. 9 - 11 before next class
  • Turnin: A3: Newsletter or Brochure
WebDevelopment Resources
Mar.  20
  • Integrating the Internet into Instruction (ppt) 
  • Webquests (ppt)
  • M&M Activity w/Spreadsheet 
  • Read Ch. 12 - 14 before next class
  • Putting UnitPortfolios Together 
  • UsingProductivity Software inthe Classroom to support teaching and learning (ppt) 

Webquests
InternetProjects
SampleNewsletters and Brochures
EvaluationTools
LearningElectric.com:Software Tutorials
M& M Sample Activity
Resources
 Mar. 27
  • Instructional Design
  • Interactive Powerpoint
  • A6: Instructional Segment
  • Read IETT Ch. 15 before next class
  • Turnin: Design Document (in-class assignment)
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft #1

Apr. 3
  • Module 8:Developing Plans for Implementation 
  • Module 8:Diverse Needs of Learners 
  • Equity andEthics Issues/ Addressing Inequities 
  • DiversityActivity (Inclass Activity)
  • Turn in A6: Interactive Instructional Segment
  • Turn in: Unit Plan Draft #2
  • Do:Use checklist to check LP
  • Exam 2
 AddressingInequities
DiversityResources
DiversityActivity
Apr. 10
  • Intel Module 10:Showcasing Unit Portfolios 
  • Work on projects/TestProjects
  • Turnin A4: Web Page
Apr. 17
  • Portfolio Presentations
  • Turn in Final Project: Unit of Instruction andPortfolio of InstructionalMaterials
 PosttestSurvey
Web 2.0 Survey
Course Evaluations
Apr. 24
  • Catch Up / Study Day
  • Prepare for 4100 or Other Classes' Exams
May 3
  • No class!! (Final Exam if points needed)