Assignments for CECS 4100
(Theresa Overall & Sherri Brogdon's sections)

 
Assignment Description Value (# points out of 100) Resources
Unit Plan 10
  • Intel book Module 1
  • We will fill this out as we go during the semester

  • Unit Plan template from the Intel CD
  • works cited sample
  • Essential Questions checklist
  • Draft 1 expectations
  • TEKS website: http://tea.state.tx.us/teks


  • Exam 1 10
  • take home test
  • covers IETT chapters 1, 3, 4, and 10-15; TEKS article

  • Student Sample Publication and Evaluation Tool 10
  • Intel book
  • we'll start these in class
  • rubric
  • Thematic Resources for Classroom Teachers 5
  • rubric
  • sample cover letter
  • website evaluation form from the Intel CD
  • Internet projects
  • information about educational software
  • Website Supporting Your Unit 10
  • Intel book module 6
  • web page planner (use this to help you plan your web page--it's just a tool, you don't hand it in)
  • rubric
  • we'll learn the basics of webpage creation in class
  • here's a tutorial by Julie C. Van Camp if you missed class or want a review

  • Dr. Roblyer has a nice tutorial on the CD that is in the front of the textbook (not the one in the back)
    Exam 2 10
  • take home test
  • covers IETT chapters 5, 6, 8, and 9
  • Team Presentation of Technology Integration in a Subject Area 10
  • team contract
  • (your team may choose to use this to help clearly define who is doing what)
  • information about educational software and software evaluation
  • software evaluation form
  • individual rubric (fill this out after your team's presentation)
  • team rubric (fill this out as a team and turn it in before your presentation)
  • blank storyboard (you may use this to help plan your team's PowerPoint--it's just a tool, you don't hand it in)
  • Final Unit Portfolio 10
  • Intel book
  • rubric
  • MicroWorlds Projects 15
  • there will be three MicroWorlds Projects during the semester, each worth 5 points
  • assignments will be started and explained in class; due dates and turn in procedures will be explained in class
  • rubric for MicroWorlds assignment 3


  • Final Exam (10 pts. -- replaces Exam #1 or Exam #2)
  • IETT chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10-15 (all but 2 and 7)
  • Intel modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 (all but 5 and 7)
  • MicroWorlds
  • Not a take home test
  • Approximately 75% multiple choice, 25% essay
  • Class Participation and In-class Activities 10 Some of these points will be earned by being in class and handing in something that we do together in class. If you're in class that day and participating, you will earn the point for that day.
    The remainder of these points are earned if you show up, smile, participate (stay awake and don't play solitaire or surf the web in class).


      last modified 8/30/2004