KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
I.
Course Description: ITC 525 Instructional Technology for Educators 3 s.h.; 3 c.h.
This course will examine the uses of computers in education. Students will explore methodology,
framework, theory, and techniques endemic to the use of computers in education. Criteria for
evaluating and selecting computer software and courseware are examined.
II.
Course Rationale:
The use of computers in schools continues to increase each year. Frequently new hardware and
software are introduced into the educational setting without preparing faculty and staff to use this
technology in the classroom.
The purpose of this course is to develop an awareness of uses of the computers in an educational
setting. Students will explore methodology, framework, theory, and techniques in the
implementation of computers in their personal educational situations. Criteria for evaluating and
selecting computer software will be examined. The potential for technology to improve learning
and teaching will be emphasized.
Uses of computers for special situations in an educational setting will be discussed. For
example, issues related to special needs students, guidance, libraries, and multiculturalism will
all be explored.
Research findings related to the use of a wide variety of educational software will be
carefully examined. Social and ethical issues related to computer use will also be
addressed.
III.
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes:
A. Relationship to Standards
Course Objectives
Upon completion of
this course the student
will be able to:
PDE
SPA/AECT/NCATE
INTASC
ISTE
1.
Define
terminology
relevant to
computers in
education.
IA, B,D; II C,
D
1.3; 2.3, 2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3,
4.4
,3,4,6,7,8,9
IA,B; II
A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
2.
Identify past and
present trends of
computers in
education.
IA, B,D; II C,
D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
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3.
Identify
applications for
computer
technology use in
education.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
4.
Evaluate computer
software for use in
educational
environments.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
5.
Identify and
evaluate teaching
strategies related
to the computer
technologies
discussed.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
6.
Demonstrate
proficiency in the
basic operation of
a computer
including file
management.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
7.
Define and discuss
ethical and social
issues relevant to
computers and
education.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
8.
Define and discuss
uses of the
computer with
diverse students
and multicultural
students.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
9.
Develop a lesson
plan that integrates
computers using
academic and
technology
standards for
students.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
10. Identify and
evaluate the
relationship
between teaching
and learning
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ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
theories as they
apply to computer
technology in
education.
B,D; II C, D
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
11. Describe and
discuss the
research findings
concerning the
field of
educational
technology.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
12. Describe and
discuss future
trends related to
technology in
education.
Pennsylvania
Standards for
Instructional
Technology
Specialists IA,
B,D; II C, D
STANDARD 1.3; 2.3,
2.4; 3.3; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
INTASC
standards2,3,4,6,7,8,9
ISTE-NETS
Technology
Standards for
Teachers IA,B;
II A,B,C,E; III
C,D; IV B;
V.C, D
B. Relationship to Conceptual Framework
General Education
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking
The students demonstrate their ability to communicate
effectively through written projects and assignments, in
class discussion, and on-line discussions. The students
demonstrate their interpersonal skills during class
discussions and working on small group projects. The
students explore methods and strategies for teaching and
learning with technology.
Content Specialization
Scholarly Inquiry
Reflective Wisdom
Integration of Discipline
This course introduces students to classroom technology.
Students prepare reflective pieces for selected activities
and projects in the course. The students demonstrate
effective strategies for integrating computer technologies
into the instructional process.
Professional Methodology
Cultural Awareness and Acceptance
Organization and Classroom Management
Technology Integration
Awareness of multicultural issues and student diversity
will be applied in the development of technology
enhanced lessons. The use of technology for course
organization and class management is discussed. This
course introduces students with the issues related to
integrating computer technology into the classroom.
IV.
Assessment:
A. Assessment will be based on a subset of the following:
1. Core Assignment (see attached)
2. Assignments
3. Quizzes, tests, exams
4. Projects (individual and small group)
5. Grading Policies
V.
Course Outline:
A. Introduction
1. Terminology
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2. Past and present trends in educational computing
3. Comparison of computer platforms and operating systems
B. Selection and evaluation of technology
1. Cost
2. Platforms
3. Compatibilities
4. Availability of instructional programs
5. Issues related to a variety of disciplines
6. Relationship to standards
C. Technology in education
1. Instructional
a. Productivity Tools (such as word processors, desktop publishing, databases, etc.)
b. Simulations
c Online resources (Teacher Tube, You Tube, etc)
d. Developing Web-based instruction
e. Graphics and graphic organizers
f. Multimedia
g. Digital Audio and Video
h. Digital Camera
i. Emerging Technologies
j. Collaborative networking tools
2. Non-instructional
a. Budgeting,
b. Supplies and inventory
c. Instructional materials records
d. Personnel records
e. Student records
f. Attendance
g. Test generators and grade books
h. Guidance
i. Special Education
j. School library
k. Multicultural & Bilingual
E. Systematic approach to instructional development
1. State and national standards alignment
2. Program development
3. Evaluation and revision
4.Collaborative Strategies
F. Technology Utilization
1 Cross-platform computer literacy
File management
2. File format
Internet application literacy
3. Trends
H. Social and ethical issues
1. Related to society
2. Related to education
I. Computers use with special populations
1. Special hardware for the physically handicapped students
2. Special hardware and- software for the visually handicapped students
3. Appropriate software for the mentally handicapped students.
a. Computers and the gifted and talented.
b. Multicultural use
c. Guidance
d. State Standards
J. Personal computer implementation plan
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1. Needs assessment of individual
2. Identification of available hardware and software
3. Development of a plan to implement computers into each individual teaching/professional
situation.
K. Research Findings
VI.
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