Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies
School of Education
Pittsburg State University
SSLS 868
Educational Technology Applications
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Kylie Westervelt, M.S.
Summer 2009
620-762-3302
kyliewestervelt@hotmail.com
Course Description:
Examines the basic principles, elements and concepts of design, implementation and
utilization of technology applications, which will be applied to implementing the Kansas
and national standards for library media specialist/technology facilitators. The course also
considers the administrative tasks associated in the technology management environment.
Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to focus on building practical skills using a variety of
integrated computer applications. The applications are studied within the framework of
how they enable library media specialists/technology facilitators to structure, store,
process, access and present information in the elementary, middle, and secondary school
environments.
Standards in Action:
Technology Standards Project: Students will demonstrate an understanding of student,
teacher, and administrative standards as they relate to the National Education Technology
Standards (NET) designed by ISTE. This project will then be used to field test effective
instructional techniques.
Spreadsheet Activities: Students will use Excel spreadsheets to organize various types
of media and related administrative tasks.
Word Processing Activities: Students will use word processing and related skills as an
instructional tool to support content learning and student achievement. Evaluation and
selection of such tools will be emphasized.
Multimedia Project: Students will research to create a multimedia project to
demonstrate their knowledge of the basic ethical and legal tenets of intellectual freedom,
confidentiality, intellectual property, fair use and copyright regulations. This PowerPoint
presentation will be designed to teach these concepts to colleagues in a public school
setting.
Educational Resources on the Web and a Web-Page Project: Students will learn to
effectively use the Internet. Students will collaborate to create a web-page that
demonstrates equity, diversity and multi-approach to interests of the school community.
Technology and Action Research: By field testing the use of their student-generated
technological applications and thus being actively involved in action research, students
will understand how to use technology as an instructional tool to support content learning
and student achievement. They will also learn how to apply such research for a continual
improvement process.
Software Selection and Evaluation Project: Students will know how to evaluate and
select technology equipment and data resources for the purpose of
crossing disciplines to integrate information literacy.
Technology Planning: Students will understand collaboration techniques between
teachers, tech facilitators/library media specialists and will have a working knowledge of
available and emerging technology resources. This technology planning project will
include a mission statement, goals, policies and procedures.
Digital Portfolio: Students will add selected artifact to their electronic portfolio to reflect
growth and illustrate a collection of selected work.
Technology Coordinator Evaluation: Students will conduct research concerning a
district hiring an educator or a technology specialist (no experience in the educational
field). They will then make a decision and explain their reasoning.
Technology Professional Journal: Students will evaluate a professional journal article
in the field of educational technology. They will create a summary of an educational
technology issue in today’s world and include their reaction.
Final Exam: Students will take the final examination, which will be an overview of the
cumulative outcomes covered in this course.
Course Content Outline:
I. Technologies for Teaching and Learning
A.
Theoretical Foundations
1. What is Educational Technology
2. Key Theorists
B.
Designing and Planning Technology-Enhanced Instruction
1. Technology Standards for Administrators
2. Technology Planning
II. Applying Technologies for Effective Instruction
A.
Digital Technologies in the Classroom
1. Input and Output Devices
2. Emerging Digital Technologies
B.
Administrative Software
1. Evaluating and Using Productivity Software
a) Office Suites
b) Management Support Software
C.
Academic Software
1. Authoring Systems
2. Desktop Publishing Software
3. Reference Software
4. Tutorials and Simulations
D.
Using the Internet for Teaching and Learning
1. Web Browsers
2. Search Engines
3. Security and Privacy Issues
4. Educational Resources on the Web
5. Creating a Web Site
III. Technology in Schools
A.
Current Issues in Implementing Technology in Schools
1. Copyright and Fair Use
2. Acceptable Use Policies
3. Wireless Connectivity
B.
Digital Portfolio – adding selected artifacts to FolioLive
C.
Distance Education: Using Technology to Redefine the Classroom
1. Delivery Systems
2. Using ANGEL for Online Course Creation and Delivery
Assessment:
DATE
Week 1
Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12
Week 2
Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19
Week 3
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
Theoretical Foundations
Learning Styles
10
10
Tabs
Tables
Excel
Daily Journal
Word Template
Excel Template
10
10
30
5
5
5
Technology Standards
Technology Plan
Emerging Technologies
30
30
15
Week 4
Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2
Week 5
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
Week 6
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
Week 7
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
Week 8
Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
Administrative & Academic Software Evals
Search Engines
20
25
Privacy & Security on the Web
Website Evaluation Form
Virtual Library Worksheet
20
15
25
Acceptable Use Policy
Copyright & Fair Use Questions
30
20
Hiring a Technology Coordinator
Article Summary
25
15
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Ed Tech Articles
20
20
Total Points
395
**Assignments and Points are subject to change at the discretion of the
instructor.**
Grading Scale:
A--------------------------90-100%
B--------------------------80-89%
C--------------------------70-79%
D--------------------------60-69%
F--------------------------Below 60%
Class Policies: The PSU policy on academic dishonesty is printed in the University
Catalog. Students are expected to submit your own work. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
Class attendance is not an issue with online courses; however, you will need to pace
yourself each week and stay on schedule. Online courses require much self-discipline.
Academic Dishonesty: Please refer to the catalog for the university policy on
academic dishonesty. You are expected to do and submit your work and not that
of others.
Ethical Behavior: Respect for the integrity of the academic process in both
Professional behavior and social and emotional well-being for faculty and
students.
The rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are at the
heart of the intellectual purposes of the University. Our conduct as community
members should protect and promote the University's pursuit of its academic
mission. We are all, therefore, expected to conduct ourselves with integrity in our
learning, teaching and research, and in the ways in which we support those
endeavors.
Examples are as follows:
*Professional Behavior*
--Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
--Functions effectively in a variety of group roles
--Is respectful of alternative views
--Collaborates with others on professional level
--Demonstrates honesty and integrity to self and others
--Demonstrates moral excellence and trustworthiness
--Is reflective when making decisions
--Demonstrates the flexibility to accept and change
*Social and Emotional Well-being*
--Analyzes and takes responsibility for own behavior
--Accepts constructive criticism positively
--Exhibits respect for others
--Demonstrates ability to learn from both success and failure
--Demonstrates a professional emotional state
Assignments and Incomplete Policy: Assignments must be received by the due
date and time. If assignments are not submitted through the Assignments
Section by the specified time, they will be considered late.
The assignment schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.
TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS FOR EACH
ASSIGNMENT WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE POINTS EARNED ON AN
ASSIGNMENT FOR EACH DAY, INCLUDING WEEKENDS, IF IT IS PAST
DUE.
(IN SHORT…10% off for each day the assignment is late.)
Incompletes will be processed as late assignments, but as a cumulative late
assignment, which means that points will be deducted. If an incomplete is not
finalized by the end of a one year period, the "I" will automatically change to a
grade of "F" as per PSU's existing policy.
Assignments and Incomplete Policy: Assignments must be received by the
due date and time. If assignments are not submitted through the Assignments
Section by the specified time, they will be considered late.
Check ANGEL daily for updates and announcements.
The assignment schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.
Up to ten percent of the total possible points for each assignment will be deducted from
the points earned on an assignment for each day, including weekends, if it is past due.
Incompletes will be processed as late assignments, but as a cumulative late assignment,
which means that points can be deducted. If an incomplete is not finalized by the end of a
one-year period, the "I" will automatically change to a grade of "F" as per PSU's existing
policy.
Written Communication Skills: All text submitted should represent the writer’s best
writing skills. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure will be evaluated in
each assignment and graded accordingly.
Application of Course Grades to Graduate Degrees: Only grades of A, B, and C are
acceptable on a degree program. A cumulative grade point average of (3.0000) is
required for grades earned in:
1. All graduate coursework at the 700, 800 or 900 level;
2. Senior-graduate coursework (500 or 600 level) applied to a graduate degree.
A maximum of six hours of C or pass work may be applied to a student's degree program.
If the student receives any grade of C, status in the Graduate School will be reviewed by
the advisor and the dean. An extension of no more than six hours credit may be made to
the approved degree program in order to achieve the minimum 3.0000 and offset C grade
credit
Kansas and National (ALA) Standards
Knowledge Based:
K1.1 The library media specialist understands the principles of the profession in his/her
approach to staffing, collaborating, assessing, supporting, and administering the library
media program.
K1.2 The library media specialist knows basic ethical and legal tenets of intellectual
freedom, confidentiality, intellectual property, fair use and copyright regulations, and
knows whom to contact for additional information.
K1.3 The library media specialist knows theories of media organization.
K1.5 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows the processes and skills
related to collection development.
K2.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands collaboration
techniques between teachers and library media specialists.
K2.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands good
communication, consultation and problem solving skills.
K2.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows the curriculum and
effective instructional techniques in order to cross disciplines and integrate information
literacy
K2.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows information literacy
standards as delineated by the ALA.
K2.5 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands the relationship
between staff development and student performance.
K4.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator has a working knowledge of
available and emerging technology resources.
K4.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows how to evaluate and select
technology equipment and data resources
K4.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands how to use
technology as an instructional tool to support content learning and student achievement
K4.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands the use of
technology for the creation and management of information.
K6.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands ethical issues and
their importance to the learning community.
Performance Based:
P1.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator develops library media program
mission statement, goals, policies and procedures.
P1.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator evaluates, selects, and organizes a
media collection representing an essential information base for the school.
P1.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator advises learners on ethical and
effective strategies for identifying, retrieving, evaluating, using and synthesizing
information.
P2.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates with teachers to plan
and develop units that integrate multimedia, research, and information literacy skills into
instruction
P2.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates in teaching essential
skills, effective communication skills, information literacy and complex thinking skills.
P2.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator provides instruction to teachers
and students in finding and using age and ability appropriate resources.
P2.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator teaches evaluation strategies that
assess both product and process.
P2.6 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates in developing staff
in-service activities.
P4.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator evaluates, selects, and provides
access to local, regional, state, national, and international sources of information
appropriate to instructional needs.
P4.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator uses technological resources to
prepare and deliver instructions.
P4.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator demonstrates expertise with the
technologies for information creation, storage, retrieval, organization, communication
and use.
**Please check your e-mail through the Pittsburg State Angel Learning Account.
**Also, the first correct submission for each assignment will be the assignment in
which I score and record your grade in Angel. All other attempts will be ignored.