KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching & Learning Department Educational Leadership Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Education in Educational Leadership Proposed Effective Date Fall, 2005 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: X New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: Approved Dr. Traci Redish Faculty Member 3-22-05__ Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date School Curriculum Committee Date School Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate Studies Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning Date 1 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites ___________________________________________ Description (or Current Degree Requirements) II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number _EDL 6760_______________________ Course Title _ 21st Century Teaching & Learning ___________ Credit Hours 3 Prerequisites Admission to M.Ed. program in Ed. Leadership or___ graduate Ed. Leadership certification program Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) This course examines the role of educational leaders to identify, use, evaluate, and promote appropriate technology to enhance and support curriculum, instruction and assessment that lead to high levels of student achievement. It is designed to immerse school leaders in a technology-rich environment and prepare them to facilitate an instructional program that integrates 21st century skills and promotes relevant, authentic, and meaningful tasks for students. Candidates will apply current research and instructional design principles to the design, management, and evaluation of a 21st century learning environment. This course also prepares candidates to facilitate high quality professional learning at their school. III. Justification The purpose of this course is to prepare educational leaders who can ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize teaching and learning. School leaders must learn to evaluate technologies in order to determine their effectiveness in increasing student achievement. This course addresses essential skills educational leaders need to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced instruction. It also examines high quality professional learning and prepares school leaders to use national standards when selecting and evaluating professional learning programs for school adoption. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 2 IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Text: Roblyer, M. D. & Edwards, J. (2004). 2004 Update: Integrating educational technology into teaching (3rd ed.) Columbus, OH: Prentice Hall. Prerequisites: Admission to M.Ed. program in Ed. Leadership or graduate Ed. Leadership certification program Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Candidates will develop an understanding of what 21 st century skills are, why they are important, and how they will contribute to the success of students as individuals striving to live, learn, and work in the digital age. (NETS-A 1, 2), (ELCC 1,2,6) Candidates will examine research in the cognitive sciences that demonstrate how learning increases significantly when students are engaged in academic study through authentic, real-world experiences. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will embrace a powerful vision of education that includes 21st century skills necessary for students to thrive in today’s digital age. (NETS-A 1, 2), (ELCC 1, 2) Candidates will utilize the Mile Guide to assess their school’s progress in integrating 21 st century skills within the teaching and learning process. (NETS-A 2, 5), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop strategies to facilitate movement toward a 21st century model school. (NETSA 1, 2, 5), (ELCC 1, 2) Candidates will design a 21st century model classroom and describe how the physical arrangement and the technology tools available in the room support curriculum, instruction, and assessment. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will research best practices in integrating technology into the curriculum. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop an understanding of several teacher assessment instruments and how they may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced lessons, assess individual growth toward established technology standards, and guide plans for professional learning. (NETS-A 2, 5), (ELCC 2) Candidates will facilitate the use of current research and state content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction that meet the needs of a diverse learning community. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will research various 21st century instructional technology tools and make recommendations for their implementation in their school/system. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will explore critical issues and trends in the field of educational technology. (NETS-A 1-6), (ELCC 1-6) Candidates will examine various frameworks (LoTi, enGauge) that build on extensive bodies of research that encourage the use of technology to support and enhance instructional methods that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop an understanding of the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) standards that guide the implementation of professional learning in schools. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will design professional learning opportunities for all instructional staff that institutionalizes the effective integration of technology for improved student learning. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 3 Instructional Method The instructional method will blend traditional face-to-face lecture, professional readings and class discussions with hands-on experiences, online exercises, discussion forums and collaborative activities. Method of Evaluation Candidates will be evaluated using the following criteria: 21st Century Assessment Teacher Observation 21st Century Classroom Design Professional Learning Session Presentation – 21st Century Tool Discussion Forums 10 points 10 points 20 points 25 points 15 points 20 points Grades will be assigned as follows: 92-100 average points A 85-91 average points B 76-84 average points C <76 average points F Excellent All parts of the assignments are complete as defined by the instructor. Topics are fully developed. Knowledge of subject matter is clear and work is focused on assigned topics. Additional information beyond requirements is included if appropriate. Work shows a clear match between theory and practice. Work shows evidence of critical thinking. Work contains few or no errors in writing. Citations and references are used correctly and consistently. The student’s work will exhibit the following: Satisfactory Needs Improvement All parts of the assignments Assignments do not address are addressed, but one or two all requirements or do not may be incomplete or unclear meet some criteria specified. (i.e., perhaps examples are not Topics may be only partially sufficient or are not explained developed. in sufficient detail for the No clear match between reader to form a clear picture. theory and practice. Knowledge of subject matter Contains numerous errors in is clear. writing. Work shows a clear match Errors in citations and between theory and practice. references or no citations Work contains several errors and references where in writing. needed. Citations and references are used correctly and consistently. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 4 V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth No additional funds are anticipated. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 5 VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites Educational Leadership EDL 6760 21st Century T&L 3 credit class Fall 2005 Regular APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __ EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 6 EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning Department of Educational Leadership Kennesaw State University _________ Semester, 20__ Instructor: Name: Address: Office Phone: E-mail: Class Sessions: Day: Location: WebCT: Utilized in tandem with on-site attendance Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Admission to M. Ed. program in Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Leadership Add-On Certification program. Texts (required): Roblyer, M. D. & Edwards, J. (2004). 2004 Update: Integrating educational technology into teaching (3rd ed.) Columbus, OH: Prentice Hall. Readings: Readings from various professional journals will be assigned over the course of study. Referenced Journals and Instructional Resources: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education http://www.aace.org Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/index.jsp Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology http://caret.iste.org Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education http://www.citejournal.org Educational Researcher http://www.aera.net/publications/?id=317 Edutopia http://glef.org Georgia Learning Connections http://www.glc.k12.ga.us International Society for Technology in Education http://www.iste.org Journal of Educational Technology and Society http://www.ifets.info Journal of Research on Technology in Education http://www.iste.org/jrte/37/2/index.cfm Journal of Technology Education http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE Learning and Leading with Technology http://www.iste.org/LL/32/4/index.cfm EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 7 Microsoft Education http://www.microsoft.com/education Milestones for Improving Learning and Education (MILE) Guide for 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/resources/mile_guide.asp Partnership for 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org Regional Educational Laboratory Network http://www.relnetwork.org Teaching Horizons in Education (THE) Journal http://www.thejournal.com Catalog Description: This course examines the role of educational leaders to identify, use, evaluate, and promote appropriate technology to enhance and support curriculum, instruction and assessment that lead to high levels of student achievement. It is designed to immerse school leaders in a technology-rich environment and prepare them to facilitate an instructional program that integrates 21st century skills and promotes relevant, authentic, and meaningful tasks for students. Candidates will apply current research and instructional design principles to the design, management, and evaluation of a 21st century learning environment. This course also prepares candidates to facilitate high quality professional learning at their school. Purpose/Rationale: The purpose of this course is to prepare educational leaders who can ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize teaching and learning. School leaders must learn to evaluate technologies in order to determine their effectiveness in increasing student achievement. This course addresses essential skills educational leaders need to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced instruction. It also examines high quality professional learning and prepares school leaders to use national standards when selecting and evaluating professional learning programs for school adoption. Conceptual Framework: COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERTISE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING The Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) at Kennesaw State University is committed to developing expertise among candidates in initial and advanced programs as teachers and leaders who possess the capability, intent and expertise to facilitate high levels of learning in all of their students through effective, research-based practices in classroom instruction, and who enhance the structures that support all learning. To that end, the PTEU fosters the development of candidates as they progress through stages of growth from novice to proficient to expert and leader. Within the PTEU conceptual framework, expertise is viewed as a process of continued development, not an end-state. To be effective, teachers and educational leaders must embrace the notion that teaching and learning are entwined and that only through the implementation of validated practices can all students construct meaning and reach high levels of learning. In that way, candidates are facilitators of the teaching and learning process. Finally, the PTEU recognizes, values and demonstrates collaborative practices across the college and university and extends collaboration to the community-at-large. Through this collaboration with professionals in the university, the public and private schools, parents and other professional partners, the PTEU meets the ultimate goal of assisting Georgia schools in bringing all students to high levels of learning. Use of Technology Technology Standards for Educators are required by the Professional Standards Commission. Telecommunication and information technologies will be integrated throughout the master teacher preparation program, and all candidates must be able to use technology to improve student learning and meet Georgia Technology Standards for Educators. During the courses, candidates will be provided with opportunities to explore and use instructional media, especially microcomputers, to assist teaching. They will master use of productivity tools, such as multimedia facilities, local-net and Internet, and feel confident to design multimedia instructional materials, create WWW resources, and develop an electronic learning portfolio. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 8 Diversity Statement A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be employed to meet the needs of the different learning styles of diverse learners in class. Candidates will gain knowledge as well as an understanding of differentiated strategies and curricula for providing effective instruction and assessment within multicultural classrooms. One element of course work is raising candidate awareness of critical multicultural issues. A second element is to cause candidates to explore how multiple attributes of multicultural populations influence decisions in employing specific methods and materials for every student. Among these attributes are age, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, geographic region, giftedness, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. An emphasis on cognitive style differences provides a background for the consideration of cultural context. Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to support students with disabilities within their academic program. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443) and develop an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is required. Please be aware there are other support/mentor groups on the campus of Kennesaw State University that address each of the multicultural variables outlined above. Statement for School-Based Activities While completing your graduate program at Kennesaw State University, you are required to be involved in a variety of leadership and school-based activities directed at the improvement of teaching and learning. Appropriate activities may include, but are not limited to, attending and presenting at professional conferences, actively serving on or chairing school-based committees, attending PTA/school board meetings, leading or presenting professional development activities at the school or district level, and participating in education-related community events. As you continue your educational experiences, you are encouraged to explore every opportunity to learn by doing. Professional Portfolio Narrative A required element in each portfolio for the graduate program is the portfolio narrative. The purpose of the portfolio narrative is to ensure that every candidate reflects on each of the proficiencies on the CPI with regard to what evidence the candidate has selected for his/her portfolio. In your portfolio, you need to include a narrative, which includes descriptive, analytic, and reflective writing in which you reflect on each proficiency and how you make the case that the evidence you have selected in your portfolio supports a particular proficiency, using the Portfolio Narrative Rubric found in the Portfolio Handbook as a guide. The narrative should be comprehensive, documenting research-based best practices. Goals and Objectives: This course is designed to meet the following objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Candidates will develop an understanding of what 21st century skills are, why they are important, and how they will contribute to the success of students as individuals striving to live, learn, and work in the digital age. (NETS-A 1, 2), (ELCC 1,2,6) Candidates will examine research in the cognitive sciences that demonstrate how learning increases significantly when students are engaged in academic study through authentic, real-world experiences. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will embrace a powerful vision of education that includes 21 st century skills necessary for students to thrive in today’s digital age. (NETS-A 1, 2), (ELCC 1, 2) Candidates will utilize the Mile Guide to assess their school’s progress in integrating 21 st century skills within the teaching and learning process. (NETS-A 2, 5), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop strategies to facilitate movement toward a 21st century model school. (NETS-A 1, 2, 5), (ELCC 1, 2) EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 9 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Candidates will design a 21st century model classroom and describe how the physical arrangement and the technology tools available in the room support curriculum, instruction, and assessment. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will research best practices in integrating technology into the curriculum. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop an understanding of several teacher assessment instruments and how they may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced lessons, assess individual growth toward established technology standards, and guide plans for professional learning. (NETS-A 2, 5), (ELCC 2) Candidates will facilitate the use of current research and state content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction that meet the needs of a diverse learning community. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will research various 21st century instructional technology tools and make recommendations for their implementation in their school/system. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will explore critical issues and trends in the field of educational technology. (NETS-A 1-6), (ELCC 1-6) Candidates will examine various frameworks (LoTi, enGauge) that build on extensive bodies of research that encourage the use of technology to support and enhance instructional methods that develop higherlevel thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will develop an understanding of the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) standards that guide the implementation of professional learning in schools. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Candidates will design professional learning opportunities for all instructional staff that institutionalizes the effective integration of technology for improved student learning. (NETS-A 2), (ELCC 2) Course Requirements/Assignments: 1. Candidates will utilize the Mile Guide to assess their school’s progress toward integrating 21 st century skills into the teaching and learning process. Students will write a report analyzing the result of their assessment and critically reflect on the barriers that prevent movement toward an ideal 21 st century model school. Student reports should include strategies to remove the barriers and facilitate movement toward 21st century teaching and learning characteristics described in the Mile Guide. 2. Candidates will observe a teacher delivering a technology-enhanced lesson and critically evaluate how well the technology contributed to student learning. 3. Candidates will research best practices involving 21st century technology tools and design a 21st Century Model Classroom. Students should include the following in their report/presentation: a. Physical design of the classroom b. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies c. 21st century technology tools 4. Candidates will design a professional learning plan on any technology-related topic of their choice. The plan must incorporate the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) standards and be delivered to the faculty and/or staff in their school. 5. Candidates will research various 21st century educational technology tools and select one tool to present to the class. This tool should have a strong research base supporting its effectiveness in improving student achievement. 6. Candidates will participate in a series of online discussion forums responding to journal articles and exploring critical issues and trends in educational technologies. Student positions on each topic should be shaped by facts and research gathered from professional readings. Postings should be thoughtful and reflect a thorough examination of the topic. Students will read and review submissions by other students and provide an analytical response to at least two of their peers. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 10 Evaluation and Grading: Excellent All parts of the assignments are complete as defined by the instructor. Topics are fully developed. Knowledge of subject matter is clear and work is focused on assigned topics. Additional information beyond requirements is included if appropriate. Work shows a clear match between theory and practice. Work shows evidence of critical thinking. Work contains few or no errors in writing. Citations and references are used correctly and consistently. The student’s work will exhibit the following: Satisfactory Needs Improvement All parts of the assignments Assignments do not address are addressed, but one or two all requirements or do not may be incomplete or unclear meet some criteria specified. (i.e., perhaps examples are not Topics may be only partially sufficient or are not explained developed. in sufficient detail for the No clear match between reader to form a clear picture. theory and practice. Knowledge of subject matter Contains numerous errors in is clear. writing. Work shows a clear match Errors in citations and between theory and practice. references or no citations Work contains several errors and references where in writing. needed. Citations and references are used correctly and consistently. 21st Century Assessment Teacher Observation 21st Century Classroom Design Professional Learning Session Presentation – 21st Century Tool Discussion Forums 10 points 10 points 20 points 25 points 15 points 20 points Grades will be assigned as follows: 92-100 average points A 85-91 average points B 76-84 average points C <76 average points F Academic Integrity Statement: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 11 resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement. Class Attendance Policy: See appropriate graduate KSU catalog for statement. Course Outline: (subject to change) Topic 21st Century Teaching & Learning 21st Century Educational Technology Tools – Retooling Teachers Best Instructional Practices for Technology Integration Backward Design Designing 21st Century Schools Assessing Technology-enhanced Instruction E-learning High Quality Professional Learning - National Staff Development Standards References/Bibliography: Conceptual Framework Summary References: Odell, S. J., Huling, L., & Sweeny, B. W. (2000). Conceptualizing quality mentoring, background information. In S. J. Odell & L. Huling (Eds.), Quality mentoring for novice teachers (pp. 3-14). Indianapolis, IA: Kappa Delta Pi. Sternberg, R. J. (1996). Educational psychology has fallen, but it can get up. Educational PsychologyRreview, 8(2), 175-185. Sternberg, R. J. (1998). Metacognition, abilities, and developing expertise: What makes an expert student? Instructional Science, 26, 127-140. Course references: Becker, H. (2000). How exemplary computer-using teachers differ from other teachers: Implications for realizing the potential of computers in schools. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 1(2), 274-293. (Originally published in Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 26 (3), 291-321.) Retrieved January 28, 2005 from: http://www.citejournal.org/vol1/iss2/seminal/article1.htm. Bull, G. (2004). The National Technology Leadership Coalition. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 4(3), 254-256. Retrieved February 9, 2005, from http://www.citejournal.org/articles/v4i3editorial1.pdf. George Lucas Educational Foundation (2002). (Re)Designing learning environments. Retrieved February 5, 2005, from http://www.glef.org/EdutopiaPDF/fall02.pdf. Levels of Technology Implementation http://www.loticonnection.com Moersch, C. (2002). Beyond hardware: Using existing technology to promote higher-level thinking. Eugene, OR: ISTE. Morrison, G. & Lowther, D. (2005). Integrating computer technology into the classroom (3rd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall. NETS Project. (2000). National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Connecting curriculum and technology. Eugene, OR: ISTE. NETS Project. (2002). National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers: Preparing teachers to use technology. Eugene, OR: ISTE. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 12 NETS Project. (2003). National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers: Resources for assessment. International Society for Technology in Education. Eugene, OR: ISTE. Newby, T., Stepich, D., Lehman, J., & Russell, J. (2000). Instructional technology for teaching and learning: Designing instruction, integrating computers, and using media (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, (2003). enGuage 21st century skills: Literacy in the digital age. Retrieved February 5, 2005, from http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/engauge21st .pdf. Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2004). The road to 21st century learning. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved February 1, 2005, from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/downloads/P21_Policy_Paper.pdf. Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2003). Learning for the 21st century. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved February 1, 2005, from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/downloads/P21_Report.pdf. Salpeter, J. (2003). Professional development: 21st century models. Retrieved February 8, 2005, from the Tech Learning Web site: http://techlearning.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=13000492. Sherman, T., & Kurshan, B. (2005, February). Constructing learning: Using technology to support teaching for understanding. Learning & Leading with Technology, 32(5), 10-17. Smaldino, S., Russell, J., Heinich, R., & Molenda, M. (2005). Instructional technology and media for learning (eighth edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement (2000). Teachers’ tools for the 21st century: A report on teachers’ use of technology. Washington, DC:National Center for Education Statistics. Wigging, G., & McTighe, J. (1998). Understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. EDL 6760 21st Century Teaching and Learning 13