KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
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Course Number/Program Name ITEC 7430 Internet Tools in the Classroom
Department Proposed: Instructional Technology and Educational Foundations
Degree Title (if applicable) Instructional Technology
Proposed Effective Date Fall, 2007
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Course Prefix and Number __ITEC 7430____________________
Course Title _Internet Tools in the Classroom_
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisites Admission to M.Ed. program in Instructional Technology
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course introduces candidates to methods and strategies for using the Internet
effectively in the classroom. Students will experience a variety of Internet technologies
and develop strategies for classroom implementation. The course includes guided tours of
some of the best educational sites on the World Wide Web and explores ways to integrate
use of the Internet into an educational setting. This course introduces students to
systematic instructional methods and models for using the Internet effectively in the
classroom. Candidates will create lessons that are current, highly motivating, and
mentally engaging.
III.
Justification
The purpose of this course is to give participants an overview of the Internet and its
resource capabilities. The participant will learn how to effectively utilize the research and
communications resources of the Internet and integrate those resources into instruction.
The Internet is a worldwide computer network made up of thousands of separate
computer systems at universities, corporations, government agencies, and other
organizations. Participants will be able to communicate and exchange information around
the world via email, the World Wide Web, and other Internet software tools. There is a
wealth of information (from science to history to current events) available on the Internet
that educators can use in their classrooms and professional activities. Information is
available in many multimedia forms including hypertext, graphics, video, and sound.
Participants will learn how to search the Internet for such information and how to involve
their students in "Navigating and Using the Internet."
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor:
Text:
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and other Powerrul Web Tools for Classrooms.
Corwin Press.
Prerequisites:
Admission to M.Ed. program in Instructional Technology
Objectives:
This course is designed to meet the following objectives. Candidates will:
TF-II.A. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply
technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
1. Provide resources and feedback to teachers as they create developmentally
appropriate curriculum units that use technology. (TF-II.A.1)
2. Consult with teachers as they design methods and strategies for teaching
computer/technology concepts and skills within the context of classroom learning.
(TF-II.A.2)
3. Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse
needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technologies. (TF-II.A.3)
TF-II.B. Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning
learning environments and experiences.
4. Assist teachers as they apply current research on teaching and learning with
technology when planning learning environments and experiences. (TF-II.B.1)
TF-II.C. Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and
suitability.
5. Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for
accuracy and suitability based on district and state standards. (TF-II.C.1)
6. Model technology integration using resources that reflect content standards. (TFII.C.2)
TF-II.D. Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning
activities.
7. Provide teachers with options for the management of technology resources within the
context
of
learning
activities.(TF-II.D.1)
TF-II.E. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced
environment.
8. Provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a
technology-enhanced environment and support them as they implement the strategies.
(TF-II.E.1)
TF-II.F. Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the
development of technology resources.
9. Assist teachers as they identify and apply instructional design principles associated
with the development of technology resources. (TF-II.F.1)
TF-III.B. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse
needs of students.
10. Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the
needs of diverse learners including adaptive and assistive technology. (TF-III.B.1)
TF-III.C. Apply technology to demonstrate students' higher order skills and creativity.
11. Use methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem solving principles and
skills using technology resources. (TF-III.C.1)
TF-III.D. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
12. Use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts
and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings. (TF-III.D.1)
TF-III.E. Use current research and district/region/state/national content and technology
standards to build lessons and units of instruction.
13. Describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with
district/region/state/national content and technology standards. (TF-III.E.1)
14. Use major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education
to support integration throughout the curriculum. (TF-III.E.2)
TF-IV.A. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety
of assessment techniques.
15. Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a
variety of assessment techniques. (TF-IV.A.1)
16. Assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the
evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data. (TF-IV.A.2)
TF-IV.C. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of
technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.
17. Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students'
use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. (TFIV.C.1)
TF-VIII.E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology
facilitators and/or directors.
1. Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional
program development, professional development, facility and resource management,
WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school
based settings. (TF-VIII.E.1)
Instructional Method
The instructional method will blend traditional face-to-face lecture, professional
readings and class discussions with online exercises, discussion forums and
collaborative activities.
V. Evaluation and Grading
Resource Links to GPS
Collaborative Internet Project
Interactive Activity
Participation
Discussion Forums
10 points
20 points
20 points
20 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
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
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.
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If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Instructional Technology
ITEC 7430
Int. Tools Class
3 credit class
Fall 2007
Regular
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VII Attach Syllabus
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Course Number:
Course Title:
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IV.
Required Text:
ITEC 7430
Internet Tools in the Classroom
Bagwell College of Education
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and other Powerrul Web Tools for Classrooms. Corwin Press.
Additional readings will come from professional periodicals and journals available online through GALILEO or the World Wide Web (WWW).
Referenced Journals and Online References:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education http://www.aace.org
Georgia Standards.Org – http://www.georgiastandards.org
International Society for Technology in Education http://www.iste.org
Journal of Educational Technology and Society http://www.ifets.info
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
Teaching Horizons in Education (THE) Journal http://www.thejournal.com
V.
Catalog Course Description: ITEC 7430 Internet Tools in the Classroom. 3-0-3
This course introduces candidates to methods and strategies for using the Internet effectively in the classroom. Students will experience a
variety of Internet technologies and develop strategies for classroom implementation. The course includes guided tours of some of the best
educational sites on the World Wide Web and explores ways to integrate use of the Internet into an educational setting. This course introduces
students to systematic instructional methods and models for using the Internet effectively in the classroom. Candidates will create lessons that
are current, highly motivating, and mentally engaging.
VI.
Professional Portfolio Narrative:
A required element in each portfolio for the Graduate Program is a portfolio narrative. The purpose of the portfolio narrative is to ensure that
every candidate reflects on each of the proficiencies on the CPI and the TF standards 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 as a guide. The narrative should be comprehensive, documenting research-based best practices.
VII.
Purpose and Rationale:
The purpose of this course is to give participants an overview of the Internet and its resource capabilities. The participant will learn how to
effectively utilize the research and communications resources of the Internet and integrate those resources into instruction. The Internet is a
worldwide computer network made up of thousands of separate computer systems at universities, corporations, government agencies, and
other organizations. Participants will be able to communicate and exchange information around the world via email, the World Wide Web, and
other Internet software tools. There is a wealth of information (from science to history to current events) available on the Internet that educators
can use in their classrooms and professional activities. Information is available in many multimedia forms including hypertext, graphics, video,
and sound. Participants will learn how to search the Internet for such information and how to involve their students in "Navigating and Using the
Internet."
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY’S 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.
Knowledge Base:
Teacher development is generally recognized as a continuum that includes four phases: preservice, induction, in-service, renewal (Odell,
Huling, and Sweeny, 2000). Just as Sternberg (1996) believes that the concept of expertise is central to analyzing the teaching-learning
process, the teacher education faculty at KSU believe that the concept of expertise is central to preparing effective classroom teachers and
teacher leaders. Researchers describe how during the continuum phases teachers progress from being Novices learning to survive in
classrooms toward becoming Experts who have achieved elegance in their teaching. We, like Sternberg (1998), believe that expertise is not an
end-state but a process of continued development.
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. They will master use of productivity tools, such as multimedia facilities, local-net and
Internet, and feel confident to design multimedia instructional materials, and create WWW resources.
Field-Based Activities
While completing your graduate program at Kennesaw State University, you are required to be involved in a variety of leadership and schoolbased 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.
VIII:
Goals and Objectives:
This course is designed to meet the following objectives. Candidates will:
TF-II.A. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the
diverse needs of learners.
18. Provide resources and feedback to teachers as they create developmentally appropriate curriculum units that use technology. (TFII.A.1)
19. Consult with teachers as they design methods and strategies for teaching computer/technology concepts and skills within the
context of classroom learning. (TF-II.A.2)
20. Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and
assistive technologies. (TF-II.A.3)
TF-II.B. Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
21. Assist teachers as they apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and
experiences. (TF-II.B.1)
TF-II.C. Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
22. Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability based on district and
state standards. (TF-II.C.1)
23. Model technology integration using resources that reflect content standards. (TF-II.C.2)
TF-II.D. Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
24. Provide teachers with options for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. (TF-II.D.1)
TF-II.E. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
25. Provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support
them as they implement the strategies. (TF-II.E.1)
TF-II.F. Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.
26. Assist teachers as they identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.
(TF-II.F.1)
TF-III.B. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
27. Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including adaptive and
assistive technology. (TF-III.B.1)
TF-III.C. Apply technology to demonstrate students' higher order skills and creativity.
28. Use methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem solving principles and skills using technology resources. (TF-III.C.1)
TF-III.D. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
29. Use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group,
classroom, and/or lab settings. (TF-III.D.1)
TF-III.E. Use current research and district/region/state/national content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction.
30. Describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/region/state/national content and technology
standards. (TF-III.E.1)
31. Use major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the
curriculum. (TF-III.E.2)
TF-IV.A. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
32. Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. (TFIV.A.1)
33. Assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data.
(TF-IV.A.2)
TF-IV.C. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and
productivity.
34. Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning,
communication, and productivity. (TF-IV.C.1)
TF-VIII.E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors.
2. Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development,
facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school based
settings. (TF-VIII.E.1)
IX.
Requirements/Assignments:
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Joining a collaborative Internet Project
WebQuest
Choose an Interactive Activity, create and evaluate lesson plan
Create resource links to site support of the GPS
Participate in a series of online discussion forums responding to professional readings and exploring major research
findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. Student
positions on these findings should be shaped by facts and research gathered from professional readings and validated
through professional experiences. Postings should include specific examples drawn from professional practice. Students
will read and review submissions by other students and provide an analytical response to at least two of their peers.
X:
Evaluation and Grading:
Resource Links to GPS
Collaborative Internet Project
Interactive Activity
Participation
Discussion Forums
10 points
20 points
20 points
20 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
XI.
Policies
Diversity: 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.
Academic Honesty: KSU expects that graduate students will pursue their academic programs in an ethical, professional manner. Any work
that students present in fulfillment of program or course requirements should represent their own efforts, achieved without giving or receiving
any unauthorized assistance. Any student who is found to have violated these expectations will be subject to disciplinary action.
XII.
Course Outline
(subject to change)
Topics
Internet Resources: Google, Galileo, Filtering
Searching the Internet: Listserves, Managing Research
Interactive Activities: Scavenger Hunts, Podcasting, Blogs, Wiki, Online Quizzes
Web Site Validity: Evaluation of Websites and Instructional Resources
Acceptable Use Policy, Student Publishing, Internet Safety
XIII.
References/Bibliography
Counts, E. (2003). Multimedia design and production for students and teachers. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Green, T., & Brown, A. (2002). Multimedia projects in the classroom: A guide to development and evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Hannafin, M. J., & Peck, K. L. (1997). The design, development, and evaluation of instructional software. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice
Hall.
Ivers, K., & Barron, A. (2002). Multimedia projects in education: Designing, producing, and assessing (2nd ed.). Littleton, CO: Libraries
Unlimited.
Jonassen, D. H. (2002). Learning to solve problems with technology: A constructivist perspective (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice
Hall.
Male, M. (2002). Technology for inclusion: Meeting the special needs of all students (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Mayer, R. E. (2001). Multimedia learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. MA: Course Technology.
Vaughan, Tay. (2001). Multimedia: Making it work (5th edition). New York: Osborne McGraw-Hill.