EDU 271
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: CIS 113 or CIS 110; ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098;
or satisfactory score on placement test
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational
settings. Topics include technology concepts, instructional strategies, materials and adaptive
technology for children with exceptionalities, facilitation of assessment/evaluation, and ethical
issues surrounding the use of technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply
technology enhanced instructional strategies, use a variety of technology resources and
demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments. Course Hours Per
Week: 2. Lab: 2. Semester Hours Credit: 3.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, the student will demonstrate a basic knowledge in the following:
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Meaning of media, technology and learning.
Relationship of media, technology and learning.
Forms of technology for learning.
Identify and construct instructional materials.
Knowledge of appropriate technology for audience.
Assemble instructional materials in a timely and effective manner.
Understanding of past, present, and future trends in media and technology.
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
I.
Media, Technology and learning
A. Distinguish between learning and instruction
B. Review five basic categories of media
C. Analyze media methods
D. Research application and practice
II.
Effective planning Utilizing Media
A. Student diagnostics
B. The ASSURE model
C. Design clear student/classroom objectives
D. Review methods of choosing appropriate methods, media and materials
E. Integrating media in the classroom
F. Review evaluation process
G. Design rubrics for student/classroom evaluation
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III.
Principles of visuals in Instruction
A. Visual Literacy
B. Objectives/Goals of visual design
C. Visual tools
IV.
Projected/Non projected media materials
A. audiovisual combinations
B. digital images, cameras
C. models
D. field trips
V.
Audio and Video
A. Listening skills
B. Class materials, audio/video
VI.
Computer use in the classroom
A. Integration with lessons
B. Software/hardware
C. CD-ROM
D. Internet
VII.
Distance Learning
A. Define distance learning
B. How is distance learning can be used
C. Understand the future of distance learning
VIII.
Process Technologies
A. Programmed instructions/tutorials
B. Learning centers
C. Games in the classroom
IX.
Past, Present and Future trends in media and technology
A. Review equipment of the past
B. Gain understanding of current trends
C. Explore classroom technology for the future
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
To be announced by the instructor.
STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning
disability are encouraged to request assistance from a disability services counselor within the
first two weeks of class. Likewise, students who potentially require emergency medical attention
due to any chronic health condition are encouraged to disclose this information to a disability
services counselor within the first two weeks of class. Counselors can be contacted by calling
(919) 536-7207, ext. 1413, or by visiting the Student Development Office in the Phail Wynn Jr.
Student Services Center, room 1209.
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