Dr. Beverly Ray
bray@uwa.edu
ED 505: Technology and Education (3 hours)
Fall I/II 2011
Credit Hours 3
Course Description
This course provides students with an overview of methods and techniques in
computer assisted instruction, current issues in educational technology and hardware
and software as they relate to the educational process.
Course Standards and Objectives In keeping with the Practical Experiences
Model (see the last page of this document) and the Alabama Quality
Teaching Standards, as a result of this course, the student will demonstrate
the following skills:
1. Knowledge of available and emerging technologies that support the learning of
all students.
a. Assessed by Article Critique, Web 2.0 Resources, and Final Exam.
2. Knowledge of the wide range of technologies that support and enhance
instruction, including classroom and school resources as well as distance
learning and online learning opportunities.
a. Assessed by Web 2.0 Resources, Google Reader Assignment, Personal
Blog, Social Bookmarks, and Final Exam.
3. Ability to integrate technology into the teaching of all content areas.
a. Assessed by Activity Wiki, Web 2.0 Resources, Lesson Plan 1, and Lesson
Plan 2.
4. Ability to facilitate students’ individual and collaborative use of technology,
including classroom resources as well as distance and online learning
opportunities when available and appropriate.
a. Assessed by Concept Map of Learning Theories, Activity Wiki, Web 2.0
Unit Resources, Lesson Plan 1, Lesson Plan 2, and Lesson Support
Documents.
5. Ability to use technology to assess student progress and manage records.
a. Assessed by Lesson Support Documents.
6. Ability to evaluate students’ technology proficiency and students’ technologybased products within content areas.
a. Assessed by Lesson Support Documents.
7. Ability to select and support the use of instructional and assistive technologies
and to integrate these into a coherent instructional design.
a. Assessed by Concept Map of Learning Theories, and Assistive Technology
Paper.
8. Knowledge of safe, responsible, legal, and ethical uses of technologies including
fair-use and copyright guidelines and Internet-user protection policies.
a. Assessed by Digital Citizenship Project.
9. Knowledge of media communication technologies that enrich learning
opportunities.
a. Assessed by Personal Blog, Google Reader, and Activity Wiki.
National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Essential Skills for ED 505
Technology
The following entry skills are required for this course:
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demonstrate basic computer skills related to keyboarding, operating system,
and disk management;
identify, select, access, and evaluate information found on the Internet and in
the online library;
use technology as a personal and professional productivity tool for activities
such a word processing (Microsoft Word) and desktop presentations (Microsoft
PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
download drivers and plugins such as Real Media, Windows Media Player,
and/or QuickTime to play audio and video from the web;
use Blackboard and other web tools for independent and guided learning, chat
room and discussion forum for communicating, information sharing, and
submitting assignments.
Writing
All written assignments must be submitted on time and must reflect:
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Correct use of English grammar
Correct sentence structure
Logical sequence of thought
Clarity of thoughts expressed
Support of opinions with documented reference
Knowledge of and reference to the readings
Accuracy of information
Organization of work into unified whole
Originality, creativity
Consistent form for references using APA 6th edition
Attention to UWA Writing Rubrics posted to Blackboard
Text and Materials:
Roblyer, M.D. (2010). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 5 th
edition. Columbus, Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall
Assigned readings, websites, class handouts, blog posts, and articles.
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American
psychological association. Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association. ISBN 1433805618
Students must have access to Microsoft Office Professional Suite which
includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You may purchase an academic version of the Microsoft Office software at a
significant discount at any college book store and many office supply stores.
You will be asked for proof of your status as a student or teacher. The Microsoft
Office Professional Suite is also available in computer labs on UWA’s campus
and in many public libraries.
Class Policies:
HONESTY/INTEGRITY: The University of West Alabama Dishonesty Policy stated in
the General Catalogue and the Student Handbook (available at http://www.uwa.edu)
will be followed in this course. BE AWARE OF COPYRIGHT LAWS. AVOID
PLAGIARISM. Evidence of plagiarism or irresponsible use of secondary sources and
digests will result in loss of credit for that part of the grade and will seriously affect the
final grade for the course.
Content/Schedule Change: The instructional schedule reflects expected class
progress in course subject matter and is considered tentative. The schedule is subject
to change in content and scope at the instructor’s discretion.
Students are required to take the Remote Proctor simulated examination by the
end of the second week of the term. Beginning the third week of the term,
coursework will not be accepted from students who have not met this
requirement.
Students must have access to Microsoft Office Professional Suite which includes Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint in order to complete coursework. Other types of files will not be
accepted.
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is expected. The absence policy as stated in the current
UWA General Catalog will be followed in this course. Attendance will be taken at
the beginning of each class period. Any student missing an examination will be
required to present to the instructor an acceptable written excuse before being
allowed to take a make-up examination.
COURSE WEBSITE Because instructional materials on the course website may
be copyrighted, students may not download materials on the site to their
desktops, laptops, or handheld computers or alter or distribute any materials on
the course site, unless clearly directed to do so.
ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
“The University of West Alabama strives to make its programs accessible to qualified
persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have special needs which require
accommodation are responsible for notifying individuals from whom assistance may be
required and informing instructors in each course in which they are enrolled.
Students should contact the University’s Counseling Center following acceptance to
the University to discuss the range of services or accommodations the University can
provide. Support documentation of special needs from a physician or other qualified
professional will be required if deemed necessary. For additional information, contact
the Counseling Center, Foust Hall, Room 7, (205) 652-3651 or the Office of Student
Affairs, Room 323, Webb Hall, (205) 652-3581.”
TURN IT IN POLICY
The University of West Alabama reserves the right to use electronic means to detect
and help prevent plagiarism. Students agree that by taking this course all course
documents are subject to submission to Turnitin.com. All materials submitted to
Turnitin.com will become source documents in Turnitin.com’s restricted access
database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism in such documents. Students
may be required by the instructor to individually submit course documents
electronically to Turnitin.com.
LIVETEXT POLICY
College Livetext is required of all undergraduate and Non Traditional Alternate A
education students. Successful completion of portfolio requirements and sharing with
instructors is mandatory. Failure to complete, upload, and share LiveText assignments
will result in a letter grade of F in the respective course regardless of assignment
grades.
EMAIL
If you have not received a TigerNet email account, visit http://www.uwa.edu It is
required that all students in ED 505 have a UWA email account. Your TigerNet email
account is the official means of communication from UWA.
EVALUATION
All assignments are due on the due dates below. All assignments should be submitted
through Blackboard Assignments or Turnitin.com. Any assignments that are turned in
via email or are in a format other than Microsoft Office will NOT be graded.
Activity/Project
Article Critique
Grading
10%
Concept Map of Learning Theories
Web 2.0 Unit Resources
Lesson Plan 1
Digital Citizenship Project
Activity Wiki
Assistive Technology Paper
Google Reader
Social Bookmarks
Personal Blog
Portfolio Activities
Lesson Plan 2
Lesson Support Documents
Final Exam
Total
5%
10%
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5%
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Due Date
See Dates
Posted in
Blackboard
10%
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100%
Grading Scale:
100 points
= A
** Late work will not be accepted
90 unless
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prior arrangements have been made with
the instructor. This means you should
contact the instructor before the due date
if you are experiencing difficulties. Please
do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my
best to accommodate your request.
80 — 89
points = B
70 — 79
points = C
60— 69
points = D
below 60
points = F
below 60
= F
The University of West Alabama’s Practical Experience Teacher Education Model
Practical experience teachers engage in the following process skills:
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Collaboration to maximize learning potential for their students and to promote their own
professional development;
Application of knowledge in all teaching areas as they progress toward effectively
promoting academic achievement among P-12 students;
Inquiry in response to teaching/learning situations as they make their own discoveries
and develop the ability to pose questions and think critically when planning and making
other decisions;
Reflection to analyze teaching/learning situations, develop deeper understandings of
these situations, and generate alternatives.
At each level of their program teacher education candidates display the dispositions to:
1. collaborate with peers, supervisors, parents, students, and others;
2. apply knowledge and pedagogy, including technology, in all teaching areas to promote
achievement among P – 12 students;
3. demonstrate inquiry by posing questions and thinking critically when planning and
making other decisions;
4. reflect thoughtfully by examining conditions, attitudes, and educational practices which
may enhance or impede student achievement;
5. respond to the needs of all learners by respecting the individuality of each student when
planning instructional activities to maximize student achievement;
6. exhibit professionalism which embodies a strong commitment to on-going professional
development, ethical conduct, and student advocacy;
7. demonstrate reliability by completing assignments, duties and tasks on time;
8. communicate with confidence and clarity;
9. demonstrate confidence in the student’s abilities to succeed and routinely
communicate high expectations;
10. exhibit enthusiasm and compassion; and
11. be technologically proficient.