Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works
EDUC 600
Course Syllabus and Assignments
Credit Hours: 3 Semester Credits Grade Type: Letter Grade
Course
Course Description:
This course shows educators how to implement the researched-based instructional strategies with educational technologies. Various computer and internet applications are presented along with lesson-planning ideas and strategies for every grade level. The book provides word processing applications, organizing software, data collection tools and web resources for teachers to use in various classroom lessons and settings. Educators will apply the book concepts to utilize technology with their classroom instruction as well as develop lessons for classroom implementation.
Course Objectives:
1. Educators will learn how to effectively use researched-based instructional strategies that work with educational technologies, such as computer and internet applications.
2. Participants will learn which strategies work best for what students will be learning. They will also be presented with ideas of how to provide evidence of student learning when using technology.
3. Educators will be presented with word processing applications, spreadsheet software organizing tools and multimedia for lesson planning and classroom applications.
4. Participants will be exposed to web and data collection resources as well as identifying communication software for educator or student homework practice.
5. Educators will learn how to best use and integrate technology into their instruction and write a research review or develop unit and lessons using the course content in their classroom instruction
Chapter Review/Reflections: Write several paragraphs summarizing the main ideas or information you thought was significant from each chapter in the book. Extended bullet points of main issues are also acceptable. See rubric for guidelines.
1. What Will Students Learn? Setting Objectives
2. Which Strategies Will Provide Evidence of Student Learning? Providing Feedback
3. Providing Recognition - Data Collection Tools
4. Which Strategies Will Help Students Acquire and Integrate Learning?
5. Nonlinguistic Representation - Web Resources
6. Summarizing and Note Taking - Word Processing Applications
7. Cooperative Learning - Multimedia
8. Reinforcing Effort - Spreadsheet Software - Data Collection Tools
9. Identifying Similarities and Differences - Organizing and Brainstorming Software
10. Homework and Practice - Communication Software
Writing Assignments:
After the chapter reviews, write a two-page paper linking key concepts from the book,Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works by Howard Pitler. to your specific classroom context. By focusing your essay on an area of interest that is relevant to your teaching or professional experience, you will enhance your capacity to apply new concept learned in this class. You may choose to specifically focus your paper on classroom-management strategies from the book that are a change from your typical teaching methodology or practice.
Required assignments include: 1.Book
Email Assignments: graduatecourses@q.com Instructor Joseph C'de Baca 303-766-1942
Mail registration: Teachers Learning Center 8685 Aspen Circle Parker, CO 80134
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Grading
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Grade Distribution
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Chapter Reviews & Reflections
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30%
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90 - 100 = A
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DVD Movie Review/Reflection
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20%
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80 - 89 = B
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Project or Activity
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30%
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70 - 79 = C
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Application Essay
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20%
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0 - 69 = D - F
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Total
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100%
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Letter Grade
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Possible Points Points Earned
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A
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90-100
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100
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B
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80-89
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70
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C
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70-79
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50
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Re-Write Assignments
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Based on Rubric Score
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Academic Standards: Academic standards that apply to this course will vary from state to state. Visit your district or state educational websites for academic standards that may apply to specific courses or subject areas and apply them as needed.
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works
Course Assignments and Rubric
Chapter Reviews/Reflections
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Chapter Reviews
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Basic (50 pts.)
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Proficient (60 pts.)
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Advanced (70 pts.)
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Read the book and write chapter reviews and reflections for each chapter.
Write 3 to 6 paragraphs summarizing the ideas, knowledge, and information that you thought was significant from each chapter.
Consider reflecting on a paragraph or a concept that was enlightening and applicable to teaching.
Address or apply any state, district, or national academic standards.
Expanded bullet points of main issues are also acceptable.
Include your personal
experiences, ideas, and critical analysis.
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Writes a basic narrative of the chapters’ contents.
Includes major points expressed by the author.
Includes at least one citation or example.
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Writes a general narrative of the chapters' contents with limited personal reflection.
Expresses major points of each chapter.
Writing includes any state, district, or national academic standards that apply.
Includes several citations or examples.
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Writes a complete narrative of the main points of each chapter.
Writes personal reflections that include the student's experiences with these issues as they relate to their personal classroom experience.
Expresses major points of each chapter and provides in-depth elaboration.
Includes any state, district, or national academic standards that apply.
Includes critical analysis of the course’s positive and/or limiting content and offers solutions as they apply to instructional applications in classrooms and schools.
Error-free.
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Research Article Review Rubric Assignment:
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Article Review
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Basic (10 pts)
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Proficient (15 pts)
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Advanced (20 pts)
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Research course topic and locate a relevant article that relates to the course content.
Write an article review and personal reflection connecting article with the course content and school environment.
(3 to 6 pages)
*Include a copy of the article utilized in this assignment.
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Writes review of article with basic citation information and briefly shows connection between course and article content.
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Writes review of article with a few references of information.
Some critical analysis and solutions.
Explores the connection between course and article content, showing full understanding of both interrelationship for teaching considerations.
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Writes review of article with several informative references and thoroughly demonstrates the connection between article and course content.
Reflection incorporates abstract and critical analysis and alternatives or solutions.
Personal experiences and perspectives are included.
Review applies information learned to potential classroom situations.
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Required Lesson Unit Plan or Activity Rubric
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Activity Lesson/Unit Plans
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Basic (10 pts.)
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Proficient (20 pts.)
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Advanced (30 pts.)
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Write a unit or lesson plan, project or activities that demonstrate the course concepts in a school classroom or instructional environment.
(3 to 6 pages)
Other activities include: staff development,
state academic standards, parent outreach, department or committee work, curriculum development, presentations, and school events.
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Creates a minimal activity and lesson plan that briefly demonstrates a simple application of a course concept or strategy that can be utilized in classrooms for instructional and/or evaluative applications.
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Creates a general activity and lesson plan or unit plan that demonstrates two or more course applications of the various topics or concepts.
Includes any state, district, or national academic standards that apply.
Contains a variety of teaching or learning styles and concrete or abstract practical applications of a concept from the course
materials.
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Creates a detailed activity and lesson plan or unit plan that includes a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Contains concrete and abstract activities for practical classroom applications of several concepts from the course content.
Addresses any state, district, or national academic standards in the activity.
Creates a lesson plan or activity that helps students utilize course content to apply the knowledge or skills to school curriculum for their affective needs and improving academic achievement.
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Final-Application Essay Rubric Assignment
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Final-Application Essay
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Basic (10 pts.)
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Proficient (20 pts.)
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Advanced (30 pts.)
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Write an essay
(3 to 6 pages ) combining all the course content or assignments and show how they can be applied to teaching students, schools settings and staff and personal development.
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Writes an essay addressing how the course content can be applied to classroom instruction, student achievement, and the overall school environment.
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Writes an essay with one or two examples of how various course concepts can be developed and implemented in the classroom and school environments.
Writing addresses any state, district, or national academic standards.
Addresses instructional methods, teaching strategies and effective lessons as well as students' affective needs and academic achievement.
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Writes a thorough essay with multiple examples of how various course concepts can be developed and implemented in classroom and schools.
Includes student's personal and experiential reflections and any state, district, or national academic standards that apply.
Writing has critical analysis of the course’s positive and/or limiting content and offers solutions as they apply to instructional applications in classrooms and schools.
Addresses instructional methods, teaching strategies and effective lessons as well as the affective needs of students along with academic achievement.
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Joseph C'de Baca with any questions.
info@graduatecoursesonline.com
1-303-766-1942
Teacher's Learning Center
8685 Aspen Cir.
Parker, CO 80134
