Educ 5414 - Utilizing Technology for the Administrative Tasks of Teaching

Course Objectives/Goals: (ISTE and MN SEP identified in parentheses)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Evaluate and select software and hardware choices for school application, utility effectiveness, functionality, and affordability (ISTE-3a,b; MN-SEP-1e,g; 3a,d; 4g,l; 6d,k)
• Identify and understand the basic components and structures of a school/district network (ISTE-3a,b,d; 4a,b,c,d; MN-SEP-4d; 10c)
• Develop learning objects for classroom use, utilizing web-based tools (ISTE-1a,b,c,d; 2a,b,c; 3d; MN-SEP-1e,g,I;2g; 3a,n; 4d,g,l; 7c)
• Understand the need and use of assistive technology and identify assistive technology resources including software and hardware (ISTE-2c; 4b; MN-SEP-2g; 3n,o; 4d,g,l; 7b,c; 10c,j)
• Develop policies for management of student Internet use, classroom hardware and software, and electronic and non-electronic assignments (ISTE-4a,c)
• Understand the value of professional development through the creation and delivery of a professional development component (ISTE-5a,b,c,d; MN-SEP-9g,i,j; 10g,j)
• Demonstrate acquired technology skills utilizing electronic portfolios (ISTE-5c,d; MN-SEP-9d,g,I,j)
• Evaluate and determine the benefits of on-line reference resources for use by teachers and students (ISTE-2a,b,c; 3a,b,d; MN-SEP-1g; 2g; 3a,n,o; 4d,g,l; 6d,k; 7b,c;)
• Review and evaluate technology standards, including scope and sequence skills for the purpose of technology curriculum design (ISTE-2c,d; MN-SEP-1e,g,I;2g; 3an,o; 4a,d,g,l; 7b,c; 8a)
• Develop skills to initiate the grant writing process (ISTE-1a; 3b; 4b; MN-SEP-9g,I,j; 10c,g,j)
• Develop web building skills with a district-wide focus and utilizing universal design (ISTE-1d; 3a,b,c,d; 4a,c,d; 5b,c,d; MN-SEP-1i; 3a,o; 4g; 6d,k)
• Create relational databases (ISTE-5b,c; MN-SEP-9j; 10g)
• Understand the role of cooperative service agencies that aid schools in data management (MN-SEP-10j)
• Review and develop components of a school district technology plan (ISTE-1a;2a;3a,b,c,d;5a,b)

Student Means to Attain These Objectives:

1.  Attendance is required to all scheduled classes. One excused absence is allowed per semester with prior notice to instructor. Each unexcused absence will result in a 2% reduction of final grade percentage. Active participation is encouraged in classroom discussions, group task functions and electronic discussions utilizing the System Wide Alias, and Moodle™. There will be a broad range of technology skills; therefore your questions are encouraged.  Discussion regarding the implementation of current and emerging technology is encouraged from all students at each and every session.

2.  Completion of all assignments, projects, presentations and assessments is required.

3.  Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified dates. Late assignments will be accepted within 2 days of due date (the Friday following class) but will automatically be reduced 25% in grading. These assignments must be submitted to the education office, date stamped by secretary, and requested to be placed in my mailbox (office closes at 4:30pm). Any late electronic assignment must also be submitted to me by 4:30pm the following Friday of date due.

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