Welcome CPS 111 – Introduction to Technology for Educators Instructor: Ms. Rudolph Photos Courtesy of Teachers Discovering Computers Textbook

21 st Century Educational Vision Don Knezek, ISTE CEO, 2008: (International Society for Technology Education) “The digital-age teaching professional must demonstrate a vision of technology infusion and develop the technology skills of others. These are the hallmarks of the new education leader.”

21 st Century Educational Vision Today’s teachers have the responsibility to prepare students to be: Capable information technology users Information seekers, analyzers and evaluators Problem solvers and decision makers Creative and effective users of productivity tools Communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers. Informed, responsible, and contributing citizens.

Course Description This course introduces educators and education majors to knowledge and skills required to demonstrate an introductory proficiency in the current technology standards defined both at state and national levels The course introduces both the National Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers (NETS-T) Illinois State Board of Education: Illinois Standards in Technology for All Teachers

National Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers The following diagram identifies the National ISTE NETS-T standards and performance indicator areas Copyright © 2008, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), (U.S. & Canada) or (Int’l), All rights reserved

Illinois State Board of Education: Illinois Technology Standards for All Teachers STANDARD 1 - Basic Computer/Technology Operations and Concepts STANDARD 2 - Personal and Professional Use of Technology STANDARD 3 - Application of Technology in Instruction STANDARD 4 - Social, Ethical, and Human Issues STANDARD 5 - Productivity Tools STANDARD 6 - Telecommunications and Information Access STANDARD 7 - Research, Problem Solving, and Product Development STANDARD 8 - Information Literacy Skills

Course Description The course provides opportunities for growth in technology and educational terminology exploration of technology and curriculum integration ideas development of hands-on technology skills reflection on issues surrounding the use of technology in the classroom and on one’s perspectives regarding technology in education

Course Assignments The course will ask students to complete a variety of weekly assignments. These assignments will provide experience with utilizing technology to increase productivity and quality. These assignments will also provide experience with combining digital technology pieces together with subject-related areas of the curriculum to enhance learning

Course Description Activities will include Use of various hardware devices such as digital cameras, interactive whiteboards, student response systems, projection systems and computers Use of various computer software for producing word processor documents, spreadsheets, publisher documents, digital media presentations, and audio/ video recording Use of Web “cloud” applications for research, social bookmarking, website construction, wiki collaboration, and multi-media storage and distribution to improve instruction as well as software such as word processor, spreadsheet, database management, and multimedia presentation application packages.

Course Experiences The student will have an opportunity to experience technology integration via assignments and lab time. Some examples are: -Digital photo editing -Wiki Collaboration -Social Bookmarking -Spreadsheet Gradebook -Classroom Website -Audio Podcasting -Digital Media Presentation -Classroom Newsletter -WebQuest -Screencast Video -Technology Integrated Lesson Plan

Course Benefits In addition to the digital and web technology knowledge and skills that a student will learn in this course, the resources that are introduced in this course will be very helpful in future educational degree course work and with developing one’s own technology integrated classroom.

Course Grade Your course grade will involve completion of 3 Examinations 8 Chapter Quizzes 16 Chapter Assignments (minimum 1 per week) 1 Emerging Technology Trends Presentation 1 Final Project Portfolio Grades will be based on the following: A = % B = % C = % D = % E = Below 60%

Course Materials Needed Textbook: Teachers Discovering Computers, Integrating Technology in a Connected World, 7th edition, Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, and Gunter ISBN OR electronic version eBook ISBN: USB Flash Drive for storage of course work. Web Access to online Blackboard and other Web2.0 tools that we will use during the course Access to software for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creations (preferably Microsoft Office version 2007 or 2010)

Summary Hope you enjoy this class and have at least one moment in this class like the student in this photograph. Again, welcome to the class. I am looking forward to exploring technology-integrated education with you