Technology for Teachers EDFS 326 September 1, 2003 Karibuni/Welcome

Agenda Introductions Nature of the Course WebCT Listserves Syllabus –Requirement –Intel Teach to the Future curriculum –Assignments Resume Unit Portfolio E-Folio Issues Paper (APA) format. Special topics for history majors. Word Processing Test Threaded Discussions ERIC search Practicum (25 hours) Introduction to Computers—Exploring the computer--Worksheet

A Myth: Putting computers into schools will directly improve learning; more computers will result in greater improvements.

Introductions Find your partner Introduction format: –Name –Major –Where you come from—city and state –Technology experience—proficient, non proficient etc –What you are passionate about –Your favorite technology gadget—why?

Mmmmh are you in this category? Computer Literacy

Two Grade 4 Children Standing Near the Black Board

School Children Waiting to Be Immunized for Measles

Paul At Mbiini Primary School

Group Outside Nairobi Safari Club

City of Nairobi

Dr. ndunda at Mbiini Primary

The Burial Place of Ist President of Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta

Parliament

Jambo Kenya Jambo, Jambo bwana, Habari gani, Mzuri sana. Wageni, Wakaribishwa, Kenya yetu, Hakuna Matata. Kenya nchi nzuri, Hakuna Matata. Nchi ya maajabu Hakuna Matata Nchi yenye amani, Hakuna Matata. Hakuna Matata, Hakuna Matata. Watu wote, Hakuna Matata, Wakaribishwa, Hakuna Matata. Hakuna Matata, Hakuna Matata. (till end)