Welcome to EDUC275: Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning Ms. Sprouse Monday/Wednesday 2:00-3:15 322C Withers

Why is EDUC 275 a required course? The World is Different! Communication is different Information is different Tools are different Kids are different Learning is different So Teaching MUST be different!

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Assignments focus on … collaboration Integrating multiple subjects technology as a tool for learning assessing student learning

Topics we will cover: Theories of technology integration Universal Design for Learning Methods/Planning of technology integration Issues related to technology integration ◦ Internet safety ◦ Copyright ◦ One computer classrooms Project-based Learning Using Technology for Communication Technology as an Assessment Tool Technology for Research/Internet, etc.

Technology we will use: Digital cameras Digital camcorders Laptops Desktops Internet PowerPoint, Expressions Web, Excel, Word/Publisher Image editing software Digital video editing software SMART Board and slates Inspiration Rubistar New Technologies: wikis, blogs, etc. Subject-specific, specialized hardware and software (digital microscopes, heart rate monitors, etc.)

Syllabus Highlights Assignments Web site Schedule Attendance Late Assignments In-class behavior Students with Disabilities

Advice Check your daily. (Winthrop PO) Read the assigned readings. Read assignments carefully and complete them! Look at the course schedule each class day. Be creative. Have an open mind to new ideas. Don’t limit your view of technology and it’s role and affects on learning. If you are confused or have a problem, ASK!!!

Introductions Take a picture of your neighbor. Have your neighbor take a picture of you. Create a PowerPoint slide introducing your neighbor. ◦ Insert their picture. ◦ Include their first and last name, hometown, major and an interesting fact. Save to Tshare/ Sprouse275/ Spring 2010/Class Introductions. Name the file with first and last names.