Welcome to ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools Christy Keeler, Ph.D. Defining Technology

Using KidPix How did it make you feel to express yourself using KidPix? If your class of elementary students were familiar with KidPix, what similar types of activities could you do with them?

Introduction

Daily Objectives Become familiar with KidPix. Know the course expectations. Define “technology.” Differentiate between teacher productivity and instructional tools. Adeptly format word processing documents using standard formatting tools.

Daily Outline KidPix: Technology Attitudes Course Syllabus and Outline Lecture/Discussion: Technology Demonstration: Word Processing Closing

Course Expectations Review course syllabus and outline: Are there any questions? Go to the Internet

What is technology?

Technology: Defined A tool that extends human capabilities. Created by knowledge Purposes –Survival –Comfort

Technology: Examples Processes Systems Models Simulations Hardware Software Diagrams Blueprints Manuals Training Technical services Tools Prototypes Drawings Sketches Materials Techniques

Instructional Technology “…any device available to teachers for use in instructing students in a more efficient and stimulating manner than the sole use of the teacher’s voice.” - Cuban, 1986

What technologies are available in educational environments?

In what ways do teachers use technologies? Go to Word

Technology Uses Computer class –Basic usage –School-to-work preparation –Informatics –Programming Productivity tools Instructional tools Go to Word

Your Technology Journey  Font type, size, color, style  Justification  Spacing  Tabs  Page Set-up  Headers/Footers  Bullets  Toolbars  View Size  Tables  Spell Checking  Grammar Checking  Dictionary/Thesaurus  Track Changes Go to Word

Daily Objectives Become familiar with KidPix. Know the course expectations. Define “technology.” Differentiate between teacher productivity and instructional tools. Adeptly format word processing documents using standard formatting tools.

Daily Outline KidPix: Technology Attitudes Course Syllabus and Outline Lecture/Discussion: Technology Demonstration: Word Processing Closing

For Next Session “Technology for Students” Handouts Get WebCampus and NetStorage accounts Readings/WebCampus Quiz –Digital Tools for Digital Kids Technology Journey I Draft –Due by Monday at 8 AM –Use “TJI_LastName.doc” –Place in Assignment Dropbox when complete Save and back-up all documents you may want for your portfolio

ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools Christy Keeler, Ph.D. Have a great week ~ See you next session!