1. Spring 2010 msti131z.pbworks.com Instructor: Melissa Ziegler mziegler@sjfc.edumziegler@sjfc.edu Wednesday 6:15-9:20 p.m. (585) 943-6403 Course Description: The intent of this course is to deliver educational technology tools into the hands of pre-service teachers. The purpose is to create teachers that are not simply able to use technological tools but are able to create educational technology tools that have been constructed and designed to enhance and extend their ability to teach and deliver content more effectively. Consequently, their students will learn to use a variety of educational tools and have a far better grasp on how technology can enhance their learning environment. Out of Class Technical Support: Technical and trouble-shooting assistance for MSTI 131 is available at the Math Center which is located on the 3rd floor of the Golisano Gateway Building. Visit their website and check the schedule of the tutors before you visit: http://home.sjfc.edu/mathcenter/index.asphttp://home.sjfc.edu/mathcenter/index.asp College Policy Concerning Students with Disabilities: In compliance with St. John Fisher College policy and applicable laws, appropriate academic accommodations are available to you if you are a student with a disability. All requests for accommodations must be supported by appropriate documentation/diagnosis and determined reasonable by St. John Fisher College. Students with documented disabilities (physical, learning, psychological) who may need academic accommodations are advised to make an appointment with the Coordinator of Serivices for Students with Disabilities in the Office of Academic Affairs, Kearney 202. Late notification will delay requested accommodations. Tools We Will Use: Weebly, Blogging, PowerPoint, Prezi, Publisher, PhotoStory3, Windows Movie Maker, and Wikis. Course Expectations: Emphasis will be placed on software proficiency and the development of educational tools. All students are expected to complete class and course work. It is assumed that all students are pre- service teachers in an undergraduate teacher education program at St. John Fisher College. As such, the highest standards of professional conduct and workmanship are expected. Assignments are to be turned in on their due dates. Late assignments will only be accepted with a valid medical excuse. All work is to be delivered in digital format. It is anticipated that students will maintain the highest of professional standards in their class attendance, in peer relationships and in class participation. Failure to follow these expectations will result in lowered class grades or dismissal from the course. MSTI 131 – Educational Computing

2. Spring 2010 MSTI-131 Introduction to Educational Technology Instructor: Melissa Ziegler Wednesday 6:15-9:20 p.m. DateTopicDetails January 12thWelcome & Introduction to Course Course Overview Course Overview Get to know you activity Introduction to Wikis Resume Writing Web 2.0 in the Classroom January 19 th Weebly & BloggingCreate Weebly Accounts Blogging in the Classroom January 26 th Weebly & PowerPointShare Weebly's Website Ediquete Link Weebly's to our Wiki PowerPoint - Custom Animation & Hyperlinking February 2 nd PreziIntroduction to Prezi Compare - PowerPoint vs. Prezi Pros/Cons of Prezi Tips and Techniques How To with Prezi February 9 th PreziReview of Prezi Work Time Publisher - How to and Group Assignment Introduction to Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling Curriculum Map February 16 th PresentationsIntroduction to Digital Storytelling Prezi Presentations Digital Storytelling Introduction to PhotoStory3 February 23 rd NO CLASSNO CLASS –MY FEBRUARY BREAK March 2 nd NO CLASSNO CLASS- YOUR FEBRUARY BREAK March 9thDigital Storytelling Digital Storytelling Presentations March 16thMovie MakerIntroduction to Windows Movie Maker Comparison - PhotoStory3 vs. Movie Maker Introduction to your Teacher Assignment March 23 rd Movie Maker Movie Maker Continued March 30 th Movie Maker Web 2.0 Prep Work Movie Maker Presentations Publisher April 6 th Web 2.0 Group Work Web 2.0 Group Time April 13 th Web 2.0 PresentationsWeb 2.0 In class Presentations April 20 th NO CLASSSPRING BREAK April 27 th Finals PresentationStudents will present their final course Grading and Feedback

3. ProjectPointsProjectPoints Weebly (5 pts initial 10 pts final)15Web 2.020 Resume2Blogging10 PowerPoint5 Attendance and Participation 8 Prezi10 Photostory15 TOTAL Windows Movie Maker15 Late Project Submissions: Any project that is submitted past the deadline will be penalized as follows: 0-24 hours (up to 1 day) -10% 24-48 hours (between 1 and 2 days) -20% 48-72 hours (between 2 and 3 days) -30% 73+hours (3 days and after) Grade of F on project Letter Grade % Score Range A95-100 A-90-94 B+87-89 B84-86 B-80-83 C+77-79 C74-76 C-70-73 D+67-69 D66 D-65 F0-64 Grading: