1. Computers and Education EDPY 493 Western Carolina University Summer 2008 Dr. Regis M. Gilman (section 71)

2. Dr. Regis M. Gilman Associate Dean, Educational Outreach Western Carolina University B.S. Ed Northwest Missouri State University (K-8) M.S.Ed Drake University (Adult Education) Ed.D University of Kansas  (Educational Policy & Leadership – Higher Education) M.A. Appalachian State University  (Ed Media – Instructional Technology – Computers) Elementary Licensure Middle Grades Licensure: Language Arts/Social Studies

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5. Computers and Education Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Regis M Gilman Office Location: 138E Cordelia Camp Phone number: (828) 227-3072(office) Phone number: (828) 230-5726 (cell) Email: Rgilman@wcu.edu

6. Course Objective: This course is an introduction to various practical methods for effectively incorporating instructional technologies into teaching and learning activities. This course also addresses the utilization of technology in education to increase teacher productivity, research and collection of instructional materials to use in your classroom.

7. OneIntroduction to ComputersJuly 7 TwoOffice Tools for the Classroom July 14 ThreeInternet Resources for the Classroom July 16 FourDeveloping Classroom Resources July 21 FiveShowcase (Killian 104)July 29 (6:00 – 9:00) All Classes Proposed Schedule

8. Flash drives; Jump drives, Thumb drives

9. Assessing your knowledge… 1) Ceap.wcu.edu/jsurvey 2) after completion of the survey please go to the following “tekmom.com” url and investigate the various links and resources available. 3) www.tekmom.comwww.tekmom.com

10. Basic Computer Usage The Mouse The Keyboard and keys Ports Parts of the Computer How does it work Hardware vs. Software

11. Microsoft Windows Start….. Programs Files Media Google Earth

12. Computer Maintenance Viruses Malware Worms

13. Copyright Protection Issues Downloads Resources

14. Week #1 Homework…. Crossword puzzles Word puzzles Research Di-hydrogen Monoxide DHMO  Submit a paragraph on your findings.

15. Week #2 Office Tools for the Classroom Dr. Nickles instructor Word, Excel, PowerPoint Digital Cameras Homework: Three page Newsletter for your class using clipart and digital picture of yourself.

16. Tutorials Tutorials for Microsoft Products  http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx Technology Tutorials for Teachers  http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic76.htm http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic76.htm

17. Week #3 Internet Resources for the Classroom Dr. Gilman Instructor What is the Internet? Google, Search … Other search engines? Facebook? Myspace? YouTube? Web 2.0 (social networking)  Blogs, wikis, podcasting, instant messaging

18. Week #3 Homework (complete both assignments) 1) Find a lesson plan on the Internet and adapt it for your classroom. 2) Find an internet resource, describe how it supports your curriculum, develop a lesson plan using that resource (using Microsoft Word) … going on the assumption that you have sufficient computer resources in your classroom.

19. Week # 4 Preparing your Showcase Project Obtain approval of final project from instructor. Project should be something that adds to your knowledge of computers and their use in the teaching and learning process. Project should be something that “could be” used in your classroom.

20. Examples of Showcases to consider…. Lesson Plans http://learnnc.orghttp://learnnc.org WebQuests http://webquest.org/indexresources.php http://webquest.org/indexresources.php http://webquest.sdsu.edu/adapting/index.html Blog http://gaggle.net http://gaggle.net Wiki http://my-ecoach.com/online/webresourcelist.php?rlid=4992 http://my-ecoach.com/online/webresourcelist.php?rlid=4992 PowerPoint Technology Resource Guide

21. Final Project - Description Purpose The purpose of this project is to take a lesson plan from your curriculum and demonstrate how you would use computer resources in your school to support that lesson plan. [Note: if your school does not have computer resources, assume that you have at least one computer in your classroom for the purpose of this project.]

22. Final Project Procedure Select a lesson you would teach at your school Identify ways you can incorporate the use of a computer or other electronic resources into this lesson Re-write the lesson plan to incorporate the computer or electronic resource Create an example of how you will incorporate the computer into your lesson that you can demonstrate electronically. This may include part of the presentation you will give, a prototype student work, or a PowerPoint or web page presentation on your plans. Present your work at the Showcase on Tuesday, July 29, 6:00-9:00 pm.

23. Final Project Products The results of your project will be: A lesson plan in a Word document that has been modified to include the use of computer resources (6 points) A collection of any resources you will need (2 points – show to your course instructor that you have them either on paper or on your flash drive) The example from part 4 of the “Procedure” section (8 points) A presentation on your work at the Showcase (4 points) All items are due at the Showcase.