1. CECS 5020 Course Overview

2. CECS 5020 Computers in Education Professor of Record Dr. Jim Poirot Associate Dean College of Education University of North Texas Be sure and listen to Dr. Poirot’s personal profile.personal profile

3. Computers in Education CECS 5020 Computers in Education Course Overview Course Resources Class Structure Expectations Prerequisites

4. Computers in Education Course Overview Computer/Technology Use in K-12 Classrooms Teaching With Technology Technology is the tool Teaching About Technology Constantly changing Teachers must be comfortable learning new skills

5. Computers in Education Issues Surrounding Educational Technology Societal Equity Educational Technical Teacher Education Course Overview

6. Computers in Education Educational Technology Tools Multimedia Resources Simulation Games Drill and Practice Internet Course Overview

7. Computers in Education Productivity Software Word Processor Spreadsheet Database Desktop Publishing Group Communication Integrated Grade book and Attendance Course Overview

8. Computers in Education Required Textbooks (1 of 2) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 2 nd Ed. by M. D. Roblyer and Jack Edwards. CD-ROM Based Materials Companion Web Site IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you get the CD if ordering a used textbook. Course Resources

9. Computers in Education Course Resources Required Textbooks (2 of 2) The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams. Peachpit Press, Inc. ISBN 1-56609-159-4s See syllabus for other recommended texts.

10. Computers in Education Course Resources TLI Web Library

11. Computers in Education Course Resources Faculty and student colleagues See syllabus for faculty and assistants email links. Email is a primary communication device in a distance learning environment. Every student is expected to have and know how to use email. See syllabus for setting up UNT email accounts. Whole group and small group discussion boards will also be established.

12. Computers in Education Course Resources State and National Competencies Texas Education Agency (TEA) U. S. Department of Education International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) The World and Our Society UNT Library Some books available in electronic format.

13. Computers in Education Class Structure Fifteen Classes with Common Components Performance Objectives Essential Questions Class Competencies and Skills Class Activities Class Communication

14. Computers in Education Common Components Performance Objectives Essential Questions

15. Computers in Education Common Components Class Competencies and Skills Class Activities Class Communication

16. Computers in Education Common Components Class Activities Number from 6 to 12 Key Activities are noted

17. Computers in Education Common Components Key Activities Class Overview Performance Objectives Glossary Before Continuing Readings Portfolio Additions Others Identified per Class

18. Computers in Education Key Activities Class Overview is the first activity in every class is a Key Activity or required viewing Is approximately 10 minutes long contains outline of the class Is delivered as an ADAM

19. Computers in Education Key Activities Objectives Class Objectives What you will accomplish from the week’s activities? Performance Objectives Generally pertain to technology skills.

20. Computers in Education Key Activities Glossary Key terms in educational technology and technology terminology Some may be assigned Others will be self selected Stored in database Collected from required readings

21. Computers in Education Key Activities Electronic Portfolio Course is primarily project- based. Required assignments will comprise an electronic portfolio. Each assignment has specific criteria and due date. Electronic portfolio is majority of course grade.

22. Computers in Education Course Expectations Electronic Portfolio60% Midterm Exam20% Class Participation20%

23. Computers in Education Course Prerequisites Experiences of Classroom Instruction Skills in Tools Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Presentation Software Internet and Web Browsers

24. Computers in Education Course Prerequisites Knowledge of software tools essential for success in this class. Instruction in these software tools is offered in CECS 5010. CECS 5020 offers direct instruction in: Desktop publishing skills Strategies for integrating technology applications in K-12 classrooms