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This course will focus on the use of various instructional technologies available for integration within K – 12 classrooms. Hands-on experience with a range of technologies from simple to more sophisticated will be an integral part of the course. Each will be examined from the perspective of appropriate integration into lesson objectives to enrich the learning experience rather than detracting. The issues surrounding the role of technologies within instructional settings will be examined through discussion and a critical assessment of the literature in the field.

This course focuses on … • professional practice in terms of particular technology skills development • effective development and design of appropriate media for meaningful instruction.

It also focuses on … • thinking about and discussing issues that relate to the use of media in our broader society and in schools in particular.

Practically, the course requires technical skills, practical design as well as reflection and discussion of current research in the use of media in teaching subject disciplines.

**__Course Objectives__**
 * Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:**


 * 1) Identify and use simple instructional technologies.
 * 2) Use various technologies and computer peripherals.
 * 3) Use various computer software including but not limited to PowerPoint, SMART Board Software, PhotoStory, Video Editing Software, Wikis, Podcasts (Audacitiy/Garage Band), VoiceThreads, Blogs (Blogger and Blogmeister), Google Docs and Open Source Software as well as online interactive websites.
 * 4) Evaluate instructional software packages and others in terms of potential classroom value or usefulness.
 * 5) Make appropriate technology selections to enhance learning objectives within a lesson.
 * 6) Assess when and how to appropriately integrate technologies into instruction.
 * 7) Be familiar with the current research literature regarding integration of technology into classroom instruction and have a realistic understanding of the potential costs and benefits of instructional technologies.
 * 8) Access relevant support resources helpful for both teachers and students.
 * 9) Identify best practice strategies for integration of technologies into classroom instruction.

**__Text__** There is no text required for this course. A range of materials will be provided to students during the term.

Class Participation - 10% Assignment on Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues - Due: May 26 - 15% Project 1 - Due: June 9 - 20% Project 2 - Due: June 30 - 20% Journal Article Reflections - Due: June 30 - 20% Resource List - Due: July 7 - 15%
 * __Evaluation__**


 * __Assignments__**

Write a 2 page report on an issue regarding technology in education such as ethical use of media sources, proper citation of sources to avoid plagiarism, cyber bullying, safe use of social networks such as Facebook, MSN, etc. Rubric for this assignment: [|Research Report Rubric.pdf]
 * __Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues Assignment - Due May 26__**

Each student will develop two different presentations or activities that incorporate some kind of instructional technology in a meaningful way. Students will need to develop a lesson plan to accompany both projects and will provide details of the lesson to be presented. Students will also need to attach any relevant documents or information with their lesson plans. Each student will present one of their projects to the class but will be responsible for submitting both projects for evaluation.
 * __Projects - Due June 9 & 30__**

Each presentation must be based upon real curriculum outcomes from your area of study and include technology and strategy choices rationalized as to why they were chosen and how they would help to meet the instructional objectives of your lesson. Obviously the first step in completing these tasks is to identify the instructional objective or learning goals of the project/activity. Keep in mind that presentation software may be incorporated into classrooms in many different ways ranging from teacher prepared slides to support a lesson, an alternative media for students to present projects or create personal portfolios of their work over time as well as a tool that teachers can use to create stand alone instructional modules that students can work through more or less independently. Creativity, unity of design and incorporation of a broad array of the software features should be evident in your projects. Rubric for these assignments: [|Presentation Rubric.pdf]

Write a one page (single spaced) reflection for each of 2 journal articles that are based on the integration of technology in your particular subject area. These may be articles that are listed on our wikispace or an article that you have found in your readings that has made an impression on your teaching/learning. Rubric for this assignment: [|Journal Article Review Rubric.pdf]
 * __2 Journal Article Reflections - Due June 30__**

Develop a listing of (20) resources that may be useful to you as a teacher. Obviously, of particular interest would be technology related material but that is not totally necessary. The nature of information may range from lesson plans, content background information, enrichment ideas, troubleshooting guides and tutorials. My suggestion in creating this file would simply be to make a habit of book marking or taking note of URL’s that may be of value to you at some point in the future. Your submission will be a listing of the addresses and titles with a well written description of the resources as well as referencing information for any other types of resources.
 * __Resource List - Due July 7__**

__ Readings: __
Shared readings will be provided as well as web resources on the course wiki site. You will be encouraged to search for additional articles and add them to the professional page for the members of our class community to read and reflect on.

No text book is required but a USB Stick would be helpful for transferring files. If not able to work online from home or outside of classtime, printing and photocopying may be necessary.

**__ Attendance & Assignments __**


 * It is expected that all assignments will be handed in on time. ** A late assignment will only be accepted with the prior approval and communication with the instructor. If more than one assignment is late it will affect your course grade. It may not be possible for a class presentations, and other in-class work to be made up. This incomplete work will affect the grade. Most assignments will be submitted in electronic format so that your work can be shared with classmates.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**ALL COURSE WORK MUST BE HANDED IN NO LATER THAN JULY 7, 2011.**

100% attendance is expected. In the event of an unavoidable absence, you should check the class wiki for missed work, explain the absence to the instructor and check with the instructor so that important activities, work and discussions are somehow replaced.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**__Grading Guidelines__**

The following grade breakdown of letter and number percentages will be used to determine course grade (assuming no attendance problems).

A+ 95-100 A 90-94 Excellent Performance A- 85-89 B+ 80-84 B 75-79 Good Performance B- 70-74 C+ 65-69 C 60-64 Satisfactory D 50-59 Minimally acceptable, not acceptable for ED credit F < 49 No Credit

“The University of New Brunswick places a high value on academic integrity and has a policy on plagiarism, cheating and other academic offences.” The URL referring to the Undergraduate Calendar Regulations is [|http://nocheating.unb.ca]