The University of Memphis
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
IDT 3600: Technology in Education
Professor of Record: Dr. Carmen Weaver
College of Education Norms
I take 100% responsibility.
I seek equity of voice.
I am willing to talk about sensitive issues.
I listen for understanding.
I appreciate the strengths and contributions of others.
I bring positive energy and encouragement to the team.
I commit to the mission of the college.
IDT 3600: Technology in Education
Course Description: Integration of varied uses of technology into classroom learning environments while increasing students' technological knowledge and skills; word processing, spreadsheets, authoring; Internet tools and resources, presentation, communication, collaboration. Additional field experience hours required.
Prerequisites: None
Text(s): LiveText Student Membership Standard Edition (ISBN978-0-9796635-4-3); Purchase membership through the University Bookstore or online here:https://www.livetext.com/ltforms/request_materials
Rationale for text selection: Students will use the LiveText platform to create a professional portfolio. Exemplary work from all teacher education classes will be included in the portfolio.
Support of Conceptual Framework: The purpose of IDT 3600 is to enable candidates to successfully integrate varied uses of technology into instruction and to increase candidates' technological knowledge and skills.
All College of Education programs are built on the foundation of a commitment to diverse communities. We are committed to preparing effective professionals who understand and value diversity, and who act proactively in all relationships.
Methods of Instruction: This web-based course includes independentprojects, online discussions, online activities, Email communications, and individual written and reading assignments. A field experience is a required part of this course.
Key Assessments: This course is not tied to a key assessment.
Portfolio Product: ISTE NETS-T Reflection
Course Objectives: The course objectives are taken from the Tennessee State Board of Education Professional Education Licensure Standards for Technology found atwww.state.tn.us/education/lic/doc/accttchlicstds.pdf.
11 a - Candidates use technology and technology-based resources to facilitate developmentally appropriate student learning.
11 b - Candidates use technology to enhance their professional growth and productivity.
11 c - Candidates effectively use and manage all technology available to them and explore uses of emerging technology. They promote the equitable, ethical, and legal use of technology resources.
ISTE NETS for Teachers
ISTE NETS for Students
Select Common Core standards will be used to complete learning objectives for each project as well as the lesson plans.
Assignments/Exams (See K-6 Example below)
Assignments / Assignment Description / Performance-based? / Associated Standards / Possible PointsProfessional Portfolio / Candidates will create an electronic portfolio to house exemplary products from all courses in their program area. / No / PELST 11a / 10
Initial Portfolio / Candidates will create an electronic portfolio to house their work for this course. The initial portfolio will include placeholders for each project to be completed. / No / PELST 11b
ISTE NETS-T / 10
Technology Integration Video Response / Candidates will watch two videos and respond to given prompts. / No / PELST 11c / 5
Learning Objectives / Candidates will write three-part learning objectives based on Common Core standards. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Word Processing Project (ISTE NETS) / Candidates will complete a word processing project focusing on the ISTE NETS. / Yes / PELST 11a
ISTE NETS-S / 10
Initial Lesson Plan / Candidates will create a lesson plan based on Common Core and ISTE NETS standards and in the edTPA format. The lesson will include a plan to differentiate based on student diversity, e.g., ESL, SES, and academic abilities. / Yes / PELST 11a
PELST 11c
ISTE NETS-S / 30
Concept Map / Candidates will create a concept map using software. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Interactive Learning Activities Table / Candidates will compile a list and description of interactive learning websites. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Interactive Whiteboard Activity / Candidates will create an activity for the interactive whiteboard. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Spreadsheets / Candidates will complete a spreadsheet project using given data. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Presentations / Candidates will create an interactive presentation. / Yes / PELST 11a / 20
WebQuests / Candidates will create and publish a WebQuest. / Yes / PELST 11a / 20
Web 2.0 Presentation / Candidates will research Web 2.0 tools and create a presentation to showcase a tool. / Yes / PELST 11a / 20
Mobile Learning Project / Candidates will research mobile learning activities. / Yes / PELST 11a
PELST 11c / 10
Audio Capture / Candidates will create and publish a podcast. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Screen Capture / Candidates will create and publish a screencast. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Video Capture / Candidates will clip stock video and create their own video to edit and publish. / Yes / PELST 11a / 10
Instructional Comic / Candidates will create an instructional comic. / Yes / PELST 11a / 5
Second Lesson Plan / Candidates will create a lesson plan based on Common Core and ISTE NETS standards and in the edTPA format. The lesson will include a plan to differentiate based on student diversity, e.g., ESL, SES, and academic abilities. / Yes / PELST 11a
PELST 11c
ISTE NETS-S / 30
Final Portfolio / Candidates will add each project to their portfolio and provide a reflection of their work. / No / PELST 11b / 10
Field Experience Reflection Paper(s) / Candidates will write a reflection paper based on their field experience. / No / PELST 11b
PELST 11c / 30
Participation / Candidates will participate in discussions. / No / PELST 11b / 35
Final Exam / Candidates will create and publish a reflection of how their work in the course exemplifies NETS-T standards. / No / PELST 11b
ISTE NETS-T / 25
Grading Scale
A = 350-315
B = 314-280
C = 279-245
D = 244-210
F = <210
Course Requirements:
Assignments.All assignments must be submitted to the instructor in the appropriate eCourseware Assignment Dropboxon or before the due date as specified in the Calendar, and/or by the instructor, and require correct grammar and spelling. Unless there is a verifiable and legitimate excuse given before the assignment is due, assignments are to be uploaded into eCourseware by the day and time that they are due. No late assignments wil be accepted. There is no make up work allowed in this course.
FERPA.In keeping with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, it is the policy of the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership that student grades are not publicly posted.
Failing Students.Students who are failing will be notified by email or personally about their grade at midterm. The instructor will be available to meet with the student to devise an individual academic plan at the request of the student.
IMPORTANT: The grade of "B" represents the benchmark for this course. It indicates that the student has demonstrated competency in the subject matter of the course, i.e., the student has fulfilled all course requirements on time, has a clear grasp of the full range of course materials and concepts, and is able to present and apply these materials and concepts in clear, reasoned, well organized and grammatically correct responses whether written or oral. Only students who fully meet this standard and who demonstrate exceptional comprehension and application of the course subject matter, merit an "A". Students who do not meet the benchmark standard of competency will earn within the "C" range or lower.
Field Experience
A five-hour field experience is a required part of this course. A background check is required before you may begin the field experience. Failure to complete the field experience will result in failure of the course. You must be present, on time, dressed professionally, and conduct yourself professionally for each field experience hour. If you are absent, late, dressed unprofessionally, or engage in unprofessional behavior, you will be dismissed from the field experience, which will result in your failure of the experience and, ultimately, your failure of the course.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in an online or hybrid coures includes logging into the course daily and participating in quality discussions. Attendance is mandatory and class attendance and participation (e.g., discussions, activities, and assignments) is expected. The responsibility for class attendance and participation is considered an important element of the student's development and training. Class attendance and participation in class activities cannot be duplicated in any other fashion. Moreover, absence negatively affects the peers with whom a student(s) works, interacts, and learns. In this regard, both class attendance and participation are critical for the successful completion of this course.
Class Participation
Active participation in this course is essential for building a productive and interactive learning community. Students are responsible for providing ideas, constructively reacting to the ideas of others, and offering constructive suggestions for the benefit of the entire class via the class discussions. All students are expected to fully participate in all scheduled class discussions, assignments, and projects.
Student Conduct
Expectations for student conduct are described in detail on the website of the Office of Student Judicial and Ethical Affairs http://saweb.memphis.edu/judicialaffairs. Please read in particular, the sections about "Student Code of Conduct and Responsibilities," and "Disruptive Behaviors." Students must be aware of these guidelines and conduct themselves accordingly.
Professional Dispositions
The College of Education has approved a list of professional dispositions expected of all students while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses in the College of Education. You are expected to familiarize yourself with the College of Education's Professional Dispositions at the beginning of this course by going tohttp://www.memphis.edu/tep/professional-dispositions.php. Failure to demonstrate the College's dispositions in class or field experiences can affect your continuance in a course or program of study.
If You Need Help
If you have course or content questions, contact your instructor. If you have technical questions, you will need to contact the University's Technical Help Desk at 901-678-8888 or by email via https://umhelpdesk.memphis.edu.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The University of Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. The student has the responsibility of informing the course instructor (at the beginning of the course) of any disabling condition, which will require modification to avoid discrimination. Faculty are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodation" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels. . Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Resources for Students, 110 Wilder Tower, phone 678-‐2880.
Written Assignments and Academic Misconduct: All written work submitted must be the student’s original work and conform to the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) available online and via their publications. This means that any substantive ideas, phrases, sentences, and/or any published ideas must be properly referenced to avoid even the appearance of plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full or clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency in the selling of term papers of other academic materials. It is the student’s responsibility to know all relevant university policies concerning plagiarism. Any documented cases of plagiarism can and will result in dismissal from the course with a failing grade, and may result in other more serious sanctions by the College of Education.
Weekly Schedule
Week / Topic / Required ReadingsWeek 1 / Introductions, Portfolios, Technology Integration / LiveText Guides, Course Module 2 and Videos
Week 2 / Standard and Objectives and Word Processing / Course Module 3, Videos, Standards Websites, Measurable Verbs
Week 3 / edTPA Lesson Planning / Course Module 4
Week 4 / Graphic Organizers / Course Module 5, Types of Graphic Organizers
Week 5 / Interactive Learning / Course Module 6 and Videos
Week 6 / Spreadsheets / Course Module 7 and Videos
Week 7 / Presentations / Course Module 8, Videos, Active Learning: The Potential of PowerPointandTwelve Active Learning Strategies
Week 8 / WebQuests / Course Module 9a, Workshop:WebQuestsandSome Thoughts About WebQuests.
Week 9 / Web 2.0 / Course Module 9b and Videos
Week 10 / Mobile Learning / Course Module 10 and Videos
Week 11 / Lecture Capture / Course Module 11 and Videos
Week 12 / Lecture Capture Continued / Course Module 11 and Videos
Week 13 / Comics / Course Module 12
Week 14 / Lesson Planning / Course Module 13
Week 15 / Final Exam / Course Module 14 and ISTE NETS for Teachers
Fall 2013, The University of Memphis -1- IDT 3600, Dr. Carmen Weaver