EDTE 373A Assessment Lab I Course Syllabus

SacramentoStateUniversity

College of Education
Teacher Education Department

Single Subject Program Fall 2007

Instructor Contact Information

  • Dr. Mark A. Rodriguez
  • Office Hours in Eureka Hall 411: by appointment or Thursday's 3-5, Wed. 4-5
  • Phone: 916-278-4084
  • E-mail:
  • Website:

Lab Meeting Information

  • All lab sessions meet in Solano Hall 2001 at 1:00 – 2:50

Catalog Description

AssessmentCenter Laboratory I

  • Individualized support for the infusion of technology into teaching.
  • Support for students as they build an electronic portfolio.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program, EDTE 331. Corequisite: Enrollment in Semester 1 of the Single Subject Credential Program, EDTE 331.

Graded: Credit/No Credit, 1 unit.

Learning Objectives

  • To identify and demonstrate knowledge of technology for teacher productivity.
  • To identify and demonstrate knowledge of technology for teaching.
  • To identify and demonstrate knowledge of technology for student learning.
  • To identify and demonstrate knowledge of technology for teacher productivity.
  • To identify and demonstrate knowledge of technology for communication and information processing.
  • To demonstrate competency of eportfolio tools and requirements.

Learning Processes

  • Reading
  • Discussing Online
  • Participating in Hands-on Technology Use
  • Participating in Lab Activities
  • Observing
  • Writing
  • Presenting
  • Testing
  • Reflecting

Assignments

  • Lab Activities
  • Readings
  • Online Discussion/Survey
  • Web Page Development
  • Presentation
  • Eportfolio and Signature Assignment Submissions for Evaluation in TaskStream

Grading: This is a credit/no credit graded class. Feedback will be provided by the instructor regarding receiving credit for graded components. Responding to revision comments provided by the instructor will impact receiving credit for graded components.

  1. Participation in Lab Activities
  2. Quizzes in WebCT (to earn credit for the quizzes you must achieve at least a score of 90% on each quiz
  3. Completed Teacher Web Site that meets the requirements (requirements will be provided-see course outline)
  4. Participation in online discussions & surveys.
  5. Demonstration of TaskStream competency & Eportfolio/Signature Assignment components must be completed.
  6. Technology Integration in Lesson Planning Paper
  7. Meeting all requirements.

Course Outline(changes may occur but will be announced in class)

Dates / Lab Activities & Topics / Assignmentsand Instructions Given this Session
11 September / -Introductions to Course
-Lesson Planning & Technology Resources (Lab Activity)
-TaskStream Subscription
-Eportfolio Introduction / -Subscribe to TaskStream before the weekend.
- Read TaskStream Downloadable Guides in the Help Section for the Unit Builder & Lesson Builder TaskStream components & explore TaskStream.
18 September / -Quiz on TaskStream
-TaskStream Overview, Unit Builder, Lesson Builder, Folio Builder & Folio Assessment Programs
-Technology Survey Tools Introduction
-Lesson Planning and Technology / -Online Survey
-Lesson Planning & Technology
25 September / -Teacher Web Site
-Lesson Planning and Technology / -Teacher WebSite
2 October / -Software
-Lesson Planning & Technology / -Online Readings: copyright issues and of privacy, security, safety issues and Acceptable Use Policies (Online Quiz)
9 October / -Online Discussion/Communication Tools
-Observations
-Course Evaluation / - Online Readings: electronic research tools & authenticity, reliability, and bias of data (Online Quiz)
-Presentation
-Online Discussion
23 October* / *If needed.
11 December / -Presentation
-Eportfolio

Required Technology(no textbook is required)

  • Subscription to TaskStream ( or 1-800-311-5656) Teacher Education Department Program Requirement
  • Students will need a SacLink Account and an email account. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services.
  • WebCT (provided by the university)

Other Requirements

  • Helpful & Respectful of Others
  • Excellent Professionalism
  • Good Communication

Attendance

  • More than one absence can result in no credit for the course.

Special Needs

  • Please contact the instructor if there are any special circumstances related to successful completion of this course. Thank you.
    Resources
  • Resources for EDTE 373A are provided on the instructors course web site at
  • Computer access to the Internet
  • Check here for campus student computer labs' schedule at
  • Purchase a computer through an education discount:

California Commission on Teacher Education Technology Standards

  • Program Standard 9: Using Technology in the Classroom

Through planned prerequisite and/or professional preparation, each candidate learns and begins to use appropriately computer-based technology to facilitate the teaching and learning process. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge of current basic computer hardware and software terminology and demonstrates competency in the operation and care of computer related hardware. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical issues concerned with the use of technology. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of computer-based technology for information collection, analysis and management in the instructional setting. Each candidate is able to select and evaluate wide array of technologies for effective use in relation to the state-adopted academic curriculum.

  • Program Elements for Standard 9: Using Computer-Based Technology in the Classroom
  • Learn to select appropriate technological resources to support, manage, and enhance student learning in relation to prior experiences and level of academic accomplishment.
  • Analyze best practices and research findings on the use of technology and designs lessons accordingly.
  • Familiar with basic principles of operation of computer hardware and software, and implements basic troubleshooting techniques for computer systems and related peripheral devices before accessing the appropriate avenue of technical support.
  • Use computer applications to manage records and to communicate through printed media.
  • Interact with others using e-mail and is familiar with a variety of computer-based collaborative.
  • Examine a variety of current educational technologies and use established selection criteria to evaluate materials, for example, multimedia, Internet resources, telecommunications, computer-assisted instruction, and productivity and presentation tools.
  • Choose software for its relevance, effectiveness, alignment with content standards, and value added to student learning.
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of electronic research tools and the ability to assess the authenticity, reliability, and bias of the data gathered.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of copyright issues and of privacy, security, safety issues and Acceptable Use Policies.