TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS
Course Number:EME 2040 CRN 24489
Section: B70
Semester:Spring 2008 – February 29 to April 27, 2008
Course Title:Technology For Educators
Credit Hours:3
Classroom:Online
Class Days / Times:Anytime
Department:Social Sciences
Instructor:Dr. Timothy Morris
Email:
Mailbox: Bldg 8 Rm 107 Mail code 3-29
Office hours:Available by appointment.
Phone Number: (407) 310 – 3813 with voice mail
Course Description:EME 2040 3 credits TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS
A course for undergraduate education majors which is designed to establish awareness and proficiency related to productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics), multimedia presentation, hardware and software, and contemporary communications systems, such as E-mail and the World Wide Web. This course includes learning activity designed to ensure competence in the basic use of computers. Generally required as a prerequisite for state university teacher education programs in Florida. Check with prospective transfer program on current requirements.
Course Texts:Lever-Duffy, Judy and McDonald, Jean. Teaching and Learning with Technology (Third Edition), Boston: Allyn and Bacon 2008.
Course
Prerequisites:None
Valencia Student
Core Competencies:TheValencia Student Core Competencies – THINK, VALUE, COMMUNICATE, ACT are an established component of the college’s curriculum development and review process. A detailed overview can be found in the current Valencia Catalog, pp. 13-14 or on the Valencia Website
Course Objectives:Think
1. Students will plan, develop and present a lesson on a topic of their choice about using computers. Students present the lesson by posting a Power Point presentation on WebCT6.
2. Students will appropriatly use instructional design processes to develop instruction that uses current technological methods and tools.
Communicate
3. Students will practice their academic analytical communication skills using Microsoft Word and Power Point.
Act
4. Students will improve their computer skills and abilities.
5. Students will demonstrate CLAST competencies for Reading, English Language, and Logical Reasoning Skills.
6. Students will practice their presentation and problem-solving skills in preparation for future roles in education.
Value
7. Students will evaluate their commitment to the teaching profession through reflection on their on-line course.
Evaluation Process: Basis of semester grades will be your knowledge of educational concepts and theories and your ability to express yourself. Knowledge of educational concepts and theories will be evaluated through projects, quizzes and two exams: a mid-term and a final. Exams will consist of multiple-choice and essay questions. The mid-term will deal with material covered in the textbook, and on-line discussions during the first half of the semester. The final exam will be cumulative, covering material from the entire course.
Evaluation Process
Continued: Because it is so important for teachers to communicate their ideas to colleagues, parents, and administrators effectively, writing clear and error-free English is a priority. Therefore, your ability to express your knowledge of educational concepts and theories within the conventions of academic discourse will be assessed through Power Point presentations and written assignments. Basis of criteria for evaluation will be content and mechanics. Integration of information from readings, on-line discussions, and field experiences will also be taken into consideration.
Grade
Determination:Students earn points that establishs their grade by completing assignments and participating in the on-line discussions.
GradeA / 90% of points
B / 80% of points
C / 75% of points
D / 65% of points
F / points
Assignment Points:ActivityPoints PossibleEarned
Project – Flyer using Word50______
Project – Power Point Lesson50______
Project – My Portfolio50______
Quizzes & Surveys – 10 points each ?______
Mid-term Exam50______
Final Exam50______
Web CT 30_____
Total Points ( will depend on # of quizzes) _____
Assignments:
Web CT – The on-line discussions and material in Web CT take the place of regular class room lectures and discussions. Students shall read all discussion post and reply and share their reflections when they have something to add to the discussion. All completed assignments will be posted in the Web CT assignments tool. Students shall review the various assignment samples and Power Points in the course modules. The following URL is the link to the Web CT sign in page: Web CT is accessed using your Atlas user ID and password.
Quizzes & Surveys – Chapter quizzesconsist of multiple choice questions. A chapter quiz may be given on-line at the conclusion of any chapter. There will be several chapter quizzes during the course. You take quizzes on-line in our course in WebCT6. Quizzes and test are located in the assesment tool.
Mid-term Exam – The exam consists of multiple choice, short answer, or essay questions. The exam will include the chapters previously covered online. You will begin the exam on March 29.
Final Exam – The exam consist’s of 5 essay questions worth 10 points each. The exam is cummulative and will contain questions from all chapters previously covered online.
Project - Flyer Using Word – Students will design and develop a flyer using Microsoft Word that demonstrates or explains the use of technology in education. Specific instructions and additional information is located in WebCT6 in the assignments tool.
Project – Power Point Lesson - Students will design and develop a lesson of their choice. Students will create a Power Point show to present the lesson. The lesson should last 10 minutes. Specific instructions and additional information is located in WebCT6 in the assignments tool.
Project - Portfolio – Students will create a portfolio of their work in this course. The portfolio will contain a Resume and the Word and Power Point projects. Students will make needed revisions to returned assignments for inclusion in the portfolio. Students will present their portfolio to the class by posting a Power Point presentation in the Portfolio discussion in Web CT. Sample portfolio Power Points will be posted in the Portfolio content module in Web CT. Students will upload their portfolio papers and Power Points to My Portfolio in the My Life Map section of Atlas. Instructions for using My Portfolio are provided in the My Life Map section of Atlas.
For this on-line course you will submit your portfolio on-line. The East Campus Education department requires you to assemble a 3 ring binder portfolio as a requirement for the AA degree. The instructions are provided in the East campus Education Student Handbook. For our on-line course only follow the assignment instructions for the portfolio assignment in WebCT6 assignment tool.
Policies and Procedures
On-line Participation:Students are expected to read all messages posted on the forums and participate in the on-line activities. Regular weekly participation is a significant factor, which result in success in this course.
Faculty Initiated
Withdrawal Policy:An excessive absence notice will be sent to the student through ATLAS upon the third (3) week of non participation in online activities. Any additional non participation may result in an instructor initiated withdrawal from this course pursuant to Academic Policies and Procedurs in the Valencia College Catalog, pages 62-65.
Make-up Policy for Examinations and All Other Assignments:
- If you are unable to participate, please submit any work due during the week or session that you do not participate in during the following week.
- If your non participation is uncontrollable, unforseen, and you are not able to submit work due prior to not participating during a week, you will need to submit the work or the presentation during the following week. In addition you will need to provide third party documentation (police accident report, doctors care letter, hospital admission, tow truck or car repair reciept for you or a member of your immediate family).
- Final examinations must be taken at the official time scheduled for this class. Any exception must be apporved by the college provost. Failure to complete the Final exam will result in a grade for the course of Withdrawn-Failing (WF).
Disclaimer Statement:Changes in the course syllabus may be made at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes made will be in compliance with college policy. Changes will not be made to the Grade Determination or Assignment Points sections of this syllabus. This syllabus has been modified from a classroom course for an online course. The WebCT online material that will be used for this online course may contain alternative wording that will be explained and added to this syllabus.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Department Website:
- Valencia Calendars are at
- Attendance Policy is at and on page 60.
Class Roll Policy is at
CollegeWithdrawal
Procedure
/ The College has initiated withdrawal procedures and timelines in response to legislation/rules adopted by the state legislature and State Board of Community Colleges. The deadline to withdrawal from this course is in the current catalog, and is also available online at After that date, if you withdraw or are withdrawn from the course, you will be assigned either a “WP” (withdrawn passing) or a “WF” (withdrawn failing). Additional information is available in the College Catalog (Valencia
Student
Core
Competencies / Valencia faculty have defined four interrelating competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further your mastery of those core competencies. Additional information is available in the College Catalog (
Cell Phones
(Optional Statement) / Students are required to turn off all cell phones and pagers before the beginning of class. If a cell phone or pager vibrates or is audible, the student may be asked to turn it off or leave for the remainder of the class. If there is an emergency situation warranting the use of a cell phone or pager during class time, the student must notify the professor in writing prior to the beginning of class. During a testing situation, if a cell phone or pager vibrates or is audible, the student’s quiz, test, or examination will be collected and the student will be asked to leave without an option for completion.CLAST
Competencies: / The College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) measures the following: reading skills, essay skill, English language skills, and mathematics skills. To the extent possible, you will be encouraged to develop these skills as part of you work in this course. Additional information is available in the College Catalog (
Academic
Dishonesty
/ All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia. Academic dishonesty included, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. Sanctions available to the professor should a violation occur are described in the Valencia Student Handbook or online atStudent Code of
Classroom Conduct / Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning, but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the professor. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the professor to leave the class. Violation of any Valencia policies/procedures or classroom rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the College. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from the class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. Valencia’s Student Code of Classroom Conduct (Policy 10-18) can be found in the current Student handbook, or online atStudents with Disabilities
/ "Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room 216."Final Exam
/ All professors are required to give final examinations to all credit students (except those taking course work for audit) during the scheduled final examination period. The type and nature of the final examination rests with the supervising administrator and the individual professor and the final examination for this course is December 10 - 16]. Students wishing to take the final examination on a date or at time different from the posted final examination schedule must receive approval from the faculty and dean prior to the final examination period available atValencia’s Final Exam (Policy 05-12) can be found online at
Date – To be provided prior to the first day of classes / Topic / Teachers, Schools, and Society 8th edition
Students will read chapters in the text as listed on this schedule. Students begin reading a chapter by the date listed for the chapter on this schedule.
Friday February 29 / Introduction / Syllabus & Education Student Handbook
Friday – Tuesday ? exact day to be determined. / Orientation for Education On-line Students / Attendance is optional
East - Bldg Rm
Part 1 / Technologies for Teaching and Learning
Monday March 3 / Theoretical Foundations / Chapter 1
March 7 / Drop Refund Deadline
Monday March 10 / Designing and Planning Technology / Chapter 2
Part 2 / Applying Technologies
Monday March 17 / Computers in the Learning Environment / Chapter 3
Friday March 21 / Digital Technologies / Chapter 4
Monday March 24 / Administrative Software / Chapter 5
Friday March 28 / Academic Software
Project Word Flyer / Chapter 6
Flyer Due
March 29 – 30 / Midterm Exam
March 31 – April 6 / Spring Break / No classes
Monday April 7 / Internet and WWW
Project Power Point Lesson / Chapter 7
Power Point Due
April 11 / Withdrawal Deadline for “W”
Friday April 11 / Using the Web for Teaching and Learning / Chapter 8
Monday April 14 / Audiovisual Technologies / Chapter 9
Part 3 / Technology in Schools
Friday April 18 / Distance Education / Chapter 10
Part IV:
Saturday April 19 / Issues in Implementing Technology / Chapter 11
Monday April 21 / Technology, Teaching, and You / Chapter 12
Tuesday April 22 / Project Portfolio / Portfolio Due
Thursday April 24 / Last Day to Submit Assignments or retake quizzes.
April 25 - 27 / Final Exam / Must Submit an Exam
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