EDUC150
TEACHERS AND TECHNOLOGY
Spring 2001
http://coe.winthrop.edu/educ150/harris/schedule.htm
An introductory course that focuses on the use of technology as an educational tool that develops communication skills, enhances personal productivity, and promotes problem solving and decision making skills. Required before formal admission to teacher education. This course cannot be taken for S/U credit.
Credit Hours: 2
Technology skills are vital for educational leaders. This course provides a common experience for all teacher education students. It serves as a catalyst for the infusion of technology in pre-professional and professional education courses along with providing an opportunity for developing skills that are needed to utilize technology effectively in educational settings. This course provides students with hands-on experience using the Internet, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, making multi-media presentations, developing web sites and introduces writing technology integrated lesson plans. Students become familiar with the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students and Teachers developed by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE).
The goals of EDUC150 are compatible with the mission statement and the conceptual framework adopted by the College of Education. EDUC150 helps prepare educational leaders who are committed to a lifelong quest for excellence in teaching, learning, and service through the development of the following guiding principles:
Conceptual Framework Themes
EDUC150 targets the following conceptual framework strands and objectives:
As noted in the Winthrop University Undergraduate Bulletin, class attendance is expected. It is advised that students attend all classes; however, three (3) absences are allowed. If you have more than three (3) absences in EDUC150, you will receive a grade of N or F. Two tardies and/or early departures will be considered one absence.
Students are responsible for information and assignments presented during an absence.
All assignments must be submitted in order to get credit for the course. Assignments are due when class starts. The penalty for late assignments is a 10 percent deduction of the point value (one letter grade) for each day of lateness. Assignments over one week late will not receive a grade but must be turned in. Deadlines may be extended for students with adequate cause (e.g., illness and death in the family). Determination of adequate cause requires verification (e.g., doctor’s excuse). Students who are absent from class and require extensions should communicate with the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to take an assigned test will result in zero for that test unless there are extenuating circumstances. Approval and an alternate test day must be obtained in advance.
Students are expected to exhibit behavior
reflective of an emerging educational leader. This includes actively
participating in class discussions/activities and exhibiting respect for fellow
learners. Therefore, all persons will refrain from eating or drinking in class
or talking while others are talking. As
a sign of respect for all members of our learning community, please be sure
that all cell phones and beepers are off during class. In order to protect the academic integrity
of the course, family members and friends are not permitted to accompany
students to class. The instructor of
this course wishes to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect in order for
all persons to feel comfortable expressing diverse opinions or asking
questions.
When arriving for each class, the first assignment for every class will be to check and respond to any email you have received related to this course. Please do not wait to be told to begin. You should do this as soon as class begins each day.
Email will sometimes be used for letting you know about changes related to our classes, as well as for some assignments. This will be an active part of your grade. Please use this time for your correspondence and be prepared to work on other areas during the remainder of class time. It can be very distracting to your neighbor during class demonstration or discussion if you are sharing email or other activities not related to class. Personal chatting is not allowed during class.
When presentations are taking place, please be considerate of the person presenting. This is part of your overall class performance.
Lab Procedures
No food or drinks are permitted in the computer labs. When students enter the labs, books and other materials should be placed under the computer desks to allow more space for the work surface. The notebook and texts for the class should be the only materials out on the computer tables. Because the computers are fiber linked for security purposes, students should not pull on the wires or try to move the computers. Doing this will immediately activate an alarm.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who need special accommodations for this class should contact the university disabilities coordinator. To obtain information regarding rights and services available, contact the University Counseling Center at 323-2233.
Academic Dishonesty
Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in your receiving an F for the course. For examples of infractions of academic dishonesty, please consult pages 17-18 of the Undergraduate Bulletin. Some instances of academic misconduct include providing or receiving unauthorized assistance in academic work, using the same work for two or more courses, and presenting someone else's work as your own.
Winthrop University Appropriate Use Policy and Web Policy
All students will adhere to the University's Appropriate Use Policy (AUP) and the Web Policy available online at www.winthrop.edu/guide/index.html
Note: The instructor reserves the right to change and/or modify the syllabus, schedule, and course requirements as may be required by unforeseen circumstances.
Requirements
ALL assignments must be typed
| Assignments | Points |
| Journal Entries | 100 |
| WebCT Assignments (3) | 150 |
| Design Assignment | 50 |
| Tutorial Assignments (4) | 200 |
| Projects | |
| Group Technology Integration Project | 300 |
| Tests | |
| Midterm | 100 |
|
Final |
100 |
|
Total Points Possible: |
1000 |
| Scale: | |
| 900 - 1000 | A |
| 800 - 899 | B |
| 700 - 799 | C |
| 600 - 699 | D |
| < 600 | F |