Integrating Technology into Materials of Instruction

Paula Sandridge, Instructor
Department of Staff Development
Winters Mill High School
560 Gorsuch Road
Westminster, Maryland 21157
email: pjsandr@k12.carr.org
AOL IM buddy name: paulasandridge
evening telephone: 410-751-1279

Daytime technical support:
Technology Services
410-751-3500

Last update: March 9, 2003

Course Description and Course Goals

This course is designed to help teachers incorporate technology into materials of instruction for use in the classroom. Participants will examine the ISTE technology standards, current research and best practices of technology integration with classroom lessons. Throughout the course, teachers will use common applications such as Microsoft Office Suite to create and present instructional materials to enhance existing lessons and to increase productivity. Internet safety and acceptable use issues will also be explored. Participants should have basic computer skills and an Internet connection.

After this course, teachers will be able to

plan and design effective learning environments supported by technology,
design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners,
identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability,
plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities,
plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Required Materials

Students should have Microsoft Office Suite 2000 or better.
Students should have Internet access and an email address. Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater is recommended.

Evaluation

The completion of this online course is on a Pass/Fail basis and if passing, will result in 3 MSDE credit hours which can be applied towards your continuing education credits (pending approval). It will consist of an electronic portfolio showcasing the projects that have been completed for this course. These projects will be assessed using rubrics which are available at the conclusion of each assignment description in the Course Documents section. The specific assignments and point values for each assignment are listed in the next section. A passing score of 75 points or greater is expected in order to earn MSDE credit. Participation in discussion groups via BlackBoard and weekly email communication with the instructor is expected.

Required Assignments for Evaluation

ISTE Technology Standards analysis 5 points
Assessment:Preliminary Technology Integration Plan 5 points
Acceptable Use Policy Assignment 5 points
Reading Strategy Lesson Plan 5 points
Assessment: Startpage on chosen Topic 10 points
Assessment: Virtual Tour PowerPoint with Lesson 20 points
Assessment: PowerPoint Template with Lesson 20 points
Assessment: Blending Technology into Rubrics 5 points
Spreadsheet Assignment 10 point
Discussion group Participation 15 points
Total Points: ---------------- 100 points

How to Name and Send Assignments

Following completion of an assignment, send it to the instructor as an attachment at the email address: pjsandr@k12.carr.org. In the subject line, use the following format:

To: yourlastname, name of assignment

Be sure to attach the assignment!

Procedures

When you logon to Blackboard, you will see the various course components listed as buttons on the left side of the screen. The Announcements section should be checked weekly for important information. The Course Information section contains the syllabus and the weekly schedule. Information about the instructor may be found in the Staff Information section. Course documents contain the learning modules and within each, specific instructions and rubrics for each of the assignments. The Communication section can be used to send email and to participate in prearranged online chat sessions. The Discussion Board will be used to share tips, classroom ideas, and to promote discussion on the topics covered in this course. The Resources section will have a Resource Bibliography with all of the links used in this course, arranged by learning module.