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FALL 2015
(Elementary)
Credit Hours: 3
Location: Foster 4A
Class Hours: MW 01Instructor: Jo Dee Jolliff
Office Location: Foster 7
Office Hours: Posted on door
Phone: Office: 977-7039
E-Mail: jjolliff@ngu.edu
Candidates respect, value, and establish high expectations for all students creating an inclusive
learning environment. [CAEP 1.6, APS 4, AOD, TWS, ADEPT]
Candidates engage in activities and utilize resources that contribute to the improvement of self,
the profession, and community. [APS 10, AOD, ADEPT evaluation]
Course Description:
This course teaches strategies, techniques, and applications for using technology in teaching elementary
students. The class will be conducted in a seminar format requiring extensive and intensive participation
in discussions related to the seminar topics and based on experiences in classrooms, with elementary
concepts being explored and applied to educational technology.
Course Rationale:
In today's technologically advanced world, elementary teachers need the knowledge and experience of
how technology can be used in an appropriate manner to facilitate student learning. Applications of
strategies, activities, projects, etc. will be shared and practiced in order to provide the practitioner with
the confidence and competency to incorporate technology as an educational tool to teach, assess,
remediate, and accommodate those students from grades second-fifth.
Textbook: None
*You will need a flash drive. You will need to bring your flash drive to class every day.
Course Objectives:
I. Academic Objectives (cognitive domain)
Upon completion of this course the student will:
A. Have a practical knowledge of technology available for educational purposes for elementary
children.
B. Have an understanding of the potential usage for technology in the classroom.
C. Be able to give reflective reasons for the incorporation of specific technology as a means of meeting
specific learning needs of students.
D. Become acquainted with various aspects of educational technology and media, and how it is used in
classes.
E. Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Active Inspire.
F. Understand the changes that occur in information technology.
G. Integrate advance features of technology-based productivity tools to support instruction, extend
communication outside the classroom, enhance and perform administrative routines more
effectively.
I. Use telecommunications and information-access resources to support instruction.
II. Attitudinal Objectives (affective domain)
Upon completion of this course the student will:
A. Develop self-esteem and confidence in the use and manipulation of educational technology and
media.
B. Appreciate the potential and possible "enjoyment" of the implementation of media technology
into one's lessons that will motivate their students.
Plagiarism is dishonesty. If you are not sure what it is, ASK. Any plagiarized work will receive a grade
of ZERO for the assignment and a lower grade for the course. The student WILL be recommended for
expulsion. Please know that I use Turnitin Technology on all written work.
Oral Communication:
Oral communication is expected to be at the same level as you would expect from a teaching
professional. All presentations should be clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors. Content and
teaching methodology should be addressed in an enthusiastic, demonstrative manner. The COE Oral
Rubric will be used for assessing oral presentations.
Late Policy:
I do not accept late work. If you have any questions concerning this policy please see me.
Assignments and Assessments:
1. Skills assessments (individual activities and projects, participation, etc.) First 13 days = Midterm
Grade
2. Final Exam: Exam is scheduled for last two days of class and exam day.
3. Professional technology e-portfolio of all course work.
4. Successful completion of Cohort Experience
5. Assignments will be turned into Live Text for grading
6. Successful completion of NGU Teacher Evaluations
Total points:
Grading Scale: A= 93-100; B= 85-92; C= 77-84; D= 69-76; F= 68-0
Course Outline
Open to Change and Adjustment
August 19th: Learning Styles
Creating Letter Heads and business cards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHWKcvbtCN4
http://www.slideshare.net/featured/category/education
Midterm
www.storybird.com
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/sorry.cfm
http://www.storyboardthat.com/education/free-tech-4teachers
http://www.boomwriter.com/Home
www.StoryKit.com
https://animoto.com/
https://www.wevideo.com/
http://www.pixntell.com/ app
Biteslide.com
Zooburst.com
http://learn.narrable.com/
http://wideo.co/
http://www.learn360.com/Default.aspx?Pageid=371217
http://www.ck12.org/
http://kidblog.org/home/
http://www.vocabahead.com/
http://www.gynzy.com/en/welcome/items_home
http://www.uen.org/k12educator/corelessonplans.shtml
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/MRL/interact/thanksgivinginteractive-you-are-historian