Course's Major Pages Syllabus Daily Schedule 21st Century Learning Standards Tech - teachers Tech - students Tech - N. Carolina WI standards, all Early Childhood Resource Links Many links Typing Special Characters Learning Objects Lifegraph handout Tutorials Many links Trial Software Inspiration Dreamweaver Academic Computing homepage Connecting to Servers Student Drive - Explorer Student Drive - Mozilla Instructor:  Dr. Susan R. Cramer Office: Nursing/Ed 615 Office hours: Generally on Campus Mon-Fri 8-4 or by appointment Phone: 920-424-0338 920-424-1490 (dept.) Swart Lab 424-7440 E-mail: cramer@uwosh.edu Other Links: Return to Cramer Homepage College of Education & Human Services UW Oshkosh

ELD-325 Instructional Technology Syllabus Fall 2007 Dr. Susan Cramer Course Description A basic course in the selection and utilization of media and computers in the teaching-learning process. Media technology is studied as a means of enhancing and improving learning. Prerequisite: Admission I and ELD 205. (3 credits) Course Objectives The student will: Demonstrate use of electronic communication (email), word processing, draw, hypermedia, multimedia, digital imaging, spreadsheets, and web searching. Lead and participate in discussions on technology related issues. Evaluate commercial and/or teacher produced media. Define technology related terminology. Design and defend an educational unit that utilizes a variety of media and other resources to promote authentic student learning. Define distance education and describe how it can be used in teaching and learning. Wisconsin Teacher Standards Addressed PI 34.02 (4) The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.  PI 34.02(6) The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Standards I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers: 1. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students) 2. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: 1. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. 2. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. 3. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. 4. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. 5. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM. Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers: 1. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. 2. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. 3. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. 4. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers: 1. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. 2. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. 3. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning,communication,and productivity. V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers: 1. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. 2. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. 3. apply technology to increase productivity. 4. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. VI. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES. Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers: 1. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. 2. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. 3. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity 4. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. 5. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. Required Texts, Materials, and Expectations Williams, R. (any edition). The Non-Designer's Design Book: Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice. Peachpit Press. Dvoracek, N. (any edition) PowerPoint and Digital Imaging Manual. or http://idea.uwosh.edu/nick/usingppt.htm and http://idea.uwosh.edu/nick/digitalimaging.htm A sense of adventure, humor, and cooperation. Optional - floppy disks, zip disks, jump drive, CD-R, or CD-RW. You will be saving your work to your student account. If you want to also save it in another medium, that's fine too. Homework Expectations - For each hour in class anticipate spending three hours outside of class completing course readings and working on projects. Attendance - expected. When you find yourself unable to attend due to illness or other professional commitment, please contact me via email alerting me that you will be missing and why. Ten points lost per absence. Policies Plagiarism - see University rules http://www.uwosh.edu/dean/conduct.htm. If an assignment does not fit your needs, see the instructor to arrange an alternative. Push yourself to master new technology areas or features and ways technology may be integrated into the classroom to improve student learning. Grading A = 93% from below PLUS creativity/going beyond the basics in planning and examples AB = 92-88% from below PLUS creativity/going beyond the basics in planning and examples B = 100-93% from below BC = 92-88% from below C= 82-73% from below Incomplete or F (your choice) = assignments listed below not completed   COEHS Model... Page last updated September 7, 2007 If you have questions or problems with this page, please contact me: cramer@uwosh.edu