Craig A. Cunningham, Ph.D.
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Learning Experiences on the Internet, K-12
Fall 2004
(Disney Magnet Cohort)
Technology in Education Program (TIE 542)
National College of Education, National-Louis University
(REVISED 9-21-04)
Instructor
Craig A. Cunningham. Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Technology in Education Program
office: 312-261-3605; cell: 773-505-1133
craig.cunningham@nl.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays or Wednesdays by appointment only
NOTE: engineer's pager number at Disney: 773-845-3138
Course Materials
Craig A. Cunningham and Marty Billingsley, Curriculum Webs: A Practical Guide to Weaving the Web into Teaching and Learning, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN: 0205336590
Donald J. Leu, Deborah Diadiun Leu, Teaching with the Internet: Lessons from the Classroom, Third Edition, Christopher-Gordon Pub . ISBN: 1929024207 (can also use fourth edition, http://www.christopher-gordon.com/Authors/leu.shtml)
Course web site: http://craigcunningham.com/nlu/leik12. NOTE that the paper syllabus will not be updated; however, the current syllabus and links to resources will always be available on the course web site.
Virtual Architecture web site: http://virtual-architecture.wm.edu/.
USB drive and/or 3.5" diskettes to store course projects
Email account (required). NLU provides an email account to each student. To get starteed, click https://serverlp1.nl.edu/misc/getpass.html.
Web site hosting account. Options include http://www.0catch.com/,
http://www.tripod.lycos.com/build/index.html , or http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/learn2/HowItWorks4_Free.html. NOTE that the free packages may not allow you to create your web pages in Dreamweaver and upload them. You may need to purchase a higher-end package.
A helpful resource will be Atomic Learning at http://www.atomiclearning.com which offers a variety of tutorials for learning software (and other stuff). Your login is ****** (email to find out) and the password is ****** (email to find out).
Program Mission Statement:
The mission of the Technology in Education program is to prepare educators to use technology in their schools and to provide instructional leadership and technical support to other educators who wish to integrate technology in teaching and learning.
Catalog Description
This course examines the ways the Internet is used in educational settings. Students use the Internet to search for and access online resources for instructional use and personal professional development. Students use online communication tools to communicate and share information worldwide. Students use technology-enhanced instructional strategies and plan and develop instructional activities that appropriately integrate the Internet into the curriculum. Prerequisite: TIE500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. Students may not receive credit for both TIE585N and TIE542. 2 semester hours.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- Understand the basic technology, potential and impact of the Internet
- Understand and be able to discuss ethical and political issues surrounding the development of the "information superhighway"
- Be able to navigate rapidly and effectively around the Internet
- Be able to utilize e-mail, Usenet, WWW, FTP, IRC, and other tools to communicate on the Internet
- Be able to use the Internet to enhance the education of their students as evidenced by having prepared a detailed instructional plan using Internet resources
- Understand the current version of HTML and the potential for VRML and other developing languages on the web
- Be able to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and other tools to design and program effective WWW pages that communicate clearly and efficiently
Student Special Needs
NLU seeks to ensure that its programs are accessible to all persons. Students in need of special assistance or an accommodation regarding any of the course requirements as outlined in this syllabus, the course objectives and/or course evaluation and assessment criteria, are advised to notify the instructor immediately. We will meet privately to discuss a resolution of your issue, which may or may not include an appropriate referral (e.g., a Writing Specialist, the ADA Accommodations Coordinator). Confidentiality will be maintained regarding your special needs.
Grading
To be successful in this course, each student will:
- Submit 9 "sites of the week" to the course listserve (CH002GTECH-L@LISTSERV.NL.EDU). One "site of the week" must be posted each week of the class (prior to the class meeting) beginning the second week and ending the 10th week. Sites of the week cannot be "banked"; that is, you must submit at least one each week to receive full credit. (20% of grade)
- Submit at least 5 evidence-based postings to the listserve related to the topics of the course. (An evidence-based posting includes not only opinion but evidence that the opinion is correct. Evidence must be available on the Internet or in the required course textbooks. It is up to you to decide what topics to write about. The first post must be made by October 1; the second by October 15; the third by November 1; the fourth by November 15; and the fifth by December 1. Each post must be at least 75 words. You are, of course, welcome to exceed the required number!) (20% of grade)
- Use Microsoft Word (or another suitable tool) to create a Hotlist of useful Internet resources related to your teaching and post the hotlist on the Web. The Hotlist must contain at least 40 links with descriptions of the sites and specific discussion of their potential value for your work including relevance to the Illinois Learning Standards.. Due by October 12. (20% of grade)
- Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a presentation related to one or more of the following topics: "Why Teachers Should Have Their Own Web Sites," "The Internet's Value for Student Learning," "Avoiding Dangers on the Internet," "The Digital Divide," "The Implications of Multimedia for Student Learning," "Gender Issues on the Internet," "Obstacles to Using the Internet Effectively in Schools," "A Proposal for Internet Training for Teachers in My School," or a topic of your choice to be approved in advance by the instructor. PowerPoint must include at least 10 slides, at least 4 internet references (with proper citations), and at least 4 relevant images. PowerPoints will be presented to the class on October 26 and November 2. Due by October 26. (20% of grade)
- Use Macromedia Dreamweaver to design a multi-page, inquiry-oriented WebQuest for students you currently teach and post it on the Web. Draft Teaching Guide due by November 2; final version due by November 16. (20% of grade)
Late penalty: any assignment that is turned in late will receive a 10% penalty the first week and a 20% penalty beginning the second week.
Schedule of Topics
This list shows the date that readings and assignments are DUE, and the topics that will be discussed during class. Readings are from LEU & LEU, 3rd edition (TWI3); LEU, LEU & COIRO, 4th edition (TWI4); or CUNNINGHAM and BILLINGSLEY (CW).
September 14. Introduction to the course; participant skills survey; questions about TIE program, courses, requirements, admission
September 21. What is the Internet and WWW? History, structure, technical aspects, future. Acceptable use policies. TWI3 Ch. 1 or TWI4 Ch. 1; CW App 1.
September 28. Reports from Sept 21 activity on the Internet:: History, Hardware, Software, Future, Educational Use Searching the Web. Copyright issues. TWI3 Ch. 2 or TWI4 Ch. 2; CW Ch. 4.
October 5. Evaluating Internet-based resources for instructional purposes. TWI3 (read relevant Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8) or TWI4 (read relevant Chapter 5, 6, 7, or 8); CW Ch. 1.
October 12. Usenet. IRC. Chat. Blogs. TWI3 Ch. 3 or TWI4 Ch. 4;. CW Ch. 2, Ch. 3. (NOTE that TWI4 reverses chapters 3 and 4 in order.) HOTLIST DUE by start of class.
October 19. Using a Web server. FTP. TWI3 Ch. 9 or TWI4 Ch. 9; CW. Ch. 5, Ch. 6.
October 26. Activity structures for Internet-based lessons. Student presentations. TWI3 Ch. 4 or TWI4 Ch. 3;CW. Ch. 7, Ch. 8. (NOTE that TWI4 reverses chapters 3 and 4 in order.) POWERPOINT PRESENTATION DUE by start of class. Group 1 will give presentations.
November 2. WebQuests. Student presentations. TWI3 Ch. 10 and Ch. 11 or TWI4 Ch. 10 and Ch. 11;CW. Ch. 9. Group 2 will give presentations.
November 9. Work on WebQuests. TWI3 Ch. 12 or TWI4 Ch. 12; CW Ch. 10 and Ch. 11. Group 3 will give presentations.
November 16. To be announced. WEBQUESTS DUE.
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