THOMAS COLLEGE
Professor: Dr. Philomena McPhee
Office: 208-B
Telephone: Office 859-1320
E-mail: mcphee@thomas.edu
Sessions on Campus: April 8, May 13, June 24
Course Description:
This graduate level, three-credit core course in the Master of Arts in Computer Teacher Technology Program was designed to assist teachers in the selection, evaluation, and use of audiovisual media, computer-based media, and process technologies. Through a combination of face to face instruction and distance learning sessions, this thirteen-week course will cover the advantages and disadvantages of these educational technologies and give examples of ways to incorporate these tools in lesson planning
The unique delivery of this course has many advantages. The three face to face sessions, makes it possible for teachers to get to know others in the cohort and see media projects created by teachers in the course. The ten online sessions enables teachers to use the technology to complete assignments at their leisure and to fulfill course requirements by creating activities and projects that will enhance learning for their students.
Textbook:
Heinich, Robert; Molenda, Michael; Russell, James D. (2002) Instructional Media and Technologies of Learning. (7 edition). Prentice-Hall, Inc.: New Jersey.
(This text and accompanying CD-ROM is available in the Thomas Bookstore.)
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course requirements, students should be able to demonstrate:
· an ability to identify key variables in the selection and evaluation of educational media and process technologies
· an understanding of how these technologies can be used to accomplish their curriculum goals through participation in online discussion
· an understanding of selection and evaluation of software using a systemic approach through online lecture.
· an ability to use the internet to find appropriate instructional materials and complete assignments located on the companion website www.prenhall.com/heinich
· an ability to apply acquired technology skills and knowledge to design and complete four media projects relevant to their teaching
· an ability to use Angel to upload lessons, post messages and participate in online discussion
Description of Content:
· April 8 Session 1: On Campus in Computer Lab (Rm. 122)
6:00 to 9:30 Introduction and overview of course
Chapter 12 Distance Learning
Guided Exploration of Software Products and Web Sites
Type of Software: Curriculum Planner and Records Manager
Company: The American Education Corporation
Url: www.amered.com
Product: Advanced Learning system
Type of Software: Instructional (constructivist learning theory)
Company: Logo Computer Systems Inc.
Url: www.lcsi.ca
Product: Microworlds
Type of Software: Instructional
Company: Sunburst
Url: www.nysunburst.com/index.html
Product: problem solving
Type of Software: Instructional
Company: Orange Cherry New Media
Url: www.newmediaschoolhouse.com
Product: gaming
sharing findings, brainstorming about projects, and question/answer
· April 15 Session 2:
Reading: Chapter 1 Media, Technology, and Learning and Chapter 2 Technologies for Learning
· April 22 Session 3:
Reading: Chapter 3 The ASSURE Model
· April 29 Session 4:
Reading: Chapter 4 Media and Materials
· May 6 Session 5:
Reading: Chapter 5 Visuals Principles
· May 13 Session 6: On Campus computer lab (122) 6:00 to 9:30
Reading: Chapter 6 Visuals
Presentations and sharing
· May 20 Session 7:
Reading: Chapter 7 Audio
· May 27 Session 8:
Reading: Chapter 8 Video
· June 3 Session 9:
Reading: Chapter 9 Computers
· June 10 Session 10:
Reading: Chapter 10 Multimedia
· June 17 Session 11:
Reading: Chapter 11 Internet and Intranets
· June 24 Session 12: On Campus in Computer Lab (Rm 122) 6:00 to 9:30
Presentations and wrap up
Grading:
Online Exchange: 10%
Written Projects: 30% (4)
Media Projects and Presentations: 60% (4)
Online: Each Monday I will post the lecture notes and questions. Please post at least twice a week by responding to one of the questions (in your own words), and/or sending a comment/reply to another student’s post or written work.
Written projects: Four projects are required. Two written projects should be sent to the board by May 6. The remaining two projects by June 17 . Only one project per chapter.
Media projects: Four media projects are required. Each project must be in a different medium. Be prepared to present your first project when we meet on May 13. Upload two projects by June 4. The fourth media project will be presented June 24 at the on campus session.
Ten sessions of this course will be conducted using the Thomas College Web board Angel and electronic mail (E-mail). To access this course, you will need the following technology and knowledge:
· An internet connection
· A WWW browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer)
· The ability to send and receive e-mail
· The ability to upload/download and send/receive files
The Thomas College Web board – ANGEL- can be accessed at http:// angel.thomas.edu. If you are unfamiliar with the use of the web board, please complete the tutorial.
Project topics may be chosen from the following Integration Activities located in the back of each chapter in your textbook. Projects do not have to be completed in the order of the chapters.
Chapter Page Written Projects Media Projects
1 21 # 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
2 59 # 1 - 8
3 81 # 1,, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11 4, 5, 9, 10
4 109 # 1, 4, 5 # 2, 5, 6, 7
5 137 # 1, 2, 5 # 3, 4, 6,
6 166 # 2, 7, 8, 9 # 3 -5, 10-12
7 188 # 2, 4, 5 # 6
8 209 # 2, 3, 4,
9 239 # 1- 4, 6 # 5
10 243 # 3,4 #1, 2, 5, 6
11 282 #1, 2, 3, 5 #4
12 304 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5
13 323 #1-7