This course focuses on computer applications and concepts related to teaching on the K-12 level. The course provides hands-on experience with numerous computer programs and tools. A critical component of this course centers on effective ways to integrate computer technology into the classroom.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to:

Evaluate educational software/websites and identify ways to integrate software/websites into the curriculum
Write a software or website lesson plan complementary to applicable curriculum.
Create a web site
Create an advanced PowerPoint display or other multimedia display presentation (e.g., Prezi, PhotoStory, iMovie, MovieMaker)
Create a Web Quest, including teacher instructions and the online components for students to conduct the quest
Use application software or an online application tool (e.g., spreadsheets, graphic organizers, digital storytelling/photo/video program, blog, wiki, ning, and other Web2.0 tools) to create materials and to identify ways to integrate such tools into the classroom setting

For information on Connecticut State Dept. of Education technology competencies and standards for teachers, please access this online document using the URL provided:

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/dtl/technology/cttct.pdf

These competencies are inherent to the stated objectives for the course and integrated into course projects.

For information on teacher standards set by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), please follow this URL:

http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers/nets-for-teachers-2008.aspx

Saint Joseph College, School of Education Guiding Principles

Contact Info.

Office Hours: Before and after class

Office Location: Mercy 250 or Network Center

Last revised: 8/23/2011 Tele: (806) 231-5353 Email: jarzt@sjc.edu Office: Mercy 250

Saint Joseph College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117