5500: /003 Instructional Resources Fall, 2001

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1 The University of Akron College of Education 5500: /003 Instructional Resources Fall, 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Office: 108 Zook Web: gozips.uakron.edu/~steve8 Mailbox: 108 Zook FAX: I. Text and Materials No text has been assigned or is required for this course. Both a University of Akron Zipnet ID and valid University of Akron account are required. These are available at Gardner Student Center (2 nd floor) and Bierce 69, respectively. Students will be provided with one 100Mb Zip disks. Storage and backup of student created documents, files, and/or presentations are the sole responsibility of the student. Relying exclusively on saving files to computer lab hard drives is not recommend. II. Course Description Teacher Education Assembly (TEA) Core Prerequisites: 5050:210, 5050:211 Co requisite: 5050:310. Examines existing and developing media, technological, human, and environmental resources as they relate to learning. Includes identifying, locating, evaluating, using, designing, and preparing educational resources. The content of the course adapts to changes in technology and availability of resources at the University. This course outline may be modified due to students needs and/or time constraints. Any student who has a disability that substantially limits learning in a higher education setting may contact the Office of Accessibility (124 Spicer Hall) at (voice) or (tdd) for information regarding their eligibility for reasonable accommodations. 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 1 of 8

2 III. Rationale With the increasing rate of development in technology and its application to education, today's educator needs to be prepared to take advantage of all available instructional resources. In preparing future educators, it is important that they have knowledge of instructional resources; the ability to use instructional resources appropriately; and the capability to make decisions about the selection of instructional resources as it relates to the principles of learning. The foundation of classroom instruction is communication. In order to promote effective communication, the development and integration of instructional resources into the curriculum is of vital importance. The major areas of instructional resources with which students will be involved are educational computing, media, and community resources. Students will be given opportunities to practice the development and integration of instructional resources through a variety of activities. These activities will include lecture/discussion, modeling, demonstration, laboratory experiences, and student collaborative projects. The skills learned in this course will be used in other courses in the Teacher Education Program, as students are required to produce materials related to their area of study. IV. Course Objectives and Beginning Teacher Competencies (BTCs) The TEA Core BTCs addressed in Instructional Resources: N C A G Resources--Use of human, material, and technological resources to support instruction; Planning and Instruction--Plan and implement effective instruction, which uses learner characteristics as the basis of choosing appropriate objectives, materials and strategies; Communication Skills--Demonstrate effective communication skills: nonverbal and verbal (listening, speaking, reading and writing) Decision-Making--Demonstrate confidence in the ability to make professional decisions through the use of a rational decision-making model. The BTC's are indicated in parenthesis following each objective: A. Knowledge The student will: 1. Describe computer application programs, utility programs, and instructional software found in educational computing (N) 2. Identify criteria used in evaluating instructional software (N, C) 3. Identify criteria used in evaluating media materials (N, C) 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 2 of 8

3 4. Describe the technologies used in multimedia (N) 5. Describe the technologies used in educational telecommunications (N) 6. Describe presentation practices as related to media (N) 7. Identify the applications of audio in the instructional process (N) 8. Identify the elements and principles of design (N, C) 9. Describe the use of human and community resources (N, C) 10. Describe the structure of resources (N) 11. Identify the conditions to be met for teachers to copy materials and to use copies of materials for teaching purposes while remaining in compliance with copyright laws (N, G) 12. Identify the strengths, limitations and applications of instructional resources (N, C) B. Skills The student will: 1. Demonstrate the basic communication skills of reading, writing and speaking (A) 2. Demonstrate the ability to produce instructional materials using selected computer applications and utility programs (N, C, G) 3. Demonstrate competence in evaluating and using media materials and instructional software (N, C, G, A) 4. Demonstrate competence in gathering information from the world wide web (N, G) 5. Demonstrate competence in locating instructional materials and software titles (N) 6. Demonstrate the ability to produce multimedia interactive software (N, C, G) 7. Demonstrate competence in operating currently-used instructional technology equipment (N) 8. Demonstrate the ability to produce an electronic presentation sequence (N, C) 9. Demonstrate the ability to produce selected types of transparencies (N, C) demonstrate design abilities (N, C, G) 10. Demonstrate the ability to use the internet to share resources (N,C,G,A) C. Attitudes and Values The student will: 1. Be motivated to use a variety of instructional resources (N, G) 2. Be enthusiastic in integrating instructional resources (N) 3. Value the use of instructional resources for working with learners having diverse backgrounds and needs (N, C, G) 4. Recognize the need to keep current in the development and use of emerging educational technologies (N) 5. Recognize the importance of the copyright law and the necessity of compliance when carrying out activities involving the use and duplication of materials (N, G) 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 3 of 8

4 V. Course Outline Class time will consist of demonstration, direct instruction, lecture, hands-on learning activities, student presentations, and discussion. Students will be actively involved in content delivery. A. Course Overview B. Structure of Resources 1. Visual literacy 2. Communications model 3. Dale's Cone of Experience (modified) C. Educational Computing 1. Applications and utility programs 2. Instructional/interactive software 3. Multimedia 4. Curricular use and evaluation D. Media 1. Presentation practices 2. Formats 3. Applications 4. Curricular use and evaluation E. Telecommunications World Wide Web (Internet) 3. Other types 4. Curricular integration and evaluation F. Design tools and applications 1. Principles of design 2. Elements of design 3. Reproducing graphics 4. Materials preservation and adaptation 5. Curricular use and evaluation G. Community Resources 1. Resource people 2. Field trips 3. Institutional resources 4. Educational television and cable 5. Curricular use and evaluation H. Ethics and Technology 1. Copyright Equity Other issues 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 4 of 8

5 VI. Course Requirements Create a personal home page and develop an electronic portfolio that will include many of the following assignments Using the Internet, conduct a search on a selected topic using search engines and databases Create and publish a display using required production techniques Create and publish a computer generated handout containing text and graphics Create a set of overhead transparencies using required production techniques Create an electronic slide presentation Prepare and publish a computer software and media materials resource bibliography for a selected subject area. Evaluate a computer software package using specified criteria Evaluate a video using specified criteria Operate currently used instructional technology equipment K. Create a multimedia project using selected software Complete other project assignments as required Test VII. Laboratory Experience Instructor supervised laboratory experiences will be incorporated into a number of class sessions in order to provide students with assistance in meeting some of the course requirements. In order to complete class assignments, students should expect to spend some of their class preparation time in the lab. VIII. Attendance & Participation Attendance Attendance is expected at every class meeting. Class will begin on time (except in extreme situations). Due to the nature, location, and scheduling; class time requires hands-on activities that may be difficult to make up. In addition, collaborative work assignments are an integral part of the learning process and student grades. Students who are absent loose the opportunity to contribute and participate in learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to be on time to class. Students arriving late must inform the instructor of his or her presence during that class period in order to receive attendance credit for that day. Students whose names do not appear on the University's official class list will not be permitted to participate (attend class, take exams, or receive credit). 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 5 of 8

6 Class Participation Participation is a vital and integral part of this course. Due to the scope and content of this course, student input is essential to experiential learning. Participation includes but is not limited to: asking questions, making observations, and contributing to the subject matter being discussed; sharing applicable experiences or relevant information obtained outside the classroom; respects the viewpoints and opinions of others in the class; does not monopolize classroom discussion or conversations; makes effective use of lab time; and provides assistance to colleagues where appropriate. Students will be responsible to complete any assignments missed while absent. IX. Assessment and Evaluation The course grade will be determined by the points earned on course projects and the final exam. Based on total points earned, letter grades will be assigned based on the University of Akron grading procedures and percentage earned as follows: Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage A C A C B D B D B D C F Below 60 Note: Before being permitted to advance to the next Education Core phase, the student must receive a grade of C or better in the present core courses. Assignments are to be submitted to the instructor by the due date assigned to that project. If a student is unable to meet the assigned deadline due to unforeseen circumstances, they are encouraged to talk with his or her instructor. X. Content Series To coincide with the instructional needs of 5500:310 (ID), the general subject progression is shown below: Basic Internet Usage Internet Searches Directed Search Engine Word Processing Multimedia Presentations Introductory Web Design 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 6 of 8

7 XI. Selected Bibliography Abrams, P., Lockard, P., & Many, W. (1994). Microcomputers for TwentyFirst Century Educators. New York: HarperCollins College Publishers. Agnew, P., Kellerman, A., & Meyer, J. (1996). Multimedia in the Classroom. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Bitter, G., Camuse, R., & Durbin, V. (1993). Using a Microcomputer in the Classroom. 3rd edition. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Boyer, B. & Semrau, P. (1994). Using Interactive Video in Education. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Cafolla, R., Kauffman, D., & Knee, R. (1997). World Wide Web For Teachers: An Interactive Guide. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Christensen, L., Hammons, K., Merrill, P., Reynolds, P., Tolman, M., & Vincent, B. (1996). Computers in Education. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Futrell, M. & Geisert, P. (1995). Teachers, Computers and Curriculum: Microcomputers in the Classroom. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Glenn, A. & Knapp, L. (1996). Restructuring Schools with Technology. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Hanclosky, W. (1995). Principles of Media Development. White Plains, NY: Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc. Heinich, R., Molenda, M., Russell, J., & Smaldino, S. (1996). Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Kemp, J. & Smellie, D. (1994). Planning, Producing, and Using Instructional Technologies. NewYork: HarperCollins College Publishers. Maddux, C., Johnson, D. L., & Willis, J. (1997). Educational Computing: Learning with Tomorrow's Technologies Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Poole, B. (1995). Education for an Information Age: Teaching in the Computerized Classroom. Madison, Wl: Brown & Benchmark Publishers. Reidl, J. (1995) The Integrated Technology Classroom: Building SelfReliant Learners. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Rivard, J. (1995). Select Topics on Technology, Teaching, and Learning. Needham Heights, MA: Simon & Schuster. 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 7 of 8

8 Roblyer, M.D., Edwards, & (2000). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill. Rogers, D., Teague, F., & Tipling, R. (1994). Technology and Media: Instructional Applications. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Simonson, M & Volker, R. (1995). Technology for Teachers. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Sharp, V. (1996). Computer Education for Teachers. 2nd edition. Madison, Wl: Brown & Benchmark Publishers. Schwartz, J.E. & Beichner, R.J. (1999). Essentials of educational technology. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Forcier, R.C. (1999). The computer as an educational tool: Productivity and Problem Solving. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill. Provenzo, E.F. (1999). The internet and the world wide web for preservice teachers. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Jonassen, D.H., Peck, K.L., & Wilson, B.G. (1999). Learning with technology: A constructivist perspective. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill. Norton, P. & Sprague, D. (2001). Teaching for technology. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. 8/30/01 Copyright 2001 Steve Mitchell, MA Ed. Page 8 of 8