Technology/Curriculum Integration

Technology/Curriculum Integration
An ONLINE Enhancement Course®

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Participants in this course will discover not only ways to use technology to reinforce skills and enhance daily lessons, but also ways to develop open-ended exploratory experiences for students. Participants will find out how to use technology to meet state standards in a meaningful way, apply national technology standards to their teaching, and implement NCLB using technology solutions. Scores of strategies and lesson plans are provided to help participants make the computer a real resource for students and a useful tool in the classroom. The course is delivered totally online and requires a minimum of a dial-up internet connection. Participants with high-speed internet may choose streaming videos for some of their learning activities. All activities are completed at the participant's own pace. Participants interact with each other in discussion boards, participate in online reading and presentations, and take online quizzes. This course is designed for K-12 teachers, Media Center Teachers, Teachers of Title I, Title III (ELL), Title VII and Gifted Students, Mentor/Lead Teachers, Resource Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Aides and Parents.

Course Outline:

1. Education and Technology Integration
- Curriculum, Curriculum Standards, and Benchmarks
- What Is Technology Integration?
- Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
- Changing Instructional Strategies
- Barriers to Technology Integration
- Technology Integration and the Learning Process
- Strategies for Teaching with Technology
- The Role of the School District
- Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
- Planning Lessons with Technology
- Getting Started at a New School
- Creating an integrated learning environment with centers
- Web Search: Technology & Education
- Technology Integration Education Issues
- Computer-Assisted Instruction
- Levels of Integration
- Integrating the Internet
- Gender Issues
- Strategies and Applications for the One Computer Classroom

2. Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
- Evaluating Educational Technology, Software Applications and Web Resources
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration
- Evaluation Tools
- Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects
- Integration Strategies
- Curriculum Pages
- Creating Lesson Plans
- Unit Plan Template
- Finding Funds to Support Integration
- Grants
- Using the Internet in Elementary Schools
- - - - Instructional Uses of the Internet in Elementary
- - - - Guidelines / Tip Sheets
- - - - Utilizing Web Information
- - - - Strategies and applications for the One Computer Classroom
- - - - Interactive Projects
- - - - Student Start Pages
- - - - Teacher Resources
- Using the Internet in Middle Schools
- - - - Student Reference
- - - - Student Search Tools
- - - - Web Quests
- - - - Student Start Pages for Research
- - - - Tips for Teachers on Student Searching
- Technology for Special Needs
- - - - Simplified Technology for Children with Disabilities
- - - - Assistive Technology and Augmentative
- Web Quests, Scavenger Hunts & Graphic Organizers
- Technology/Curriculum Education Issues
- Simulation Software
- Parental Concerns
- Evaluating Web Sites
- Grants for Training
- Alternative Assessment

3. Copyright Issues, Ethics, and Assistive Technology in Education
- Copyright Act
- Fair Use for Teachers
- TEACH Act
- Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
- Downloading Software
- Establishing a Culture of Proper Use
- Incorporating Cyber Ethics into the Classroom
- Assistive Technology Defined
- Making Assistive Technology Decisions

4. Integrating Multimedia
- What Is Multimedia?
- Media Elements
- Multimedia Applications
- Computer-Based Training
- Electronic Books
- Entertainment
- World Wide Web
- K–12 Educational Software Applications
- Drill-and-Practice, Games, and Tutorials
- Simulations and Integrated Learning Systems
- Web-Based Education
- Creating Multimedia Applications
- PowerPoint and HyperStudio
- Education Issues in Multimedia

5. Lesson Plans Integrating Technology Standards
- National Educational Technology Foundation Standards for Students
- Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for All Teachers
- State organizations developing technology standards for teachers and students
- Lesson plans linked to Technology Standards


On-line Readings: All materials are delivered online, and can be read on the monitor or printed out. Streaming Videos: Professionally produced videos show teachers and students integrating technology in the classroom. Web Resources: Dozens of pre-screened web resources are integrated in the course. On-line Quizzes: Quizzes follow lessons as appropriate to assess students’ acquisition of key concepts. Quizzes will be based entirely on materials presented, and will contain 10-15 items. Discussion Response: Responses will be assigned to Online Reading and Presentations to help participants construct knowledge, gain alternative views, and demonstrate the ability to apply learned skills and knowledge. Suggestions for various response types and Discussion Response Performance Criteria will be outlined in the course.
Participants are expected to access every section of the course and participate in every activity.
Participants will access the course at their convenience.
All activities must be completed within 6 months from enrollment date.

Upon enrollment, you will be issued a username and password to access the course lessons and complete the assignments. You will have up to 6 months from date of enrollment to complete the course.

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*CREDIT: Semester hours of non-degree Professional Development Credit is offered through Loyola Marymount University Extension. Participants meeting course syllabus requirements earn a grade of CR, according to points earned in the course. Participants who do not complete course requirements within six (6) months of registration will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). Grade will be recorded on an official transcript. Professional Development Credit is not applicable toward any undergraduate or graduate degree at Loyola Marymount University. Courses are designed for students with baccalaureate degrees and appropriate teaching credentials. Course credit may be used for some professional advancement requirements, such as salary movement and recertification credits. Check with your school district regarding course eligibility for credit under standard requirements for independent study, as tuition is nonrefundable.

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