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Bill Robertson, Ph.D. - Classes
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EDT 5373 - Advanced Productivity Technology ClassroomSyllabusInstructor: Dr. Bill Robertson Class Meetings Mondays, 4:30-7:20 PM, Room 411 , Spring 2006 Required Text Fewell, P.J. and Gibbs, W.J. (2005). Microsoft Office for Teachers (2nd Edition) . Upper Saddle River , NJ : Prentice Hall Reference Text Morrison, Gary R. and Lowther, Deborah L. 2004. Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom (3 rd Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Required Software Microsoft Office. Please buy a copy of the software from the UTEP Bookstore. It is about $25 for the entire Office Suite. Course Description This class focuses on curriculum strategies that utilize word processing, presentation programs, and spreadsheets for the EC-12 classroom; development and use of databases; extended web page creation integrating graphics, web-page scripts, and file transfer; creation and implementation of online collaborative projects; continued portfolio development and peer mentoring experiences . Goals Technology can be an ally to the modern teacher, and should be effectively integrated into the presentation and demonstration of the curriculum. This takes a different style of teacher, one who learns from students and also models the use of technology in the classroom (Duffy et al. 1986). Today’s student needs to be stimulated, and since technology is an integral feature of the modern world, to not use it in the classroom is a real disservice to the student. In science, "technology provides the eyes and ears of science - and some of the muscle too" (Rutherford and Alhgren, 1990). Technology, whether it is a computer or a calculator, is vital to teaching the concepts associated with data collection, computation and measurement. It is also something that is recommended by educators in such volumes as the National Science Standards and the National Mathematics Standards Course Objectives
Course Requirements
Class ActivitiesThis course will utilize a combination of lectures, hands-on experiences, media, discussions, online activities and projects to help participants understand the strengths and limits of current technologies, as well as the likely evolution of distributed learning. Class Assignments Each student is expected to complete two large projects and a series of class assignments. The overall grade for the class for each student will be calculated as follows: 10% Daily Attendance & Participation, 20% Mid-Term Product and Presentation, 40% Online Quizzes, Online Assignments and Online Discussions, 30% Final Product and Presentation. Grading A: 90% - 100%, B: 80% - 89%, C: 70%-79%, D: 60%-69%, F: <60% Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty is prohibited and is considered a violation of the UTEP Handbook of Operating Procedures. It includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating may involve copying from or providing information to another student, possessing unauthorized materials during a test, or falsifying research data on laboratory reports. Plagiarism occurs when someone intentionally or knowingly represents the words or ideas of another person’s as ones’ own. And, collusion involves collaboration with another person to commit any academically dishonest act. Any act of academic dishonesty attempted by a UTEP student is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Violations will be taken seriously and will be referred to the Dean of Students Office for possible disciplinary action. Students may be suspended or expelled from UTEP for such actions. Students with Disabilities If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Office of disabled Student Services located in Union E Room 203. Students who have been designated as disabled must reactivate their standing with the Office of Disabled Student Services on a yearly basis. Failure to report to this office will place a student on the inactive list and nullify benefits received. If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this in confidence with the instructor and/or the director of Disabled Student Services. You may call 747-5148 for general information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Syllabus | Schedule | Assignments| Discussions | Student Products| Evaluation | Resources | Links |
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Bill Robertson, Ph.D. (robertson@utep.edu) Teacher Education Department, College of Education, University of Texas at El Paso |