Diane L. Judd, Ph.D. College of Education  Department of Early Childhood and  Reading Education  Valdosta State University

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Pre-requisite: Admission into Teacher Education and strongly recommend a college level basic computer course, such as BVED 2400.  Co-requisite: READ 3200.

ECED 3000 explores the integration and application of technology into the elementary curriculum.  This is achieved through our learning community of: modeling and applying of teaching and learning strategies; discussions of technology and pedagogy (the art of teaching with technology); strategies of classroom management; the review and evaluation of technology and software appropriate for use with young children; and the development of integrated technology learning activities, which include Georgia's QCC Standards.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES

# 4 The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

# 6 The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will:

1. demonstrate knowledge of various types of educational technology resources for classroom application. (CFP 4, 6)

2. demonstrate knowledge of criteria that can be used to determine appropriateness of educational technology resources suitable for use by young children in P-5 classrooms. (CFP 6)

3. evaluate  educational software and other instructional technology resources to determine appropriateness for use in P-5 classrooms. (CFP 6)

4. demonstrate knowledge of applying educational technology resources and the designing of learning episodes for young children. (CFP 4, 6)

OVERVIEW OF COURSE

A.  Collaborative Resource Sites: (CO 1, 2, 3) Students will develop collaborative resource sites that contains appropriate technology integrated activities that would be suitable for young children in grades P-5.

B.  Educational Technology Integrated Projects: (CO. 1,4) The student will develop integrated content area technology projects for early childhood/elementary students. The projects will be presented and shared in class.

MATERIALS NEEDED

At least 6 formatted new disks.  Be sure to label each disk with your name and the course number.   A special disk holder for course disks is suggested.

A three ring notebook to develop a Technology Integrated Notebook from handouts, and hard copies of your web pages and your applied integrated activites.

COURSE PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND POINT DISTRIBUTION

1. "The Cutting Edge in Teaching Technology" Research Project and group Reflections 100 points

2. "Paint-A-Story" 100 points

3.  Educational Hub Web Site 100 points

4. Fun and Educational Web Page for Elementary Students 100 points

5. "Around-the-World Weather" Web Page 100 points

6.  Software Reviews with Suggestive Activities 200 points

7.  Inspiration Concept Diagram of Integrated Activities 100 points

8. 10  Internet Links selected for their Educational Value and Related to your Topic 200 points

9. Technology and Topic Integrated Internet Activities for early childhood/elementary students  200 points

10.  Scanned Project of Elementary Students' Technology Integrated Activities and Reflections 100 points

11. In-Class Activities - These are the class technology integrated activities (grouped together) 100 points

12. In-Class Presentations of Technology Integrated Web Projects 100 points

The course Internet Bulletin Board will provide dates and detailed descriptions of assignments and activities.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance in this course is very important.  Every class has many concepts and activites that may be difficult to make up.  If you plan to be absent be sure to e-mail the instructor and make arrangements to make up assignments.

Attendance Policy in VSU Undergraduate Bulletin : "A student who misses more then 20% of the scheduled
classes of a course will be subject to receiving a failing grade in the course."
 

TARDINESS

It is best that you not be late for class because each class is fill with activites from beginning to end.

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments to be submitted on time,  20% will be subtracted from your grade per week for work that is handed in after the due date.

If you feel you need assistance with your writing, the VSU Writing Lab can assist you with your writing needs.  It is your responsibility to edit your work.   Be sure to run Spell Check on all your writings and web sites.
 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Dr. Diane L. Judd
Office Number: 139   Voice Mail: 912-333-5630
E-mail address: djudd@valdosta.edu

Our Office Hours are posted on office doors

GRADE POLICY

100-90 = A
 80-89  = B
 79-70  = C
 69-65  = D

SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT

Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Students not registered with the Special Services Program should contact personnel in the Special Services Office in Nevins Hall at (912) 333-2498.

Judd's Home Page

djudd@valdosta.edu

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