Integrating Technology in the Classroom
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- Understand technology integration in the classroom
- Use educational resources on the web
- Create valuable class materials
- Design newsletters
- Create web pages using word processors
- Use spreadsheets for gradebooks and scoring
- Develop electronic classroom presentations
- Implement and utilize databases
- Prepare and plan for technology integration
- Use technology in language arts
- Use technology in social sciences
- Communicate via the web
- Use technology for problem solving
- Address legal, ethical, and human concerns.
- Use search tools and the internet.
- Ensure internet and computer safety, privacy, and protection.
- Consider challenges Of technology integration.
- Examine resources for both teachers and students.
Assessment
The course includes a series of quizzes which are used to test your knowledge as the course progresses.
COURSE 1 ? Understanding Technology Integration In the Classroom
? Understand Integrating Technology In The Classroom
? Examine Ways To Integrate Technology In The Classroom
? Examine Integrating Technology Behind The Scenes
? Identify The Need For Technology Integration
? Examine How Technology Can Affect Learning Methods
? Explore Technology In Relation To Learning Theories
? Use Technology To Reach All Intelligence Types
? Examine Benefits Of Technology Integration By Subject
COURSE 2 ? Using Educational Resources On The Web
? Look At Available Types Of Technology
? Explore Online Education Portals
? Identify Technology Evaluation Resources
? Learn How To Evaluate Educational Web Resources
? Detect And Prevent Plagiarism
COURSE 3 ? Creating Class Materials
? Create Handouts
? Save Templates
? Explore Curriculum Pages
? Create Curriculum Pages
? Design Web Scavenger Hunts
COURSE 4 ? Designing Newsletters
? Why Use Newsletters?
? Create Newsletters Using Templates
? Insert Text From Other Files
? Format Text
? Change Paragraph Spacing
? Insert And Resize Clip Art
COURSE 5 ? Using Word Processing Applications To Create Web Pages
? Why Create A Web Page?
? Insert Photos
? Insert Links To Other Web Sites
? Add E-mail Links
? Preview Web Pages
? Save Documents As Web Pages
COURSE 6 ? Using Spreadsheets In The Classroom
? Why Use Spreadsheets?
? Enter Data In An Excel Grade Book
? Format Grade Book Cells
? Sort Lists
? Understand Functions
? Calculate Totals Using Functions
? Calculate Grade Averages
? Determine Minimum Scores
? Find Maximum Scores
COURSE 7 ? Developing Electronic Classroom Presentations
? Why Create Electronic Presentations?
? Understand PowerPoint Templates
? Apply Design Templates
? Add Slides To Presentations
? Format Slides With Numbered Lists
? Add Clip Art To Slides
? Resize Clip Art
? Preview Presentations In Slide Show View
? Understand Transitions
? Apply Slide Transitions
COURSE 8 ? Keeping Track With Databases
? Why Use Databases?
? Create Databases
? Modify Databases By Deleting And Moving Controls
? Enter Information Into Databases
? Locate Records
? Delete Records
? Sort Records
COURSE 9 ? Preparing For Technology Integration
? Plan For New Situations Arising From Technology Integration
? Look At Internet Privacy, Protection, And Security
? Rethink Traditional Teaching Approaches
? Look At Different Integration Strategies
? Consider Centers
? Plan Lessons With Technology
? Acquire Funds For Classroom Technology
? Examine Tools For Evaluating The Effectiveness Of
? Technology Integration
COURSE 10 ? Using Technology in Math
? Use Technology In Grades K-5 Math
? Use Technology In Grades 6-8 Math
? Use Technology In Grades 9-12 Math
? Create Review Games
? Create Probability Charts
? Use Technology To Reinforce Time And Distance
COURSE 11 ? Using Technology in Language Arts
? Use Technology In Grades K-5 Language Arts
? Use Technology In Grades 6-8 Language Arts
? Use Technology In Grades 9-12 Language Arts
? Create A Language Arts Rubric
? Dramatize Literature
? ISearch A Topic
COURSE 12 ? Using Technology in Science
? Use Technology In Grades K-5 Science
? Use Technology In Grades 6-8 Science
? Use Technology In Grades 9-12 Science
? Utilize Technology For Science Projects
? Use Technology To Learn About Weather
? Use Simulations in a Science Class
COURSE 13 ? Using Technology in Social Studies
? Use Technology In Graders K-5 Social Studies
? Use Technology In Grades 6-8 Social Studies
? Use Technology In Grades 9-12 Social Studies
? Create A Simulated Society
? Search The Web For Social Studies Information
? Examine The Use Of Rubrics In Social Studies Classes
COURSE 14 ? Aiding Students With Assistive Technology
? Understanding Assistive Technology
? Explore Communication Aids
? Look At Computer Access Aids
? Examine Hearing And Vision Aids
? Examine Special Education Technology
COURSE 15 ? Analyzing Data With Spreadsheets
? Understanding Charts
? Create Charts Using Spreadsheets
? Change Chart Types
? Enter Formulas
? Apply Conditional Formatting
? Filter Spreadsheet Data
COURSE 16 ? Fine-tuning Presentations For Delivery
? Add Charts To Presentations
? Create Notes In Notes Page View
? Use Animation
? Set Slide Show Timings
? Print Handouts
COURSE 17 ? Communicating On The Web
? Look At Internet Video Conferencing
? Examine Virtual Meeting
? Communicate Through Chat Rooms
? Explore Discussion Boards
? Look At Blogs
? Search For Educational Blogs
COURSE 18 ? Examining Resources For Both Teachers And Students
? Incorporate A GPS Into Your Curriculum
? Play Video Clips
? Examine Audio-visual Technologies
? Understand Handhelds
? Explore Digital Camera Use
? Understand Telecollaborative Projects
COURSE 19 ? Exploring Resources For Students
? Realize The Value Of Educational Games
? Discover Simulations And Tutorials
? Explore Digital Books
? Look At Online Mentoring
COURSE 20 ? Discovering Technology For Problem Solving
? Define The Nature Of A Problem
? Define The Nature Of Technology
? Use Technology To Define The Scope And Boundary Of Problems
? Research Problems And Solutions
? Evaluate Information Regarding Problems And Solutions
COURSE 21 ? Considering Challenges Of Technology Integration
? Plan For New Situations Arising From Technology Integration
? Plan Lessons With Technology
? Determine Required Skills For Lessons Or Units
? Establish Whether Particular Technologies Suit Your Needs
? Teach Responsible Use Of Technology
? Learn How To Evaluate Educational Web Resources
COURSE 22 ? Addressing Legal, Ethical, And Human Concerns
? Observe Good Legal Internet Practices
? Understand Cyberbullying
? Look At Internet Hoaxes
? Detect And Prevent Plagiarism
? Exercise Safe Computer Practices
COURSE 23 ? Ensuring Internet And Computer Safety, Privacy, And Protection
? Look At Internet Privacy, Protection, And Security
? Examine COPPA And Privacy Protection
? Examine CIPA And Internet Safety Guidelines
? Consider Various Internet Protection Measures
? Understand And Minimize Potential Internet Risks
? Understand Cyberbullying
? Look At Internet Hoaxes
? Ensure Safety With Chat Rooms, Blogs, And Other Social Networks
? Protect Computer Data
COURSE 24 ? Examining The Internet And Web Browsers
? Examine The World Wide Web
? Learn How To Connect To The Internet
? Look At Web Browsers
? Examine Web Site Types And Web Addresses
? Examine Legal Issue With The Internet
COURSE 25 ? Becoming Familiar With Internet Explorer
? Look At Internet Explorer
? Use The Standard Buttons Bar
? Change Your Home Page
? Create Favorites
? Look At MSN Messenger
? Use Internet Explorer Help
COURSE 26 ? Searching The Internet
? Search The World Wide Web
? Check The Weather
? Find And Receive News
? Find Word Definitions
? Understand How To Build Web Pages
COURSE 27 ? Saving Information From The Internet
? Save Web Pages To Computers
? Copy Web Page Data
? Download Files
COURSE 28 ? Communicating With E-mail
? Understand E-mail
? Create E-mail Accounts
? Log In And Read E-mail Messages
? Send Attachments as E-mails
Contact Hours: 30
