Technology for Teachers

EDFS 326

September 1, 2003

Karibuni/Welcome

Agenda

• Introductions• Nature of the Course• WebCT• Listserves• Syllabus

– Requirement– Intel Teach to the Future curriculum– Assignments

• Resume• Unit Portfolio• E-Folio

• Issues Paper (APA) format. Special topics for history majors.

•Word Processing Test

•Threaded Discussions

•ERIC search

•Practicum (25 hours)

Introduction to Computers—Exploring the computer--Worksheet

A Myth:

• Putting computers into schools will directly improve learning; more computers will result in greater improvements.

Introductions

• Find your partner• Introduction format:

– Name– Major– Where you come from—city and state– Technology experience—proficient, non proficient etc– What you are passionate about– Your favorite technology gadget—why?

Mmmmh are you in this category?

• Computer Literacy

Two Grade 4 Children Standing Near the Black Board

School Children Waiting to Be Immunized for Measles

Paul At Mbiini Primary School

Group Outside Nairobi Safari Club

City of Nairobi

Dr. ndunda at Mbiini Primary

The Burial Place of Ist President of Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta

Parliament

Jambo Kenya

Jambo, Jambo bwana, Habari gani, Mzuri sana.

Wageni, Wakaribishwa, Kenya yetu, Hakuna Matata.

Kenya nchi nzuri,

Hakuna Matata.

Nchi ya maajabu Hakuna Matata

Nchi yenye amani, Hakuna Matata.

Hakuna Matata, Hakuna Matata.

Watu wote, Hakuna Matata, Wakaribishwa,Hakuna Matata.

Hakuna Matata, Hakuna Matata. (till end)