Welcome to EDUC275:Welcome to EDUC275:Integrating Technology for Integrating Technology for

Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning

Ms. Sprouse

Monday/Wednesday2:00-3:15322C Withers

Why is EDUC 275 a required Why is EDUC 275 a required course?course?

The World is Different!

Communication is differentInformation is different

Tools are differentKids are different

Learning is different

So Teaching MUST be different!

Did you know??Did you know??More on that…

This course is about …This course is about …

NOT …NOT …

A framework for thinking about the A framework for thinking about the class …class …

Assignments focus on …Assignments focus on …

collaboration Integrating multiple subjects

technology as a tool for learning

assessing

student

learning

Topics we will cover:Topics we will cover:

Theories of technology integrationUniversal Design for LearningMethods/Planning of technology integrationIssues related to technology integration

◦Internet safety◦Copyright◦One computer classrooms

Project-based LearningUsing Technology for CommunicationTechnology as an Assessment ToolTechnology for Research/Internet, etc.

Technology we will Technology we will use:use:

Digital camerasDigital camcordersLaptopsDesktops InternetPowerPoint, Expressions Web, Excel,

Word/Publisher Image editing softwareDigital video editing softwareSMART Board and slates InspirationRubistarNew Technologies: wikis, blogs, etc.Subject-specific, specialized hardware and

software (digital microscopes, heart rate monitors, etc.)

Syllabus HighlightsSyllabus Highlights

AssignmentsWeb siteScheduleAttendanceLate AssignmentsIn-class behaviorStudents with Disabilities

AdviceAdvice

Check your email daily. (Winthrop PO) Read the assigned readings.Read assignments carefully and complete

them!Look at the course schedule each class day.Be creative.Have an open mind to new ideas.Don’t limit your view of technology and it’s

role and affects on learning.If you are confused or have a problem,

ASK!!!

IntroductionsIntroductions

Take a picture of your neighbor.Have your neighbor take a picture of you.Create a PowerPoint slide introducing

your neighbor.◦ Insert their picture.◦ Include their first and last name, hometown,

major and an interesting fact.Save to Tshare/ Sprouse275/ Spring

2010/Class Introductions. Name the file with first and last names.