EDC 714.80 .001 1076 Prof. John Toth

June 1-27, Mon. – Thurs. 8:30-11:00 AM Rm. 708W, Off: W1110

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Teacher candidates will explore how electronic media can be meaningfully infused into curriculum planning, presentation, structure, and materials. As a culminating activity, teacher candidates will create interactive learning activities that utilize numerous multimedia applications and tools. They will also skillfully draw from research, information, and opportunities on the Internet to enhance their professional environment. Syllabus on the web: http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/EDC714.htm or http://toth.home.pipeline.com/Hunter/EDC714.htm
HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK (abbreviated and expanded versions of the conceptual framework are available online at: www.hunter.cuny.edu/soe/ This course will meet the expectations of this Framework in the following areas: Professionalism: through the creation of interactive learning activities that are structured to enhance understanding by adapting to the various visual and verbal learning styles of children. Social Justice: through the observation and assessment of the impact various types of electronic media (Internet, computer games, television, cds, visual media, etc.) have on a child’s social reality. Creating Caring Learning Environment: through the search for and ultimate “mock” submission of a grant proposal that will address an identified need in a school or classroom. Urban Context: through the search, exploration, and assessment of Internet sites connected to a child’s understanding of their world. Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions: Teacher candidates will expand their knowledge and awareness of the impact technology has on various learning environments by exploring various computer applications and tools, as well as the Internet and all that is associated with multimedia. Teacher candidates will reinforce their skills using various computer applications and tools as well as searching strategies for research and Internet surfing. Teacher candidates will demonstrate professionalism through the meaningful infusion of technology into all aspects of teaching and learning.
DATE	DISCUSSION	ASSIGNMENT
June 1	Overview of information processing theory as it relates to visual/verbal learning styles. Open discussion of the meaningful enrichment of curriculum materials to accommodate the needs of various learning styles by infusing appropriate technology. Technology: computers, TV, internet, programs, Curriculum Materials: data, software, technology lesson plans, technology standards Learning Styles: multiple intelligences, multidisciplinary practice, Discussion of communication and technology – how it relates to education. Overview of media literacy, communication, multimedia, instructional design, technology transfer, constructivism, cognition, learning, and structuring learning events using the ----- Integrated Thinking Model http://www.denison.k12.ia.us/hs/Useful_Docs/Complete%20Integrated%20Thinkin.pdf Television and reading; deconstruction and construction messages in all media; television and creativity. http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/mlr/readings/articles/degaetano/readingtv.html Connecting in-school and out-of-school learning experiences; effect viewing television habits and computer/video game interaction habits, have on a child’s learning, perceptions, expectations, and social reality. Sites: Media Literacy Review http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/HomePage “Media literacy is concerned with helping students develop an informal and critical understanding of the nature of mass media…” Media Literacy Clearinghouse. http://medialit.med.sc.edu/medialiteracy.htm Workshop: film – “Teach the Children”	Bitter & Peirson Chpts. 1, 4, 5, 17, 18 Technology Production Software Technology & Teaching Life Teacher Cyber Life Tecnology Ethics U Tech Class Pg 114 , 115 Ch 7, p 136-148 Go to BB
June 2	Overview of the Critical Thinking Models that lay the foundation for complex thinking processes: Content/Basic Thinking: Teacher directs instruction TO student. Australia- http://www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/gat/whitton.htm Iowa State University- http://www.public.iastate.edu/~design/ART/NAB/contentthink.html Problem Solving : Designing : Decision Making: Critical Thinking, Teacher collaborates WITH student Los Alamos- http://set.lanl.gov/programs/cif/CTCM/EdComp.htm Starts with HOW thinking is to be assessed: Establishes levels of thinking expertise: rubrics, standards Emphasizes explanation, demonstration, application of knowledge. Demonstration of a unique situation: Demands a lived understanding of knowledge; read, write, speak, listen. Creative Thinking. Student creates independently with little intervention by the teacher. Imagination, synthesis, personal experience, self created knowledge. Lincoln Center- http://www.lcinstitute.org/philosophy_home.asp Constructivism : http://www.emtech.net/links/construc.htm Denver- http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/constructivism.html Question / Ponder: student centered, open questions, reflective consideration Explore: heuristic approach, content driven, inquiry based Discover: Explanation: Blooms Taxonomy: Beyond Bloom: http://www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/gat/whitton.htm Overview of semantic networking and the software tools currently available to assist the development and structure of meaningful learning events. Use Inspiration to structure a meaningful learning event. Model of the Integrated Thinking Model using INSPIRATION – reinforce the thought processes involved in preparing meaningful learning events. Review of graphics application packages: Using graphic applications to enhance understanding of material. Sites: Critical Thinking – Jonessen discusses Integrated Thinking Model and learning WITH technology in general -- http://www.chss.iup.edu/jrmcdono/ED455-methods/mindtools.htm Exploring Learning in a Technology Rich Environment – very nice article -- http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_3_2001/daley.pdf An extensive index of free sites for teachers – give yourself time here -- http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index3.html Referred to as the “best on the web” for teachers – I tend to agree – http://teachers.teach-nology.com/index4.html Very interesting case studies of technology uses in K-2 education from Washington State – really give this a look-over -- http://it.wce.wwu.edu/projects/karie/lessons/list.html Semantic Network – http://www.johntoth.net/EDC714/SemanticNetwork/SemanticNetworkWeb.htm Workshop: IN CLASS preparation of an INSPIRATION semantic map of a specific curriculum lesson or unit using the structure of the Integrated Thinking Model. Homework: Please deconstruct your favorite TV program. Use the TVJournal files below. Television Journal One http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Activities/TV1/TelevisionJournalNumberOne.htm Television Journal Two http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Activities/TV2/TelevisionJournalNumberTwo.htm	Bitter & Peirson Chpts. 6, 10 Technology Lesson Plan Multidisciplinary Curriculum
June 6	TELEVISION JOURNAL ONE & TWO DUE Model and review of the technology tools typically used to create meaningful learning events and materials. Open discussion of format, structure, and presentation of curriculum materials. Overview of traditional and non-traditional media and technology: the range of multimedia from less technical to more technical. Assessing the learning styles of students including student readiness, student application of formal reasoning schemas, and student differences in information reception and retention. Discussion and review of technology tools often used to enhance learning in the classroom. Review of word processing application tools (specifically WORD) and spreadsheet application tools (specifically EXCEL).. Sites: Learning styles from ProTeacher – make sure you look on the side to see various articles of interest: http://www.proteacher.com/040009.shtml Education Site Links – nicely organized -- http://home.computer.net/~dibianco/educatio.html Search terms: “lesson plans” AND “using spreadsheets” on Yahoo returned 358 sites…just browsing through some of these I found some wonderful lessons and ideas you may find helpful. Enjoy! http://eduweb.brandonu.ca/~edtech/class/spread/s-index.htm Graphing Rainbows by Harry Tschoerner, Texas A & M Grade 4-6: Mathematics http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/coe/shed/espinoza/s/tschoerner-h-lp2.html Spreading Christmas Cheer Using Spreadsheets by Harry Tschoerner, Texas A & M Grade 4-6: Mathematics http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/coe/shed/espinoza/s/tschoerner-h-lp1.html Weather Statistics Activity by Sofia Stutts Grade 7/8: Math/Science http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/coe/shed/espinoza/s/stutts-s-lp1.html Climate Change Over 50 Years- Local Community by Gibson Associates Grade 5-9: Science/Social Studies http://www.netcore.ca/~gibsonjs/g200-3t.htm Word Processing in the Classroom http://members.tripod.com/cynthiasparks/wdprochandouts.htm Assistive Technology – a broad overview of resources and information -- http://www.ataccess.org/resources/atk12/introduction.html Interesting article on how assistive technology helps children – means to acquire this technology -- http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech086.shtml Workshop: The session will be devoted to hands-on educational applications of WORD and EXCEL for the classroom. Word: http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Activities\Word\WordWorksheet.htm Excel: http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Activities/Excel/ExcelWorkshop.htm Excel: http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/Activities/Excel/ExcelSpreadSheet.htm	Bitter & Peirson Chpts. 2, 12, 13, 15, 16 Learning Space Digital Logic
June 7	Overview of Visual Presentation Software: Model the process of clearly presenting a learning activity that was structured using Inspiration and created using PowerPoint. Open discussion of Paint programs and the visual interpretation of a verbal message. Workshop: Activities in this session will be two-fold: first, students will create a POWERPOINT presentation to meaningfully present a curriculum concept; and second, students will participate in an activity to visually communicate a verbal message using PAINT.	Bitter & Peirson Chpt. 14 Producing and Presenting
June 8	Audio and Video Applications. Overview of multimedia educational materials, visual and verbal learning styles, effective integration of technology into curriculum. Building a lesson using technology (audio, video, computer multimedia). Elements of a good lesson and assessment techniques. Workshop: Presentation and modeling Audio / visual Reinforcement to enhance lessons. Voice Wave File – http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Images/TothWaveFile2SLOW.jpg
June 9	TAKE HOME MIDTERM EXAMINATION due on June 14 Overview of Evaluation and Assessment of Internet websites. Overview of educational software in general What it does and does NOT do How it must be structured for learning to be meaningful. Discussion of the messages being sent through educational games as well as games that are not categorized as being educational, but are quite popular with children. Sites: Software Evaluation – overview article -http://www.childrenssoftware.com/evaluation.html Software Evaluation forms: http://facweb.stvincent.edu/academics/Education/L2L/Eval/page5.html Workshop: Formal Evaluation of a website that has been selected to appropriately enhance, reinforce, or model a specific content area for a specific grade level. *Selected Research Evaluation Criteria Groups will be created for group project*.	Bitter & Peirson Chpts. 3, 7, 8, 9,11 Internet Educational Software Web Search Lesson Plan Data Analysis
June 13	FORMAL EVALUATION DUE Structuring Queries for optimal information retrieval on the Internet. Model and review of Internet searching strategies. Open discussion of linking a child’s environment to curriculum areas to make it more meaningful. Sites: Several sites here about searching the internet – also includes numerous resources -- http://www.wtps.org/links/teacher.html Education Site Links - nicely organized - http://home.computer.net/~dibianco/educatio.html Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/ Workshop: Surfing the Internet to locate and access meaningful information, as well as lesson plans on the Internet that could model, enhance, or reinforce a specific curriculum concept that you believe could help YOU present this concept and motivate children at the same time (including those linked to children’s television).
June 14	MIDTERM EXAMINATION DU E Students will work in groups to create the Selected Research Response Project http://www.johntoth.net/Hunter/EDC714/Activities/EDC714SU05midterm.htm
June 15	SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS DUE Designing Webquests – Open discussion about the design and implementation of interactive learning activities, such as Webquests. Sites: Webquests for Learning -- http://www.ozline.com/learning/index.htm Filamentality – Step by step guide -- http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/ Vietnam: A Soldier’s Perspective -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/gb2fr.htm Searching for China -- http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/ChinaQuest.html Bosnia Webquest -- http://www.geocities.com/bosniaquest/ Culture Quests -- http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/6676/quests.html School Violence -- http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/BA1/Welcome.html Ecosystems and Commerce -- http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/Ben/Welcome.html Classifying the Planets -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/pbs2ucs.htm Create a Habitat -- http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/dist204/Welcome.html Space Station -- http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/AMS/Welcome.html Water: Each Drop Counts -- http://newton.kamsc.k12.mi.us/quest/water/Water.htm Clouds -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/clouds.htm Investigating Your Heritage -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/Roots.htm Colonial America -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/COLAMER2.HTM Revolutionary War -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/REVOLUT.HTM Letter Writing -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/FANLET.HTM Travel -- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/WebQ97/airfare.htm Bluebird Quest -- http://www2.lhric.org/kat/BLUE.HTM Clouds -- http://www2.lhric.org/kat/wq3rd.htm Owl Quest -- http://www.qesn.meq.gouv.qc.ca/schools/pcartier/owlquest.htm Pumpkin Quest -- http://www2.lhric.org/kat/PMPKS.HTM Space Colony Quest -- http://www.coollessons.org/spacecolony.htm Multimedia in the Classroom -- http://fcit.usf.edu/multimedia/index.html
June 16	In-class work on YOUR Webquest. (including the associated INSPIRATION model to insure curriculum infusion)
June 20	In-class work on your Webquest
June 21	Presentation of WEBQUESTS
June 22	Writing a Grant Proposal Overview of the basic elements of a grant proposal. Sites: School Grants Technology Links: -- http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/technology.htm Educational Technology Standards – From NCATE -- http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/bibliographies/edtechstandards.html Grants With No Deadlines (http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/ORD/grant-opportunities/Grants_No_deadlines.htm ) links you to several companies and corporations that offer incentives to educators. School Grants (http://www.schoolgrants.org/) is described as the “One Stop shopping for K-12 Education”. It is a wonderful resource to help you find a grant you can think about acquiring. The Washington Post (http://washpost.com/community/education/gea.shtml) offers information on several grants. You will see variations on this site that are quite unique. The Grants and Education Center (http://www.martindalecenter.com/RefGrants.html) offers information on many, many funding resources. I especially like the way the outline the Foundation resources. Technology and Learning (http://www.techlearning.com/grants.html ) offers a site that allows you to search a database of grants and contests. I haven’t actually searched the database, but on quick glance I think the concept is interesting. You may secondarily find contests you may want some of your students to enter…always a good motivator. The Art and Architecture Library (http://aal.ucsd.edu/grants.html ) is another database of grants – though some of these are related to a specific content area, overall it is a very interesting site. This News Digest (http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/vrschool/grants.htm ) funding resource lists several resources – some of these are duplicates, but some are not. It is worth a look. Workshop: Surfing an assortment of grant funding sites…this will be finalized close to this session.
June 23	In-class work on grant proposal
June 27	GRANT PROPOSALS DUE – each group will present an overview of their grant proposal to the class.

Required Reading: Gary Bitter and Melissa Peirson, “Using Technology in the Classroom, Sixth Edition”, 2005, Pearson Publishing, Boston.

Pg 114 , 115

Secondary Text (Highly Recommended): Steven C. Mills and M.D. Roblyer (2003), Technology Tools for Teachers, Columbus, Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Conferences: Though my scheduled office hours this semester are Mon-Thurs, 7:30-8:30, please feel free to drop by my office anytime. My office is room W1110. You can also reach me on the Internet at: mailto:jtoth@hunter.cuny.edu

Course Evaluation: Evaluation will be based on the following:
Midterm written examination:	20%
Television Journals 2)	10%
Website evaluation :	05%
Selected Research Response	20%
WebQuest	20%
Final grant proposal	20%
Attendance and participation:	05%

Your “midterm” grade will be reduced by 10% for each day past the due date.

Your “television journal” grade will be reduced by 10% for each day past the due date.

Your “website evaluation” grade will be reduced by 10% for each day past the due date.

Your “selected research responsel” grade will be reduced by 10% for each day past the due date.

Your “webquest” grade will be determined by what you hand-in, rather than your presentation.

Your “final grant presentation” will be a group grade.

Your “attendance” grade will be reduced by 10% for each absence over the one un-excused absence allowed.

Please note:

Plagiarism: As per the statement in the graduate catalog (p. 49): “Any deliberate borrowing of the ideas, terms, statements, or knowledge of others without clear and specific acknowledgement of the source is intellectual theft and is called plagiarism. In this course, all work must be your own creation. Plagiarized work will NOT be accepted as fulfilling any requirement. Hunter has an agreement with Turnitin.Com that I will use if I suspect plagiarized material. I also have other means to determine inappropriate use of copyrighted materials.

Access and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: We recommend that all HC students with disabilities explore the support services and register with the Office for Access and Accommodations. HC students with disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Ace (ADA), which requires that they be provided equal access to education and reasonable accommodations. In compliance with ADA and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Hunter is committed to ensuring this educational access and accommodations. For information and assistance, contact the Office for Access and Accommodations in Room 1124 or call (212)772-4857 or (212)650-3230.

OPTIONAL TEXTS

Jonassen, David H. (2000). Computers as Mindtools for Schools: Engaging Critical Thiking (Second Edition) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merril.

Provenzo, Eugene F. (1999). The Internet and the World Wide Web for Preservice Teachers, Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READINGS

Baggett, Patricia (1979). “Structurally equivalent stories in movie and text and the effect of the medium on recall”. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 18, 333-356.

Berry, G.L. & Asamen, J.K. (1993). Children & Television: Images in a changing sociocultural world. NewburyPark: CA: Sage Publications.

Considine, David M. and Gail E. Haley, (1992). Visual messages: Integrating imagery into instruction. Teacher Idea Press: Englewood, Colorado.

Dorr, Aimee, (1986). TV and children: A special medium for a special audience. London: Sage.

Duffy, Thomas M. and Johassen, David H. “CONSTRUCTIVISM: New implications for instructional technology?” Educational Technology, May, 1991, 7-12.

Healy, Jane M. (1990). Endangered minds: Why children don’t think and what we can do about it. New York: Touchstone Books.

Nickerson, R.S. & Zodhiates, P.P. (1988). Technology in Education: Looking toward 2020. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Perkins, D.N. (1991). “Technology meets CONSTRUCTIVISM: Do they make a marriage?” Educational Technology, May, 1991, 18-23.

Papert, S. (1980). Mindstorms: Children, computers, and powerful ideas. New York: Basic Books, Inc.

EDC 714.80 .001 1076 Prof. John Toth

June 1-27, Mon. – Thurs. 8:30-11:00 AM Rm. 708W, Off: W1110

TELEVISION JOURNAL ONE & TWO DUE

Model and review of the technology tools typically used to create meaningful learning events and materials.

Open discussion of format, structure, and presentation of curriculum materials.

Overview of traditional and non-traditional media and technology: the range of multimedia from less technical to more technical.

Assessing the learning styles of students including student readiness, student application of formal reasoning schemas, and student differences in information reception and retention.

Discussion and review of technology tools often used to enhance learning in the classroom.

Review of word processing application tools (specifically WORD) and spreadsheet application tools (specifically EXCEL)..

Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

In-class work on your Webquest

Writing a Grant Proposal

GRANT PROPOSALS DUE – each group will present an overview of their grant proposal to the class.

Television Journals 2)

10%

OPTIONAL TEXTS

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READINGS

RECOMMENDED READINGS