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=Week 1: Defining Educational Technology=

__Gaining Students' Attention__
Set up a Smart Notebook file to have students "take roll" as they come in the door. (This is a common practice in K12 classrooms and a good thing to model. It also gets them started off with the idea that this is a hands-on, participatory class). Smart Notebook Templates to download: [] Here's a Week 1 (two days) that I made just to get them comfortable touching and writing on the SMARTboard. It also helps me in taking roll: Here's another couple of class roll notebook files:  (The link in the second attendance file is no longer valid. Any ideas on what to do? In addition, how did this particular template do? -Gungoll)

__Objectives and NETS-T Standards Addressed__
1) Students will share introductory information about themselves with the class. 2) Students will respond to prompts regarding their current understanding of educational technology. 3) Students will demonstrate understanding of course syllabus elements by signing an "Agreement of Understanding." 4) Students will articulate their current understanding of educational technology through writing a short paper. 5) Students will create a table in a word processing program demonstrating their understanding of chapter 1 reading assignment. 6) Students will demonstrate comprehension of assigned reading by completing an online quiz. NETS-T

__Recall of Prior Learning__
Use Classroom Response System (clickers) to gain insight into what your students already know about educational technology. __**//Need questions here://**__ 1. Organize your digital files in an effective, usable manner. 2. Have your students maintain organized, usable digital folders and files. 3. Use word processing software and graphics to create lesson plans or other classroom documents. 4. Have your students use word processing software and graphics to create assignments. 5. Use spreadsheet and/or database software to collect and organize classroom data such as grades or student records. 6. Have your students use spreadsheet and/or database software to collect and process data and report results during a learning activity. 7. Use a variety of World Wide Web search tools and strategies to locate and evaluate information resources. 8. Have students use a variety of World Wide Web search tools and strategies to locate and evaluate information resources. 9. Use digital cameras, scanners, and electronic presentation software to create effective multimedia presentations. 10. Have students use digital cameras, scanners, and electronic presentation software to create effective multimedia presentations. 11. Use Internet productivity tools or websites to print or post supplements to lessons. 12. Have students use Internet productivity tools or websites to complete or enhance assignments. 13. Use online communication tools (e-mail, chat, discussion boards, audio/video conferencing) to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues. 14. Have students use online communication tools (e-mail, chat, discussion boards, audio/video conferencing) to communicate and collaborate with others. 15. Create websites for classroom or school use. 16. Have students create websites to complete or enhance assignments. 17. Construct and implement project-based learning lessons in which students use a range of information technologies. 18. Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific learning tasks. 19. Maintain a professional portfolio of teacher products, skills, and knowledge. 20. Assess student learning using portfolios. This survey is online at: [|http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=prTasNCY51stUO3mNfn2IOw]

__Presentation of Material__
1) Go through the syllabus, making sure students understand course requirements and the Academic Integrity policy (we've had particular problems with plagiarism of WebQuests and Lesson Plans). Make sure they know the best way to contact you (when, where, and how).

2) Present the definition of Educational Technology: Educational Technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

3) Present the NETS-T standards as what the students are expected to know and be able to do at the end of this class. Present the NETS-S Student Profiles to introduce the students to what their future students will need to be able to do.

__Discovery Learning and Performance__
Walk students through setting up their MyLabSchool (http://mylabschool.com) account.

__Assignments and Assessment__

 * Assignment 1:** Write a short, one-page paper discussing your personal definition of educational technology and potential uses in your future classroom. Submit the word processing document by the deadline. NOTE: This would be a good time to show students the http://it.okstate.edu/mca website for free software distribution. I always like to include a part concerning the importance of data management and back-up. Out of the options, this seemed to be the most appropriate fit for this video, [|Top 5 Data Disasters of 2008] . Here is another link to an article which may hold particular importance for them, <The paranoid person’s guide to backing up your iTunes library (Gungoll).


 * Assignment 2:** Using Chapter 1 and other sources, recreate and complete a table like the following in a word processing document. Submit it to the Week 1 Dropbox. Content to Include: The first column should include Theory, Key Theorists, Summary of Theory, What role might technology play when implementing this theory in the classroom? The top row should include the following: Behaviorist, Cognitivist, Constructivist, Multiple Intelligences, Learning Styles. You will fill in the body of the table with knowledge gained from reading Chapter 1. This assignment will be graded on three criteria, at 10 points for each: Accuracy: Is information correct? Completeness: Are all parts addressed? Professional: For both content and grammar/spelling, if this was posted for parents of your students to see, would you (and your principal/boss) be proud or embarrassed?


 * Assignment 3:** Read Chapter 1 and take online quiz #1

Reading Assignment to Prepare for Week 2: Chapter 2

__Additional Items For Online Sections__
Discussion Question 1: Please introduce yourself to each other by first telling where you're from, what you want to teach/do, interesting hobbies, travels, etc., and then tell us about a best or worst use of technology you have witnessed in your own K12 or college experience as a student. (Your first post is due by Wednesday. Please reply to AT LEAST 2 of your classmates' posts by the weekend.)

Discussion Question 2: As you look at the "Evolution of Educational Technology" timeline on pp. 38-41, what stands out to you as having the greatesst impact on changing education (for better or worse)? Explain why. When responding to others, do more than say "I agree." Either agree or disagree, but then elaborate on why or prompt the author of the discussion with a question.

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