EDTC+600

=__**EDTC 600: Instructional Technology Introduction**__= (8/31 - 10/23/2010)

**Course Description:**
Welcome to EDTC 600 Pedagogical Practices in Instructional Technology. This course provides a study of the pedagogical practices that are necessary for effective technology integration into instruction. There will be emphasis on incorporating effective uses of technology with successful teaching methods and required standards to create appropriate and effective lessons for student learning. You will examine the Instructional Technology profession and review the requirements of the Masters in Instructional Technology degree program. You will also be introduced to the requirements for graduate level research and writing. Field experience, the observational/participatory time spent in the real-world school/child services setting, is an integral part of this course.

**Week One** - Instructional Technology Program and Profession
Pedagogy-based training begins by helping teachers understand the role of learning theory in the design and function of class activities, and in the selection and use of instructional technologies. Using technology to enhance the educational process involves more than just learning how to use specific pieces of hardware and software. It requires an understanding of pedagogical principles that are specific to the use of technology in an instructional setting. It is important to fully understand the profession and the expectations that accompany this career path. ILP [|01Topic_Checklists_Betty[1.doc]] [|1.3_ILP_Graded_Betty[1.doc]] Instructional Technology Definition [|WHAT IS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY.doc] Instructional Technology Job Description [|Instructional Technologist Job Description.doc] Professional Organization Comparison [|Prof Organizations comparison.docx]
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**Week Two** - Research Skills and Strategies
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to:
 * Examine the resources available on the Regis library website (scavenger hunt learning activity)
 * Evaluate your “research style” and develop an effective method reflecting that style for doing research (learning activity, discussion)
 * Investigate different research models (written activity)
 * Develop strategies for research (learning activity)

Research Models [|ResearchModelsGrid2010.doc] Strategies for Research [|The Big 6 Research Guideline skills.doc] Bibliography [|Bibliography EDTC 600 #2-3.rtf]
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**Week Three** - TK: Technology Knowledge
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to:
 * Research the TPCK framework for technology integration (learning activity)
 * Investigate new technologies available to the classroom (field experience)
 * Research and match technologies with Marzano’s Nine Instructional Strategies (learning activity, discussion)
 * Analyze technological applications, their instructional uses, and the specific instructional strategies addressed (learning activity, discussion, field experience)

TPCK Framework Researching the Nine Instructional Strategies [|Researching9Strategies Betty.doc] What do Schools Have? New Technology Resources and Bibliography [|10 new technologies Betty.doc] [|bibliography+EDTC+600+#3.4 Betty.doc]
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**Week Four** - PK: Pedagogy Knowledge
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to: Learning Theory Web [|Webspiration] Theories, Strategies, and Technology Matrix [|4.3Theories+Strategies+Matrix Betty.doc] Learning Theories and Instructional Technology
 * Research one learning theory and present his/her findings to the class (learning activity, presentation)
 * Analyze three different learning theories and their application to instructional technology (learning activity)
 * Analyze how Marzano’s Nine Essential Instructional Strategies fits within each learning theory (learning activity, discussion)
 * Reflect on the importance of learning theories and instructional technology (field experience, learning activity, discussion)
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**Week Five** - CK: Content Knowledge
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to: What are the Technology Standards? [|The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicators.doc] [|The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicators.doc]  [|2010.10.05 TeacherSurvey.doc] Common Strands [|CommonStrands Betty 5-1.doc]
 * Compare and contrast various technology and information literacy standards. (research activity, discussion)
 * Communicate the technology standards to members of your school. (presentation)
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Staff In-service Presentation [|5.3 Lesson Plan ISTE standards Betty.doc]

**Week Six** - Inclusion for All learners
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to: Universal Design for Learning Newsletter Information Pedagogy Strands [|Marcia,Betty,Mike,Curt_UDL+and+Instructional+Strategies_6.4.doc] Bibliography [|Bibliography Digital Divide Betty.rtf] Digital Divides [|6.5 Digital Divide Reflection Betty.doc]
 * Examine the components of Universal Design for Learning Guidelines and communicate the guidelines to others in newsletter form (research & written activity)
 * Examine the “divides” in providing equal access (learning activity, research)
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**Week Seven** - Theory into Practice
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to: Putting it All Together Artifacts Using the Tool - Lesson Plan
 * Create a lesson-planning tool incorporating the TPCK framework, Universal Design for Learning and Marzano’s Nine Instructional Strategies (learning activity)
 * Revise an existing lesson plan using an individually designed planning tool based on the TPCK framework, Universal Design for Learning and Marzano’s Nine Instructional Strategies (learning activity)
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**Week Eight** - Reflective Thinking and Process
At the end of this Learning Topic, you will be able to: · Examine the components of reflection (discussion) · Reflect on and revise personal definition of Instructional Technology (learning activity) · Reflect on the components of research, universal design and the TPAK model which includes learning theories, technology and media standards, and classroom technologies (learning activity) Looking Back Reflections Classroom Reflections
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