TIE+300+Syllabus

National College of Education, National-Louis University **COURSE SYLLABUS**

**TIE 300 –** Introduction to Technology in the Classroom
 * Instructor:** //Russ Revza**n**//
 * E-mail:** //russ.revzan@nl.edu//
 * TERM**: //Winter 2012//
 * QUARTER HOURS:** //3//


 * Program Mission:** //The mission of the Technology in Education Program is to prepare technology specialists who can effectively integrate technology across the curriculum as well as facilitate the effective use of technology by other educators.//
 * Course Description:** This is an introductory survey course with emphasis on technology skill development and appropriate ways to use technology across the curriculum. Students learn computer literacy and its use in education through hands-on activities, such as word processing, databases, graphics and instructional software appropriate for students, software evaluation, hardware selection, telecommunications, and integration of technology into your classroom practice.
 * Prerequisite(s):** none
 * Relationship to Specific NLU Program(s):** This is a required course for the TIE master’s program or an introductory technology course in various undergraduate programs. NCE Outcomes addressed: Collaborates with students, teachers, administrators, parents, policy makers, and community at large.
 * Academic Honesty:** (excerpt from Student Guidebook. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the student guidebook for complete description.) With respect to the academic honesty of students, it is expected that all material submitted as part of any class exercise, in or out of class, is the actual work of the student whose name appears on the material or is properly documented other-wise.
 * Expectations for Classroom Behavior:** The University requires an environment conducive to intellectual and personal growth of its students. National-Louis University seeks to cultivate a sense of personal integrity in each of its students. Students are expected, therefore, to strive toward this objective and to develop as individuals in a manner that is consistent with the educational purposes of the University. National-Louis University shall not tolerate disruptive behavior in a learning environment convened by a faculty member. Disruptive behavior by a University student is defined as any act that denies others the freedom to speak, to be heard, to study, to teach or pursue research. Such behavior is antithetical to academic freedom and to the right of all members of the academic community.
 * Expectations for All Written Material:** All written material will be error-free (grammar and style), indicating quality, well-planned work by the student. Errors will result in deductions of points from assignments. Use the latest APA for stylistic questions.
 * Course Goals and Expected Student Learning Outcomes****:** Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 * Describe the historical development and important trends in the evolution of technology and its possible future direction. (TF-VIII B1)
 * Describe legal implications of the use of technology systems and peripherals. (TF-VI.D)
 * Describe in simple terms how computers that are commonly used in schools process and store information. (TS-6B)
 * Assist teachers in the use of technology for classroom instruction, including the selection of resources for special needs populations, and safe and healthy use of technology. (TS-7G, TS-8B, TF-I.A.2, TF-VI.D.1)
 * Apply awareness of appropriate and existing research to provide examples of ways in which technology may be used to enhance the curriculum and to meet the needs of special students, who may require adaptive, assistive devices. (TF-VI.B.2)
 * Describe the characteristics and recognize the unique features of a hypermedia learning environment and evaluate their impact and appropriateness for classroom application. (TF-II.A)
 * Apply instructional design principles to develop a substantive, interactive, computer-based hypermedia project relevant to the school curriculum and student needs. (TS-4C, TS-4G, TF-II.A, TF-III.A.7)
 * Import and legally use graphics, audio, and video, applying instructional design principles to the design of screens and use of multimedia for effective instruction. (TS-10, TS-4E)
 * Participate in collaborative projects and in-class team activities. (TS-11D, TF-VII A.8)
 * Use readings from their professional library to reflect on their own professional growth in using technology as well as in their work to support others. (This is a culmination of an ongoing portfolio requirement across courses.) (TF-VII.C)
 * Major Topics:**
 * Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
 * Communications Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
 * Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators
 * Hardware for Educators
 * Integrating Multimedia and Educational Software Applications
 * Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration
 * Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies
 * Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
 * Teachers Integrating Microsoft Office
 * Digital Image formats
 * Digital Video formats and codecs
 * Digital Image and Video editing software
 * Digital Images and Video and Copyright
 * Digital Image and Video classroom applications and projects
 * Emerging Technologies and Web 2.0 Integration
 * NLU Accessibility Policy:** Please Note: National-Louis University is committed to ensuring that all of its facilities and programs are accessible to all persons. If you believe you may qualify for course adaptations or accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is your responsibility to immediately, but no later than the second class session to contact the Office of Diversity, Access and Equity (DAE Office) or the instructor. You may contact the Director of Diversity and Equal Employment at (847) 947-5491 or via e-mail at Erin.Haulotte@nl.edu. If you have coordinated services with the DAE Office, please provide your letter of accommodation to the instructor.
 * Attendance:** Attendance and participation are expected for every class. If you must be absent, let me know in advance. You will be expected to demonstrate that you understand what was covered in class, which may include additional activities.
 * Admission Information:** A maximum of nine semester hours of credit taken as a special student prior to final admission may apply toward an on-campus degree or certificate. Once formally accepted to an on-campus degree program, you are given six years from the date of your first class to complete your program.
 * TIE Portfolio Requirement:** Students who entered the TIE masters program July 1, 2000, or after, are required to complete a portfolio as part of the requirements for the Master's degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). During each course, students should add items (meaningful evidence) to their artifact collection in LiveText. Students should attach notes to each artifact to help them later reflect on why these items were important. Be sure to consider how these items and related experiences have had an impact on your learning, teaching, students, colleagues, and/or philosophy of use of technology.
 * Attention non-cluster students:** You should enroll in TIE592 Portfolio Development Seminar during the same semester you take TIE593 Seminar/Technology in Education. Early in your program, contact your adviser for the schedule of introductory sessions to be completed prior to enrolling in TIE592.