Educational+Technology+CS+710

=Welcome to Westminster College CS 710 Educational Technology=

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the various uses of technology in education. Topics addressed are computer literacy, computer assisted instruction, spreadsheet construction, word processing and desktop publishing as instructional tools, multimedia presentations, presentation graphics, and information retrieval. A number of societal issues are examined, such as appropriate Social Media presence, copyright, creative commons licensing and ethics, Child Internet Protection Act, and critical discussions on appropriate technologies in the K-12 environment.

**Course Outcomes:**
In this course we will explore a variety of powerful technologies, tools and standards-based resources that will help educators integrate technology seamlessly into curriculum including the use of Google Documents, forms, spreadsheets and presentations. The course will include learning about the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on the teaching and learning environment that focuses on the development of high quality lesson-plans, assignments and assessments as well as issues facing educators in the 21st Century.

Following the completion of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of basic computer/technology operations and concepts and be able to:
 * use a multimedia computer system to access, generate, and manipulate data; and to publish the results
 * use terminology related to computers and Web 2.0 technologies in oral communications
 * use imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras
 * demonstrate knowledge of computers and technology in education
 * use productivity tools for word processing and spreadsheet applications
 * apply productivity tools for creating multimedia presentations
 * use computer based technologies including telecommunications to access information and enhance personal and professional productivity
 * demonstrate knowledge of historical, equitable, ethical, legal, and human issues concerning the use of computers and technology
 * identify technology resources for facilitating lifelong learning and emerging roles of the learner and the educator
 * explore, evaluate, and use computer technology resources and applications to develop course materials and lesson plans appropriate for individual use
 * research, design, and deliver a multimedia presentation integrating technology, economics, and peer collaboration
 * create a web-page and design an educationally relevant informational brochure
 * practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology, information, Internet and software resources

In addition, you will learn how to (1) browse the "web" for information and research, (2) locate useful sites for educational purposes and evaluate those sites, (3) and create a Global Personal Learning Network to collaborate and explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

Attendance:
Students taking a hybrid/blended learning summer course with minimized face-to-face meeting times are required to check the course Wiki site regularly, participating in the weekly work of the course and attend all face-to-face classes. Attendance for the face-to-face portions of the course are mandatory and due dates for all assignments are final. Late work will not be accepted due to the short time frame of this course unless arrangments are made ahead of time, however late assignments may result in a deduction of up to 25% for each day the assignment is late. Missing a face-to-face class will result in your final grade being lowered by one grade letter. In the case of Emergency you must notify the instructor to schedule a conference to get caught up.

Expectations:
As a graduate level course all coursework will be completed in a manner consistent with the high expectations of a graduate student. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and expected to follow the most current APA format, giving credit to all relevant sources, whether used as a reference or quoted directly. All student work and assignments are to be your own work. There may be some collaborative group assignments, as learning in the 21st Century is social.

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