Ed P 411/511 Syllabus

University ofArizona - Sierra Vista Campus

Ed P 411/511: Computer Applications in Education

Spring 1998
Syllabus

Edp 411/511 is offered as a course through the Internet. The purpose of this class is to provide you with an appreciation, knowledge of, and skills necessary for using computers in the classroom. You will learn the essentials of learning theory, instructional design theory, computer operations, presentation software, telecommunications, computer-based assessment, and application of this knowledge to instruction.

Instructors
Goals and objectives
Schedule and course outline
Format
Required, recommened, and reserved texts
Grading
Computer sites

Instructor:

Kenneth J. Smith, EdD
<kjs@u.arizona.edu>
(520) 621-1625

Teaching Assistant:

Jerry Rintala
<gor@u.arizona.edu>
(520) 881-6869

Course Goals and Objectives

After the completion of this course, the student will be able to facilitate learning in educational settings through the application of technology. The student will:

Integrate appropriate learning and instructional design theories with technology for application in the classroom.
Develop and apply knowledge/skills related to using computers in the classroom.
Develop an appreciation for and a positive attitude toward using computers in the classroom.

Class schedule and Course Outline (Click on appropriate unit below to see details of each unit)

Completion dates and mandatory class meetings (indicated by an *):

Date	Unit	Location
*January 26, 1998	Unit 1: Getting Started	CCIT 311
*February 2,1998	Caucus Workshop	CCIT 311
Optional: February 9,1998	PowerPoint Workshop Scanning Workshop	CCIT 311
February 16, 1998	Completion date for Unit 1
March 23, 1998	Unit 2: Learning Theory, Instructional Design Theory, and Their Application to Presentations
*March 23, 1998	Midterm Projects due	Multimedia and Visualization Lab,CCIT Room 303
April 20, 1998	Unit 3: Management of Technology and Evaluation of and with Technology
May 4, 1998	Unit 4: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Friday May 8,1998 5:00 p.m.	All assignments except the final project must be completed and submitted in order to receive credit.
*May 11, 1998	Project Presentation	Multimedia and Visualization Lab,CCIT Room 303

Course Format

Unlike traditional courses, there will be few lectures and presentations by the instructors. The student will be asked to interact with the material and other students through the Internet. Because of the nature of this course, it is the student's responsibility to complete the units and lessons on or before the deadlines.

Required Text/Equipment

Available at the ASUA Bookstore:

Roblyer,M.D., Edwards, J., Havriluk, M.A.,(1997). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Merrill/Prentice-Hall Inc.

In order to participate in this class you will need access to the following:

Netscape version 3.0 or higher
The Internet (via modem or direct connection - see sites below)
A number of high density (HD) 3.5" floppy disks

Recommended Text:

Also available at the ASUA Bookstore:

Lowe, Doug(1997). PowerPoint97 for Windows for Dummies. Foster City, California: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.

Text On Reserve at the Main Library:

Newby, T.J., Stepich, D.A., Lehman J.D., Russell, J.D.,(1996). Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Merrill/Prentice-Hall Inc.