07E/S:102 Technology in the classroom

www.uiowa.edu/~c07e102

Fall 2008

 

Course Coordinator: John Achrazoglou, Ph.D.
e-mail: john-achrazoglou@uiowa.edu
N157 Lindquist Center
Office Phone: 335-5620

I. Materials
Students must purchase:

  1. 128 megabyte (minimum) USB flash/pen drive to store class materials.
  2. A mini DV cassette for video projects.
    Flash drives and mini DV cassettes are sold in the Education Technology Center in N186 Lindquist Center, the IMU Bookstore, Iowa Book and Supply and many other local vendors.
  3. Three ring binder (optional). A student guide to the course can be downloaded from the course ICON site. Students may elect to print out all or portions of the guide.

II. Objectives
Students will learn how to use a variety of digital tools and Internet resources exhibiting best uses of technology for problem solving-inquiry strategies and classroom presentations. Other classroom functions and issues related to technology will also be studied. At the end of the course students must have a functional ePortfolio site meeting College of Education guidelines. Detailed objectives and examples can be found in the student guide for the course and at the College's ePortfolio support site (www.education.uiowa.edu/resources).

Objectives for the course; the student will be able to:

  1. Apply best uses of digital media production tools and internet communication utilities and sources of information to classroom learning and teaching.
  2. Evaluate the usefulness, credibility and accessibility of instructional web sites.
  3. Conduct and critically reflect upon personal and group inquiries using research technologies and digital presentations.
  4. Discuss and demonstrate technologies that assist learners with disabilities.
  5. Discuss issues related to copyright and ethics, safe computing, social networking and the “digital divide”.
  6. Apply necessary design principles to all projects created for course work.

III. Projects, Exams, and Grading
Student will be completing technology-based projects, 3 presentations and 1 short writing project. Most student projects will be uploaded to the World Wide Web and evaluated based on what is uploaded on the student's ePortfolio site.

For every hour of class time, approximately two to three hours of outside work will be required to complete projects. All projects and steps to complete the projects can be found on the course ICON site. Late projects will not be accepted without prior arrangements made with the instructor! Failure to turn in a project on time will result in a failing grade being submitted.

Students are graded on a pass/fail basis. Objectives for each project are found in the student guide for the course. To get a passing grade in the course all projects must be successfully completed by the dates listed by your Teaching Assistant. If an assignment is turned in on time and is graded as unsatisfactory, the student will receive the assignment back and will have one week to satisfactorily complete the assignment.

Plagiarism or cheating may result in grade reduction and/or serious penalties. Examples of plagiarism or cheating include:

Presenting someone else's work as your own

  • Using direct quotes with no quotation marks, paraphrasing without crediting the source or suggesting someone else’s work as your own.
  • Copying all or part of another student’s exam.
  • Knowingly allowing another students to copy your work or submit your work as their own.
  • Misrepresenting your contribution in group projects.

IV. Attendance
Class attendance is mandatory. If a student misses three class periods they will be issued a failing grade. Students not attending class will not be “tutored” by lab attendants. Assignments and projects must be turned in on time unless previously arranged. Late projects will not be accepted.

V. Course ICON site
Your ICON User Name and password is based on your Hawk ID. To find out your Hawk ID and password go to the following URL:

hawkid.uiowa.edu

Students may access the course ICON site by going to icon.uiowa.edu

Use the bulletin board within the ICON site for most questions or comments, this way we can collaborate and learn from each other and the same questions can be answered at one time. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail for messages from your instructor.

VI. Student Web Sites
Students in teacher education programs in the College of Education are provided Web space where they can save their course projects and begin developing their electronic portfolios. In 07E/S:102, students will be given templates for uploading materials developed in other courses. It is crucial that all students keep their Web sites current and follow College of Education guidelines when designing their Web space. For more information on ePortfolios visit the following URL:

www.education.uiowa.edu/resources

In education, Web publishing can facilitate communication with faculty, parents and students. Benefits in maintaining an ePortfolio also include:

  1. Verifying that academic programs meet state and national standards.
  2. Learning various technology applications.
  3. Continuous reflection on academic and professional practices.
  4. Having academic work nicely organized in one central place.
  5. Sharing work from courses and field experiences with prospective employers.
  6. Using the ePortfolio framework to document standards and performances required of newly hired teachers.

VII. Student Complaints
Complaints or comments about the course should be directed to the course coordinator John Achrazoglou (N157 Lindquist Center, 335-5620). If the problem is not resolved after contacting the course coordinator, contact the Chairperson of the Department of Teaching and Learning.

Current Procedures for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

1.    Speak directly to the person against whom you have a complaint. If not resolved:

2.    Speak to that person's direct supervisor (John Achrazoglou) or Teaching and Learning Departmental Chairperson (Gary Sasso gary-sasso@uiowa.edu) N259 Lindquist Center. If not resolved:

3.    Meet with the Associate Dean for Student Services (TEP students) or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Research (graduate students). If not resolved:

4.    File a written statement with the Dean of the College of Education.

5.    If no resolution, go to the University Ombudsperson.

IIX. Accommodations
Any student who believes they may need a modification of seating, testing or other accommodations should speak to Student Disability Services (335-1462) and their instructor privately after class, during office hours or contact the course coordinator (John Achrazoglou, john-achrazoglou@uiowa.edu).

It is our intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well served by this course. It is our intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, culture, perspective, and other background characteristics. Please let us know of ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you and other students and student groups. We will attempt to avoid conflicts with major religious holidays. If an exam or major deadline conflicts with your religious observances please let us know and we will attempt to make other arrangements.

IX. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is reprehensible and will not be tolerated by the University. It subverts the mission of the University, and threatens the careers, educational experience, and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. When, through fear of reprisal, a student, staff member, or faculty member submits, or is pressured to submit, to unwanted sexual attention, the University's ability to carry out its mission is undermined. Anyone (victims or others) who wishes to consult with someone about a specific situation on a confidential basis or learn more about enforcement of the Policy on Sexual Harassment may contact any of the following offices or organizations:

Office of the Ombudsperson (335 3608)
University Counseling Service (335 7294)
Women's Resource and Action Center (335-1486)
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (335-6001)