Course Content and Outcome Guide for ED 136
- Date:
- 18-AUG-2008
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- ED 136
- Course Title:
- Computers in Education
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
Course Description
Introduces students to the many educational uses of computers and how to integrate educational technology into the curriculum. Prerequisites: Completion of WR 115; RD 115; and CAS 133.Addendum to Course Description
The curriculum for this course is based on the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) recommended foundations in technology for all teachers. It meets the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and the national Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) as recommended by ISTE. Course competencies are aligned with outcome 5 of the Oregon Paraeducator Certificate:- Apply Technology to support teaching, learning and communication.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use technology to support communication,teaching, and learning by:ý Create instructional materials by using word processing, database and presentation/publishing programs for use in K-12 settings. ý Use rubrics to aid in the evaluation of educationally-valid information on Web sites and educational software for use in the classroom.
ý Share information using the internet communication resources by using discussion boards, email, blogs, etc. to address topics specific to education, content area teaching, and library media practices.
ý Design student learning activities that integrate computers/technology for a variety of student group strategies and for diverse student populations in an educational setting.
ý Use an understanding of instructional theories and models concerning educational technology to increase technology integration in schools.
Course Activities and Design
Presentations by lecture, demonstration sessions and hands on application.Outcome Assessment Strategies
EVALUATIONFinal grade dependent on the degree of mastery of course objectives/outcomes. Class interaction, attendance and
final project will also be taken into consideration in determining the final grade.