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EDTEC 520:
Technology and Teaching Practice
No
prerequisites
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Introduces
technology integration into K-12 teaching
practice. Surveys emergent digital media
technologies relevant to the construction of
professional digital portfolios.
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This
introductory course is no longer on academic
year rotation but may be used for professional
development programs in K-12 schools
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EDTEC 550:
Curriculum Integration of Technology
No
prerequisites
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Emphasizes
the theory, design, and integration of digital
media and educational computing into K-12
curricula. Students develop an instructional
unit that integrates national and state
educational technology and curriculum
standards.
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Offered
every semester, including summers; online
sections available
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EDTEC 552:
Multimedia Web Design and Development for
Education
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Emphasizes
the design and development of web-based
multimedia modules into K-12 curricula.
Explores the development of interactive
multimedia. Introduces Web authoring tools.
Develops web-based Interactive instructional
units.
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Current
versions of this course focus on Dreamweaver
and Flash development tools.
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EDTEC 585:
School Information Infrastructures
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Explores the
core technologies and models for school
information infrastructures and networks for
K-12 and teacher education contexts. Examines
hardware and software solutions for designing
computing labs and digital media studios for
K-12 teachers and students. Introduces basic
local area network technologies and web-based
models relevant to educational
contexts.
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Recommended
for students pursuing the computer education
license or a career in PreK-12 technology
facilitation. |
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EDTEC 655:
Inquiry Models and Simulation Models in Educational
Computing
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Emphasizes
the theory, design, and curricular integration
of data-driven computer applications for
inquiry, simulation and problem-solving.
Explores construction of databases,
simulations, and similar interactive
applications for teaching and
learning.
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Offered
online
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EDTEC 660: Instructional Design and
Technology
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Explores
practical and experimental applications of
interactive computing for teaching and
learning. Introduces principles and models of
instructional design. Designs and develops
educational projects based on an instructional
design model.
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EDTEC 665:
Visual and Digital Literacies
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Examines the
relationships of visual and digital literacy
theories to instruction and learning in both
formal and informal contexts. Students
construct texts in the non-traditional forms,
such as digital video, concept mapping, and
podcasting. Critically examines alternative
literacies or social contexts for learner
engagement and empowerment via digital
media.
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EDTEC 670:
Technology Policy and Pedagogy
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Examines the
social, ethical, legal, and human issues
surrounding the use of technology in PK-12
schools and the policies that affect how
technology is realized in schools and their
surrounding communities. Addresses the
leadership roles necessary for developing
enabling conditions for technology
integration.
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Offered
online in the Spring semesters
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EDTEC 675:
Distance Education and Distributed Learning
Technology
Prerequisite:
EDTEC 585,
670; or permission.
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Explores the
core technologies and models for distributed
learning and distance education. Examines
professional development models using distance
education technologies. Students plan, design,
and develop modules and programs for
professional development and/or K-12 learning
and market their solutions to an identified
audience.
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EDTEC 680:
Advanced Projects in Digital Media
Prerequisite:
EDTEC 660 or permission.
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Emphasizes
experience with the design and production of
high-end interactive multimedia applications
for education. Explores emergent digital
technologies.
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Arranged as
needed
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EDTEC 685:
Information Systems for Instruction and
Assessment
Prerequisite:
EDTEC 670 or permission
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Examines use
and integration of information systems in K-12
and higher education settings. Explores
instructional and administrative technologies
for assessment, curriculum management, and
student information. Examines strategies for
using such technologies for evidence-based
curricular improvement. Defines leadership
responsibilities in planning, deployment, and
professional development.
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Focuses
on assessment technologies necessary for
curricular design and school improvement.
Required for the Computer Education and
Director of Curriculum licenses. Recommended
for K-12 teachers and
administrators.
Offered
online in Summers.
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EDTEC 690:
Practicum in Educational Technology
Prerequisite:
Permission.
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Application
of technology in classroom with cooperative
supervision involving both professor and
classroom teacher as instructional mentors.
Topics to be chosen in agreement with professor
and teacher.
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Required for
the Computer Education license.
Available any semester with
instructor commitment.
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EDTEC 699:
Independent Studies in Educational
Technology
Prerequisite:
Permission.
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Independent
study in educational technology. Topic to be
chosen in consultation with
instructor.
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Available any semester
with instructor commitment.
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EDTEC 770:
Research and Evaluation in Educational
Technology
Prerequisite:
Doctoral standing
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Research
seminar on educational technology. Explores
literature on emergent topics in educational
technology. Students conduct empirical research
on a theory-driven innovation and evaluate it
in teaching and learning contexts.
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Doctoral standing is
required for this seminar course. Open
to doctoral students in other programs (SPCED,
EDPSY, EDAD, EDEL, etc.).
Offered in the Fall in odd
years (2007, 2009, etc.).
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EDTEC 790:
Internship in Educational Technology
Prerequisite:
Doctoral standing
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Supervised
professional internship in K-12, higher
education, government, or corporate
setting.
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Doctoral standing
required.
Available
any semester with instructor
commitment
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