Seminar+Outline

** Information Communications Technology for Elementary Teachers **
 * EDUC 407: DEVELOPING INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES **


 * Instructor: ** Robert Campbell
 * Office: ** EME 3175
 * Telephone: ** 250.807.9170
 * Email: ** robert.campbell@ubc.ca
 * Office hours: ** Thursday 1:30 to 3:30
 * Classes: ** Fridays: Section 1 (8:30-10:20) | Section 2 (10:30-12:20)

This seminar is designed to provide education students with knowledge and skills so that they may learn how to incorporate a variety of information and instructional technologies into their teaching practice. Content introduces educational technologies and instructional learning resources. Technological literacy and digital citizenship are emphasized through explorations in computer applications, the utilization of converging digital technologies (computers, video, and telecommunications), and the use of the internet and web resources. The seminar includes hands-on activities and assigned projects.
 * SEMINAR DESCRIPTION **

After successfully completing this seminar the student will be able to:
 * SEMINAR OBJECTIVES **
 * 1) implement technology appropriately and effectively in school classrooms and other instructional settings
 * 2) integrate Internet applications, social software, presentation software, and various multimedia resources into instructional settings
 * 3) assess hardware and software applications for appropriateness in learning situations
 * 4) explore a range of instructional strategies afford by new media and educational technology
 * 5) discuss educational technology trends and issues
 * 6) implement information/educational technologies and instructional design principles to develop effective teaching/learning materials

There are no required texts for this seminar. During the seminar a selection of on-line materials, resources, and learning objects will be made available electronically through the Blackboard/Wiki. These do not need to be printed. Note that these on-line materials do not comprise a finite set. They can be regarded as entry points into specific themes of study. Students will undoubtedly find other information sources on the web to include in the development of their project work and in constructing the overall content of the seminar.
 * READINGS **


 * Note: ** Students who work extensively on the computers in the Computer Lab may wish to purchase a USB Flash Drive (Thumb Drive) so that they do not leave their files exclusively on a lab computer (which could be erased at the end of each day upon shut-down and start-up). A 2 or 4 gigabyte drive can be purchased for about $10 -- $20 (London Drugs, Radio Shack, Future Shop).

Working in teams of 4-5 students will complete a WebQuest assignment producing an informational web site. Assignment 1: Details
 * ASSIGNMENTS **
 * // 1 // **** // . WebQuest Team Project 25% // **

Working individually or in teams (5 maximum), using web-based/multi-media software development tools, students will create an instructional module that teaches to specific learning outcomes. Assignment 2: Details
 * // 2. Prezi Challenge 25% // **

Overview This problem-based learning activity introduces students to the concept of Trans-Curricular Problem Sets (TCPS). A TCPS approach challenges students to synthesize the perspectives of the existing discipline areas in EDUC 407 (Drama, PE, FSL/ESL, ICT) to create rich learning opportunities that go beyond the perspective that comes with a single discipline approach. In this sense a TCPS curriculum is one that is greater than just the sum of its parts.
 * // 3. Major Integrative Project: // **** // Trans-Curricular Problem Scenario // **
 * // Due: November 29 (50%) // **

The Pass/Fail standard for the UBC Okanagan B.Ed. program is equivalent to at least a B+ (76%) in UBC’s marking system. Students must achieve a final summative percentage score of at least 76% to pass this seminar.
 * PASS/FAIL ASSESSMENT **

// **Attendance and Punctuality** // Regular and punctual attendance is expected at all times. It is especially important in the Faculty of Education because courses are often based on participation and experiential learning rather than lecture. As well, group activities and assignments are often negatively affected by the absence of students. Students who miss a class are responsible for all material covered during that class as well as any assignments given or submitted. **Please e-mail me, phone and leave a message or tell me in person if you are going to be absent or late**.
 * COURSE POLICIES **

// **Missed Classes** // You are responsible for collecting missed materials from a classmate and must be up-to-date by the following class.

// **Assignments** // All assignments must be completed in order to pass the course. Please try to hand your assignments in on time. Late assignments will be penalized except in cases of serious illness or emergencies, both of which must be supported by evidence such as a doctor’s note. **You will lose 5% per day that an assignment is late, and it will not be marked if it is more than one week late,** unless you have made special arrangements with me at least two weeks prior to the due date of the assignment or have an emergency. Please note that you will affect the flow of the course’s lessons if you are absent for your in class presentations.

// **Plagiarism and Cheating** // University regulations on plagiarism and cheating will be strictly enforced. Consequences range from receiving zero for the assignment to expulsion from the university.

Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s words or ideas as if they were your own. Examples include: (a) copying material without using quotations marks and citations; (b) not referencing summaries; (c) handing in assignments or material written by someone else as your own work.

As the class aims to create a community of inquiry, students are encouraged to work collaboratively in groups. However, cheating will not be tolerated.//Cheating// includes submitting someone else’s work as your own or resubmitting work you have already received credit for in another course, and misrepresenting (or having someone misrepresent for you) your personal situation in order to receive special treatment, such as a deferral for an assignment.

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