Integrating Educational Technology in the Classroom

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course focuses on the selection and use of various technologies and software applications appropriate for K-12 curricula. Topics to be explored include the construction of units, classroom management issues, and student assessment criteria to assist teachers in the process of effectively integrating technology into subject matter curricula.

Topics and Objectives

The Integrating Technology for Inquiry (NTeQ) Model

Examine the basic premises of a student-centered learning environment.
Analyze the key components of the NTeQ model.
Compare and contrast the NTeQ model and traditional classrooms.
Identify student learning variables that impact student achievement.
Describe generative strategies that are incorporated in Think Sheets.
Lesson Plans Implementing the NTeQ Model

Identify the components of an integrated technology lesson using the NTeQ model.
Examine exemplary lesson plans that integrate technology effectively into the curriculum.
Develop resources such as Think Sheets that assist in implementing a technology-based lesson plan.
Describe the elements of effective instruction.
Apply instructional strategies to the implementation of the NTeQ model.
The Teacher’s Role in Integrating Technology

Analyze the role of the teacher as a facilitator.
Examine styles of questioning that promote higher level thinking.
Describe learner-centered strategies to adapt instruction and the environment to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Modify technology-based lesson plans for diverse learners.
Managing the Technology-Enhanced Classroom

Identify effective policies and procedures concerning scheduling and managing technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings.
Examine strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
Construct a plan to manage various technologies within the context of learning activities.
Assessment and Evaluation

Compare and contrast traditional and alternative assessments.
Examine types of rubrics that can be used to assess student-created technology products.
Develop appropriate assessments.
Construct rubrics to measure student progress.
Tools and Curriculum Integration: Word Processing

Examine the basic components of word processing and its use in the classroom.
Develop lesson plans that meaningfully integrate the use of word processing.
Tools and Curriculum Integration: Spreadsheets and Databases

Examine the basic components of the spreadsheet and its use in the classroom.
Create a simple spreadsheet applying the basic components of data analysis.
Examine the basic components of the database and its use in the classroom.
Create a simple database applying basic data organization and analysis.
Develop lesson plans that meaningfully integrate the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Tools and Curriculum Integration: Graphics, Desktop Publishing, and Presentation Software

Describe the use of graphics programs and graphic organizers in the educational setting.
Examine the use of desktop publishing in the classroom.
Analyze the components of multimedia presentations and their uses in the classroom.
Design a cover page incorporating graphics and text.
Computers as a Tool for Teachers

Identify ways teachers can use computers as a productivity tool for teaching.
Examine how teachers can use computers as a management tool.
Tools and Curriculum Integration: The Internet and Educational Software

Identify ways the Internet can be used in learner-centered instruction.
Examine how to meaningfully integrate educational software into an NTeQ lesson.
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School Address:

University of Phoenix Online
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 800-492-6552
E-Mail: online@phoenix.edu
Web: http://www.uopx.com

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Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary Mathematics
Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary English/Language Arts
Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary History/Social Science
Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary Science
Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Distance Education Methods for Secondary Schools
Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Secondary Business and Marketing
Learning and Technology
Using Computers in Education
Critical Issues in Educational Technology
Ethics and Technology in Education
Designing and Producing Educational Technology
Instructional Multimedia Authoring
Foundations of Distance Education and Training
Assessment and Evaluation in e-Education
Information Technology
Internet and Distance Education Delivery
Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design
Courseware Authoring
e-Education in the Global Environment

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