Maricopa Community Colleges  EPD260   20072-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/06

EPD260  20072-99999

LEC

2 Credit(s)

2 Period(s)

Technology in Education Overview

Exploration of the use of technology in education. Including history of technology in education, teacher and student technology standards, landmark studies related to using technology in education and utilization of technology in the classroom. Local, state, and national standards for education covered, as well as identification of professional development opportunities. Prerequisites: None.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

EPD260   20072-99999

Technology in Education Overview

 

1.

Summarize the history of technology in education. (I)

2.

Analyze technology standards for education. (II)

3.

Examine landmark studies. (III)

4.

Identify issues related to implementing technology in education. (III)

5.

Summarize the role of the teacher in implementing technology in the classroom. (IV)

6.

Identify core technology skills for teachers. (IV)

7.

Locate and evaluate professional materials to support personal and professional growth. (V)

8.

Analyze issues relating to the integration for technology in the classroom. (VI)

9.

Use technology in the discipline/subject for learning. (VI)

10.

Identify issues that may negatively impact the implementation of technology in the classroom. (VII)

 

 

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EPD260   20072-99999

Technology in Education Overview

 

 

I. History

A. National

B. Arizona Technology Goals

II. Technology Standards

A. Standards-Based Movements

1. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

2. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

3. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS)

4. Arizona Technology Standards

B. Star Chart and Report

C. Milken Exchange of Education Technology

D. District Technology Standards/Curriculum

III. Implementation

A. Milken Exchange Report

B. Star Report 1998 & 1999

C. Star Chart - School Readiness Assessment

D. Strategy

1. Use

2. Access

3. Capacity

IV. Role of the Teacher

A. Milken Exchange Gauge 3 - Professional Competency Continuum

B. Core Technology Skills

C. Curriculum

1. Learning

2. Assessment

D. Self-Assessment Results

E. Professional Practice

F. Classroom and Instructional Management

V. Professional Development for Teachers

A. National and Local Professional Organizations

B. Opportunities in Arizona

C. On-Line Technology Courses

D. District and School Opportunities

VI. Integration in the Classroom

A. Philosophy

B. NETS Integrated Lessons

C. Student-Centered Technology Classrooms

D. Changes in Teacher Behavior

E. Fair Use Issues

F. Ethical Considerations

VII. Backlash of Technology

A. Within and From the Outside

B. Public Opinion

C. Research Results

D. Ethical Practices

E. Accountability

 

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