1. Welcome to EDUC275: Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning Ms. Sprouse M/TR 5:00 – 7:45 322C Withers by: Lisa Harris

2. Why is EDUC 275 a required course? The World is Different! Communication is different Information is different Tools are different Kids are different Learning is different So Teaching MUST be different!

3. This course is about … NOT …

4. A framework for thinking about the class …

5. Assignments focus on … MATH SCIENCE collaboration Integrating multiple subjects technology as a tool for learning assessing student learning

6. Topics we will cover: Theories of technology integration Methods of technology integration Issues related to technology integration –Internet safety –Copyright –One computer classrooms Project-based Learning Collaborative Learning Technology as an Assessment Tool

7. Technology we will use: Digital cameras Digital camcorders Laptops Desktops Internet PowerPoint, FrontPage, Excel Image editing software Digital video editing software Subject-specific, specialized hardware and software (digital microscopes, heart rate monitors, etc.)

8. Syllabus Highlights Assignments Web site Schedule Attendance Late Assignments In-class behavior Students with Disabilities

9. Advice Check your email daily. Read the assigned readings. Read assignments carefully. Listen to PodCasts on the ROLO page. Look at the course schedule each class day. Be creative. Have an open mind. Don’t limit yourself to thinking about what classrooms look like today. If you are confused or have a problem, ASK!!!

10. Introductions Take a picture of your neighbor. Have your neighbor take a picture of you. Create a PowerPoint slide introducing your neighbor. –Insert their picture. –Include their first and last name, hometown, major and an interesting fact. Save to Tshare/ Sprouse275/ Spring 2008/Class Introductions. Name the file with first and last names.