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| Project/Problem Based Classrooms |
In this course, teachers will learn various ways of utilizing technology resources in their classroom using a problem-based approach. Teachers will review existing software found in the district and core curriculum lessons that already incorporate technology. In addition, teachers will explore the relationship between the district textbook and available technology, use of spreadsheets, and concept mapping software. The outcomes of this course focus on the teachers developing lesson units that appropriately integrate technology and follow state and national technology and curriculum standards.
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| Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom |
This course aids in the exploration and development of expertise with a variety of multimedia and hypermedia tools available in today's school environment. The course reviews the "how to's" of many of the peripheral devices available; such as, laser discs, CD-ROM's, cable TV, video, sound files, digital cameras, and scanners. A module in this course will be devoted to copyright issues surrounding multimedia uses in education. Emphasis is made on how these tools are best integrated in the K-12 classroom and how they can help support learning while following state and national technology and curriculum standards.
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| Technology Basics for Teachers |
This hands-on, learner-centered module examines uses of and current issues related to educational technology. Teachers learn basic computer terminology and skills needed to operate the computer. Commercial software applications are explored. These experiences will be directed toward enhancing the classroom environment.
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| Computers in the Science Classroom |
In this module, teachers will be exposed to various ways of moving technology into the science classroom. A review of existing software found in schools today, and lessons incorporating technology will be part of this course. Students will create lessons integrating technology into their instruction at designated grade levels. An emphasis will be on how the lesson created fits state and technology standards.
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| Computers in the Language Arts Classroom |
In this module, teachers will be exposed to various ways of moving technology into language art classes. A review of existing software found in schools today, and lessons incorporating technology will be part of this course. Students will create lessons integrating technology into their instruction at designated grade levels. An emphasis will be on how the lesson created fits state and technology standards.
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| Integating Technology in the Mathematics Classroom |
In this module, teachers will be exposed to various ways of moving technology into the mathematics classroom. A review of existing software found in schools today, and lessons incorporating technology will be part of this course. Students will create lessons integrating technology into their instruction at designated grade levels. An emphasis will be on how the lesson created fits state and technology standards.
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| Building an Electronic Community |
The aim of this course will be to explore how electronic learning communities are built and sustained. This will be accomplished by: drawing upon ideas of community, technology, and education, sharing experiences within an electronic community, and formulating effective management strategies to be used in a technology based classroom to incorporate, sustain, and expand an electronic community.
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| Computing in the School Setting: Teaching with Telecommunications |
In this hands-on, learner-centered module, students explore and develop expertise with various telecommunication tools, such as Internet, e-mail, the World Wide Web, on-line databases, and basic software applications. Students model the ways these various tools can be used for integration into the teaching and learning process. Teachers develop confidence in implementing technology in their classrooms while addressing state and national technology and content standards.
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| Integrating Technology with the Social Studies Curriculum |
In this course, teachers will be exposed to various ways of moving technology into the Social Studies curriculum. A review of existing software found in schools today, and lessons incorporating technology will be part of this course. Students will create lessons integrating technology into their instruction at designated grade levels. An emphasis will be on how the lesson created fits state and technology standards.
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| Internet Content for the Classroom |
The Internet has become an integral part of school environments. This course focuses on how the Internet can be successfully used in the classroom. In particular, emphasis is placed on browsers, educational sites, searching techniques and the meaningful use of the Internet in the classroom. Additionally, issues such as assistive technology, culture, gender, and the digital divide will be presented.
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| Web-Based Instructional Tools |
This module is designed to familiarize the student with various web page development tools and design principles. Web page development is completed based on current theory and research in instructional design and cognitive science.
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| Assistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher |
In this module, teachers will be exposed to various ways of moving technology into classes with diverse learners. A review of existing software found in schools today and lessons incorporating technology will be accentuated in this course. Students will create lessons integrating technology into their lessons at designated grade levels. Emphasis will be placed on how Assistive Technology devices can support diverse learners and on how to create lessons to fit state and technology standards.
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| Technology Leadership Issues in Educational Technology |
This module is designed to familiarize administrators, technology coordinators and others engaged in technology incentives with staff development "Best Practice" plans. Participants will: identify technology trends and how individual schools are affected; identify signs of trouble with regard to technology and how to correct them; and evaluate and align the use of technology to accomplish the goals of the school improvement plan. New assumptions about learning, instructional technology, and organization design are discussed relative to planning how schools can use technology to evolve beyond conventional approaches.
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| Desktop Publishing |
This mdoule is designed to familiarize students with a variety of publishing tools and model how to use these tools to best communicate. Design and layout principles, and "best practice" uses of images are discussed.
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| Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction |
As society moves from paper to electronic media and the Internet, new questions of ethics and morality arise. This course examines how ethics and law impact the teacher and the classroom including: computer ethics and software, nettiquette, Internet publishing, distance learning copyright, intellectual property, referencing electronic media, the Teach Act, fair use, and NEThics.
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| Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction |
Leading-edge work in distance education will be explored in this class. The ways in which learning and teaching across barriers of distance and time are similar to, and different from, face-to-face instruction will be depicted. Innovations such as the World Wide Web, shared synthetic environments, computer-supported collaborative learning, telementoring, and virtual communities will be explored with emphasis on how they will shape the evolution of distance education and how they will enhance its effectiveness.
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| Designing Instruction with Technology |
This module will introduce educators to the logic of a backward design approach to curriculum planning, assessment and instruction. Focus will be directed to criteria selection in matters of understanding; design standards for quality control; and misconceptions and misunderstandings toward integrating technology into the classroom.
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Materials for Reading - Elementary
MSDE 3 credits
On-line |
The purpose of this PD opportunity is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary to successfully integrate children's literature into the curriculum. Students will experience a variety of texts and other media resources to be used in their classes when reading literacy, to perform a task, and for information. They will apply strategies for selecting, retrieving, and evaluating materials. They will demonstrate an understanding of accessibility, variety of media, multimedia materials, text features, and oral and written responses to literature.
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Assessment for Reading Instruction - ELementary
MSDE 3 credits
On-line |
In this PD module, teachers will gain an understanding on how to use state, local, and classroom assessment data to make ongoing instructional changes in elementary reading curricula.
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Processes and Acquisition of Reading - Elementary
MSDE 3 credits
On-line |
This class provides the information and skills necessary to provide beginning reading instruction to children. Information is provided that will assist participants to increase their background knowledge in brain research, language acquisition, emergent literacy, phonemic awareness and phonics instruction, vocabulary development, and early comprehension. Information will also be provided on working with children of poverty, language diverse learners, and students experiencing reading difficulties. Participants will also link the research to actual classroom practice.
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