Course Syllabus

Fall 2015

Course Title:
Course Number:
Location:

Integration of Technology in the Curriculum

EDUC 1215
Foster 4A Computer Lab

Class Hours:

Monday and Wednesday

Instructor:
Office Location:
Office Hours:

Mrs. Jo Dee Jolliff

Foster 7
Posted on my office door

Phone:
Email:

977-7039
jjolliff@ngu.edu

Teacher Education at North Greenville University

AIM- The teacher education program at North Greenville University, a Christ-centered
institution, prepares teacher candidates to become effective practitioners, caring leaders, and lifelong
learners in a diverse, changing society.
Every course within the division is designed to meet objectives aligned with the aim of the
teacher education program. The vision, mission, aim, and philosophy, along with unit outcomes and
candidate proficiencies are articulated in the divisions Conceptual Framework. As presented in the
framework, teacher candidates who are successful teachers are Effective Practitioners, Caring Leaders,
and Lifelong Learners. The objectives in this course are designed to develop your competencies as you
work toward these goals.
Course Description:
The integration of technology into teaching, learning and the curriculum is the focus of this
course. Students should have some computer skills/literacy upon entrance. This course provides an
introduction to the use of instructional technology including the preparation of an electronic portfolio.
Students will explore aspects of the use of technology as a teaching and assessment tool. This hands-on
course in a laboratory setting has important components. Students will explore technology, create
projects, and develop computer skills.
Course Rationale:
In todays technologically advanced world, pre-service teachers need the knowledge and
experience of how technology can be used to document their professional growth. An electronic
portfolio contains a systematic, purposeful, and meaningful collection of student work that exhibits the
pre-service teachers overall effort, progress and growth over time. The creation of the electronic
portfolio also allows students opportunities to reflect on their development as a teacher and to analyze
their own work samples that are included. The portfolios can be used to communicate the pre-service

experiences to prospective employers or to other institutions of higher learning, as well as a reflective

tool for self-assessment of professional growth.
This course provides a foundation for a multitude of technological tools in a practical educational
context. It is expected that skills learned in this course will be applied during the education experience at
NGU and in the classroom setting.
Textbook: No textbook is required for this course.
Needed Materials: Flash

Drive Bring to class every day!

Course Objectives:
Academic Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will:
Have a practical knowledge of technology available for educational purposes.
Have an understanding of the potential usage for technology in the classroom.
Become acquainted with various aspects of educational technology and media, and
have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Understand and apply concepts and skills for making decisions concerning the social, ethical,
and human issues related to computing and technology.
Integrate features of technology-based productivity tools to support instruction, extend
communication outside the classroom, enhance classroom management, and perform
administrative routines more effectively.
Use telecommunications and information-access resources to support instruction.
Use computers and other technologies in research, problem solving, and product development.
Develop information literacy skills to be able to access, evaluate, and use information to improve
teaching and learning.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

Make practical educational use of Microsoft Office.

Create educational presentations and projects utilizing Microsoft Office.
Proficiently perform research from the Internet.
Evaluate Web pages for instructional purposes.
Use Active Inspire to create an educational flip chart.
Use Kidspiration software to create educational material
Create and design a Web site.
Recognize Assistive Technologies
Organize educational web sites
Familiarize and use ISTE standards

Methods of Presentation:

Direct instruction
Guided discovery

Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of course through:

Class discussion
Informal presentations
Projects

Class Attendance: Please read carefully.

Students are expected to attend class at the same high level of commitment as would be expected
in a teaching position. Students are expected to be on time, with materials ready, and attend all class
sessions. Students in this class, which meets twice per week, will be allowed two absences. Three late
arrivals equals to one absence. If a project or activity is due on the day of an absence, it is the students
responsibility to address deadlines.
Professional Dispositions:
Students will meet the standards of professionalism outlined in the Assessment of Dispositions.
Disability Policy:
Any student who needs special accommodations due to a diagnosed disability must notify the
instructor and provide documentation concerning the disability within the first two weeks of the
semester.
Education and Economic Development Act:
Preparation of candidates in this course is addressed through discussion of how government
policy affects education and an understanding of the EEDA.
Diversity: Diversity issues are addressed in this course through instruction and class discussions.
Written Work:
Written work and projects are expected to be at the same level as you would expect from a
teaching professional. Work should be free of errors. Students will turn in projects by email or
blackboard depending on instructions from the teacher. Activities should be completed within the

allotted computer lab time. Projects must be turned in on time. Late work is not accepted and will not be
graded.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism is dishonesty and plagiarized work will receive a zero.
The student will be recommended for expulsion.
Late Policy:
You must contact me by email if you are an athlete and are going to miss class due to a sport
event. Late work will not be accepted or graded. If you are out due to sickness, email me as soon as
possible.
Assignments and Assessments:

Projects -100 points each

Assistive Technology Paper-100 points

E-Portfolio-100 points
Final Exam - 100 points
Activities (9) and Attendance (1) 10 points each

College of Education Grading Scale:

A=93-100

B= 85-92

C=77-84

D=69-76

F=0-68

Schedule Fall 2015

August 19th Week One
Syllabus, Expectations, Missed Work
Create folders for projects

August 24 & 26th Week Two: Personal Web Site and Power Point
Effective teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students (StandardsS) as
they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve
learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students,
colleagues, and the community.
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)

ISTE Standard 1d
1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with
students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

August 24th Web Site

This week we will be creating your own personal web site. This assignment is important
because it is where all of your assignments will be housed and posted along with
Blackboard.
Before Class:
Please watch the tutorial on how to create a Weebly Web site at the following web
address. DO NOT set your web site up, we will do this class.

http://hc.weebly.com/hc/en-us/sections/200354313-Beginner-sGuide-to-Weebly
In Class: Set up Weebly Web site.
Assignment Due: Weebly web site set up by the end of class

ISTE Standard 1d
1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with
students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate
documentation of sources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to
the use of technology and information

August 26th Internet Safety and Copyright Ethics Power Point

Before Class:
1. Watch this short video and take notes before you come to class.
http://www.brainpopjr.com/artsandtechnology/technology/interne
tsafety/
2. Visit the following web sites for netiquette and copyright law
information.
Bring your notes to class!
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/book/index.html
http://www.valrc.org/tutorials/onlinelearner/netiquette.ht
m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JLbs9eAlr8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dumMk6da-U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc0QC7WytcU
http://musiced.nafme.org/resources/copyrightcenter/copyright-law-what-music-teachers-need-to-know/

In Class:

 Bring your notes to class. Be prepared! You will be creating a

Power Point in class to teach students about Internet safety,
Netiquette, and Copy Right Laws. We will discuss, What Makes a
Great Power Point. Your Power Point will be for students in 3 rd
Grade unless you are Secondary.
Assignment Due: Power Point due at the end of the next class.

August 31st and Sept. 2nd Week Three:

Power Point and Word Document Features
ISTE Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context
and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the StandardsS.
d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments
aligned with content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning
and teaching.

August 31st Power Point

Before Class: Bring notes to continue to work on power point.
In Class: Continue working on power point.
Assignment: Power point due by end of class. Upload to Blackboard.

September 2nd Microsoft Word Document

Before class: No assignment.
In Class: Introduce Microsoft Word. Demonstration of format features. Students will
explore. Explain live link. Discuss field trip components.
Assignment: No assignment due today. Be prepared for next class:

Early Childhood and Elementary research and find a web link that will go
with a Science or Social Studies Standard. If you are Secondary choose your area of
study. See- Before Class Notes!

September 9th and 14th Week Four:

Using Microsoft Word- Field Trip Poster
ISTE Standard 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and
peers using a variety of digital age media and formats

Sept 9th Field Trip Poster

Before Class: Go to South Carolinas Standards and Curriculum Guide at the following
web site. Under Im Looking For go to Standards and Curriculum. Choose your subject
and grade level to complete this task. http://ed.sc.gov/
Research and find a destination that you would take a class to for an educational field
trip. If you are Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary find a location that would be
appropriate for your grade level and would enhance a standard study. Write down the web
site to have in class.
In Class: Create Field Trip Poster with live link to a web site.
Assignment Due: Field Trip Poster due. Upload to Blackboard.

Sept 14th Excel Spreadsheets for Teachers

ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of
current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

Before Class: No Assignment

In Class: Introduce Excel features. (Grade book)
Students explore and create practice sheets.
Assignment Due: No assignment due.

Sept 16th & 21st

Week 5: Excel Spreadsheet and Screen Shots
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current
knowledge to new technologies and situations

Sept 16th Excel Spreadsheet

Before Class: No Assignment
In Class: Excel spreadsheet and graphs created with cereal pieces
Assignment Due: Excel Spreadsheet due. Upload to Blackboard and Weebly.

Sept 21st Screen Shots-Training Material

ISTE Standard 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Before Class: No assignment
In Class: Explain screen shots and how to make Training Material Handout
Assignment Due: Screen Shot-training Material Handout Due. Upload to
Blackboard and Weebly.

Sept 23rd and 28th Week Six: Assistive Technology and

Teacher Web Site Evaluations
Sept. 23rd Assistive Technology
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations
Before Class: Find two websites about Assistive Technology and bring to class.
In Class: Discuss and share web sites for Assistive Technology. Discuss Paper.
Assignment Due: APA style paper on Assistive Technology due in two weeks.

See handout for details.

Sept 28th Evaluate Teacher Web Sites
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Before Class: No assignment
In Class: Complete handouts for web site evaluations.

Assignment Due: Web site evaluation handouts due at end of class. Turn them into the
instructor, nothing to upload to Blackboard or Weebly.

Sept. 30th and October 5th

Week Seven: Symbaloo Web Mixes
Symbaloo Home Page
Sept. 30th Symbaloo Web Mixes
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Before Class: No assignment
In Class: Today we will explore Symbaloo. This is a web mix of your favorite sites. You
can create web mixes for subject areas, or add web mixes created by other Symbaloo
users. You will need to add a minimum of ten (10) web mixes to your Symbaloo under
My Web mixes. The web mixes you add should help you as a classroom teacher.
Assignment: Symbaloo account set up and begin adding 10 web mixes.

Oct. 5th Symbaloo Home Page

ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Before Class: Finish adding your 10 web mixes to your Symbaloo home page.

In Class: Your Symbaloo Home Page is going to reflect editing. You need to add 20 new
tiles that show sites you would use as a classroom teacher. Change the background colors
to show different subjects. Cluster group tiles together. Use the icons that are supplied to
you if given when you search for your educational sites. One category that you will want
to include is interactive sites.

Assignment: Complete adding your 20 new tiles to your Symbaloo Home Page.
*Be sure to share your web mix link on Weebly so you can find it later. Example shown
below. I will check your Home Page in our next class.

October 7th & 14th Week Eight: Using Symbaloo in the

Classroom and Active Inspire
Assistive Technology Paper Due
Oct. 7th Using Symbaloo in the Classroom
Before class:
Finish your 20 link tiles on your personal web mix. Be ready to share them with your
instructor during the beginning of class.
In Class:
Explore and learn about emaze.
*If you want to be Symbaloo certified follow this link.
http://www.symbalooedu.com/

Assignment:
Assistive Technology Paper is due by next class. No late papers will be accepted.

October 14th Active Inspire and Assistive Technology Paper Due

ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of
current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: Finish Assistive Technology Paper
In class: Instructor will introduce some Active Inspire (Flip Chart) features.
Assignment: APA Paper due-Upload Assistive Technology Paper to Blackboard and
Weebly. Also Choose a famous historical person that you want to learn about.

October 19th and 21st Week Nine: Active Inspire

Oct. 19th Active Inspire Review and Research
ISTE Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to
pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their
own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress
Before Class: Have your famous historical person written down on paper. Ticket
in the door! Be prepared! If you have questions, email me.
In class: Practice what we learned in our last class. Research your famous historical
person and record a minimum of 10 interesting facts about them. Save at least four
pictures of your famous person (if possible) into your computer picture file or save to
your flash drive to be used in our next class. Be sure to secure the web sites used, copy

onto a Word document. (Resource Cited Page) Google/Bing should not be cited as a web
site resource, it is the search engine.
Assignment: Show instructor your pictures, and facts. No assignment to turn in.

Oct. 21st Active Inspire

ISTE Standard 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: Finish researching your person if not completed in last class.
In class: Introduce more Active Inspire features. Begin Flip Chart Projects.
Assignment: No Assignment

October 26th and 28th Week Ten: Active Inspire

Oct. 26th Active Inspire
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to
new technologies and situations.
Before Class: No assignment
In class: Work on Flip Charts

Assignment: No assignment due today.

Oct 28th Active Inspire

Active Inspire
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: No assignment
In class: Complete your Active Inspire Flip Charts on your historical person.
Assignment: Flip Chart due by the end of class. Upload to Blackboard and Weebly.

November 2nd & 4th Week Eleven: Research and Prezi

Nov. 2nd Research
ISTE Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to
pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their
own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress
Before Class: Find two web sites to share about inventions from the 1800s. Ticket in the
door. Be prepared!
In class: Research 6 inventions that you want to learn more about. Be sure to grab
pictures of the inventors and/or inventions. Take notes using Microsoft Word. Do not

copy and paste information! Document your web resources, so you can add them in your
Work Cited Page.
Assignment: Due today: Word document of information gathered.

Nov. 4th Prezi

ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: Complete assignment from last class or have word document information
available about inventions to use about your 6 inventions.
In class: Introduce Prezi- Explore/Begin Prezi
Assignment: No assignment due today.

November 9th and 11th Week Twelve: Prezi

Nov. 9th Prezi
ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
b. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: No assignment
In class: Continue to work on Prezi - Inventions
Assignment: No assignment due today.
*Interview a teacher with a current teaching certificate. Write down the responses. This
will be discussed in class.

Nov. 11th Prezi

ISTE Standard: 3. Model digital age work and learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge,
skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations.
Before Class: Interview a teacher about being a classroom teacher. (Public School)
In class: Complete work on Prezi. Work on personal Weebly web site.
Assignment: Prezi due at the end of class. Upload your Prezi link to Blackboard and
Weebly. *Interview a teacher if you have not done this yet. Write down the responses.
Bring their responses to your next class.

November 16th &18th Week 13: Microsoft Publisher and

Research IPads in the Classroom
Nov. 16th Newspaper using Publisher
ISTE Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to
pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their
own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress.
Before Class: Complete teacher Interview, have written material with you.
In class: Introduce Microsoft Publisher. Students begin working on Newspaper.

Assignment: No assignment due today on Blackboard. Complete teacher article before

next class. Gather material on using IPads in the classroom or article about yourself.

Nov. 18th Research

ISTE Standard: 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems
using digital tools and resources.
Before Class: Complete your article on your teacher and have research on IPads in the
classroom or article about yourself.
In class: Complete Newsletter
Assignment: Newsletter due. Upload to Blackboard and your Website.

November 23rd Week 14: Kidspiration Soft Ware

November 23rd Kidspiration Soft Ware
ISTE Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to
pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own
educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
Before Class: No assignment
In class: Demonstrate software. Students use handout to practice creating organizational
chart. Explore different subject areas of software and prepare an original graphic
organizer.
Assignment: Graphic Organizer to be uploaded to Blackboard and Weebly.

November 30th Week 15: Word Clouds

November 30th Word Clouds
Before Class: No assignment
In class: Demonstrate how to create word clouds with 3 different web sites.
Assignment: Submit screen shots of three Word Clouds captured on a Word document
to Blackboard and Weebly.

December 2nd Week 16: Google Docs

Before Class: No assignment
In class: Demonstrate how to create QRCodes and documents using Google Docs.
Assignment: Show Instructor your QR code you created for your Google Doc. Upload to
your Weebly web site.