In order to find and document these appropriate uses of technology, you will work independently, in partners, and in groups to prepare educational activities for specific curriculum topics. You will play the role of a classroom teacher and use your content knowledge, understanding of teaching and learning strategies, and your technology skills to develop real applications for the various tools explored during the semester. Your final product will be a web-based set of activities to teach specific curriculum objectives.
The instructor for your EDIT 2000 is Michael Barbour. Mark Evans will be co-teaching this course and is also available to assist you. The syllabus will give you specifics on what to expect during the semester.
The only materials you’ll need for this course is a key drive, although a 3-ring binder to keep track of handouts is also recommended. We use Macintosh and Windows computers in this lab — so you’ll need to become familiar with both operating systems.
So, what does technology integration look like Harrison County High School in Gulfport, Mississippi is a wonderful example of students and teachers using technology tools for learning. If that’s not enough, see how Mary Scroggs Elementary School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina integrates technology to help younger children learn.
It’s time to get started — there is a background article I would like for you to read that gives you a bit of history about technology in education. I hope reading it will help you to understand what I think about technology’s place in P-12 teaching and learning.
Most importantly, in order for me to learn more about you I would like to schedule a meeting with each and every student during the first two weeks of the semester. There is a sign-up sheet with times that I am free, available for you to sign-up for this meeting. If you have any questions, remember that I am always glad to help!
