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ED 592 - ADVANCED PC APPLICATIONS
ED 592 Advanced PC Applications P-12
Course Description - This course will provide its participants with an in-depth study of the technological resources currently available for use in educational practice and administration. A PC and Microsoft® Office will be used to enhance professional productivity in a P-12 classroom setting. The Internet will be utilized as a resource in the development of inquiry-based learning activities and student collaborative projects. Syllabus
Pre-requisites - Participants must be familiar with basic computer operations, including e-mail and the use of Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. In addition, each participant must obtain a user name and password for his/her SHU Network Account prior to participating in this course.
Technology Requirements - A PC with Microsoft® Office 2000 or higher, a CDRW drive, and Internet access.
Sample Assignment - Develop an instructional application that aligns with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) K-12 Curricular Framework, the CSDE Computer Competency Standards for Students, and the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) "NETS" standards. Sample Ethical Issues Sample Graphic Organizer
Field Experience - Participants will interview a teacher, curriculum coordinator, computer coordinator, librarian, special education teacher or paraprofessional. The purpose of the interview will be to develop an awareness of how technology encompasses the concepts of networks, roles, resources, and emerging technologies. In addition, the use of technology for enabling and empowering learners with diverse cultures, characteristics, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds will be investigated. A minimum of 3 hours will be required for conducting a background search of the school site/school district and composing a reflection paper. Sample Reflection Paper
Teaching Dispositions - In addition to measuring content knowledge and technological skills, several ED 592 course assignments include embedded assessments that measure an individual's teaching dispositions. See Overview
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The educational outcomes of this course are aligned with the following standards -
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
NETS-T - I.a., I.b., II. a.-e., IV.b., V.a.-d., VI.a., VI.c., VI.d.
Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (CCCT)
I.4.b., I.4.c., I.4.d., II.1.b., II.2.b., II.4.a., II.4.b., II.4.d., III.4.b.
Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies - All
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