EDU521: K-12 Students Using Technology

Credit Hours:
3
Estimated Hours Per Week:
15

Overview

This course addresses technologies that support candidates in designing activity-based instruction for K-12 students to encourage meaningful learning and critical thinking. This course also discusses the risks associated with Internet use by children.

In the course project, Technology Unit Plan and Presentation: Implementing Effective Activity-based Instruction, each candidate demonstrates effective application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions through the development of a technology unit plan that teaches K-12 students to use technology efficiently to develop a creative solution to a real-world problem, and a presentation of the unit plan for school administration and staff. The project is a key assessment for candidates in the MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology programs, and it is designed to demonstrate mastery of the International Society for Technology in Education Technology Facilitation Standards.

This course does not include a required field-based activity.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Design developmentally appropriate standards-based instruction, based on current research of teaching and learning with technology, to support learner-centered strategies such as collaboration, higher order thinking, solving real-world problems, and informed decision making.
  • Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on developmental appropriateness and suitability for specific tasks.
  • Utilize a variety of technologies and resources to enhance learning, promote creativity, conduct research, evaluate sources, and produce creative works.
  • Employ a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
  • Create and model instructional technology-based activities that build upon students' previous knowledge to meet age-appropriate technology standards as defined by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).
  • Discuss the importance of teaching Internet safety and tools available to assist schools and parents in keeping students safe.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Special Requirements

  • PowerPoint
  • Inspiration. (You will download a free version. The instructions will be available in the class for a 30-day free trial version.)

Required Texts
EDU521 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore