Course Samples

The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Computers in Education

Schedule
Week 1 Topic(s): Introductions & Connections
Assignments:
  • Read chapter 1
  • Start thinking about ideas for the multimedia lesson
Week 2 Topic: Let’s Talk About Tools
Assignments: Read chapter 3
Week 3 Topic: Planning: How & why
Assignments:

Read chapter 4

Week 4 Topic(s): Multimedia Methods & Media
Assignments: Read chapter 5 & 8
Week 5 Topic: Selecting Multimedia Methods & Tools
Assignments:
  • Read chapter 6
  • Participate in the online discussion
  • Complete the first software assessment
Week 6 Topic: Planning the Design
Assignments:

Read Chapter 9 and pages 190-210

Items Due: Concept maps & 1st software assessment
Week 7 Topic(s): Designing the tool
Assignments:
  • Complete 2nd software assessment
  • Work on your multimedia lesson
Week 8 Topic(s): Using the Tool
Assignments:
  • Read chapter 7
  • Continue to work on your multimedia lesson
  • Participate in the online discussion
Week 9 Topic: Assessing the Tool
Items Due: Alpha project reviews
Week 10 Topic: Designing Multimedia Assessment Tools
Assignments:

Design your assessment rubric

Week 11 Topic: Sharing your tools
Assignments:
  • Complete 2nd software assessment
  • Participate in the online discussion
  • Continue to work on your projects
Week 12 Topic: Dress Rehearsal
Items Due:
  • Beta project reviews
  • 2nd software assessment due
Week 13 Topic: Crossing the "T's" and dotting the "Is"
Assignments:

Put the final touches on your projects

Week 14 Topic: Project Presentations
Items Due:
  • Class project presentations & feedback
  • Multimedia lessons and supporting materials
Week 15 Topic: Reflections
Items Due: Self-evaluation