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EDU 221 - Secondary Methods & Practicum Block
=Technology Integration Portion=

This is a 2-credit portion of EDU221: Secondary Methods & Practicum Block. Within this portion of the course, we are going to try to answer the following questions:
 * Why might it be important for students to learn with technology?
 * How can you effectively integrate technology into your teaching and learning?

Grading - Technology Integration
Grades for the entire 12 credit Block will be "averaged" from the grades for the individual components of Block. Technology Integration and Classroom Management each count as one-sixth. However, you cannot have a grade lower than a C in any individual course in order to pass Block, no matter what the average of all Block courses.


 * Grades** for the Technology Integration portion of Block will be based on the following:
 * Participation in discussions & activities - in class and in your individual blog (20%)
 * Module 1 Team Presentation on technologies in the classroom (20%) [Standards 5, 9, and 10]
 * Module 1 Webquest Part 1 (10%) [Standards 1, 3, 4, and 5]
 * Module 2 Project -- Student sample (20%) [Standards 1, 3, and 5]
 * Module 2 Project -- Digital storytelling project (20%) [Standards 1, 3, and 5]
 * Module 2 Webquest Part 2 (10%) [Standards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10]

Notes:

 * Many of the mini-demonstrations will take place on Macintosh computers and we are scheduled to meet in the Mac lab. Despite this, most of the software we will be using has Windows versions or counterparts. Students may complete their assignments on any computer platform using any software title which has the same capabilities we are using in class.
 * This course will teach you to teach with technology that schools you work in may not currently have access to or in ways that teachers you know don't currently teach. As Wayne Gretsky says, "I skate to where the puck will be, not where it is."

Standards:
Below are the Maine Standards for Initial Certification. Ones in bold are standards specifically addressed in the technology integration portion of EDU 221.
 * **Standard 1 – Demonstrates knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) s/he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students.**
 * Standard 2 – Demonstrate the ability to integrate the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures among the disciplines.
 * **Standard 3 - Demonstrates a knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop by providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and cultural development.**
 * **Standard 4 - Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and learning and development theory.**
 * **Standard 5 - Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technology to meet students’ needs.**
 * Standard 6 - Creates and maintains a classroom environment which supports and encourages learning.
 * Standard 7 – Demonstrates the ability to support students’ learning and well-being by engaging students, home, colleagues, and community.
 * Standard 8 - Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner.
 * **Standard 9 – Demonstrates an awareness of and commitment to ethical and legal responsibilities of a teacher.**
 * **Standard 10 - Demonstrates a strong professional ethic and a desire to contribute to the education profession.**