10134 (v.4) Ed 458 - Using Computers in the Classroom

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	3801 (v.7) Ed 443 - Introductory Computing for Teachers or any previous version
Syllabus:	Implementation of computers and software into schools. Technology across the curriculum. Organisational issues. Models of implementation. Principles of the use of computers in the classroom, simulations, adventure games, problem solving, multimedia. Aspects of classroom management of computer facilities, students and technology teaching programs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Used a constructivist approach to planning to use technology in a variety of teaching and learning environments. Used a variety of technologies in the different modes of technology used model - support, tutorial, link, resource, exploration and control. Planned, developed, and presented projects implementing technology into the classroom considering the Curriculum Framework, Student Outcome Statements/Progress Maps, teaching and learning strategies, resources, organisation and assessment procedures. Developed an awareness of the current research and issues in using technology in education. Utilised appropriate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for given educational tasks. Developed a paper-based or electronic learning performance portfolio. Developed a webquest and related web pages. Used Powerpoint presentation software to accomplish an educational task. Used communications and productivity tools such as WEBTV, MS Explorer, MS Front page and MS Office. Applied theories of learning in the context of integrating technology into classroom activities. Experienced technology as a problem solving process.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bitters, G. and Pierson, M. (2002). Using Technology in the Classroom. (fifth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Newhouse, p. (2002). Computers in and Online World. [online]. Available www.users.bigpond.com/specialist-ed/cinow.html
Unit Texts:	Shelley, G., Cashman, T., Gunter, R. and Gunter, G. (2001). Teachers Discovering Computers, Integrating Technology in the Classroom. (second edition). Cambridge, Course Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Multimedia Projects and Curriculum Implementation, Presentation, Developmental Portfolio. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y