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Course Description


Education - EDUC 270

Instructional Technology

3 Credit Hours
1 Lecture Hours
2 Laboratory Hours

Course Description

Students will examine and apply the effective use of technology to student learning in grades K-12. They will evaluate instructional media materials, courseware and software for classroom use and develop materials using various software applications to support classroom instruction and professional communications. Students will create a professional learning portfolio. This is the capstone course for the Teacher Education Transfer Program.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Recommended

  • Individuals who hold a current or prior teaching certificate may be eligible to waive the prerequisites. Discuss options with the department.

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Explain the copyright laws and the implication of those laws for the classroom teacher.
  • Develop lesson plans that incorporate the National Educational Technology Standards for teachers (NETS-T), National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) and State of Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS).
  • Use effectively technology and media equipment to support learning.
  • Evaluate instructional media materials, courseware and software for classroom use.
  • Describe the effective uses and best practices of integrating technology and media into K-12 instruction.
  • Identify ways in which technology can be used to effectively address the instructional needs of special needs students and diverse learners.
  • Design effective Web-based instructional activities which support learning.
  • Create effective and appropriate presentations and documents using technology.
  • Create a professional learning portfolio.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.

Key: Day of the Week

  • T = Tuesday
  • R = Thursday
  • S = Saturday
  • X = Sunday