Projects+for+EDUC573


 * __ Course Objectives: __**** // The following Objectives noted for EDUC 573 are based upon the standards and competencies set forth by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): // // Upon successful completion of this course, the student will know and be able to… // **

** 1. demonstrate, through discussions and class projects, a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. (NETS_T III)**
 * 2. plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by various available technologies. (NETS_T V)**
 * 3. plan and create curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. (NETS_T I)**
 * 4. identify and apply various technologies available for classroom assessment and evaluation strategies. (NETS_T II)**
 * 5. evaluate and integrate various technologies to enhance productivity and professional practices. (NETS_T V)**
 * 6. Apply a clear understanding of social, ethical, legal and human issues concerning technology, into the teaching and learning environment. (NETS_T IV) **


 * __ Course Projects: __** The numbers in parenthesis under “description”, next to each project are the numbers that signify the specific objective (1-6) that aligns with the project below. Course Projects: For detailed information concerning the individual projects, please see “assignments” within the webcourse.


 * ** Project or Activity Name: **  ||  ** Description: **   ||  ** Points: **   ||
 * ** Online Discussion **  ||  ** You must be an active participant to earn total points- See course syllabus for the scoring guide for online discussions. (Objectives 1,2,3,4,5, & 6) **   ||  ** 120 points **   ||
 * ** Week I: Impact of Technology  ** || **//  You will identify your strengths and your weaknesses according to the following charts Hallmarks of an effective eMINTS Classroom and Grappling’s Teaching and Learning Spectrum (Objective 5)  //** || **  20 points  ** ||
 * ** Evaluations: **  ||  ** Evaluate an educational website, a WebQuest, and an online Virtual Fieldtrip. A form for this project is provided under “assignments” (objectives 2,3,4,5 & 6) **   ||  ** 30 points **   ||
 * ** Web 2.0/Wiki Project **  ||  ** Students will search out information on their own concerning web2.0 and take part in a class wiki to share their findings. **   ||  ** 25 points **   ||
 * ** WebQuest **  ||  ** Create a WebQuest (objectives 1,2,3,4, & 5) **   ||  ** 100 points **   ||
 * ** WQ Peer Evaluation  ** || **  Peer edit and submit the scoring rubric  ** || **  20 points  ** ||
 * ** Delicious Social Bookmark **  ||  ** Students will create a Delicious Social bookmarking site with 50 online links, 5 invited friends, and at least 5 tags. (Objectives 1,2,3,4,5, & 6) **   ||  ** 50 points **   ||
 * ** Nets-T Depth of Knowledge ePorfolio **  ||  ** Demonstrate your knowledge and skills concerning technology integration through reflection and artifacts. You will be building an ePortfolio on Google Sites (Objectives 1,2, 3,4,5, & 6) **   ||  ** 75 points **   ||
 * ||    || **  440Total pts.  ** ||

**__ Online Discussions __ : ** Class participation is EXTREMELY important in this course. It is imperative, that you demonstrate active participation. There will be six separate discussions for this course. Each discussion is worth 20 points each. You should post your initial posting within the first four days of the unit time period. Points will be deducted for students who continuously post late in the unit. When posting an initial response you will need to click on the button labeled “add new thread”. To reply to someone else in the discussion board, click reply. This allows the participants to identify the thread of the discussion. You must visit the discussion throughout the unit to earn full credit. Posting comments on one day only, will not demonstrate active participation.

|| ** 5 points **   || || ** 5 points **   ||
 * ** Post a new thread in response to the instructors posting for each unit of study early in the discussion.   **
 * ** Reply to two other students’ comments.  **
 * ** The posting must demonstrate a clear understanding of the readings and unit content and must provide a new thought, opinion, concern, etc. ****// In other words, do not just agree with someone else’s posting. //**** You must back your comments up with the reading materials (books, articles, specific experiences.) **  ||  ** 10 points **   ||
 * Note: Points will be deducted if postings are done on the same day or if not on the days scheduled! You must demonstrate active participation by accessing and participating in the discussion throughout the week. You can not log in at the end of the discussion, post your information and expect full credit.   ||