Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Course Introduction and Overview: Purpose of Level I course, Learning Objectives, Assignments, Instructional Schedule, Discussion Boards, Grading, emailing the Professor, Networking with Other Students in Course, Important Links |
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2) |
Introduction to Adult Learners: Defining characteristics, Types of Learning Classification Schemes, Scope of Adult and Vocational Education in U.S., Lifelong Learning |
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3) |
Adult Learners II: Instructional Challenges Adult Learning Barriers, Principles of adult learning, Facilitating Learning |
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4) |
Student Diversity: Understanding and Respecting Cultural Diversity, Multicultural Education and Curricular Change, Special Student Learning Needs/Mainstreaming, Older Learners, Flexible Instructional Practices |
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5) |
Learning Across the Lifespan: Learning Across the Lifespan, Contemporary Learning Theory: Information Processing Theory, Memory Models |
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6) |
Technological Literacy: Technological Literacy and the Digital Divide Internet Tutorial: Overview, Search Engines, Databases, Research Tools |
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7) |
Effective Teaching: Teaching Effectiveness Model, History of Teaching, Research on Teaching Effectiveness, Ethical Issues in Teaching |
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8) |
Becoming a Master Teacher
Overview: Essential Skills and Competencies, Teaching Students How to Learn and Think |
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9) |
Planning for Instruction: Understanding the Culture of Teaching, Curriculum Research and Development, Course Countdown, Developing a Syllabus |
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10) |
Direct Instruction: Instructional Model, Seven Steps, Planning, Lecturing and Managing Discussions |
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11) |
Instructional Media and Technology: Course Materials Preparation, Instructional Technology |
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12) |
Student Learning: Assessing Learning, Testing and Grading, Assessment vs. Evaluation, Promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills |
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13) |
Classroom Management and Discipline: Safety, Legal Responsibilities, Recordkeeping, Class Control, Problem Students, Discipline |
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14) |
Lifelong Learning: Student Motivation, Promoting Excellence, Self Esteem, and Involvement |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Students will be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of Educational/Instructional Technology. |
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2) |
Students will be able to conduct research in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology. |
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3) |
Students will be able to plan and evaluate in the process of teaching information technologies. |
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4) |
Students will be able to select and implement appropriate strategies and techniques for teaching information technologies. |
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5) |
Students will be able to put their theoretical information into practice in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology. |
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6) |
Students will be able to design and develop educational materials, software and games. |
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7) |
Students will be able to implement information technologies effectively in and outside of educational environments. |
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8) |
Students will be able to measure and evaluate learners' performances in educational environments. |
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9) |
Students will be able to self-improve their knowledge continuously in information technologies. |
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10) |
Students will be able to act ethically in electronic and non-electronic educational environments, and pass these values to next generations. |
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11) |
Students will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate educational projects. |
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12) |
Students will be able to find out the technologic necessities of companies, and set up these technologies. |
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