Fresno Pacific University
MCE 753, Fall 2002
Instructor: Scott Smith
559.730.7385
Parameters
 | 11 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM starting September 3rd located in the Cherry Avenue Lab. |
| 1 Saturday conference at El Diamante HS on October 12th, from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. |
Objectives
| Develop a clear view on the economy of Educational Technology. |
| Develop a clear vision for technology's role in your site and in your classroom. |
| Design a technology-rich standards-based unit in concert with this vision. |
Books & Materials
| Oversold & Underused, Computers in the Classroom - Larry Cuban, 2001 Harvard Press |
| Empowering Students with Technology - Alan November, 2001, SkyLight Training/Publishing Inc. |
| California Standards for the Teaching Profession, 1997, CTC & CDE |
| National Educational Technology Standards, 1999, ISTE |
| Intel Teach to the Future, 2002, Institute of Computer Technology |
Readings & Writings
Both the assigned reading and associated written work are due at the beginning of class each week. Provide the instructor with one copy of the written work at the beginning of each class.
Class Discussions
A major part of this course is the discussions that occur during class time. Prompt attendance and energetic well-informed participation is key to your success.
Journal
Reflection is an essential learning process. Each evening we will take some time to scribe our thoughts on virtual paper. The contents of the journal are reviewed by the instructor but are not graded.
| 8 writing assignments based on book readings. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class. Since these writings are key to class discussions, late assignments will not be accepted. |
| Write a technology-rich Description of Practice (DOP) for one of the CSTP standards. |
| Write a narrative on your school profile in terms of instructional technology. |
| Present a 50 minute session at the CVCUE conference October 12th. |
| Design a technology-rich, standards-based unit portfolio. |
Grading - Final course grade is based on points accumulated during the course with a maximum of 295 points. "A" > 270, "B" >225, "I" <= 240.
| Class participation (11 meetings x 10 pts = 110 pts) |
| Writing assignments on time (8 assignments x 5 pts = 40 pts) |
| DOP assignment (25 pts) |
| School Profile (25 pts) |
| CVCUE Conference session (25 pts) |
| Unit Portfolio (70 pts) |
