Outline

Course Description, Objectives and Special Announcements

The Complete Course Outline for ECMP 455 is available here .

The following is a summary of the course outline for all sections of ECMP 455.

Course Time and Date

Section 398: Webtrain Sessions - 1:30-3:00 - Wednesdays
Section 399: Webtrain Sessions - 6:30-8:00 - Wednesdays

Course Runs from January 12 through April 13, 2004.

Course Description

This course is designed for senior undergraduate students and practicing teachers who are familiar with the basics of computer technology skills and its pedagogical importance in education. ECMP 455 will offer undergraduate students who are specializing in teaching at the K-12 levels a more in-depth exploration of the use of and integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the classroom.  The course examines trends, contemporary issues, and futurist scenarios related to ICT integration. The course is rooted in a constructivist/connectivist perspective. 

Course Objectives

As a result of this course, students will be able to:

1. Extend knowledge, skills, and confidence in using technology appropriate to K-12 classrooms.
2. Extend awareness of computer-based learning resources and strategies for their effectiveness.
3. Extend understanding of basic terms and concepts relating to technology in the classroom.
4. Extend understanding of e-mail, the Internet, multimedia resources and ways of using these resources in the classroom.
5. Explore, in depth, computer applications in areas of specific relevance to individual teaching area and level.
6. Integrate technology effectively into teaching/learning situations (i.e., be able to select appropriate content and appropriate technology).
7. Compile lesson/unit plans involving technology components--appropriately related to content, and/or create an entire unit using the computer and combining word processing tools, graphics, web page design tools, and so on.
8. Explore and critique issues such as: the adaptive dimension, diversity, remediation, enrichment, gender equity, and other equity issues as they relate to (a) computer access, (b) budget, (c) curriculum demands, (d) stakeholder groups.
9. Critique and discuss currents of educational technology theory, basic instructional design methodologies, and explore current issues in the implementation of instructional technology into K-12 schools.
10. Have fun and feel comfortable using technology in teaching/learning situations.

Special Announcements

Contact Information

If there is any student in this course who, because of a disability, may have a need for accommodations, please come and discuss this with me, as well as contacting the Coordinator of Special Needs Services at 585-463l.

Additional Information on the Universities Policy towards students with special needs is available here.

Attendance and Punctuality

Regular and punctual attendance is expected (university policy) at all times. It is especially important in the Faculty of Education because courses are often based on participation and experiential learning rather than lecture. As well, group activities and assignments are often negatively affected by the absence of students.

Students who miss a class are responsible for all material covered during that class as well as any assignments given or submitted. Please e-mail me, phone and leave a message or tell me in person if you are going to be absent or late.

Late Assignments

Deadline dates for assignments will be established at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to submit assignments no later than the due date (early submissions are gladly accepted). One mark will be deducted for each day late.