ETC 558: Technology in the Secondary Classroom

Credit Hours: 3
Format: Online
Semesters Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: ETC 547 and ETC 567

This course is designed for teachers in the 7-12 classroom regardless of specific content area. Through this course, students will engage in activities, readings, reflections, research, writing, and online interactions that will lead to the development of products that can be of immediate use in the 7-12 classroom. The course is based on the constructivist approach to teaching/learning. Although it is not a requirement to be an inservice teacher, you may be required to evaluate class projects in a learning environment. Making sure that you have access to a learning environment (public or private school classroom, corporate community, online community, etc.) to test your products will be highly recommended to have a successful experience in this course.

Requisites:
Students are required to have an active Dana account to access the course in Vista. Access to the course will not be granted until the official first day of the semester.

Textbooks:

Brooks, J. G., & Brooks, M. G. (2000). In search of understanding: The case for Constructivist classrooms (2nd Rev. Ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). ISBN: 0130606626.

Feden, P. D., Vogel, R. M. (2002). Methods of teaching: Applying cognitive science to promote student learning. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 007282946X.

Torp, L., & Sage, S. (2002). Problems as possibilities: Problem-based learning for K-16 education (2nd Ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. ISBN: 0871205742.

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