ETC 557: Technology in the Elementary Classroom

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

This course is designed to provide educators with the opportunity and tools to examine and reflect on alternative ways to plan, organize, and implement classroom instruction that integrates technology in the elementary curriculum. It is planned as a course for teachers beginning graduate study in curriculum and instruction, who are interested in or working at the elementary level, as well as an update for educators interested in recent research and innovative practice in the integration of technology in the K-8 classroom.

Toward achieving the purpose of this course, students will engage in projects and discussions, readings, and written assignments leading to the attainment of the goals and objectives in the use of technology in the elementary curriculum that reflect standards established by the International Society for Technology in Education. 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.

Textbooks

Required:
Shelly, G. B., Cashman, T. J., Gunter, G. A., & Gunter, R. E. (2007).Teachers discovering computers: Integrating technology and digital media in the classroom, 5th Ed. Boston, MA: (Shelly Cashman Series). (ISBN 142-3911806).

Recommended:
Cruz, B. C., & Duplass, J. A. (2007).  The elementary teacher's guide to the best Internet resources.  Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.  (ISBN: 0-13-219270-5)

Required Pieces of Software:

Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. (2004) Kid Pix Deluxe 4 [Computer Software]. San Francisco, CA: Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited.

Your Choice of Concept Mapping Software (Examples Below)

• Inspiration Software Inc. (2005). Kidspiration [Computer Software]. Beaverton, OR: Inspiration Software Inc.
• Inspiration Software Inc. (2005). Inspiration [Computer Software]. Beaverton, OR: Inspiration Software Inc.
• Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. CmapTools [Computer Software]. Pensacola, FL: Florida University System.

Listed below are other required materials for Technology Integration in the Elementary Classroom:

• One set of Headphones with a microphone for synchronous activities.

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