Course Teaching Assistants:
EDU 241 will have two course Teaching Assistants. They have both successfully completed EDU 241: Educational Technology. They will assist in teaching the class, demonstrating technology applications, problem solving, answering questions, and sharing their own experiences and projects with the J-Term class.

Lab Availability:
Some of the software used in the course is available on lab computers across the campus.

The custom educational software used in the course is available on computers in the Education Department's Computer Lab (Mattson 106).

Campus Computer Labs - Hours

Additional Help:
Helpline: 933.6011, Information Technology's On-line Help and Web Helpline (7072).

Course Goals:
This course is designed to help you become more comfortable using technologies to support student learning in your classroom. You will increase your technology skills by using them in your own learning and by creating learning experiences for your future students. Integral to this course is building an understanding of the role of technology in the support and learning for all students (including SWD and ELL). If you have not already discovered that technology can, at times, be very frustrating and time consuming, you will in this course. During those times, we will learn together how to problem solve and overcome the problems that you may be encountering.

Catalog Description:
This course provides practical learning experiences addressing skills and understandings necessary for evaluating, selecting, accessing, and using educational media and instructional materials. It addresses the innovative use of computers and other technologies in classrooms. Students develop technology-supported learning activities they can use in their own teaching of K-12 students.

Standards
This course addresses specific standards from the Minnesota Board of Teaching Standards of Effective Practice as well as the International Society for Technology Education (see "Recommended Foundations in Technology for All Teachers).

Academic Honesty:
You are entering a profession in which you will serve as a model for children's beliefs and behaviors. Parents are going to trust their children's safety, health, education, and happiness to you each year. You must, therefore, hold yourself to the highest standards of academic and personal integrity. Please review the Academic Honesty Policy and the Honor Code in the General Catalog. The honor code includes the following pledge:

In this class, we are encouraged to assist one another with problem solving; however, unless otherwise indicated by the assignment there is an expectation that the work you complete is your own and that you will always give credit to others whose material you use. Academic dishonesty in any form will result in severe penalty (e.g., 0 points on a given assignment, or in serious cases, failure of the course). You must pay special attention to copyright laws as you will be creating multimedia materials that will often include the work of others. Please read the copyright warning.

Attendance
Attendance is expected and anticipated from each student for every class. Please be punctual and prepared. Part of your grade is based on attendance. The expectations for this class are identical to those of your future employers. Class will start on time and your on time attendance is expected. Absences should be minimal, have a very strong justification, and receive prior approval of the instructor.

Assigned Readings
There is no assigned text for this course. All reading assignments are links accessed through the course website. Assigned readings are a vital aspect of the course. Assigned readings will be important for your participation in our classroom conversations and NiceNet discussions.

Assignments and Evaluation
Expectations:
The emphasis in this course is on learning, understanding, and application of technology in K-12 classrooms. Expectations are high for all students in terms of the quality, integrity and consistency in completion of all assignments. It is also assumed that learning in this course occurs from a continuing process of discourse (whether it be written or verbal). Expectations are equally high for all students in terms of active, purposeful, and thoughtful participation in both whole and small group context with continued efforts to support the cooperative learning of all.

Technology Projects and Assignments

Electronic Portfolio

Additional Assignments or Points Earned:

Evaluation and Grading:
The emphasis of this course is on the learning and application of technologies that are applicable to K-12 classrooms. Learning is demonstrated by various means including your affect and disposition in class, your participation in the cooperative and collaborative learning with others, and assignments completed with integrity.

Total points for class: 100 points.

A = 94 -100 total points

A- = 90-93.99 points

B+= 87.5-89.99 points

B= 84-87.49 points

B- = 80-83.90 points

C = work less than 79.9 total points

There is no grading on a curve. Grades less or equal to a C do not meet the standards of the Education Department at Gustavus Adolphus College.