Instructional personnel shall be able to use educational technologies for data collection, information management, problem solving, decision making, communication, and presentation within the curriculum. Instructional personnel shall be able to plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings. Instructional personnel shall demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to the use of technology. Attendance in class is mandatory, as discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities are important parts of the course. Each student is expected to complete all readings, assigned projects, and participate in on-line discussions.
Assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the date due.
Late assignments will not be accepted without making arrangements with the instructor. Assignments may also be sent through e-mail. Participation in field experience is mandatory. Students will preview at least five educational technology software programs which focus on the subject matter discipline they plan to teach. Then, students will select two of the previewed pieces of software to complete a comprehensive software evaluation.