Internet and classroom curriculae Understanding the role of the computer in schools,i.e.identifying philosophical and pedagogical underpinnings, building curriculum webs, exploring a constructivist approach to computer integration. Students explore how dynamic models can be used as creative thinking tools in the K -12 classroom to teach social studies, history, literature, science, and mathematics. Students are expected to develop the programming skills needed to modify and create computer models and dynamic simulations. Through readings, simulations, and field work, the class focuses on current social and political issues in educational technology, and the process of change in educational institutions. Students analyze current practice and evolving issues, consider present conditions and future plans from a multicultural perspective, and prepare and lead a seminar on one of the course the topics.
Students also develop a plan for change and write a grant proposal seeking support for it.
In A Global Context Through hands-on experience, readings and simulations participants develop skills in using the tools of telecommunications to communicate and collaborate with others, access information, conduct research, develop web sites and apply what is learned in schools, classrooms and graduate studies. Responsible use of telecommunications, issues related to educational telecommunications and the changing role and nature of information will be addressed. 5003 Technology in the Mathematics Curriculum Participants survey mathematics-related technologies to understand how these tools can help reform the mathematics curriculum. Current mathematics standards are discussed in view of how technology can facilitate their implementation. This course surveys current research and best practice in the teaching of language arts in combination with effective use of computers and other technology.