ID2950Syllabus

ID 2950- Technology and the Young Child
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 * Course Description**

Exploration of developmentally appropriate use of technology in the home, school, and workplace. Emphasis is on computer, Internet, and other digital technologies. N.B. In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disability condition requiring special accommodations (e.g., tape recorder, special adaptive equipment, special note taking or test taking procedures) is strongly urged to contact the professor at the beginning of the course. ** Course objectives **

Students will achieve growth toward becoming informed, dynamic professionals, as evidenced by demonstration in knowledge, skills and dispositions to teaching.

Students will: · demonstrate knowledge about basic computer operations and applications.(K/S) · utilize computer hardware, including those appropriate for children.(K/S) · analyze and critically evaluate the appropriateness and soundness of an array of software and websites for children, including innovative programs (e.g., multimedia applications). (K/S/D) · utilize appropriate Internet websites useful in home, school, and workplace settings. (K/S/D) · develop multimedia projects that demonstrate the ability to produce and manipulate audio, graphic, and video files. (K/S) · investigate the role of technology in diverse home, school, and workplace settings. (K/S) · explore social and ethical issues related to technology. (K/D)


 * Course Content **

WK 1- Course Introduction/ Selection of Topics and Projects. Writing a Proposal for the term project.

WK 2- Fundamental computer operations and applications. · Operating systems · Common computer applications (e. g., word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, audio and visual image processing and editing tools as appropriate for children’s use) · The Internet

WK 3- Hands-on experience with technology (e.g., computers and peripherals) with implications for use by children. · Scanners · Color printers · CD-ROMS/DVD’s · Digital cameras/Video recorders · Specific devices for young children and adaptive technology · Emerging technology

WK 4- Hands-on experience searching for and evaluating children’s software and websites.

· Software types/modes and features · Web-based software · Web-based activities (e.g., Webquests, virtual field trips)

WK 5- The Internet in the home, school, and workplace.

1. Nature of the Internet · E-mail/ World Wide Web/ Social Interaction Software · User/newsgroups/blog/wiki/ning 2. Conducting Internet searches and social bookmarking 3. Websites for: children, parents, educators

WK 6- Meeting with the Instructor. Set up 10-15 min. meeting with the instructor to discuss the term project.

WK 7- Development of a multimedia project.

· Use a variety of software and hardware tools · Export to sharable format · Save to a variety of storage devices

WK 8- Means of integrating technology into the home, school and workplace.

o As a tool for learning in daily classroom activities and for connecting to NJCCCS for technology o As a tool for research in daily classroom activities and for connecting to NJCCCS for technology o As a tool for play o As a tool for interactive environments

WK 9 – Digital Story telling

WK 10 & 11 –Presentations for Curriculum Projects.

WK 12- Social and ethical issues.

Internet issues: inappropriate websites for children, security (e.g., filtering software), AUPs.

WK 13 & 14- E-portfolios.

WK 15 & 16- Final Portfolio presentations.


 * Methods of Instruction **

A. Laboratory experiences with hardware and software B. Individual and small group demonstrations C. Lectures/discussions: face-to-face and on-line D. Out-of-class investigations by students E. Participation in use of on-line technology F. Small group and independent work creating lessons connected to NJCCCS for technology


 * Methods of Evaluation **

A. Class discussion and participation in hands-on activities to demonstrate knowledge about basic computer operations and applications (K/S) B. Technology portfolio (K/S/D) C. Laboratory experiences that utilize technology (K/S) D. Plan for use of technology in the home and school (connection to the technology standards required) (K/S/D) E. Electronic multimedia portfolio (K/S/D)


 * Grading Scale**


 * A = 105-95 || A- = 94-90 || B+ = 89-86 || B = 85-83 || B- = 82-80 || C+…= 79-76 || C…..= 75-73 || C-….= 72-70 || D…=69-65 ||
 * F…= 64 or below ||||||||||||||||  ||

Teaching Every Student in Digital Age- Online [] Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Randoph Gunter (2002). Teachers Discovering Computers, Integrating Technology in the Classroom 2nd Edition. SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES Website: http://www.scsite.com/tdc2/-- [] The rest of the reading material and educational websites will be posted on http://ukean.wikispaces.com/ Links:
 * __ Required Reading __**
 * __ Suggested Readings/ Text:  __**

[] [] [] About course- http://mny.wikispaces.com/CIRL Here is a link to previous term e-portfolios. [] E-portfolio template at [] and sample e-portfolios at [] Details for each e-journals at [] Details for digital storytelling projects are at [] Collection of guides to Internet resources. [] Evaluating Internet Resources. [] Guidelines for Writing in APA Style. [|http://www.ldl.net/~bill/aparev.htm]
 * Online Tools http://ukean.wikispaces.com/OnlineTools **