IDE 601
Information Technology in Educational Organizations
(This class was cross-listed with IST 611. IDE 601 changed to IDE 613)

Term:

Fall 2002

Instructor(s):

Michael J. Spector (professor, IDD&E), Ruth V. Small (professor, IST)

Course Description:

Includes information and communications technologies, ethical issues, knowledge management tools, collaborative learning technologies, education databases, etc. On-site project field work constitutes a major portion of course requirements.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will:

1. demonstrate an ability to design, manage, and evaluate technologies used in a learning environment.
2. understand the role of technology in affecting change in educational organizations.
3. describe methods of determining the appropriateness and effectiveness of implementing and using a variety of self-contained and distributed technologies within a range of learning environments.
4. demonstrate knowledge of the impact of technology on information services and instruction for diverse learning audiences.
5. synthesize information presented by a variety of researchers and practitioners in course seminars and readings.
6. understand the uses of technology for language acquisition and literacy development.
7. successfully complete site-based technology-related team projects for clients.
8. use computer-based collaborative software as one method for team interaction.
9. understand the roles of the library media specialist and the educational technologist in the application of technology for meeting curricular, faculty and organizational needs and requirements; and
10. develop skills in collaboration with other professional staff to support instruction through services that enhance the learning and independence of diverse audiences.

Dissemination Strategy :

Distance learning, online class using WebCT.

Course Reflection:

This was the first course I took in the IDD&E program. I had never created an HTML web page before taking this class. Overall, I learned how to evaluate existing learning technologies and design and develop instruction using technology. The Webquest assignment was completed in a 2-person team. The Collaborative Project was completed in a 4-person team. This course provided some valuable team work experience; the teams worked favorably together. One of the final assignments for the class was to create a e-portfolio which consisted of the three (3) assignments and a reflection piece. e-portfolio reflection

Assignments / Projects:

Final Grade: A

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