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Course Description: This class will provide educational technology professional development to practicing science teachers. The purpose of the course is twofold. First, the course will assist educators in effectively using the web to enhance their professional learning. Second, the course will assist educators in using web tools, many of which students are already comfortable with using in social settings, to enhance student learning and ownership. The specific goals of this course include the following:
- Articulate a rationale for using Internet-based technology during instruction.
- Use a web aggregator and social bookmarking to increase efficiency in information gathering.
- Develop an initial personal learning network.
- Explore a variety of Web 2.0 tools and example projects, including blogs, wikis, Google Docs, Google Earth, podcasting, screen capture, and photo sharing services, for professional growth and enhancing instruction.
- Create a plan for integrating at least three Web 2.0 tools into current instructional efforts.
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. While the course is in session, it is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week and spend 15 - 20 hours per week to stay current and successfully complete this 3 credit graduate course.
Instructor(s): Eric Brunsell, EdD. Intercollege Programs for Science Education, Montana State University
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; science educator.
Target Audience: Teachers enrolled in Montana State University's Master of Science in Science Education program; teachers desiring graduate credit in educational technology for professional development purposes.
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $905 | | | MSU Fees | $9.45 | | | Total | $914.45 |
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Technology in the Secondary Science Classroom.
Randy L Bell, Julie Gess-Newsome, & Julie Luft (EDS).
NSTA Press - ISBN # 9781933531274
Textbook is available from Montana State University Bookstore at 1-888-247-2546. Ask to speak with the Textbook Department. It will expedite your order if you tell the sales representative:
- the course number (EDCI 580)
- the title of the text
- that the course is offered through Extended University.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact Diana Paterson at dianap@montana.edu or 406-994-5679.
How to Register: Register Online
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