What Modules are Being Considered?
Basic Productivity Skills -
Technology Operations and Concepts - (Tom Synder Text)
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Vocabulary |
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Basic
Concepts (parts - function - i.e. how it works) |
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Word
Processing |
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Spreadsheet |
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Database |
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Presentation
- basic |
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Presentation
- incorporating Multimedia |
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File
Management |
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Troubleshooting |
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Install
Software |
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Install
a Printer |
| Graphics - digital camera, scanner, image editor |
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Multimedia
- working with graphics, multimedia files |
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Effective
Searching skills (search engines) |
Communication/Collaboration
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E-mail |
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File transfer |
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Web
Page
Editors (very basic) |
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Web
Page
Collaboration -- sharing and building a common site |
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Gradebook
software (GradeQuick or similar) |
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Working
in a Collaborative Environment (Tapped-In, Web-X, Groove) |
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Course
Management Applications (Blackboard, WebCT) |
Classroom Pedagogy
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Project
Management (tips/tricks/reality of managing a technology rich project) |
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ISBE
On-Line Content Services |
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On-line
Collaboration -- models and sources (Enternet Class Genre) |
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Education
Portals (i.e. MarcoPolo & use integrating into classroom lessons) |
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Problem Based Learning |
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WebQuest |
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Cool & Free Tools |
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Student
Safety - safe content search engines, working within a filtered environment |
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Major
Project - Prepare and Use a Technology Rich Integrated Unit with model
teaching/co-teaching/critical friend support |
Assessment
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Performance
Assessment Concepts (rubrics, portfolio) |
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Performance
Assessment Practice -- video observation, grading student artifacts (Apply
and Practice NextSteps Rubric) |
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Standards
Aligned Classroom (Stiggins K.R.S.P Model) |
Legal, Ethical, Social Issues
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Federal,
State Laws and School Practice (liability, AUP, CIPA, FERPA, ISSRA) |
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Applying
- local practice roundtable discussion and review of district policies
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