Syllabus

ED 200 Syllabus __**Course Description**__ Instructional Technology in Education is a basic course in design, development, selection, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for enhancing the teaching/learning process through the wise use of technology in the classroom.

__**Learning Objectives**__ Students will:

1. learn how to use a variety of technology and media resources 2. gain experience in planning to integrate technology into the classroom curriculum. 3. identify and discuss key terms/topics related to current technologies used in education. 4. design a multimedia project to present curriculum information. 5. participate in meaningful communication within and outside of an electronic learning community. 6. prepare to use technology independently throughout their education and their careers**.** 7. connect their classroom experiences with situations and experiences in the outside world. 8. critique web sites to determine appropriateness and usefulness for specific instruction 9. Design,construct, and publish a personal web page. 10. Design a WebQuest for specific instructional objectives 11. Select an instructional topic and design an instructional plan which includes specific learner objectives and the use of technology to enhance the learning process 12. Complete learning activities designed to meet the International Society Technology in Education National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers


 * Assignment Guidelines and Academic Policies**

__**Assignment Guidelines:**__ > been given. > computer in an easily readable font.
 * All assignments are due by the announced due date, unless prior approval has
 * All assignments, unless otherwise noted, are expected to be prepared on a
 * Allwork should be identified with the student’s name and the course title.


 * Digital Learners Poster || 10 ||
 * 21st Century Kids || 10 ||
 * Website Reviews || 10 ||
 * Teachers Sites Post || 10 ||
 * Web 2.0 Presentation || 10 ||
 * Web Resources || 15 ||
 * Class Website || 35 ||
 * Word Formatting || 20 ||
 * Webquest || 45 ||
 * Lesson Plan || 45 ||
 * Hot Topics || 45 ||
 * Class Participation || 25 ||

__**Attendance Policy:**__

You will not want to miss any classes. Much of the value of this course is in the sharing of ideas, discoveries, projects, and materials among each member of the class. Most of the material covered in class will not be in the textbook and can only be experienced by being present for each class session. If it is absolutely impossible for you to attend a class session, it is your responsibility to determine material covered and make up any assignments due. The instructor is not responsible for reminding students of missed assignments or information presented during a missed class session. At this point in your preprofessional preparation, you certainly recognize that attendance is necessary for effective completion of assignments, and that your grade will be adversely affected by not obtaining the knowledge and skills covered in class sessions.

Your final grade for the course will be affected as follows: 3 unexcused absences will result in deduction of 1 full grade 4 unexcused absences will result in deduction of 2 full grades 5 unexcused absences will result in deduction of 3 full grades.

Unexcused absence is defined as an absence not supported with documentation from a doctor or the Student Affairs Office.

__**Grade Policy and Grade Scale**__

Your grade for this course will be based on the points indicated for each assignment. There are a total of 280 points possible.

260-280 Points = 4 (Excellent): This grade denotes accomplishment that is truly distinctive and decidedly outstanding. It represents a high degree of attainment and is a grade that demands evidence of originality, independent work, an open and discriminating mind, and completeness and accuracy of knowledge, as well as an effective use of the knowledge.

253-259 Points = 3.5 (Very Good): This grade denotes mastery of the subject matter. It represents very good achievement in many aspects of the work, such as initiative, serious and determined industry, the ability to organize work, and the ability to comprehend and retain subject matter and to apply it to new problems and contexts.

242-252 Points = 3 (Good): This grade denotes considerable understanding of the subject matter. It represents a strong grasp and clear understanding of the subject matter and the ability to comprehend and retain course content.

231-241 Points = 2.5 (Above Average): This grade denotes above average understanding of the subject matter. It represents a good grasp of the subject matter and the ability to comprehend and retain course content.

222-230 Points = 2 (Average): This grade denotes average understanding of the subject matter. It represents the grade that may be expected of a student of normal ability who gives the work a reasonable amount of time and effort.

196-221 = 1 (Below Average): This grade denotes below average understanding of the subject matter. It represents work that falls below the acceptable standard.

< 196 = 0 (Failure): This grade denotes inadequate understanding of the subject matter. It signifies an absence of meaningful engagement with the subject matter and that the student is not capable of doing or understanding the work or has made little or no effort to do so.

I (Incomplete): The student may request permission from the instructor to receive an incomplete prior to the final examination and must present extraordinary reasons for the petition. The Instructor should indicate on the Attendance/Final Grade Record the required work the student must do to complete the course. Any grades of “I” not removed within two calendar months after the end of the semester will automatically be changed to “0” in the Records Office. Grades of incomplete should only be provided to students who have completed a substantial portion of all course requirements.

W (Withdrawal): Students are permitted to withdraw from courses without penalty up to the ninth Friday of the fall or spring semester. Corresponding deadlines are set for all other semesters (e.g., summer sessions). Withdrawal after that time shall result in a grade of “0.”

__**Academic Dishonesty**__

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at York College. Academic dishonesty refers to actions such as, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabricating research, falsifying academic documents, etc., and includes all situations where students make use of the work of others and claim such work as their own.

When an instructor believes that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, the instructor must provide written notification to the student, the Department Chair, and the Dean of Academic Affairs of the charge and the sanction. Documentation related to instances of academic dishonesty will be kept on file in the student’s permanent record. If the academic dishonesty is the student’s first offense, the instructor will have the discretion to decide on a suitable sanction up to a grade of 0 for the course. Students are not permitted to withdraw from a course in which they have been accused of academic dishonesty.

Students who believe they have been unjustly charged or sanctioned in cases involving a first offense must discuss the situation with the instructor immediately. Following this discussion, students may request through the Dean of Academic Affairs that the Student Welfare Committee conduct a hearing to review the charge and/or the sanction in the case. In cases of a first offense, the instructor may request that the Student Welfare Committee conduct a hearing and decide on the sanction, which can involve academic suspension or dismissal from the College, if the instructor believes the offense to be of an extremely egregious nature.

If the Dean of Academic Affairs determines that the academic dishonesty is the student’s second offense, the Dean will provide written notification to the student, the instructor, and the Department Chair. The Student Welfare Committee will automatically conduct a hearing to review the charge and decide on an appropriate sanction, which will involve academic suspension or dismissal from the College. Students who believe the Student Welfare Committee has unjustly sanctioned them may submit a written request to the Dean of Academic Affairs for a review of their case by the Dean.