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EDUC 270 - Instructional Technology


Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: Students will examine and apply the effective use of technology to student learning in grades K-12. They will evaluate instructional media materials, courseware and software for classroom use and develop materials using various software applications to support classroom instruction and professional communications. Students will create a professional learning portfolio. This is the capstone course for the Teacher Education Transfer Program.

Prerequisites: EDUC 101 . EDUC 200 . EDUC 205 . EDUC 110  or PSYCH 249 .
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: Individuals who hold a current or prior teaching certificate may be eligible to waive the prerequisites. Discuss options with the department.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies
  1. Explain the copyright laws and the implication of those laws for the classroom teacher.
  2. Develop lesson plans that incorporate the National Educational Technology Standards for teachers (NETS-T), National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) and State of Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS).
  3. Use effectively technology and media equipment to support learning.
  4. Evaluate instructional media materials, courseware and software for classroom use.
  5. Describe the effective uses and best practices of integrating technology and media into K-12 instruction.
  6. Identify ways in which technology can be used to effectively address the instructional needs of special needs students and diverse learners.
  7. Design effective Web-based instructional activities which support learning.
  8. Create effective and appropriate presentations and documents using technology.
  9. Create a professional learning portfolio.



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