Electronic Communication
Letter One—due August 31st  Technology Autobiography and goals for the semester (a.k.a. KWL).

Web Sites of the Week
www.unm.edu/~cimte365
webmail.unm.edu
 

Readings
Anderson-Inman, L., & Ditson, L. (May 1999). Computer-based concept mapping: A tool for negotiating meaning. Learning and Leading With Technology, 26(8), 6-13. (pp. 53-60 in CR)

Etchison, C. (November 1995). A powerful web to weave—developing writing skills for elementary students. Learning and Leading With Technology, 23(3), 114-115. (handout)

Kahn, J. (February 1997). Well begun is half done. Learning and Leading With Technology, 24(5), 39-40. (handout)

Electronic Communication
Inspiration Reflection—due September 7th  A synthesis of the readings and your experience with the Inspiration software. Include ideas/examples of how you might use the software with your students.

Web Sites of the Week
www.inspiration.com
www.kidspiration.com
Mrs. Dobbs' Student s' Examples
 

Readings
Jonassen, D. H., Peck, K. L., Wilson, B. G., & Pfeiffer, W. S. (1999). Learning With Technology: A Constructivist Perspective. Chapter One (handout)

Feldman, A., Coulter, B., & Konold, C. (Dec./Jan. 2000-01). Linking technology, learning and school change. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28(4), 42-47. (handout)

Electronic Communication
Constructivism…What’s That?—due September 14th  A synthesis of the readings, the Lego activity and your own educational experiences. 

Web Site of the Week
www.learner.org/jnorth/
 

Readings
Drake, S. M. (September 2001). Castles, kings--and standards. Educational Leadership, 59(1), 38-42. (handout).

Merryfield, M. (1986). Teaching about Africa. ERIC Digest No. 36. (handout) 

Risinger, C. F. (March 1998). Separating wheat from the chaff: Why dirty pictures are not the real dilemma in using the Internet to teach social studies. Social Education, 62(3), 148-150. (pp. 133-135 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 1-19 

Electronic Communication
Unit Topic—due September 21st  Identify a topic for your Unit. Address why you want to teach this topic and what you already know about the topic (your depth of knowledge). Do not include student activities. Two to three pages.

Web Sites of the Week
school.discovery.com/schrockguide
www.4teachers.org
www.classroomconnect.com
 

Readings
Holmes, E. (May 1997). The spreadsheet absolutely elementary. Learning and Leading With Technology, 26(1), 6-12. (pp. 65-70 in CR)

McInerney, P. (May 2000). Worth 1,000 words. Learning and Leading With Technology, 27(8), 10-15. (pp. 195-200 
in CR)

Norton, P., & Harvey D. (Sept. 1995). Information (does not equal) knowledge: Using databases to explore the tragedy at donner pass. Learning and Leading With Technology, 23 (1), 23-25. (pp. 83-85 in CR)

Reissman, R. (April 2001). Someone’s in the kitchen: Multimedia activities for multidisciplinary exploration. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28(7), 46-49. (pp. 215-218 in CR)

Web Sites of the Week
reta.nmsu.edu/index.html 
memory.loc.gov/
www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org 
 

Readings
Boyer, B. A., & Semrau, P. (Jan./Feb. 1995). A constructivist approach to social studies. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 7(3), 14-16. (pp. 7-9 in CR)

El-Hindi, A. E. (May 1998). Beyond classroom boundaries: constructivist teaching with the internet. The Reading Teacher, 51(8), 694-700. (pp. 11-17 in CR)

Intel Binder, Module 1

Understanding by Design, pp. 20-37

Web Site of the Week
www.onlineschoolyard.com
 

Readings
Apple, M. W. (1986). Is the new technology part of the solution or part of the problem in education? Teachers and Texts…New York: Routledge & Kegan Paul. (handout)

Bird, L. (January 2001). Avoid the mistakes of powerpoint rookies. Smart Computing, 12(1), 62-65. (pp. 151-157 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 38-62 

Electronic Communication
Letter Two—due October 12th  A synthesis of the semester thus far in relationship to your initial goals (KWL). What are you noticing about yourself as a learner and as a future teacher?

Web Site of the Week
www.eduhound.com/mainpage.cfm
 

Readings
Intel Binder, Module 2

Truett, C., Scherlen, A., Tasher, J., & Lowe, K. (March 1997). Responsible internet use. Learning and Leading With Technology, 24(6), 52-55. (pp. 143-146 in CR)

Valenza, J.K. (Sept. 2001). What's not on the web. Learning and Leading With Technology, 29(1), 7-9, 48. (pp. 147-150 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 63-84

Web Sites of the Week
www.askeric.org
www.iste.org
www.yahooligans.com 
www.ajkids.com
 

Readings
Bigelow, B. (Jan./Feb. 1996). On the road to cultural bias. Social Studies &…, 8 (3), 26-29. and Steiner, S. (Jan/Feb. 1996). Ordinary people on….Social Studies &…, 8(3), 7-10. (pp. 303-313 in CR)

Intel Binder, Module 3

Jordahl, G. (January 1997). Equity in Educational Technology (handout)

McAdoo, M. (April 1994). Equity: has technology bridged the gap? Electronic Learning, 13(7), 98-103. (pp. 263-268 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 85-97

Web Sites of the Week
www.nwhp.org/
www.artswire.org/
www.askeric.org/Virtual/Lessons/Guide.shtml 
 

Readings
Bayard, L. (1998). Computer pioneers-visible at last! Ms., 8(6), 38-41. (pp. 243-246 in CR)

Fiore, C. (1999). Awaking the tech bug in girls. Learning and Leading With Technology, 26(5), 10-17. (pp. 247-254 
in CR)

Intel Binder, Module 4

Understanding by Design, pp. 98-114

Electronic Communication
Lesson Plan—due November 2nd  A lesson plan for either the student multimedia or publication project.

Web Sites of the Week
www.enc.org/topics/equity

 

Readings
Pennel, W. R., Korbak, C., & Cole, K.A. (Feb. 2002). Designing assessment for student multimedia projects. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(5), 46-51, 53. (pp. 201-208 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 115-133

Electronic Communication
Rubric –due November 9th  A rubric for either the student multimedia presentation or publication project.

Web Site of the Week
www.field-guides.com
 

Readings
Mather, M.S. (May 1999). Building a web site that matters. Technology & Learning, 19(9), 29-33. (pp. 127-131 in CR)

Netscape Composer Tutorial (pp. 315-326 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 134-157

Web Site of the Week
www.epals.com

Readings
McNally, L., & Etchison, C. (November 2000). Strategies of successful technology integrators: Part 2 software tools Learning and Leading With Technology, 28(3), 6-17. (pp. 29-33 in CR)

Sage, S. M. (Sept. 2000). A natural fit—problem-based learning and technology standards. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28(1), 6-12. (pp. 37-43 in CR)

Understanding by Design, pp. 158-176

Web Site of the Week
mason.gmu.edu/~pnorton/Zerkon.html
 

Readings
Barney, M. (1998). Leaping over walls. Edutopia, 6(1). (pp. 255-257 in CR)

Diggs, C. S. (1997). Technology: A key to unlocking at-risk students. Learning and Leading With Technology, 25(2), 38-40. (pp. 259-261 in CR)

Seegers, M. (Nov. 2001). Special technological possibilities for students with special needs. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(3), 32-39. (pp. 279-286 in CR)

Electronic Communication
Zerkonian Reflection—due November 30th  A synthesis of your experience with problem-based learning and working in collaboration with your peers.

Web Sites of the Week
illuminations.nctm.org/index2.html 
www.teachingtolerance.org
 

Readings
Lach, C., Little, E., & Nazzaro, D. (March 2003). From all sides now...Learning and Leading with Technology, 30(6), 32-35, 59. (handout).

MacRae-Campbell, L. (Winter 1988). Whole person education… In Context, 18, 16-18. (handout)

Savini, B. (1995). Technology and multiple intelligences. The Kamehameha Journal, 6, 7-13. (handout)

Staff. (Dec./Jan. 1996-97). Using webquests in the k-12 classroom. Classroom Connect, 3(4), 1-3. (handout)

Weiss, R. P. (Sept. 2000). Howard Gardner talks about technology. Training and Development, 54(9), 52-56. (handout)

Web Sites of the Week
www.pbs.org/kids/
surfaquarium.com
www.contemplator.com/america 
webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
 

Readings
Banaszewski, T. (January/February 2002). Digital storytelling finds its place in the classroom. MultiMedia Schools. (handout)

Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling. (handout)

Web Sites of the Week
www.storycenter.org
www.digitalstorytelling.org
 

Readings
Griest, G. (April 1993). You say you want a revolution: Constructivism, technology and language arts. The Computing Teacher, 20(7), 8, 10-11. (pp. 21-23 in CR)

McGrath, B. (April 1998). Partners in learning: Twelve ways technology changes the teacher-student relationship. T.H.E. Journal, 25(9), 58-61. (pp. 25-28 in CR)

Sprague, D., & Dede, C. (September 1999). Constructivism in the classroom: If I teach this way, am I doing my job? Learning and Leading With Technology, 27(1), 6-17. (pp. 45-50 in CR)
 

CIMTE 365 Course Reader. (available at the COE Publication Center)

Three-ring binder and IBM formatted floppy disks and carrying case

Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J.(1998). Understanding by design. (available at Student Book & Supply, 2720 Central Avenue, SE)