Course Description:

As a result of this course, the student will be able to discuss instructional research related to the implementation of technology-based instruction in the schools; develop knowledge of the curricular inquiry into research and organization of curricular designs  for technology-based instruction in a variety of settings; evaluate research into technology-based instruction; apply the findings of instructional and curricular research into  technology-based instruction in projects for implementation in educational settings.

In order to successfully plan, develop, and implement curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners in today's world and to prepare students for the future, the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) has identified four critical components of The Effective Educator:  standards-based instruction (SBI), knowledge of the learner (KL), best pedagogical practices (PP), and content knowledge (CK).
 

Course Objectives:

Locate, read and discuss examples of leading research and theory articles

Synthesize prior learning with class materials to develop an overall philosophy in instructional technology that demonstrates an understanding of research and is compatible with stated learning theory beliefs and future practices
 

Course Requirements:

Book Summaries - (4 at 100 pts each - 400 pts)
Article Summaries - (200 pts)
Position Paper - (200 pts)
Class Participation - (200 pts)

Course Readings:

A variety of research-based articles and books will be assigned throughout the semester to include readings from at least the following books:

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Thomas Kuhn
Essential McLuhan, Eric McLuhan
Technopoly:  The Surrender of Culture to Technology, Neil Postman
Failure to Connect:  How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds--For Better and Worse, Jane M. Healy
 

Grading Scale:

950—1000 points A
900—949 points B
800—899 points C
700—799 points D
below 700 points F

Expectations:

1. Complete all assignments on time. Late assignments will lower your grade.
2. Complete all projects with class. Late projects will not be accepted except for extreme unforeseen emergencies and then only prior to the next class meeting. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade for the project.
3. Participate fully in all classroom activities through class discussions, thoughtful questions, assisting others via cooperative learning techniques, constructing knowledge, and reflecting.
4. Attendance is required at all classes. Anyone having two or more absences will need special permission from the instructor to pass the course.
7. You must have an e-mail address. If you do not have one you must obtain one by accessing the SLREG System and following the on-screen instructions. To obtain instructions to connect to SLU system, go to SLU website, Office of Technology at the help desk, Available Documents. I-55, an ISP, has discount rates for SLU students.
8. Some assignments will require group work where group members will need to conference outside of class time in order to complete the assignment.

As per University policy, the university classroom is not a place for children.  Students are not to bring family members for day care or babysitting.

"Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in class.  Classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor's ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable.
Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers, cellular phones, or other electronic devises; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a say that is perceived as "crossing the civility line."  In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular phone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required.  Classroom behavior which is deemed inappropriate and cannot be resolved by the student and the faculty member may be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs for administrative or disciplinary review as per the Code of Student Conduct which may be found at
http://www.selu.edu/StudentAffairs/Handbook/2003/codeofconduct.html."

NOTICE:  As per SLU's Email Policy of January 1, 2003, Students are required to use their SLU email
accounts for all communication.

NOTICE:  New Rules and Deadlines for Graduation - PLEASE READ notice on SLU official website:
http://www.selu.edu/enroll/gradap.html

Important Dates:

Friday, October 20, 2006, last day to resign from the University or withdraw from regular classes.

If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self identify with the Office of Student Life, Room 203, Student Union.  No accommodations will be granted without documentation from the Office of Disability Services.

                   The instructor reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary.