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EDLD 5306 Concepts of Educational Technology Concepts of Educational Technology emphasizes technology techniques for improving instruction and learning through the application of the research on effective schools and on models of instruction. Topics include leadership related to the (1) integration of technology and curriculum to support learning; (2) delivery, development, prescription, and assessment of instruction; (3) effective use of computers as an aid to problem solving; (4) school and classroom management; (5) educational research; (6) electronic information access and exchange; (7) personal and professional productivity; and (8) technical assistance and leadership.

WEEK 1: Digital-Age Teaching & Learning Part 1: Texas Long-Range Plan  Part 2: Technology Planning and Resources  Part 3: Administrator Standards  Part 4: Student Technology Application Standards

WEEK 2: Data Tools for Technology Part 1: Informed Decision Making Part 2: Data Sources Part 3: Texas Campus STaR Chart Part 4: Texas Teacher STaR Chart

WEEK 3: Developing Technology Leadership Part 1: Leadership for Learning Part 2: Native or Immigrant? Part 3: Online Learning Communities Part 4: Technology Tools

WEEK 4: Digital-Age Issues (Part 1) Part 1: Challenges for Leaders Part 2: Safety in Cyberspace? Part 3: Administrator Concerns Part 4: What Principals Say

WEEK 5: Digital-Age Issues (Part 2) Part 1: Acceptable Use Policy Part 2: Blocking Alternatives Part 3: What Parents Say Part 4: Administrators and Parents

Course Outcomes Learning Outcomes: 1. Gain insight in personal leadership strengths and weaknesses and technology literacy and skills by completing seven assessments, 2. Describe the key components of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology and the National Educational Technology Plan. Identify standards that guide the use and integration of technology on a campus. 3. Acquire knowledge for providing and supporting campus technology infrastructure and digital service. 4. Examine different data sources that can be used to make informed decisions about technology. 5. Become knowledgeable of the key concepts in current technology/leadership books. 6. Acquire the knowledge, skills, and tools to determine progress toward meeting technology goals. 7. Recognize the needs of digital-age students, and acquire strategies and tools to meet those needs. 8. Identify the skills and tools needed to navigate the new information landscape of 21st century schools and establish online learning communities. 9. Describe strategies for evaluating and determining the effectiveness of professional development. 10. Identify social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and teaching and learning. 11. Examine responsible decision making related to technology and teaching and learning. Performance Outcomes: 1. Complete the seven assessments outlined in Learning Outcome #1 and reflect, analyze and summarize your personal results. 2. Set up e-communication accounts to use throughout the Educational Technology Leadership Master’s program. 3. Use data to assess the current technology status of a campus. 4. Develop and/or update a professional curriculum vita. 5. Use e-communication to reflect on learning. 6. Model Web 2.0 tools to assist teachers in developing appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of all learners. 7. Summarize a current technology/leadership book. 8. Use skills and tools that support online learning communities for the purpose of improving student achievement. 9. Reflect on the outcomes and key learning of the course. 10. Utilizing the self-assessments, vita, standards, and readings, collaborate with your site mentor in the design of an internship plan. 11. Begin posting relevant documentation from course assignments and other internship field-based activities at your school or district.

Course Standards Educational Technology Facilitation Standards Beyond educational computing and technology foundations for teachers, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education have established Technology Facilitation Standards for teacher education programs or professional development that prepare candidates to serve as building/campus level technology facilitators. Candidates completing this program will exhibit knowledge, skills, and dispositions equipping them to teach technology applications; demonstrate effective use of technology to support student learning of content; and provide professional development, mentoring, and basic technical assistance for other teachers. TF-I Technology Operations and Concepts TF-II Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences TF-III Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum TF-IV Assessment and Evaluation TF-V Productivity and Professional Practice TF-VI Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues TF-VII Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments TF-VIII Leadership and Vision National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both faceto-face and virtual environments. 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

In addition, the course is based upon the following professional standards: 1. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Technology Applications: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html 2. National Educational Technology Standards Project: http://cnets.iste.org 3. Texas State Board for Educator Certification Standards: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/educstan.asp 4. NCATE: http://www.ncate.org/ 5. ELCC—Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership: http://www.npbea.org/ELCC/ELCCStandards%20_5-02.pdf