2. You will learn how to:
Identify key definitions and trends in educational
technology
Use technology tools to help you at CSULB, in the
workplace and as a teacher
Explore fun technology tools that are ideal for
educational use
Develop strategies for incorporating technology
into the classroom
3. How the course is structured
Earning Points
Active participation in class 10 points
Homework and Reading 10-15 points
Final project 60 points
I give extra credit randomly
Losing Points
Absence -10 points
Tardiness -3 points
Missing work NO late work accepted
4. Computing your grade
Homework is due by 11am the day of next class
Reading is due by 11am the day of next class
Final assignment is due by Midnight the day of Final Exam
Final on December 12 – come work on your final project
5. Why Use Technology In The
Classroom?
Tiffini and Char
playing with
technology
Eliminates boredom, encourages interaction, creativity and most of all FUN
7. Logistics:
Get a GMAIL email address
Tips: create one gmail account to try all technology
Create a Weebly.com Account
Create a website to play with in class
Tips: Your URL should be Etec110LASTNAME
8. ABOUT ME
ABOUT YOU
Go onto the internet and find
a technology that represents
you and tell us WHY
Post it to the discussion
group “About Me About You”
9. Technology and YOU
Poll Everywhere
Google Forms
Make a poll using both tools – Ask
your students two questions in
each survey- post the links in the
discussion thread called:
21 Questions
10. Final Project
Weebly.com
You will create these pages:
1. Home Page
2. Learners
3. Content Outline & Activities
4. Outcomes & Assessment
5. Reflections
6. Comments by Classmates
Final Project Form
Use this as a guide for what content should be in each section
Sample Site
11. Homework and Reading
Educause 7 Things Articles (3)
Word Processing Book (assigned parts)
Google Drive Reference Guide
Word reference Guide
Write a 300 Word Essay about your three 7 things
articles- FULL instructions are located in the
“Homework” section of course documents
