EDTC 612 Technology in the Math/Science Curriculum (3)

This course focuses on the new ways we "do" math with a variety of technology from graphing calculators to sophisticated, symbolic, algebraic programs. Prerequisites: EDTC 621 Using the Internet in Education and EDTC 625 Using Integrated Software Across the Curriculum

EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation, and Relationship to Technology (3)

The principal theories of human learning are surveyed including behaviorism, cognitive information processing, and constructivism. Additional theories which have been shown to affect learning are examined, including: motivational, developmental, biological, sociological, and physiological factors. Special emphasis is given to alternative educational approaches, methods, strategies, and technologies that increase instructional effectiveness.

EDTC 621 Using the Internet in Education (3)

This course prepares in-service and pre-service teachers to use the Internet as an educational resource. Through the creation of a web project, students gain insight into using new technologies to create an active learning environment that encourages critical thinking and collaboration. Students learn to do research on the World Wide Web, correspond using e-mail, participate in Usernet bulletin boards and LISTSERVE mailing lists, and create web pages. Students are introduced to working with graphics, digital sound, and video. The controversial issues of censorship, intellectual property rights, security, source validity, and the impact of multimedia technology on education are studied in the course. Prerequisite: EDTC 623 Introduction to Educational Technology and EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation, and Relationship to Technology (latter may be taken as a co-requisite)

EDTC 623 Introduction to Educational Technology (3)

This course provides background knowledge of basic educational technologies with particular emphasis on the application of instructional technology in K-12 curriculum. The technologies included are: microcomputers, input/output devices, storage systems, telecommunications software, productivity tools, CD-ROM, educational software, and information presentation software. Students explore the history and direction of instructional technologies, ethical and social issues, the importance of media literacy, as well as new forms of assignments and assessments using new technologies.

EDTC 625 Using Integrated Software across the Curriculum (3)

Students learn about integrated software packages (i.e., software which integrates word processing, data base management, paint, draw, spreadsheet and telecommunications capabilities into one package). The package is studied as the starting point of a resource based curriculum. New types of learning and assignments across the curriculum are explored. Prerequisite: EDTC 623 Introduction to Educational Technology and EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation, and Relationship to Technology (latter may be taken as a co-requisite)

EDTC 627 Seminar: Current Trends in Educational Technology (3)

This upper level seminar is designed to explore the latest trends and research in educational technology. The course involves intensive study and discussion in specialized areas. Prerequisite: a minimum of 21 EDTC graduate credits, including both EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation, and Relationship to Technology and EDTC 622 Research Applications in Educational Technology