Teachers will review available instructional technologies and create at least one technology-enhanced unit or lesson. Topics include reviewing existing implementations of technology in education, understanding the benefits of incorporating technology into education, evaluating lesson plans that integrate technology, understanding classroom management issues, and using the Internet and other resources to create a student project. Basic word-processing and Internet navigation skills are required.

Applying Technology in Education

Topic 1: Overview of Educational Technology and Technology Integration
Topic 2: Existing Models of Technology Use in the Classroom

Internet Resources and Ethical/Legal Issues

Topic 3: Internet Research Techniques and Resources
Topic 4: Internet Censorship and Filtering and the Issue of Intellectual Freedom
Topic 5: Considering Electronic Copyright Issues

Evaluating Software and Lesson Plans for Use in the Classroom

Topic 6: Evaluating Software for Use in the Classroom
Topic 7: Evaluating and Analyzing Sample Lesson Plans That Integrate Technology

Planning for Technology Use in the Classroom

Topic 8: Classroom Management Issues
Topic 9: Rubrics and Assessment Tools

Creating a Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan

Topic 10: Creating a Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan