Participants will review available instructional technologies and technology-enhanced units or lessons that integrate technology and address classroom management issues. Students will find, view, and evaluate lessons, software, and learn how to plan for use of the Internet and other resources to create student projects. They will also explore existing implementations of technology in education and the benefits of incorporating technology in the classroom.

Integrating Educational Technologies

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

Examining Web 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 Using and Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Topic 8: Classroom Management Issues
Topic 9: Rubrics and Assessment Tools
Topic 10: Creating a Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan