Concepts of Educational Technology: Week Four Overview

From the Professor:

In Week Four you will focus on the challenges that we face as leaders to ensure safety in cyberspace. It is
no secret that as instructional leaders today we must become knowledgeable of and proficient in all areas
of technology. It is incumbent upon each of us to have a clear understanding of all issues related to
technology and teaching and learning; this week we will identify key social, legal, and ethical issues.
* * * IMPORTANT * * *
WEEK 4 Assignment
The required parts for Assignment 4 directly from your rubric for grading are:
● Action Plan to include an organizational chart identifying key stakeholders in integrating
technology and district and campus organizational leadership.
● Comprehensive professional development plan(s) designed to achieve the action plan of
integrating technology with instructional and organizational leadership.
● Evaluation Plan to assess the progress and success of the action plan.
● Posting Action Plan on the Discussion Board and on your blogs and provide evidence of
reviewing and commenting on action plans of other students.
● Assignment Mechanics
To-Do List This Week
● View the video segment.
● Complete the week’s readings.
● Actively participate in the discussion responding to one other student’s comments.
● Complete the Action Plan and its components.
REMINDERS:
1. Check your MyLamar student email account daily!
2. Check the courseware homepage daily for important announcements.
3. Your Instructional Associate cannot accept assignments via email attachment. Contact tech
support if you are having issues submitting assignments.
4. Include your name, date and course section number on all pages of your assignment before you
submit your assignment.
5. VERY IMPORTANT! Keep a copy of all your assignments. You will need them as a part of you
Internship. Also, keep your blog and wiki address and password. You will use these sites again in other
courses during your master’s program.
6. Web Conferences Dates:

Dr. Abernathy’s Sections

Date: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 7:30 pm

Link: http://lamar.na4.acrobat.com/r75429979/
Ms. Cummings’ Sections-
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:00 pm
Link: http://lamar.na4.acrobat.com/r98407449/
Dr. Attaway’s Sections –
Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m.
Link: http://lamar.na4.acrobat.com/r63681877/

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To receive credit for attending the web conferences, you must submit your blog link with your reflection
of your experience.
Week Four Assigned Readings:
• Davidson, H. (2005). Copyright primer for administrators. Technology & Learning, 25(11), S2-
S8.
Adelman, H. (2004). Teaching online safety. Voices From the Middle, 11(3), 17-22.
• Hitchcock, J. A. (2007). Cyberbullies, online predators, and what to do about them. Multimedia
& Internet@Schools, 14(3), 13-15.

Week Four Discussion:

In this week’s Discussion, you will select a quote from the Readings and respond to quotes selected by
one other student.
You will:
• Select a significant quote from a Week 4 Reading.
• State your quote on the Discussion screen. Explain why this quote appeals to you.
• Comment on at least one quote from other students.
• Respond directly to the quotation by mentioning at least two specific points from the reading.
You may also:
• Constructively agree or disagree with the quote.
• Explain how you see the issue from a different point of view because of your knowledge and
experience.
Week Four Application Assignment: Due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Good luck with this week’s assignment!
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Looking Forward to the Week 5 Reflection: In the Week Five Reflection Assignment, you will use your
own observations and experiences to complete your journal entries. You will be asked to reflect on what
you have learned in the course. Refer to Week 5 Reflection Assignment for more information.
Have a fabulous week!