THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION

MONA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

GENERAL COURSE

COURSE NAME: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: EDTK3004/ED30D
TARGET POPULATION: B. Ed, BA and BSc
CREDITS: 3
DURATION: 39 Hours
PREREQUISITE(S): None

Course Description

This course introduces teachers in training to the fundamentals of integrating Information

Communications Technology (ICT) in their classroom.

Learning Outcomes
The content knowledge that has been embedded in this course ensures that students are:
i. exposed to the major concepts and theories related to ICT in teaching
ii. provided with an understanding of the basis by which ICT tools can be integrated
into the classroom
iii. provided with hands-on experience with computer based applications that can
enhance efficiency within the classroom
iv. provided with a solid foundation for lifelong learning that supports the
introduction and utilization of ICTs in the classroom and meet instructional goals
and objectives.

Objectives:
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
 Use basic computer productivity packages (power-point, video and audio
editing software, web2.0 tools)
 Use the internet and www for communication, research, location of teaching
and learning resources and for on-going professional development
 Apply learning theories to the selection of instructional media and technology
 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a range of instructional media
and technology

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  Design and develop instruction episodes that integrate appropriate media and
technologies that meet the instructional objectives
 Design and produce multi-media resources that can to create active-learning
environments

Content Knowledge
1. Role of Technology and media in Education
1. Introduction to educational media and technology
2. Learning Styles, theories of learning
3. 21st century skills and its impact on the digital natives vs. immigrants
4. Psychological perspectives of learning and their implications for instruction
and use of technology in the classroom
5. ICT Basics and the implications of ICT on classroom instruction and
management
6. Issues in media and technology
7. Copyright law and educators, fair use, data integrity
8. Health and safety issue (student and teacher related)
9. Professional development and lifelong learning
10. From teaching to learning – creating active classrooms
11. Visual literacy and its role in instruction

2. Planning for Media Usage – The ASSURE MODEL

 Analysing the learner
 Stating and developing objectives
 Selecting related methods, media and material
 Utilizing related media and material
 Requiring learner participation
 Evaluation and revision

3. Introduction to the internet

 Web literacy
o Web basics for critical thinkers/thinking
o What is the internet, IP addresses, domains, URLs, web browsers
o Internet search techniques/resources
o Validating web based information
o Hyperlinks, bookmarking
 Professional communities and the role of 21st century teacher as part of those
professional communities
 Internet based communication tools
o Email as a communication and learning tool
o Social Networking and its impact on instruction
o Cellular phones and other electronic devices as tools for learning

4. Read/Write Web – Weblogs and Twitter

 Read/Write Web pedagogy and practice

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 o Keeping student safe
o Blogs and Twitter as resources and learning tools
 Developing blogs and using twitter
 RSS feeds

5. PowerPoint Presentations (6 hours)

 Working with PowerPoint presentations
 Designing presentations, using transitions, animations, effects etc.,
 Inserting hyperlinks, sound, video into presentations
 Using PowerPoint presentations to enhance the teaching learning environment
 Setting up and operating common classroom media equipment (e.g. LCD
projector)

6. YouTube
 Using YouTube for classroom learning
 Developing YouTube Channel
 Using YouTube as a collaborative tool
 Challenges of YouTube in schools
 Developing YouTube for classroom instruction

7. Video Editing (6 hours)

 Using video editing software
 Creating storytelling board
 Utilizing video editing tools for classroom learning/instruction

Teaching and Learning Methods

To facilitate fulfilment of the requirements of this course lesson will utilise the following
approaches:

 Demonstrations
 Guided Practice
 Group Work
 Lab work
 Independent Work
Assessment Procedures

In this course marks will be assigned as follows:

Coursework 60%
(Portfolio 30% & (1 hour) Mid Term Theory Test 30%)
Final Examination (40%)
(Theory 2 hours)

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 Recommended Reading
Newby, Timothy J., Stepich, Donald A., Lehman, James D., Russell, James D. & Ottenbreit-
Leftwich, Anne. Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning (4th ed.). Boston, MA:
Pearson Education

Johnson, Larry& Lamb, Annette (2007). Technology and Multiple Intelligences retrieved from
http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic68.htm

Education World (2013). Technology in the Classroom retrieved from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/

Coursework Assignment

1. Portfolio Development - Students will be required to produce a portfolio consisting of samples

of work from relevant topics. The pieces should be student centered and should demonstrate
learning outcomes. Portfolio is to be presented at the end of the semester (30%)

2. Mid-Term Test – Week 7

3. Final Examination – Week 14