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CORE COURSES
(Knowing and Learning, Classroom
Interactions, and Project-Based Instruction) |
Knowing and
Learning
| Knowing and
Learning requires students to use Internet based resources for
communication with each other and with the instructor via tools such as the
course website (Eg. http://www.edb.utexas.edu/petrosino/knlinfo.htm).
The focus in knowing and learning is on use of technology in
assessment of student learning. Using Inspiration, concept maps are
generated to assess students understanding of factors related to
jump height (E.g.,
Map 1,
Map 2 and
Map 3). This information was incorporated
into a learning module and will be used by future classes in Knowing
and Learning. In conjunction with a project at the University of
Texas and it's partners, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt
University and Harvard/MIT, a website has been established to look
at issues of biomechanics in post secondary education. The Knowing
and Learning class uses a modification of this website for K-12
education. |
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NETS*T Standards:
II.A. II.B. II.C. IV.A. V.A. V.C. V.D. V.I.E. |
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Classroom
Interactions
| In Classroom
Interactions preservice teachers explore how technology can be used
to model complex phenomena, uncover student misconceptions, and
assess student understanding. Equity is a theme in this course so
students explore how technology can uncover inequities (e.g.,
comparison of TAAS data on using spreadsheets and statistical
software) as well as how they as teachers can promote equitable uses
of technology within their classes. Preservice teachers produce
lesson plans that utilize TI-83 graphing calculators with view
screen for whole class and small groups and motion detectors to
teach high school students to kinesthetically and graphically
(visually) make the connection between motion, speed and the graphic
representation of their motion vs position. |
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ISTE
NETS*T Standards:
I.A. II.A. II.B. II.C. II.D. II.E. III.A. III.B. III.C. III.D. IV.A. IV.B. IV.C. V.A. V.B. V.D. |
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Project-Based
Instruction
| In Project Based
Instruction, students use a wide variety of software to develop
project-based Curricular units that are infused with technology.
Software applications include web authoring software, video editing
software, concept map software, and modeling software. Additionally,
Project Based Instruction students receive training in safety and
CBLs. Units produced by students are posted to the web and pressed
onto a class CD so that students have access to a library of
projects. (Past projects:
Spring 2000,
Fall 2000,
Spring 2001,
Fall 2001)
Project-based instruction students are also required to spend 24
hours in the field working with secondary students in a
project-based environment. Most PBI students satisfy this
requirement through a four-day field trip to the coast. Our students
plan and implement the four day trip with local high school
students. Where appropriate, PBI students incorporate technology in
their lessons. |
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NETS*T Standards:
I.A. II.A. II.B. II.C. II.D. II.E. III.A. III.B. III.C. III.D. IV.A. IV.C. V.A. V.B. V.C. V.D. VI.A. VI.B. VI.C. VI.D. VI.E. |
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