Course Goals

Course Goals:
1. Obtain an overview of the tools and information that are available via the World Wide Web (1.1.1-5) {1, 2, 3, 4,5}
2. Review the history of the Internet(1.1.1-5) {1, 2, 3, 4,5}
3. Learn about Web browser software and Web pages & addresses (1.1.1-5) {1, 2, 3, 4,5}
4. Navigate the Web and use it to find information for use in the classroom and as a professional development tool (1.1.1-5) {1, 2, 3, 4,5}
5. Learn about Google search tools, how they work and how to formulate effective Web search strategies using various kinds of search expressions (1.1.1-5) {1, 2, 3, 4,5}
6. Use Web 2.0 and social media tools for academic networking and utilization in the classroom setting (3.1.1) {1, 2, 4, 5}
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the role digital literacy and supporting technologies can play in effective 21st Century Classrooms (3.1.1) {1, 2, 4, 5}

Thursday, October 29, 2009

CyberSmart Curriculum

One of the assumptions that are made is that kids are aware of cyber ethics. I feel it is essential they are taught both ethics and Internet safety. CyberSmart has a collection of excellent lessons to teach students both computer ethics and Internet safetly. Explore the site at http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lessonsbygrade/. Lessons are available for grades K-12.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009

EDUC 553


Welcome to our Class Blog!
On the left, you will find an easy way to access all the curriculum units via each persons instructional blog site.
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