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Dr. Becky Willis

ETC 695
The Educational Technology Capstone
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About ETC 695

Students will enter the course with prerequisite skills, access, and support. All students will have access to the same materials. The course will encourage a community of learners through peer review, self-reflection, and dissemination of work. The instructor expects students who are or are willing to be:

Goals

Program Conceptual and Skills Outcomes

Following are the conceptual and skills outcomes addressed through this degree program as evidenced by incorporating a variety of learning theories, instructional strategies, and appropriate technology in classroom lesson plans or into the overall classroom curriculum. Students in ETC 695 are expected to clearly demonstrate these outcomes in their Capstone project.

Concepts

1.1 An understanding and expertise in the use of educational technologies and their integration in diverse learning environments

1.2 An understanding of and insights into the roles and impacts of technology in learning environments

1.3 A philosophy of technology integration based on theories of learning and experiences in the program

1.4 An understanding of how human beings learn based on current research

1.5 An awareness of and know how to implement standards for teachers and students

1.6 Active participation in a community of learners through peer evaluation, self reflection, and personal growth

Skills: demonstrate knowledge and use of:

2.1 basic web publishing tools

2.2 productivity tools, i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, database

2.3 multimedia authoring tools

2.4 scholarly writing tools and APA manuscript style

2.5 operating systems and file management

2.6 telecommunication tools

2.7 writing syllabi and lessons plans that effectively integrate technology

Objective

The course objective is to provide a forum for students to demonstrate and disseminate their particular learning and reflection from the MEd in Educational Technology program. At the completion of the course students will be able to, through their projects, articulate their understanding about technology integration in educational settings that reflects the importance of the Learner, Knowledge, Assessment, and Community strands that run through the program coursework. Specific assignments in the course modules are designed to facilitate the students' achievement of the course goals.

I. Development of a program portfolio with the following sections and headings

II. Explore, design, and develop a Capstone Project

III. Peer review, discuss, and reflect on one's own and other's work and projects, using email, and the VCC

IV. Evaluate the MEd in Ed Tech program and and reflect on personal experience and learning

Note: You must acquire FolioLive from the http://www.foliolive.com. FolioLive is an Electronic Portfolio Tool that you will use in this course.

Resource Readings

Note: You must acquire FolioLive from the http://www.foliolive.com. FolioLive is an Electronic Portfolio Tool that will be used in this course.

Grading and Assessment

ETC 695 is a Pass/Fail course, based on a rubric that the ed tech faculty review committee uses during your presentation/defense.

Two final copies of all documents will be provided to Educational Technology faculty on CD-ROM, no matter what the choice of presentation.

Grading Standards

NAU and the professional community expect COE to maintain standards that reflect its reputation as a leading school in preparing school leaders. Students in this course will be evaluated on a Pass or Fail basis.

Course Participation

This reflects the instructor's subjective assessment of the quality and quantity of your interactions (on-line and face-to-face) with her that may include:

  • Class lecture/demonstration
  • Assigned readings when applicable (some on-line)
  • Completion of projects/assignments
  • Online discussions
  • WWW research
  • Field Design and Presentation Component

Modules

The Educational Technology Capstone is divided into 3 modules. To complete the course successfully, complete the modules in the order shown below:

  1. Building Communities of Learners
  2. Designing Learning Environments
  3. Planning for Lifelong Learning

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