Introduction

=EDLD 5306 Fundatmentals of Educational Technology=

This course emphasizes techniques for improving instruction and learning through the application of the research on effective schools and on models of instruction. Topics include leadership related to curriculum ,instruction, supervision, and theories and methods for adult learning and professional development. The educator as the leader of learning involves such taks as teacher evaluation, supervision, mentoring and effective communication.

Course subject outline

 * Vision for Education Technology: Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
 * Working with Standards and Rubrics
 * Supporting Campus Technology Infrastructure and Digital Service
 * Using Knowledge, Skills and Tools to Determin Progress Toward Meeting Technology Goals
 * Needs of Digital-Age Students: Strategies and Tools to Meet Those Needs
 * Information Landscape of 21st Century Schools and Establishing Online LEarning Communities
 * Stategies for Determining Effectiveness of Professional Development
 * Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues Related to Technology and Teaching and Learning

Student Learning Outcomes

 * Describe the key components of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
 * Identify standards that guide the use and integration of techology on a campus
 * Acquire knowledge for providing and supporting campus technology infrastructure and digital service
 * Examine different data sources that can be used to make informed decisions about technology
 * Acquire knowledge, skills and tools to determine progress toward meeting technology goals
 * Recognize the needs of digital-age students, and acquire strategies and tools to meet those needs
 * Identify the skills and tools needed to navigate the new information landscape of 21st century schools
 * Establish online learning communities
 * Describe strategies for evaluating and determining the effectiveness of professional development
 * Examine responsible decision making related to technology and teaching and learning
 * Facilitate the design and implementation of curricula and strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning
 * Ensure alignment of curriculum, insturction, resources and assessment
 * Promote the use of varied assessment sot measure student performance
 * Advocate, nurture, and sustain an instructional ptogram and a campus culture that are conducive to student leanring and staff professional growth
 * Apply organiztion, decision-making, and problem solving skills to ensure an effective leanring environment
 * Identify social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and teaching and learning