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=__Technology in Education - EDUC 5553 Course Page__=

Dates: May 15 - June 26 Day and Time: Mon. & Wed. 7:00 pm to 9:40 pm Location: BMH 205 Twitter: [|#EDUC5553] || Instructor: Scott Parks Office Hours: Monday: 9:40-10:00 or By Appointment Email Address: scott.parks@nbed.nb.ca Twitter: [|@scott_parks] ||
 * __**Course Information**__ || __**Instructor Information**__ ||
 * Term: Intersession 2017

The course involves a study of the issues surrounding the relationships of technology, computers and society while examining how computers can be used in educational settings as part of the learning process. The time allotted for this course will be used to study the way different stake holders view computer use in education, to look at some possibilities for using computers in schools and to permit some practical experience in the field/curriculum development.
 * __What’s the course about?__ **

__What are the course goals?__
I want this course to offer you opportunities to:
 * read and discuss the impact of technology in society
 * read and discuss technology education
 * look at the use of technologies in schools
 * explore and apply the concepts of technology education
 * demonstrate an understanding of student collaborative projects relating to technology education
 * develop practical, curriculum relevant materials for technology education classrooms

**__Course Structure__**
The structure of the class will be very relaxed. Most of the time we will be reading, working on our own projects, and discussing what we have been reading, observing and/or discovering. There will be active participation by class members as well as independent and group focus discussions and research. The majority of the time will be spent working in curriculum design teams for the technology education section or on your own if you are looking at the internet in the classroom. I encourage you to contact me if you are having unusual problems that are affecting the quality of your work.

__Required Readings__
There is no textbook for this class, however there are a number of required readings. The links to the left provide all information and readings that will be used during the course of our study.

__Course Expectations__
Classes in the course are interactive and discussion-oriented and involve independent work as well as group and collaborative work. Group and collaborative projects are subject to the rules of academic dishonesty and group members must ensure that a group project adheres to the principles of academic integrity.

In a group or collaborative learning environment it is important to respect the following principles – provide everyone with an opportunity to speak, provide constructive feedback to support deeper learning, establish a system of contact, and be responsive and responsible for your learning and that of your group members. To have an effective functioning group a trusting environment where ideas, beliefs, and values can be shared and debated is very important. Debating ideas should not be the same as personal attacks.

Cell phones, Blackberries, iPads, laptops, or any other electronic devices __are not to be used in the classroom other than for course work related to this class.__ Please make sure to bring a laptop with you to class.

Most assignments are to be submitted as a pdf file or posted to the course website(s). It is expected that all assignments will be handed in on time. A late assignment will only be accepted with the prior approval of the instructor. If more than one assignment is late it may affect the course grade. It may not be possible for class presentations, and other in-class work to be made up. This incomplete work will affect the grade. Most assignments will be submitted in electronic format so that your work can be shared with classmates. A Flash Drive provides for the storage of assignments 3 and transfer of files. Photocopying funds will be required for articles and lesson plan presentations.

Prior to emailing the instructor with a question regarding the course requirements it is the expectation that you will carefully consult all your materials. Questions that can be answered by consulting course materials will not receive a response.

__Attendance Policy:__
//Attendance is expected at all classes. You are responsible for meeting this obligation. You must notify the instructor when you expect to be, or have been, absent from class for any reason. It is the instructor’s prerogative to determine when your academic standing is affected by an absence or absences. You will receive a letter of warning in writing if you are in danger of being dismissed from this course for lack of attendance. //

//You must notify the instructor, the Chair of the School of Education, and the Registrar's Office if you are absent from classes for serious medical or compassionate reasons. //

//Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy. This is a link to all the St. Thomas University policies: // [|__http://w3.stu.ca/stu/currentstudents/academicpolicies__] //If you have a disability that could affect your performance in this class or that requires an accommodation, you must notify the Coordinator of Services for Student Accessibility during the first week of classes so that the appropriate arrangements are put in place. //

//__Completion of Assignments: __//
//You are required to have all assignments completed and submitted by the last day of each Bachelor of Education academic term. Failure to do so will delay the start of your field placement and may jeopardize your professional certification. //