Home

How does technology enhance or detract from teaching/learning, especially with Web 2.0 tools.
 * __Week 2 2/16/2010__ **** __:__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _**
 * _**
 * _**

Albion, Peter R. "Web 2.0 in Teacher Education: Two Imperatives for Action." //Computers in the Schools// 25.3/4 (2008): 181-198. //Academic Search Premier//. EBSCO. Web. 19 Jan. 2010. [] Handout: Teaching Tools, the Manual of Classroom Tested Techniques __Week 3 2/23/2010:__ ** What are some of the best practices for using blogs. What are current issues in online learning? _Jen Burke
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__**
 * _**Mike Petti
 * _**Dave Foss
 * _**Alyssa Schrader

West, Richard, et al. "Reflections from the Introduction of Blogs and RSS Feeds into a Preservice Instructional Technology Course." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 50.4 (2006): 54-60. [] Qing, Li, and Melina Akins. "Sixteen myths about online teaching and learning in higher education: Don't believe everything you hear." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 49.4 (2005): 51-60. __[]__ __Week 5 3/16/2010: (audio/video podcasting)__ ** How can podcasts, YouTube, and other video casting services enhance education projects?
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Brett Harmeling**
 * _Alex Stuckeay**
 * _Kelsey Muldoon**

Hew, Khe. "Use of audio podcast in K-12 and higher education: a review of research topics and methodologies." //Educational Technology Research & Development// 57.3 (2009 Sprague, Debra, and Cynthia Pixley. "Podcasts in Education: Let Their Voices Be Heard." //Computers in the Schools// 25.3/4 (2008): 226-234.
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __[]__ **
 * __[]__**

How can technology lead to project collaboration? Adam Casey Jen Precht**
 * __Week 6 3/23/2010: (Screencasts)__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * Mark Hoover

Vallance, Michael, Phillip Towndrow, and Charles Wiz. "Conditions for Successful Online Document Collaboration." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 54.1 (2009): 20-23. [] Nelson, Jennifer, Angela Christopher, and Clif Mims. "TPACK and Web 2.0: Transformation of Teaching and Learning." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 53.5 (2009): 80-87. [] __Week 7: 3/30/2010 (Photo maps)__ ** What responsibilities and concerns should teachers and students have with social networking tools.
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **


 * _Daena Voelz**
 * _Laura Levan**
 * _Jessica Conderman**

Foulger, Teresa S., et al. "Moral Spaces in MySpace: Preservice Teachers' Perspectives about Ethical Issues in Social Networking." //Journal of Research on Technology in Education// 42.1 (2009) []
 * __Readings:__ **

What are the ways in which handheld devices can be used in the classroom? What will the drawbacks be?
 * __Week 8 4/6/2010: Cell Phones and Handhelds__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **


 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Martha Rugumyamheto**
 * _Nico Ndamo**
 * _**

Yanjie, Song. "Educational Uses of Handheld Devices: What are the Consequences?." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 51.5 (2007): 38-45 Pockets of Potential
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __[]__**
 * __[]__**


 * __Week 9 4/13/2010: Student Response Systems__ **

How can we help students practice legal and ethical behavior when it comes to technology?
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Tyler Salmeri**
 * _Andrew Olinger**
 * _**

Griff, Edwin R., and Stephen F. Matter. "Early identification of at-risk students using a personal response system." //British Journal of Educational Technology// 39.6 (2008): Talab, Rosemary S., and Rebecca P. Butler. "Shared electronic spaces in the classroom: Copyright, privacy, and guidelines." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 51.1 (2007): 12-15. __Week 10 4/20/2010: Videocasting and Distance Technology__ ** Videoconferencing in the classroom. How can it be used in an individual classroom?
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __[]__**
 * __[]__**
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **

Stager, Gary. "ONLINE VIDEOCONFERENCING. (Cover story)." //District Administration// 44.7 (2008): 49-52. Gillies, Donald. "Student perspectives on videoconferencing in teacher education at a distance." //Distance Education// 29.1 (2008): 107-118 __Week 11 4/27/2010: Online Quizzes and Surveys__ ** How can the technology we use be adapted to different learning styles or for those in need of assistive technology?
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Marissa Franks**
 * _Kylre Boron**
 * _Jenn Precht**
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __[]__**
 * __[]__**
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Ben Rogers**
 * _Amy Schwendemann**
 * _Bryan Shredl**

Martínez-Marrero, Isandra, and Noel Estrada-Hernández. "Assistive Technology: An Instructional Tool to Assist College Students with Written Language Disabilities." //TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning// 52.1 (2008): 56-62. [] __Week 12 5/4/2010: Group Preparation Time__ ** Businesses and social networking. How are they using Twitter, YouTube, and Social Networks?
 * __Readings:__ **
 * __Online and in class discussion topic:__ **

 Silverthorne, Sean. "Understanding Users of Social Networks — HBS Working Knowledge." // HBSWorking Knowledge - Faculty Research at Harvard Business School //. []  ** Chafkin, Max. "5 WAYS TO ACTUALLY MAKE MONEY ON TWITTER." //Inc// 31.10 (2009): 96-101. [] Wilson, J. "Social networking: the business case." //Engineering & Technology (17509637)// 4.10 (2009) [] Tsai, Jessica. "VIDEO Is More Than Viral." //CRM Magazine// 13.12 (2009): 36-41.
 * __Discussion Leaders:__ **
 * _Andy Sabaj**
 * _Nick Gromiuk**
 * _Amy Santiago**
 * __Readings:__
 * __[|http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=45586728&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live]__**