PDLM – SYLLABUS

Digital Literacy: The Process of Teaching and Learning About Technology and Its Use

Workshop Description; This course is an online professional development workshop for teachers and other school personnel. The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with an understanding of how technology works so that it can be used in the most appropriate manner that will promote student learning.

Workshop Objectives / Goals: Participants will be able to incorporate technology successfully in the classroom setting.

Participants will learn new ways to use technology to support content learning and productivity.

Participants will list at least two ways to implement technology in their classrooms.

Participants will create a lesson plan for their classroom that incorporates a new method of technology.

Instructor / Contact Information:

Rana P. Winfrey

Cell / Home Phone: (478) 278-6990 E-mail

rp02464@georgiasouthern.eduOffice / Work Phone: (478) 864-3446 rana_winfrey@johnson.k12.ga.us

ext. 2310 (E-mail is checked on a daily basis!)

Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Monday – Friday)

NETS-T:

1) FACILITATE AND INSPIRE STUDENT LEARNING AND CREATIVITY:

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

2) DESIGN AND DEVELOP DIGITAL AGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ASSESSMENTS:

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.

3) MODEL DIGITAL AGE WORK AND LEARNING:

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

4) PROMOTE AND MODEL DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

5) ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP:

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Workshop Activities:

Participants will brainstorm and describe how they are currently using technology in their classrooms.

Participants will view a slide show presentation of innovative ways to use technology in the classroom.

Workshop Assignments:

Participants will collaborate on ideas of how they could use the ideas presented in their own classrooms.

Participants will create a lesson plan for their classroom that incorporates a new method of technology. (Extension)

Workshop Evaluation:

Participants will provide feedback through an instructor supplied survey of the course effectiveness.

Instructor / Student Interaction Expectations: Participants are expected to fully participate in online discussions and learning activities. During online sessions, all participants are expected to log in and attend entire sessions. Participants are expected to communicate with peers and the instructor in a professional manner at all times. Students are expected to respect others’ opinions, perspectives, and learning styles. The instructor is expected to have an online presence and answer all questions and comments within 24 hours. If there are any questions, please contact the instructor.

L earner Guidance / Relevant Resources:

Required textbook-

Ribble, M. & Bailey, G. (2007).Digital citizenship in schools. Washington,D.C.: ISTE. (ISBN: 978-1564842329)

Optional textbook-

Cavanaugh, C., &Blomeyer, R. (2007). What works in K-12 online learning. Washington, D.C.: ISTE. (ISBM: 978-1564842367)

Online resources and guidance-

Nets for Teachers http://www.iste.org/standards

Digital Citizenship – Using Technology Appropriately -

http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html

Academic Honesty Policy: Participants are expected to maintain academic honesty throughout the workshop. This means that participants are required to complete all assignments, and all assignments must be the participant’s own work. Plagiarism will not be accepted. Participants are required to cite references when needed. If the instructor determines that the use of someone else’s work is present, the participant will be asked to resubmit their assignment. If the problem continues, the instructor will report the offense to the administrator, and the participant may be withdrawn from the workshop.

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