ELED 4260/5260
TEAE 4260/5260/6260/7260
Teaching ESL with Internet Technology
3 credit hours

 

Course Information
Course Description: Overview: Internet technologies connect students and teachers to innovative learning projects, multimedia-interactive information and activities, virtual classrooms and information from around the world. Students and teachers must acquire both the knowledge and technical aspects of how to integrate the Internet into their learning environments.

This course, "Teaching and Technology," is designed to help pre-service students and P-16 educators examine various issues related to teaching with Internet resources, as well as, learning to evaluate and integrate this technology into "teaching" and "learning."

At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
  • understand the process of technology and Internet integration,
  • manipulate the multimedia - interactive capabilities of the Internet,
  • design and develop appropriate Internet-based instructional activities in their professional areas,
  • evaluate Internet learning environments appropriate to various content areas,
  • understand Internet rights and responsibilities,
  • be knowledgeable of critical issues related to Internet use, and
  • be knowledgeable of assessing websites for education use.
Course Objectives: Course Goals The course is designed to meet the following goals:
  • to explore different perspectives by interacting with people, as well as, resources to learn what others have researched and noted about Internet usage in the literature
     
  •  to think critically about the issues, and gain a knowledge base that is useful for solving real world problems when teaching with the Internet
     
  •  to contribute to the learning of others in the class in a very active way by sharing thoughts, knowledge, resources, experiences, etc.
     
  • to engage in authentic types of learning experiences and produce projects that will be used by yourself as well as others.
Prerequisites and Corequisites: This is an upper division course. Thus, students should have received junior, senior, or post-graduate status.
Course Topics: The course has been designed into eleven(11) learning modules. [Each module presents an exciting adventure into the World Wide Web and the unlimited resources. Students will gain knowledge into the present and future technology of the Internet. Students will discover, explore, and create new web based Internet innovations.]
Specific Course Requirements: Skilled in sending and receiving e-mails with attachments. Skilled in using a web browser to connect to websites (such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) Students will be required to complete a PowerPoint Presentation.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks: No textbook is required for this course. Students will use the resources of the World Wide Web/ INTERNET Technology. Therefore, students should be prepared to read and perform their activities online. Students are required to watch three videos for this class: The Net, The Matrix,and A.I. (these can be rented from video stores) Disclaimer: TBR nor the instructors are responsible for changes on external websites and we do not endorse any products, concepts, or commercial ads on the external links. Thus, if at any time you find that a website has published any inappropriate materials, please notify the instructor immediately.
Supplementary Materials: (free Internet Resource) Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html 
Hardware Requirements: Same requirements as noted for the RODP Hardware on webpage: http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm 

PC users… A minimum computer system that will help you access all the tools in the courses is a Pentium 166 or better 32 Megabytes of RAM or better Windows 95 (or higher if possible) Communications software (this lets your computer talk to the modem) A modem (56k or better will give you best performance) And a dependable internet service provider (ISP). Any provider will do as long as you get an email account, have access to the World Wide Web, and don’t have serious problems connecting.

For Mac users… Minimum system requirements for Mac users are a 604 PowerPC processor Preferably a G3 (iMacs are included) or G4 processor computer running Mac OS 8.5 or above Internet browsers, Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.75 A minimum or 64 MB RAM, preferably 128 with at least 25 MB assigned to your browser. If you need assistance in adjusting memory please refer to your Apple Help file searching under the header Memory - Adjusting your memory usage. It is advised that you not have multiple applications open while working in your browser within the Online Degree Program .This requires more RAM and will cause the browser to run very slowly. You also need communications software (this lets your computer talk to the modem) A modem (56K or better will give you best performance) And a dependable internet service provider (ISP). Any provider will do as long as you get an email account, have access to the World Wide Web, and don’t have serious problems connecting or maintaining a connection.
Software Requirements: Students must have access to Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word Software.
As noted on the RODP Webpage for Software http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm . Plus, the plug-ins for the latest Internet multimedia. Students can find these free resources at: http://www.rodp.org/students/browser_tune_up.htm  Students must have Microsoft Word 98 or better. Essays and other assignments will be submitted electronically. Students must use a WebCT-compatible Internet browser software. If students use AOL software, they must minimize the AOL window and open up Internet Explorer or Netscape when they access the course. Go to the WebCT Browser Tune Up page for more advice. More information call 1-877-725-4357.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:  All exams and projects will be conducted online. No proctors required.
Grading Procedure: Students will be graded on the following items that will reflect on their competencies of the eleven course modules plus the final project.
Each module will be presented in this format:
Students will have seven days to complete each assignment.
  • Learning Objectives
  • Key Words/Concepts (Self-Test)
  • Online Reading Assignments / Online Discussions [10 pts.]
  • Internet Website Demonstrations / Beta Tesing [10 pts.]
  • Assignments [25 pts.]
  • Quiz (based on Self-Test and Readings) [25 pts.]
  • Reflection (Educational Impact) [10 pts.]
  • Telecommunication Partners [10 pts].
  • Bonus Points for Extra Work [10pts.]

    100 points per module  (total composite of 1100)
    Final Project = 200
    TOTAL POINTS = 1300
     
  • Graduate Students will be required to complete an online
    research paper (10 pages)  and an online Curriculum Plan
Grading Scale: Grading Scale: (Students must complete all assignments for consideration of a final letter grade)
  • 1300 - 1210 [A]
  • 1209 - 1109 [B]
  • 1108 - 1008 [C]
  • 1007 -   907 [D]
  • 906- below [F] (conference with instructor to address the grade)
     
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects: Student will complete eleven learning modules and design a final PowerPoint project
  • Module One: Internet Interactivities & Online Education
  • Module Two: Internet Technology / WebCT Management Tool
  • Module Three: Telecommunications Technology
  • Module Four: Surfing - Searching - Researching Online
  • Module Five: Internet Safety and Security
  • Module Six: Virtual Field Trips & Educational Live Cameras
  • Module Seven: Internet Educational Games
  • Module Eight: Internet Multimedia & Sensory Online
  • Module Nine: TeleLearning (Teach and Train Online)
  • Module Ten: Online Curriculum Design and Curriculum Resources
  • Module Eleven: Internet Innovations & Future Perspectives
     
  • Final Project: Designing an Internet Project for Education
    (self creation / creativity)

    Students will establish four e-mail educational partners:
  • (1) another classmate in the course
  • (2) a senior citizen (to be assigned)
  • (3) a professional in your field of work
  • (4) personal choice
Class Participation: Class Participation:
Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. For example, students must communicate with other students via email, discussion board exchange. Students are expected to communicate with the instructor on a regular basis and check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements. Students must actively participate in threaded discussion events.
Punctuality: Students must complete essays and other assignments on time. If students expect that an assignment will be late, they are responsible for notifying the instructor. Assignments more than a week late will not receive the full grading points.
Course Ground Rules
 
  • Assignments will be presented each week. However, students will have seven days to complete each assignment.
     
  • Students are expected to communicate with other students in team projects, learn how to navigate in WebCT, and keep abreast of course announcements. They should use their assigned WebCT email addresses in regular communication. They should also give the instructor a web-based email address (hotmail, yahoo) as a back-up.
     
  • Students should address technical problems immediately.
     
  • Students should observe course netiquette at all times.
     
  • Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. According to Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, plagiarism is to "steal and pass of as one's own (the ideas or words of another); to present as one's own an idea or product derived from an existing source." Students who plagiarize or commit any other form of academic dishonesty will receive a zero on the paper and may receive an F in the course.
Guidelines for Communications
Email: Email: Always use your class WebCT e-mail account to send messages to the instructor and other students.
  • Include a subject line with your last name, the course number (EDU 426), and the course assignment or subject of the communication.
  • Be careful in wording your e-mails.
  • Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts of at least 12".
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members.
  • Make sure you scan your e-mail and attachments for virus.
     
  •  Although you should always use your class WebCT email account for communication, provide your instructor with an alternative web-based email account (such as Hotmail or Yahoo) for a back-up in case the class server should go down.
Discussion Groups: Discussion Groups: The class discussion forum is a requirement. Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic. BE POSITIVE! Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of others’ ideas. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks. Be positive and constructive in group discussions. Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat: Since this is an asynchronous course - CHAT room will only be used for special arranged meetings requested by the student for personal chats with the instructor.
Web Resources: free Internet Resource) Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html 

Technical Support

For HELP with:

  • TECHNICAL PROBLEMS please visit the AskRODP Customer Support web page at http://help.rodp.org or call the AskRODP Help Desk at 1-866-550-RODP (1-866-550-7637)

  • REGISTRATION PROBLEMS contact your home school RODP Campus Contact 

Library
  The Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities
  Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes
  The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.