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Spring 2009 TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE COURSES

(Revised 1/6/09)

Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement

Technology Integration Courses

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http://www.u-46.org/progro/Courses.htm

1 or 2 graduate credit hours available from Aurora University

No charge for U46 staff for courses, but $100/hr for AU credit

Early Learning Literacy with Technology OEDT-5015

Instructor: Cindy Blakely

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: February 2, 4, 9, 11

Location: Spring Trail Elementary School computer lab

Description: 1 graduate credit

Develop strategies for use of technology tools in the Pre K- 2 classroom to create authentic learning opportunities for students that support Language Arts Learning Standards and Early Leaning Benchmarks including use of concepts about print, phonemic awareness, reading strategies, vocabulary development and communication through writing.

Web Based Communication: Wikis and Blogs OEDW-6577

Instructor: Rich Levine

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: February 3, 5, 9, 11,

Location: ESC, computer lab 340

Description: 1 graduate credit

This course is for educators interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools of Blogs and Wikis in classrooms. Web 2.0 tools can be used to transform learning by allowing students to develop communication skills by collaboration in order to deepen learning and increase student achievement. This course will also introduce the use of Moodle.

Vocabulary Instruction & Technology OEDT-5013

Instructor: Greg Anthony

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: February 10, 12, 17, 19

Location: Streamwood High School , C150

Description: 1 graduate credit

Develop and apply the use of technology in the classroom for vocabulary instruction that includes building background knowledge, direct and indirect instruction, affixes, wording meaning, context clues and assessment. Examine the challenges of vocabulary instruction.

Tech: Improve Student Writing OEDS-5013

Instructor: Tim Gilbert

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18

Location: Sycamore Trails Elementary School computer lab

Description: 1 graduate credit

This course is designed for K-12 teachers who are interested in coordinating various aspects of writing in their classroom by utilizing technology as a vehicle of instruction. Through their own reading and discussion, participants will examine the components of an effective writing program combined with effective technology methodology that meets the criteria of Illinois State Standards and the Elgin U-46 Roadmap. They will apply knowledge gained to a year long plan.

Technology & Literacy OEDT-5008

Instructor: Greg Anthony

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: February 26, March 3, 5,10

Location: Streamwood High School , C150

Description : 1 graduate cred it

This course is for teachers grades PreK-12. It is designed to build a solid and comprehensive foundation of technical and curriculum integration skill for effective use of teaching literacy in PreK-12 curriculum that aligns with the U46 Curriculum Roadmap. Course participants learn how to use the Internet for effective curriculum integration, develop high level thinking skills in their students, and the ten most effective teaching strategies. This course is for all levels of computer skills.

Web Page Design OEDS 5312 (Now based on use of MetaDot

Instructor: Cindy Blakely

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: March 2, 4, 9, 11

Location: Spring Trail Elementary School , computer lab

Description: 1 graduate credit

In this class you will learn how to effectively create and design web pages, define a color scheme, find and make links to other websites, create calendars, copy pictures into web pages, copy backgrounds, copyright laws and how to publish websites. We will use the district web design program to make our web pages. You will develop a personal web page. This class is designed for staff members with any level of skills.

for all levels of computer skills.

Web Integrate Curriculum OEDW 6284

(For teachers who have completed Web Page Design OEDS 5312)

Instructor: Greg Anthony

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: March 12, 17, 19, 31

Location: Streamwood High School , C150

Description: 1 graduate credit

This is the second web page design course. Teachers taking this course should have completed Web Page Design OEDS 5312 or have a strong working knowledge of Metadot . In this course educators will continue to develop their web sites as a tool to meet the diverse needs of learners in their classrooms. They will do this by using standards to create individualized flash cards based on the needs of students in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies in English or Spanish and post them on their web sites. They will create links for parents related special education. However, this can also include curriculum materials on how families can become involved such as spelling lists, pictures of projects and basic skills drill sheets.

Educators will learn how to use html code to embed higher level thinking activities into their web pages, based on learning standards. They will also learn how to create and embed into web pages educational games, video instruction and slide shows. They will also be able to use the Internet as a resource.

Storytelling w/Digital Tools OEDS-6364

Instructor: Tim Gilbert

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 23, 29

Location: Sycamore Trails Elementary School computer lab

Description: 1 graduate credit

This course is an introduction to digital storytelling and suitable for educators of any technology experience level. Digital storytelling is the process of capturing personal stories, first by writing, and then by extending that writing with the inclusion of powerful multimedia elements.

Design Problem Based Learning OEDC-6047

Instructor: Rich Levine

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Dates: April 7, 9, 14, 16, 20, 22, 28, 30

Location: ESC, computer lab 340

Description: 2 graduate credits

Project and Problem Based Leaning can transform learning by allowing students to develop process and technology application skills directed towards the creation of a culminating project. You will study the project based learning process and use a variety of technology resources to produce a project that can be used with your students.

Sign up for courses at our Professional Growth Site

For assistance in signing up contact

Chris Meyer, Professional Growth, extension 4207

chrismeyer@u--46.org


	Home IT Definition Technology in U-46 Internet Safety For Teachers Using Technology U-46 Technology Courses For Students For Parents ITC Policies & Procedures Information Services	Spring 2009 TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE COURSES (Revised 1/6/09) Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement Technology Integration Courses Sign up for courses at our Professional Growth Site http://www.u-46.org/progro/Courses.htm 1 or 2 graduate credit hours available from Aurora University No charge for U46 staff for courses, but $100/hr for AU credit . Early Learning Literacy with Technology OEDT-5015 Instructor: Cindy Blakely Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: February 2, 4, 9, 11 Location: Spring Trail Elementary School computer lab Description: 1 graduate credit Develop strategies for use of technology tools in the Pre K- 2 classroom to create authentic learning opportunities for students that support Language Arts Learning Standards and Early Leaning Benchmarks including use of concepts about print, phonemic awareness, reading strategies, vocabulary development and communication through writing. Web Based Communication: Wikis and Blogs OEDW-6577 Instructor: Rich Levine Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: February 3, 5, 9, 11, Location: ESC, computer lab 340 Description: 1 graduate credit This course is for educators interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools of Blogs and Wikis in classrooms. Web 2.0 tools can be used to transform learning by allowing students to develop communication skills by collaboration in order to deepen learning and increase student achievement. This course will also introduce the use of Moodle. Vocabulary Instruction & Technology OEDT-5013 Instructor: Greg Anthony Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: February 10, 12, 17, 19 Location: Streamwood High School , C150 Description: 1 graduate credit Develop and apply the use of technology in the classroom for vocabulary instruction that includes building background knowledge, direct and indirect instruction, affixes, wording meaning, context clues and assessment. Examine the challenges of vocabulary instruction. Tech: Improve Student Writing OEDS-5013 Instructor: Tim Gilbert Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 Location: Sycamore Trails Elementary School computer lab Description: 1 graduate credit This course is designed for K-12 teachers who are interested in coordinating various aspects of writing in their classroom by utilizing technology as a vehicle of instruction. Through their own reading and discussion, participants will examine the components of an effective writing program combined with effective technology methodology that meets the criteria of Illinois State Standards and the Elgin U-46 Roadmap. They will apply knowledge gained to a year long plan. Technology & Literacy OEDT-5008 Instructor: Greg Anthony Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: February 26, March 3, 5,10 Location: Streamwood High School , C150 Description : 1 graduate cred it This course is for teachers grades PreK-12. It is designed to build a solid and comprehensive foundation of technical and curriculum integration skill for effective use of teaching literacy in PreK-12 curriculum that aligns with the U46 Curriculum Roadmap. Course participants learn how to use the Internet for effective curriculum integration, develop high level thinking skills in their students, and the ten most effective teaching strategies. This course is for all levels of computer skills. Web Page Design OEDS 5312 (Now based on use of MetaDot Instructor: Cindy Blakely Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: March 2, 4, 9, 11 Location: Spring Trail Elementary School , computer lab Description: 1 graduate credit In this class you will learn how to effectively create and design web pages, define a color scheme, find and make links to other websites, create calendars, copy pictures into web pages, copy backgrounds, copyright laws and how to publish websites. We will use the district web design program to make our web pages. You will develop a personal web page. This class is designed for staff members with any level of skills. for all levels of computer skills. Web Integrate Curriculum OEDW 6284 (For teachers who have completed Web Page Design OEDS 5312) Instructor: Greg Anthony Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dates: March 12, 17, 19, 31 Location: Streamwood High School , C150 Description: 1 graduate credit This is the second web page design course. Teachers taking this course should have completed Web Page Design OEDS 5312 or have a strong working knowledge of Metadot . In this course educators will continue to develop their web sites as a tool to meet the diverse needs of learners in their classrooms. They will do this by using standards to create individualized flash cards based on the needs of students in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies in English or Spanish and post them on their web sites. They will create links for parents related special education. However, this can also include curriculum materials on how families can become involved such as spelling lists, pictures of projects and basic skills drill sheets. Educators will learn how to use html code to embed higher level thinking activities into their web pages, based on learning standards. They will also learn how to create and embed into web pages educational games, video instruction and slide shows. They will also be able to use the Internet as a resource. Storytelling w/Digital Tools OEDS-6364 Instructor: Tim Gilbert Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 23, 29 Location: Sycamore Trails Elementary School computer lab Description: 1 graduate credit This course is an introduction to digital storytelling and suitable for educators of any technology experience level. Digital storytelling is the process of capturing personal stories, first by writing, and then by extending that writing with the inclusion of powerful multimedia elements. Design Problem Based Learning OEDC-6047 Instructor: Rich Levine Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Dates: April 7, 9, 14, 16, 20, 22, 28, 30 Location: ESC, computer lab 340 Description: 2 graduate credits Project and Problem Based Leaning can transform learning by allowing students to develop process and technology application skills directed towards the creation of a culminating project. You will study the project based learning process and use a variety of technology resources to produce a project that can be used with your students. Sign up for courses at our Professional Growth Site Sign up for Courses For assistance in signing up contact Chris Meyer, Professional Growth, extension 4207 chrismeyer@u--46.org
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