SCHEDULE
The TDC online course is on a seven–day, Friday–to–Thursday week. All assignments and projects are due on Thursday at midnight (12:00 p.m.). The next week of the course begins the following day on Friday.
Week 1
Topics: Introduction • Curriculum–Specific, Authentic, Technology-Specific,
and Kid–Specific Learning
In Week 1, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 1 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 1, pp. 1–24, 30–32, 35–44
Video Programs
- Course Introduction
- Week 1 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Introduction Activity
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
- Submit Optional Graduate Credit Application
Week 2
Topics: Communications • Networks • The Internet • The World Wide Web
In Week 2, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 2 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 2, pp. 59–97 - Chapter 8 Special Feature: The Changing Face of Education, pp. 517–525
Video Programs
- Week 2 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 3
Topics: Application Software • Productivity Tools for Educators
In Week 3, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 3 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers
– Chapter 3, pp. 135–171
– Chapter 3 Special Feature: Creating Web Pages, Blogs, Wikis, and More,
pp. 184–200
Video Programs
- Week 3 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 4
Topics: Hardware for Educators
In Week 4, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 4 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 4, pp. 201–239
Video Programs
- Week 4 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 5
Topics: Integrating Digital Media and Educational Software Applications
In Week 5, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 5 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 5, pp. 269–299
– Chapter 7 Special Feature: Integrating Web Site, Blogs, Wikis, and More,
pp. 450–468
Video Programs
- Week 5 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 6
Topics: Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration • Learning Theories
In Week 6, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 6 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 6, pp. 323–353
– Chapter 6 Special Feature: Learning Theories and Educational Research,
pp. 367–390
Video Programs
- Week 6 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 7
Topics: Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies
In Week 7, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 7 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 7, pp. 391–436
Video Programs
- Week 7 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment
Week 8
Topics: Security Issues • Ethics • Emerging Technologies in Education • Final Project
In Week 8, you will complete the following:
Readings
- Week 8 Lesson
- Teachers Discovering Computers:
– Chapter 8, pp. 469–503
Video Programs
- Week 8 Overview
- Classroom in Action
Assignments
- Reflection Assignment
- Application Assignment – Final Project