technology in the classroom class orientation

Fall 2007Mindy Holder, Instructor

Introductions◦ Who you are◦ Where you are from◦ Your Hobbies◦ What you hope to get from this class (besides an

A)◦ Anything else you want me to know

Contact/Meeting Information◦ Mindy Holder

mindy.holder@sccc.edu 620-417-1356

◦ Seward County Community College Campus AA125 Office AA112 Classroom 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 29th – October 17th

Course Objectives: pg. 2 Assessment: pgs.3-4, 7-9 Attendance: pg. 3 Ethics Code: pg. 5 Special Accommodations: pg. 5

This is a tentative schedule. It will change as we deem necessary.

Adhere to Due Dates to avoid losing points on the assignment.

Any changes to the schedule will be announced in class.

Review the policy for Reflection Papers on Assigned Readings.

Note the 3 component of the papers and the points possible.

Again, remember Due Dates.

Objective #2: Develop an understanding of the impact of technology and inherent issues in a school setting.

How has technology changed the role of schools, classrooms, students, teachers, parents

Negative vs. Positive Impact Article: Technology Literacy and the

MySpace Generation

School Matters: The Games Children Play

What are some issues you feel affect Technology in Education

What do you feel needs to change in the classroom

How do we get the perfect balance

Read the articles in your packet Pick one articles to write a Reflection Paper

on – Due next class period