DRAFT
Multimedia & Differentiating Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students
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Term: Spring 2009
Instructor: Beth Knittle
Dates: Jan 15, Feb 12, April 2, End date May 7(4-7pm)
Time: 80% online/20% in class
Multimedia & Differentiating Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students
Course Description:
This hybrid course (face-to-face and online) will examine the many uses of technology in the classroom. Attention will be given to using existing and emerging technologies. Participants will become familiar with media creation tools, web services, resources and other technologies available to them to aid in differentiating instruction, develop learning resources and activities for Gifted and Talented students. Participants will assess the strengths and weaknesses of various technologies and their impact on student learning. Examine the ways these tools can be used in school and non-school settings to enhance teaching and learning and develop strategies for the integration of these technologies and resources into the learning environment. They will participate in discussions concerning the ethical use of and the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the classroom. participants will be introduced to social networking sites, distance learning, and Web 2.0 tools along with traditional productivity suites. Prior Web, email, and file management experience is strongly recommended.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
This course is designed to give participants a good working knowledge of the web resources and programs available to them. Therefore the course structure will be primarliy hands-on as we learn how to use the technologies, resources and tools to create and share multimedia content. Participants must be willing to explore and experiment with these tools. Focus will shift to specific content areas and student needs to develop learning resources and activities. Participants will make multimedia content and then work with students on the creation of multimedia content. Participants will also participate in online discussions with the use of Moodle. Assignments will be turned in through Moodle modeling how this tool can be used in an educational setting. Examples of tools/resources to be explored: PhotoStory, Garageband, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, VoiceThread, Podcasting, Survey Monkey and others.
Lecture will not be the dominant mode of instruction in this course in keeping with the constructivist basis of the conceptual framework. The emphasis will be on active student participation. Learning is the responsibility of the student. Creating the conditions that promote learning and providing opportunities for study, analysis, discussion and personal reflection is the responsibility of the instructor. Communicating clearly, orally and in writing, are critical skills; students will be required to practice these skills in a variety of activities.
Goals:
- To refocus attention on the needs of our diverse learners.
- To become familiar with the technology, tools, web services and resources currently available to teachers.
- To use these tools to create learning resources, supports and/or activities to meet the needs of our diverse population.
- To provide teachers the skills need to assist students in creating multimedia content.
Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to demonstrate that she or he can:
- Use technology, telecommunications and information systems to enrich curriculum and instruction;
- Assess current technologies and determine their impact on student learning;
- Use technology for effective communication and digital citizenship;
- Use various technologies for improved teacher productivity and efficiency.
- Develop and implement a series of activities that demonstrates proficiency in using productivity tools and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate the power of cooperative learning and collegiality – that together people are often more powerful than individuals, especially when struggling to learn or do something new - for example, implanting a new program, project or technology;
- Use and implement distance learning delivery systems including computer, Moodle and the classroom webpage;
- Develop and implement ethical and legal procedures for Internet use, including copyright and fair use;
- Create a multimedia presentation and facillitate the development of multimedia content by students.
- Demonstrate an understanding that the world of technology is constantly changing but that the participant can access the resources and training needed to be able to remain “on the cutting edge”;
- Apply theories of learning, teaching, and instructional design and their relationship to the use of technology to support learning.
Topics to explore:
- Understanding todays connected student and their learning styles
- Gaining experience as a learner in an online course
- Technology standards for students and teachers
- Using productivity software (presentation, word processing, spreadsheets) in the classroom for learning and class management.
- Using the Internet for simulations and polling students
- Creating and integrating Web 2.0 tools (podcasts, vodcasts, wikis, blogs, social networking sites, Social bookmarking, Second Life) in the classroom
- Using synchronous and asynchronous communication
- Collaboration and building community using Web 2.0 tools
- Evaluating websites
- Using VOIP in the classroom
- Finding and evaluating Web-based resources to support content
- Internet safety, ethics and digital copyright and fair use issues
- Using and creating graphics and multimedia resources for effective instruction and differentiation
- Creating an engaging, interactive lesson using Web 2.0 tools
Required texts/Reading:
Reading assignments will be posted on the course Moodle web site. Readings will be drawn from researched based Web sites related to course topics. Students are also expected to select readings to meet their individual project needs.
Student/Teacher Expectations:
Students must have access to a computer, the Internet and have knowledge of basic skills such as file management and word skills. Students should be able to download documents and upload to the digital drop box.
Students are required to attend all face-to-face meetings unless there are arrangements made prior to class time.
Required course assignments:
1. Readings and discussions: Participants are expected to be current in assigned course readings and discussions, which will be posted in the Moodle forums. Participants are expected to actively contribute posts in a timely manner, but no later than the posted due date – waiting to post discussions the night before a due date is discouraged in order to facilitate the flow of discussions. Discussion questions are designed to prompt thinking and reflection; most questions have no “right” answer. Your initial post should be complete in the first 6 days of the discussion time range your response to others post should be completed by the final discussion due date. 20 % of course grade.
2. PhotoStory # 1: Using PhotoStory or equivilant, participants will create a presentation to introduce a new concept or topic that applies the theories of learning, and teaching discussed in the course. The project should be one that participants will use in their classrooms and will be uploaded or linked to Moodle. 15% of course grade, due January 26.
3. PhotoStory # 2: Using PhotoStory or equivilant, participants will facilliate their students' creation of a photostory in their classrooms. The project will be uploaded or linked to Moodle. 15% of course grade, due February 19.
3. Online Survey: Using Survey Monkey, or a similar survey tool, students will create a survey or poll to be used in their classrooms. This will be shared on Moodle. 10% of course grade, due March 15.
4. Web 2.0 tools: Students will design and create a podcast, wiki or blog to be used in unit/lesson plan(s) and linked to the Moodle site. 10% of course grade, due March 27.
5. Movie Project # 1. Using iMovie, Movie maker, or equivelant create a short movie to introduce a new concept or topic that applies the theories of learning, and teaching discussed in the course. The project should be one that participants will use in their classrooms and will be uploaded or linked to Moodle. 15% of course grade, due April 9.
6. Movie Project # 2. Using iMovie, Movie maker, or equivelant create a short movie with students revelvant to a project being carried out in their classrooms. The final product will be uploaded or linked to Moodle. 15% of course grade, due May1.
Assessment:
All assignments and discussions must be completed on time unless arrangements have been made with instructors. Grade deductions will be made for late work.
| Readings & Discussion |
20% |
Ongoing |
| Photo Story #1 |
15% |
Due: January 26 |
| Photo Story #2 |
15% |
Due: February 19 |
| Online Survey |
10% |
Due: March 15 |
| Web 2.0: Podcast, Blog or Wiki |
10% |
Due: March 27
|
| Movie #1 |
15% |
Due: April 9 |
| Movie #2 |
15% |
Due: May 1 |
Course Content:
Consistent with a constructivist learning approach, this schedule is subject to change in response to learning needs of participants in the class. Although the course goals and objectives will remain constant, specific assignments and class activities may be revised to reflect the prior experience and knowledge that participants bring to the course.
Each module of the course lasts approximately 12 days. Particpants should complete the readings and/or activities during the first 6 days of the module and then respond to the work of others in the last 6 days. All work is to be completed by the last date of the module. This longer time (12 days) is allotted to allow exploration and time to try the tools we will examine.
Module 1: Jan 15 - Jan 26 (Face-2-Face Jan 15)
Examine the course syllabus, expectations and assignment descriptions.
Technology standards for students and teachers
Introduction to Moodle
Using Forums and Chats
Discuss the needs of gateway students
What is multimedia? Why Mulitmedia?
Locating Copyright Free Material
Karl Fisch video discussion
Introducing Photo Story
Module 2: Jan 26 - Feb 7
The project Photo Story #1 is due within this time frame - Jan 26
Digital Story Telling
Various tools and resoures
Voicethread
Garageband
Pecha Kucha
DigiTales
Copyright and Fair use
A review of copyright and fair use and how these implemented in creating multimedia and sharing these project on the web. As teachers we need to correctly role model proper use of materials at all times if we want our students to use materials correctly in their work and avoid plagiarism and copyright issues.
Module 3: Feb 7 - Feb 19 (Face-2-Face Feb 12)
The project Photo Story #2 is due within this time frame - Feb 19
Introduction to Communication and Emerging Technologes
Introduction to Web 2.0 – Podcasting, Screencasting, VODcasting, wikis and blogs
Social Networking, Social Bookmarking
VOIP – Skype
Surveys
Module 4: Feb 19 - March 3
Emerging Technologies – Part 2
More on Web 2.0 – Podcasting, Screencasting, VODcasting, wikis and blogs
VOIP – Skype
Social Networking and Social Bookmarking
Second Life, Flickr, Delicious
Module 5: March 3 - March 15
The survey project is due within this time frame - March 15
Safety and Equity on the Web
Digital footprint
social vs professinal networking
Internet Safety
the way back machine
digital Citzenship
publisher code of ethics
Module 6: March 15 - March 27
The Web 2.O project is due with in this time frame - March 27
Movies – a look a creating a mini movie software and planning
Examine a variety of examples
Module 7: March 27 - April 7 (Face-2-Face April 2)
More on Movies
Organization is half the battle, we will look at project planning and implementation with in the classroom.
We will also examine other avenues to create multimedia content such a podcasts and voicethread.
Module 8: April 7 - April 19
The movie project # 1 is due with in this time frame - April 9
Advantages and Challenges in using Web 2.0 Tools
Evaluating websites and critical thinking
Module 9: April 19 - May 1
The movie project #2 is due with in this time frame - May 1
Schools of the Future
Asynchronous learning and the motivated student
The Changing Role of the Teacher
Module 10: May 1 - May 7 (Face-2-Face May 7)
This will be the final class and marks the end of the course. We will have time to share our projects, comments and reflections.
Where do we go from here?
What’s next?
Recommended Readings:
Cole, Jason (2005). Using Moodle: Teaching with the Popular Open Source Course
Management System. 1st ed. Sebastopol: O'Reilly Community Press.
Hall, T. (2002). Differentiated instruction. Wakefield, MA: National Center on Accessing the
General Curriculum. http://www.cast.org/publications/ncac/ncac_diffinstruc.html
ISTE, (2000). National Educational Technology Standards for Students—Connecting Curriculum and
Technology. ISBN 1-56484-150-2 or visit http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netst.html
Massachusetts Instructional Technology Standards: http://www.doe.mass.edu/edtech/standards/itstand.pdf
McKenzie, W. (2002). Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technology-A Manual for Every Mind.
Eugene, OR: ISTE
Tomlinson, Carol Ann (1999). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, Virginia.
U.S. Department of Education—Office of Educational Research and Improvement (July 2002). An
Educator’s Guide to Evaluating the Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms.
www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html then go to “T” (Free Book)
Wiggins, G. and McTighe, J (2005). Understanding by Design, 2nd Edition. Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, Virginia.
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