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=**Welcome to EDUC 330 Tech Enhanced Learning**=


 * Course Description**


 * Catalog Text:** An introduction to computer-based and networked educational technologies, emphasizing instructional designs for their curriculum-based uses in teaching and learning.

Students will:
 * Course Objectives:**
 * 1) learn how to access and use a variety of computer- and Web-based educational technology tools and resources.
 * 2) learn how to plan curriculum standards-based, technology enhanced learning activities for elementary or secondary students.
 * 3) further their understanding of and reflection upon the School of Education’s teaching competencies by developing a Web-based professional portfolio structure.
 * 4) participate in meaningful online communication within and outside of an electronic learning community.
 * 5) increase their awareness and comprehension of copyright and acceptable use issues and policies.
 * 6) prepare to use educational technologies independently and on an ongoing basis to support and enhance elementary or secondary instruction.
 * 7) document their work to satisfy the Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP).


 * Subject Matter Topics:**
 * Technology integration principles
 * Educational technology applications:

- Word processing - Spreadsheets - Databases - Concept mapping software - Presentation design software - Digital image editing tools - Digital video creation tools - Electronic mail and asynchronous discussion tools - Web logs and wikis - Drawing tools - Web site creation templates - Curriculum-based software

§ Curriculum-based software evaluation § Web site evaluation § Copyright/Fair use laws § Acceptable use policies § Universal designs for learning/Assistive technologies § Electronic portfolio use for professional documentation and growth