Teacher: Steve Saladino

Term: Spring 2004

Course Description:

This course presents an overview of computers in education using tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, painting and drawing programs. The course will also provide a foundation for using the Internet and educational software so that it can be creatively and effectively used in the K-12 classroom. The course will utilize project based instruction that makes use of technology programs.

Portfolio Artifacts:

(personal reflections were done online as part of curriculum)

• Graphic project - Cup o' You (pdf)   Project description and reflection on project
• House Design Project   Project description and reflection on project
• Mayberry Gazette Project (pdf)   Project description and reflection on project
• Multimedia Science Fair   Project description and reflection on project
• Technology and Problem Based Learning Research Paper (pdf)

Course Reflection:

I already had a background using many of the software tools we used in this course but I was fascinated by the imaginative projects that Steve had us do (he also has a great sense of humor which is always appreciated). I was also very interested by how he taught the technology and the kind of background information and support that he gave. There were a few of us with technical backgrounds in the class and we supported others with some of the technology but we learned a lot from them about teaching. This course exposed us to many different tools but had us work with them in imaginative ways that showed us many examples of integrating technology into the classroom. I also had to write my first APA-style research paper which was a chore to format correctly but was a very interesting topic for me.

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