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Evaluation and Assessment
of Technology 		EDCI 4993, 603, Fall 2001
4:30 to 7:15, Tuesdays
Syllabus -- visits.
This week's activities.
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Send your attendance eMail (every week)

Be sure you understand next week's assignment.

Journal at the end of class tonight. This is your opportunity to comment and make suggestions about our class. Journal entries are Anonymous. Password is Anon26324.


In Class tonight:

We will try to:
  1. catch a few things we missed last week
  2. finish our first lessons
  3. evaluate our first lessons
  4. start the Design WebQuest
  5. talk about an assignment for next week
  6. OK?
Let's start ...
  • Next time that I answer a questions by saying we will cover that later in class, PLEASE remind me that we never do cover it later -- so ...
  • What is "Mark", aka Message Center
  • my on-line calendar
  • Cookies -- A small, usually flat and crisp cake made from sweetened dough
  • Technology Standards and Benchmarks is included in our "Links to Explore"
  • I'm not sure that everyone is getting eMail from redCap -- send mail to George if you know you have a problem. Don't forget to sign your mail.
  • What is one of the often discussed problems with (using the WWW for) research papers in schools.
  • What about next week's assignment?
  • Now's your chance!
  • Take notes ...
  • Your Lesson ... the human and equity issues concerning the use of computers and related technologies in education, or the history of technology in education.
    1. What is it's purpose?
    2. Who is the audience?
    3. Not more than 5 minutes ...
    4. Give us an exam (optional)?
    5. Anyone have questions for the teacher?
  • My History Lesson
  • Let's evaluate today's lessons
  • Do you fell different today, compared to three weeks ago, about ...
  • Assessment?
  • Evaluation?
  • Technology?
  • Educational Technology?
  • "artifacts" of an educational system?
  • We can start the WebQuest now.

    • What to expect?

    Assessment is to determine the value, significance, or extent of technology in education -- the assigning of a score (synonym: estimate, to form an opinion about). Evaluation is the systematic determination of merit, worth, or significance. The purpose of evaluation is to make sure that we are getting what we want and, if not, to figure out what we can do so that we can get what we want in the near future.

    Assessment and evaluation is NOT just about "passing to the next grade." In our class it is about getting what we want from infusing technology in curriculum.

    We will accomplish all of this. We will work as a group to:
    1. Research and read related literature (including 2 book reviews)
    2. Design, develop, deliver, evaluate and assess technology-infused educational materials
    3. Observe and interact in field experiences
  • Don't worry
  • You will learn
  • I wont leave your side

    • Assignment for next week:

    NONE

    Future assignments: just in case you are ready to move on.

  • Next week we finish our Design WebQuest.
  • In two weeks we complete another "5 minute" lesson (same topic) to check if we learned anything?
  • Theoretical Background in Links to Explore
  • Instructional Design in Links to Explore
  • Standards and Benchmarks Links to Explore

    • There will be a "next week" assignment (almost) every week.

  • Weekly assignments are always due on the Sunday before each class.
  • Everyone in class benefits from your timely completion of these assignments.
  • Remember, to earn an A in this class, assignments MUST be completed on time!

    • House Keeping
  • This "House Keeping" section of our syllabus will contain information that may not be mentioned during class. But, you are still responsible for knowing and acting on the information here. This is true even if you missed class.
  • In fact, if you do miss class, you are still responsible for every thing on this weekly syllabus, especially the assignment for next week.
  • It is my intention to start class on time. For us this means 4:30 (not 4:35 or 4:50). Please respect your classmates and instructor -- make every effort to be here on time. If you must be late, be courteous -- sent us an eMail so that we know when to expect you.
  • This Syllabus page will change every week. Changes will (almost always) be ready by 4:00 PM on Sunday before class.
  • (Almost) All assignments are due at 4:00 PM on Sunday before class.
  • Every class will start with Questions -- your questions. Show me that you are interested in our class by being prepared to ask questions, questions about our class, about computers, about any old thing. Don't make me feel silly at the beginning of class -- when I say "any questions?" -- and all I hear is "the sounds of silence."
  • You are expected to keep up with not just your weekly assignments, but that of all your classmates. All assignments will be available to everyone vie eMail or our Discussion Board.
  • When sending mail to redCap, to George, or to anyone in our class ... sign your eMail (type your name at bottom or top of every message) because it is not always obvious from your eMail address who you are. Attachments are OK, so long as they are NOT the main text of your message. Keep in mind that not everyone will be able to receive your attachment and/or open it.
  • Do you have an eMail address? If not, every UNO student can have a UNO eMail address.
  • Be sure you have access to eMail before our next class.
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    • Please read about
    | Important Dates | Texts & Resources | Course Description |
    | Objectives | Evaluation | Book Reviews | Grading |
    | Participation | Self Evaluation |
    | Who is George North |


    Prior Dates Description
    Tuesday, August 28 First Day of Class
    Tuesday, September 4 Our 1st Lessons -- Access. Fairness, and Historical Issues
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