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| Course: |
TE202 |
| Title: |
"Using Technology to Develop Thematic Units: How can I enhance my curriculum by developing technology-integrated, cross-disciplinary units?" |
| Author: |
Joan Weathers
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| Course Fee: |
$250.00 |
| Credits: |
2 graduate credits available |
| Instructor: |
LTTS Facilitator |
| Abstract: |
The worldwide impact of technology creates a need for teachers to develop plans that include the Internet and real-world learning experiences for students. At the same time, the teacher is expected to integrate technology and meet requirements in all content areas, while meeting individual student needs. One way for teachers to compact curriculum and provide quality instruction is through the use of technology-embedded, thematic units. Thematic units correlate and compact curriculum standards across several disciplines. They provide a system for using the Internet and other technologies in a way to enrich the curriculum, while meeting the diverse needs of students in a classroom. In this course, you will develop an inquiry-based cross-disciplinary thematic unit with integrated technology to enhance your curriculum and student learning opportunities. |
| Outcomes: |
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the characteristics of an effective thematic unit.
- Develop a cross-disciplinary thematic unit with integrated technology.
- Align your thematic unit to local, state, and national content and technology standards.
- Develop inquiry-based lesson plans for your thematic unit that integrate classroom, community, and Internet resources to support your curriculum and the learning needs of your students.
- Determine appropriate strategies to enhance student note-taking skills.
- Design assessments to determine student learning.
- Create an implementation plan that promotes collaboration and meets the diverse needs of your students.
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| Timeline: |
You will have 12 weeks to complete this course. If you wish to complete the course after this period, you must re-enroll and pay any applicable enrollment fee. |
| Standards: |
This course will help teachers to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
- 4 - Assessment and Evaluation
- 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice
- 6 - Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 3, 4 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts
- 3 - Technology Productivity Tools
- 4 - Technology Communications Tools
- 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
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LTTS Contact
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ltts@indiana.edu |
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