TIE - Technology in Education

This is an introductory survey course with emphasis on technology skill development and appropriate ways to use technology across the curriculum. Students learn computer literacy and its use in education through hands-on activities, such as word processing, presentation software, graphics and instructional software, basic web design, and Web 2.0 Internet resources. Students create technology projects and discuss and reflect on effective integration strategies for utilizing those technology projects in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

This survey course provides the educator with a broad base of knowledge about the uses of computers in education. Students will have hands--on experience with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics software, instructional software, and teacher utilities. Other topics include software evaluation, hardware selection, and telecommunications. Prerequisite: None. 2 semester hours

This course will focus on the selection and utilization of microcomputer software appropriate for school and classroom management tasks. Students will act as a consultant and use applications software to design a software system for a specific educational application, i.e. scheduling, budgeting, inventory, classroom management, instructional management. Prerequisite: TIE500 or equivalent. 2 semester hours

This course provides specific ways to use databases, word processors, spreadsheets, graphing utilities and telecommunications to teach subject area objectives in the curriculum. Students will plan lessons and activities appropriate for their subject area and grade level. Prerequisite: TIE500 or equivalent. 2 semester hours

This course will examine and evaluate the role of computers and other technologies in facilitating the development of problem solving and higher order thinking skills. Students will review research on teaching problem solving with technology and survey their own district's status on this issue. Using a theoretical framework, students will critically review problem solving software or materials and then develop and teach a unit of study utilizing appropriate technologies as well as off-line activities and materials. Prerequisite(s): TIE500 or evidence of meeting NETS-T standards as approved by TIE program director. 2 semester hours

This course provides the educator with an overview of personal computer hardware, software, and connectivity. The emphasis is on understanding how computers work and interface with networks and use peripheral devices to enhance student learning. Topics include computer logic; planning, selection and utilization of personal computer devices, networks, and peripherals; hardware, network, and software troubleshooting and maintenance; and procurement. Students explore ways of working with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources to improve student learning. Students research, evaluate, and develop a needs assessment and a proposal used to determine what specifications are needed to fulfill district/school requirements. Prerequisite(s): TIE 500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 2 or 3 semester hours (consult department)

This course will explore the use of productivity tools and instructional software for curricular and administrative applications. Students will use advanced features of productivity tools to evaluate artifacts and data for instructional decision-making, and they will use the knowledge base on integrating technology to guide application of specific strategies in support of problem-based curricula. In addition, students will assist one or more teacher(s)/colleague(s) in using recommended tools and strategies. Prerequisite(s): TIE500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). 2 or 3 semester hours (consult department)

This course introduces participants to the systems approach to instructional design. The major component of instructional development models will be presented, with an emphasis on applying technology to instruction. This course provides introductory information and application of skills and techniques necessary in the Analysis, Designing, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of instruction (ADDIE framework). This course will consider these issues at both the curricular (macro) and lesson (micro) level. All students will be required to complete 15 hours of field work as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): TIE 500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) as approved by the TIE Program Director. Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

This course focuses on strategies for integration of technology into classroom practice. Students will explore a variety of teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches for implementing technology across the curriculum. Students design and implement lessons demonstrating appropriate ways to use technology to meet existing curricular objectives and to expand curricular options. Students design and implement professional development plans for helping other teachers develop these skills. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field experiences as part of this course. Student may not receive credit for both TIE 535 and TIE 536. Prerequisite: TIE 533, TIE 544, and TIE 542 or their equivalent. Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. ; 3 Semester Hours

This course reviews planning, designing, managing and evaluating Internet resources used in educational settings, including collaborative and social networking sites. Learners create web sites using web development tools, and participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build samples of web-based instruction. Prerequisite(s): TIE 544 or equivalent as approved by program director or advisor. Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 2 or 3 semester hours (consult department)

In this course, students use authoring tools to develop multimedia/hypermedia learning activities, applying instructional design principles. Students will select and create digital images and video to represent information and communicate ideas that will be used in a curricular application to meet diverse P-12 student needs. Students review trends, research, and copyright issues in use of multimedia authoring in educational settings. Students apply concepts and knowledge to assist P-12 students and teacher colleagues in using authoring tools, considering both instructional and assessment strategies. Prerequisite(s): TIE 532. Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

This course deals with advanced topics as students continue to examine the ways telecommunications can be utilized in education. Students will understand the technical considerations of connectivity and differentiate types of telecommunication connections. Students will further explore and use a wider variety of Internet services, such as Internet Relay Chat, video conferencing and Use net groups. Issues of publishing content on the World Wide Web will be addressed. Students will also plan and implement instructional activities that integrate telecommunications into the curriculum, as well as plan and implement staff development programs. Students will seek out information concerning grants and funding for school telecommunication projects. Prerequisites: TIE500 and TIE542. 2 semester hours

Students participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build samples of web-based instruction. Students explore methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of web-based authoring tools in a school environment. Students use design principles to create web-based materials to support personal and professional development. Students may not receive credit for both TIE 546 and TIE 547. Prerequisites: TIE 542 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 3 Semester Hours

Students will use desktop publishing software to prepare school newsletters, instructional materials and other desktop publishing products that are useful in a school environment. They will consider the principles of design and layout for print media and explore the many ways in which teachers and students can utilize desktop publishing in the classroom. Prerequisite: TIE500 or equivalent. 1 semester hour

Students will select and create visual images to represent information and communicate ideas. They will use color scanners, digital cameras, video digitizers, photo CD's, video editing software, image capturing software and download photos and movies from online services. The resulting images and video will be integrated into a variety of educational applications. Prerequisite: TIE500 or equivalent. 1 semester hour

This course provides educators with an overview of issues related to the selection, installation, and maintenance of computer networks in school settings. Students identify, describe, and analyze procedures related to basic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and procurement of networking services. Students explore ways of working with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources to improve student learning. Students research, evaluate, and develop a needs assessment and a proposal used to determine what specifications are needed to fulfill district/school requirements. Prerequisites: TIE532 and evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). Non-TIE majors who wish to register for this course must have prior permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

This course will flow from the national and Illinois technology standards for teachers and students. It will cover the rationale for using technology in the classroom as well as examples for teachers from websites, software, and other professional resources. Prerequisites: Students must begin the course with the following competencies: Ability to create a well-formatted document using a word processor, create multimedia presentation using presentation software, use a spreadsheet program to track data and create graphs, and navigate web pages and use search engines to find information on the web. 1 semester hour

This course helps educators to identify resources, plan and design experiences, and create materials for leading effective professional development activities related to technology integration into K-12 teaching and learning. Candidates will explore effective staff development models, apply skills in conducting staff development, and critique/ reflect on improving approaches to instructional and mentoring experiences. Each candidate is to complete at least 15 hours of clinical experiences in professional development. Prerequisite(s): TIE500 or evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) as approved by the TIE Program Director; and 8 additional semester hours of TIE coursework. 3 semester hours

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The Technology in Education portfolio is required of all M.Ed.. M.S.Ed.. and C.A.S. students. It will document your professional growth as you proceed through the Technology in Education Graduate Program. Portfolio seminar instructors will assist you in organizing the selected contents of your portfolios. Seminars will consist of five 3 hour sessions conducted during your two year study of the program. During the seminars, you will have time to edit, share, and discuss your portfolio pieces. The first session is to be held within the first six semester hours. The last meeting will be held during the quarter in which Seminar in Technology in Education (TIE593) is taken. Students will enroll for the Portfolio Seminar credit during that quarter. 1 semester hour

This course provides a culminating experience for students in the Technology in Education program. Emphasis is on current trends and issues, seminal readings, and research findings related to the use of technology in education. Issues related to curriculum planning, program development and evaluation, and staff development at the school and district level will be addressed. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field experiences as part of this course. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 semester hours of Technology in Education courses, including TIE535. M.Ed. and M.S.Ed. students should also have completed ESR506 and ESR507. This course is open only to TIE majors. 3 semester hours

Independent study provides an opportunity for degree-seeking students to pursue advanced scholarly study in special areas where they seek further information, or to investigate a practical school problem. 1-3 semester hours

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Required of all M.S.Ed. students. The thesis produced by the student is a formal written document which investigates a theory or particular point of view and which is the result of disciplined inquiry. Prerequisites: ESR502, ESR503, TIE593. On--campus registration. 2 semester hours

Continuous registration required until thesis is complete. Prerequisite(s): Masters standing, consent of instructor, and prior registration for the required number of hours in TIE599. 0 semester hours