Course Description:              

This course will offer classroom Paraprofessionals an opportunity to develop skills that will enable them to assist teachers in meeting the current federal, state and local requirements and standards. Topics will include an assessment of traditional and contemporary media, learning technologies, and integration of computers in the classroom. Learners will also develop skill in identifying equipment uses, setup and maintenance.

Prerequisite:             

PCRII, or waiver based on test results, or by permission of department/division

Required Text:

Instructional Technology and Media for Learning, 7^th Edition by Robert Heinich, Emeritus, Indiana University
Michael Molenda, Indiana University
James D. Russell, Purdue University
Sharon E. Smaldino, University of Northern Iowa

Prentice Hall, 2002

Other materials provided by the instructor.

Course Outcomes:                

1. Learners will develop an understanding of traditional and contemporary media for classroom instruction. (R,W,CT,TS,OC)
2. Learners will demonstrate basic proficiency in the setup, maintenance, and use of instructional media equipment. (R,W,CT,TS)
3. Learners will exhibit the ability to use computers to acquire and produce materials to support classroom instruction. (R,W,OC,CT,TS)
4. Learners will distinguish between instruction and learning.

      ( R,W,OC,CT)

5. Learners will compare and discuss advantages and limitations of media applications. (R,W,OC,CT,TS)
6. Learners will discuss benefits and limitations of computer-assisted instruction and computer assisted learning. (R,W,CT,OC)

Course Objectives:

Learners will:

1. explore the roles of media and technology in learning
2. define technologies for learning
3. demonstrate the ability to use a learning model to plan media-related classroom activities
4. understand differing media and materials
5. explore visual principles including visual literacy, visual design and digital images
6. understand the workings of a variety of visual media tools and be able to demonstrate proficient use of the materials
7. discuss and use audio materials
8. discuss and use video materials
9. learn uses of computers as learning tools
10. discuss multimedia in classrooms
11. understand internet and intranet
12. discuss distance learning and its implications
13. utilize standard visuals
14. demonstrate equipment use and set-up

Instructional Methods                    

Reading assignments, Classroom discussion, writing assignments, materials production and development, practice in troubleshooting and making minor repairs to equipment commonly found in elementary classrooms.  Learners will also be introduced to digital image production, audio production, and Internet and Intranets.

Methods of Evaluation:

Attendance

Portfolio production

Quizzes and exams

Projects

Demonstration of hands-on skills

Grades will be calculated according to the College Catalog

A   = 94-100                                C   = 74-76

A-  = 90-93                                  C- =  70-73

B+ = 87-89                                  D+ = 67-69

B   = 84-86                                  D   = 64-66

B-  = 80-83                                  D-  = 60-63

C+ = 77-79                                  F   = Below 60

Attendance:

The College attendance policy, printed in the College Catalog and Students Handbook, will be adhered to.

Phones and Beepers:

All electronic devices should be turned off or to vibrate during class.  If you have a home, family or work situation that requires you to wear a beeper or cell phone, please discuss this with the instructor after the first class.

ADA Statement:

The highest priority is for our classroom and coursework to facilitate participation and exchange.  Respect for individuals and ideas is paramount.

“Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in the classroom are encouraged to contact the Learning Disability Coordinator, Nancy Sullivan at extension 1082, or Disability Counselor, Stan Oliver at extension 1464, as soon as possible, in order to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.”

Topic Schedule:

Week 1-  Introduction, Discussion of learning, media, methods and

                Technology

Week 2-   Technologies for learning: demonstrations and discussion

 of games, simulations, programmed instruction and personalized learning systems

Week 3-  Systematic planning for media use: ASSURE model

Week 4-  Media and materials use in the classroom

Week 5-  Discussion of visual principles

Week 6-  Discuss and demonstrate the use of different types of visuals

Week 7-  Audio- implications for the student

Week 8-  Features and utilization of video in the classroom

Week 9-  Hands-on.  Set up, troubleshooting and operation of media

                Equipment

Week 10- Computers in learning- what paraprofessionals need to

                 Know

Week 11- Define, explore, and discuss multimedia

Week 12- Internet and Intranet, classroom networks, computer labs

Week 13- Distance learning: discussion of options, benefits and

                Disadvantages

Week 14- Computer maintenance and troubleshooting

Week 15- Wrap-up