This document provides an overview and orientation for the EME2040 course. It discusses that the course is an elective that covers Florida Educators Accomplished Practices for using technology in teaching. It outlines that students learn differently today and schools must prepare students for future jobs. The document also summarizes the course topics which include learning theories, teaching methods, and instructional design. It provides details on course requirements, technology needs, assignments, and policies.
2. Elective course for several programs
Core course
Florida Educators Accomplished Practices for Pre-
serviceTeachers
Technology - The preprofessional teacher uses technology as
available at the school site and as appropriate to the learner.
She/he provides students with opportunities to actively use
technology and facilitates access to the use of electronic
resources.The teacher also uses technology to manage,
evaluate, and improve instruction.
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3. Students learn differently in the 21st century.
Independent learners
Social learners
Today’s schools must prepare students for jobs that
don’t currently exist.
Technology has permeated all facets of our lives
especially in the workplace.
Technology, when used effectively, saves students
and teachers time and effort.
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4. Learning theories
How you learn
How your students learn
Teaching methods
Instructional design model
Using sound principles to design effective instructional
materials
Working smart
Accomplish more with less
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5. Refine existing skills
Acquire new skills
Incorporate theory
Evaluate tools available to teachers and students
Determine when it is appropriate to use technology
Reflect on your chosen profession and how
technology affects it
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USB Memory Drive - any make/model (also
known as a flash stick, thumb drive or jump
drive)
Home computer with Internet connection
Visit any campus Academic Computing Center
Headset or ear buds if you work on campus
instead of at home
7. Free Internet applications
ANY word processing program available at home
(saved in RTF format)
MS Office Suite available ON CAMPUS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
NOTE: There is NO need to buy any software to
use at home.
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8. Count for Attendance Requirement
1 additional absence than number of on campus
sessions per week permitted per college policy = 3
Tardies: 3 tardies = 1 absence
Hands-on projects
Lecture, discussion, group interaction
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9. Begin immediately after class
Consult eLearning for due dates
Work at your own convenience BUT adhere to due
dates and deadlines
Online Format: Lecture, theory acquisition,
exploration and discovery, critical thinking, project
preparation
Assignment Grading
By eLearning and/or the instructor
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Work turned in after due date:
- 50% late penalty
Absentees:
1 week to make up/submit missed assignments with
no penalty
Work submitted after that = - 50% late penalty
11. Links to HELP for eLearning
eLearning login page
HELP button in any course
eLearningToolTutorials = Student Orientation
Course on the COURSESTab
PirateMail or Spyglass Help = bottom of
PirateMail login page
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3 passwords for students:
1. Spyglass – register, grades, transcripts, etc.
2. PirateMail – student email AND all student
computers
3. eLearning – companion sites, online classes
13. Log in more than one time per week to complete
work.
Put yourself on a regular schedule.
Read the material presented in text format,
including directions.
If you are confused, try reading again out loud.
If you just don’t understand, please ask before it’s too late.
Listen to or watch all information presented in audio
or video format.
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Use eLearning email (INBOX or PEOPLE link) to
contact the instructor.
Allow 24 hour response time.
Phone the instructor for emergencies.
Leave a clear voice mail.
If in doubt on assignments, read directions
first and then ask!
15. Be on time.
No assigned seats.
Turn cell phones off/on silent mode.
Leave the room as needed without asking.
DO help a classmate who needs it.
DO NOT socialize while the instructor is teaching.
DO NOT check Facebook/email, complete online
assignments, etc while the instructor is teaching.
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