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Welcome to TED 2020 001 and TED 6020 001 Computing Application in Teaching 1

Department of Teacher Education

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Welcome to Computer Applications in Teaching 1! I am excited to have you as a student in this asynchronous course (with opportunities to dialogue during Check Ups). You will be exploring/reading about current technologies, concepts and creating a technology integration lesson plan. Throughout this semester you will interface with Pearson Revel for your reading assignments, assessments, writing to learn experience and viewing video clips of teachers in the field and ancillary resources. The assignments based on writing lesson plans and your REVEL assignments are located in Assignments/Revel. Refer to the Tentative Course Schedule in the syllabus for an overview of dates/times assignments are due.There are 3 opportunities where we will meet for Check Ups in Zoom meetings (please refer to the syllabus for actual dates) which are not mandatory but necessary if you have questions regarding assignments.

Office hours will be available on Wednesdays 3:30 PM-4:00 PM in Canvas Chat. Send me an email via Canvas Inbox to schedule an appointment during these times. Open office hours will start at 4:00 PM- and end at 4:30 PM on Wednesdays

TEXT MATERIALS: Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 8th Edition D. Roblyer, The State University of West Georgia and Joan E. Hughes, The University of Texas at Austin ©2019 |Pearson

You may purchase your etext/Revel access card from multiple sources, including the WSU Bookstore. If you are more comfortable with having a hard copy of the text instead of a virtual copy you will still need to purchase the text with the Revel Access card. Below is a link to the Pearson site.

https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Roblyer-Integrating-Educational-Technology-into-Teaching-Transforming-Learning-Across-Disciplines-with-Revel-Access-Card-Package-8th-Edition/PGM2368275.html

Student Success

Set a schedule and stick to it: Time management is critical for success in an asynchronous or synchronous course. Although you have the opportunity to complete the on-line portion of the course assignments/reading in a week, I suggest that you set specific dates and times that you will focus on this course per week. This will support you with time management for your assignments in this course, your other courses, and other responsibilities outside of the college.
Review the course schedule and Syllabus. You may want to take a few minutes right now to add due dates to your own personal calendar or in the Canvas calendar.
Participate in the discussions. The discussions are designed to optimize your learning throughout the semester. You will find a lot of useful information from your peers. Always feel free to ask questions about things that are not clear, such as directions or expectations of assignments.
Check weekly due dates.
If you have any questions regarding an assignment please send me an email via the Canvas Inbox or take advantage of posting questions in Discussions/Chat, if applicable.

Course Format

This course is online- using a synchronous format.

Technology Requirements and Support

This course will be facilitated online, through Canvas. You will need regular access to a computer with audio and video capabilities. Having a strong and secure internet connection, as well as regular access to Canvas is key- course materials, learning experiences and assignments will be facilitated through Canvas.

If you are in the process of selecting a computer for use while at Wayne State, you might find the following link beneficial: Recommended Hardware

In case you experience technical difficulties, follow these steps:

Try a different browser (Mozilla Firefox or Chrome)
Shut down your computer, then try accessing the course and Zoom again
If the problem persists, contact the Help Desk at: helpdesk@wayne.edu or 313-577-4778.

Course Netiquette

Check Canvas and your WSU email daily.
Respect others and keep an appropriate tone, even when their opinions differ from your own.
Capitalize only to highlight an important point or to distinguish a title or heading. An entire word or sentence in caps is often considered shouting and is strongly discouraged.
Avoid negativity and inappropriate materials. If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online.
Always double check your grammar and spelling mistakes. The way we write is the way we portray ourselves.
Avoid slang, abbreviations, and the use of emoticons.
Respect others’ time and privacy; and avoid sending unnecessary emails.
Stick to the point; and focus on making a clear and relevant contribution if you are in a discussion or chat.