Instructional Technology

Details This course provides future teachers the

opportunity to examine the use of technology
in the 21st century classroom. In addition to
studying and utilizing a variety of technologies,
such as computer software and hardware, students
develop a personal technology philosophy and
classroom technology plan designed to enhance
and shape their teaching skills and knowledge to
better utilize emerging technology.
Credit Hours 4.0
PreRequisites None
coRequisites None
Course Add-Ons Additional Material

Textbook
Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World
Gunter, G., & Gunter, R. (2015). Teachers
discovering computers: Integrating technology in
a connected world (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning. ISBN-13: 9781285845432

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/
cengage/2014/teachers-discovering-
computers_integrating-technology-in-a-changing-
world_ebook_8e.php

Electronic Resource
Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium (InTASC) Standards
Review the Interstate Teacher Assessment and
Support Consortium (InTASC) Standards.

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2011/
InTASC_Model_Core_Teaching_Standards_2011.pdf

Electronic Resource
International Society for Technology in Education/
National Educational Technology Standards for
Teachers
Review the International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE)/National Educational Technology
Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).

http://www.iste.org/standards/standards/standards-
for-teachers

Electronic Resource
National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC) Standards
Review the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood
Professional Preparation Programs.
 http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/
ProfPrepStandards09.pdf

Electronic Resource
The Writing Process
View The Writing Process.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/unv104/the-writing-process/
the-writing-process-v1.1.html

Other
Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan Benchmark
Assignment and Rubric
Review "Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan
Benchmark Assignment and Rubric" in preparation
for completing the Benchmark Assignment. All
coursework will inform this assignment. All
coursework will inform this assignment.

Topics

Topic 1: Technology in Education Duration: 7 days

Description:

Objectives:
1. Describe effective strategies and tools for early education,
including appropriate use of technology. (NAEYC 4b)
2. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate
digital tools and resources to promote student learning and
creativity. (ISTE 2a)
3. The teacher understands how content and skill development can be
supported by media and technology and knows how to evaluate these
resources for quality, accuracy, and effectiveness. (InTASC 8o)

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapter 1 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World.

Electronic Resource
2. ISTE Standards for Teachers
Read the ISTE Standards for Teachers, located on the International
Society for Technology in Education website.

Electronic Resource
3. ISTE Standards for Students
Read the ISTE Standards for Students, located on the International
Society for Technology in Education website.

Electronic Resource
4. Arizona Technology Integration Matrix
Read the "Arizona Technology Integration Matrix," located on the
Arizona K12 Center website. The top row on the continuum is the level
of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion,
Transformation) while the rows coming down the left side describe
the characteristics of the learning environment used (Active,
Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, Goal Oriented). Read each
term to develop an understanding of each condition. Matching up the
headings will give you different scenarios for technology integration
(i.e., an entry-level collaborative lesson).

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Assignment Technology Integration Matrix 70.0
The use of educational technology
should be seen as a window into the
educational content. It is a means to
an end.
After reviewing the Arizona Technology
Integration Matrix, do the following:
In each cell of the matrix there
are two videos. Find five videos in
your target grade level and watch the
videos. Be sure to scroll down and
read the lesson plans that accompany
them.
Part 1: Video Summaries
List the five video overviews you
watched and write a summary of each
lesson plan implementation.
Part 2: Lesson Plan Connections
Choose three of the lessons that
you would most want to implement in
your classroom. Summarize each of
these videos. Be sure to include the
following:

Identify the title of the column, row,

and lesson (i.e., Entry, Active, K-4
lesson)
Identify why the lesson is so appealing
to you, and what possible benefits
would come from using this lesson in
future classrooms.

Write a 200-250 word consideration of

the ISTE standards for students and
teachers for each video:

How is technology being used to access

the learning?
What is the role of the teacher? What
is the role of the student?
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What connections can be made to the
ISTE for Students or Teachers at this
grade level?

Prepare this assignment according to

the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
Part 3: Reflection
Write a 200-250 word reflection with
your overall reaction to how technology
can be used in the classroom today.
Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin.
Submit the three parts in one document
to your instructor by the end of Topic
1.
Discussion Topic 1: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question Define the new literacy. How literate
are you, and what are some ways your
level of digital literacy can enhance
your future classroom environment? Cite
specific examples.
Discussion Topic 1: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question What technology were you exposed to
during your K12 education? How has
the use of technology in the classroom
changed? Give specific examples.
Participation 20.0

Topic 2: Technology Integration Duration: 7 days

Planning for the Classroom and
Beyond
Description:

Objectives:
1. Select and use technology ethically in the K-12 classroom. (InTASC
3, 6; ISTE 4)
2. Understand copyright and student use agreement. (ISTE 4a; NAEYC 6b;
InTASC 9f)
3. Plan lessons integrating technology. (ISTE 2a)
4. Evaluate technology use in the classroom, including factors such as
effectiveness, ease of integration, cost, and reliability. (ISTE
2a; NAEYC 4c)

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapters 7-8 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World.

Electronic Resource
2. Overview: Framework for 21st Century Learning
Read "Overview: Framework for 21st Century Learning," located on the
Partnership for 21st Century Skills website.

Electronic Resource
3. Copyright Basics
Read "Copyright Basics," located on the United States Copyright Office
website.

Website
4. Creative Commons
Read the Mission, License, and Explore sections on the Creative
Commons website.

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Assignment Technology Table and Review 70.0
Part 1: Technology Table
Create a table in Word or Excel
that provides the web address, brief
description, target grade levels and
content area(s) for five educational
websites, online educational games,
or other examples of educational
technology.
Part 2: Technology Review
From the resources found in Part 1,
choose three to review. Write a 250-500
word evaluation of each technology
resource that includes the following:

Usefulness in the classroom

(either from a teacher or a student
standpoint), possible teaching or
learning outcomes
Ease of use, reliability
Legal accessibility (Creative Common,
Copyright)
Cost and availability

Support your explanation with 3-5

scholarly resources.
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Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please
review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin.
Submit Part 1 and Part 2 in one
document to your instructor by the end
of Topic 2.
Discussion Topic 2: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question What does it mean to be ethical?
At what age should you begin the
discussion about ethics? How will you
incorporate digital ethics into your
lessons, and ensure that your students
are practicing digital ethics?
Discussion Topic 2: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question From the perspective of your target
teaching position, how important is
Internet security? What are some ways
you might support Internet security and
safety in your classroom?
Participation 20.0

Topic 3: Communication Tools in the Duration: 7 days

Classroom
Description:

Objectives:
1. Use communication technology to enhance professional skills and
communication in the classroom. (InTASC 10; ISTE 3; NAEYC 2c)
2.
3.
4.
5.

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapter 2 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World. In addition, read Chapter 6 sections
Creating a Teacher Web Page, Creating Blogs, and Creating a
Wiki.
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Assignment Creation of a Classroom Website 100.0
Part 1: Website or blog
Investigate different websites or
blogging platforms: Drupal, Weebly,
Wordpress, Google Sites, or others that
are free.
Create a website or blog for your
future classroom using a free hosting
site to communicate with stakeholders
for your future classroom. You will be
using the site throughout the course so
choose a host site you are comfortable
with using.
As you develop the framework for your
site, be sure to include the following
pages:
Welcome page include announcements,
calendar, etc.
About Me include contact information
Student Resources include sites for
students, homework, as well as other
resources you feel will be helpful to
parents and students in your class
Blog Entries
Use appropriate fonts and graphics to
make your page appealing. Be creative.
Part 2: Blog Post
Research how technology can be used to
enhance communication with parents,
students and the global community in
the classroom.
In a Word document, prepare a 500-750
word draft version of Section 2:
Communication Plan of the Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan.
Include internet security and safety
procedures. Support your explanation
with 3-5 scholarly resources.
Copy the draft of Section 2:
Communications Plan into a blog
post titled Technology to Support
Communication. Include the reference
page.
The instructor will provide commentary
on your draft, which you will then use
as a basis for revising this section.
The revised section will then become
part of the complete Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan (Benchmark
Assignment), which is due in Topic 7.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible
Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
Student Success Center for directions.
Submit your written draft and website
link in a document to your instructor
by the end of Topic 3.
Discussion Topic 3: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question How can technology support your efforts
to communicate with students and
parents? Provide specific examples.
Discussion Topic 3: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question What is meant by the term global
community? Give an example of how you
can participate in the global community
as a classroom teacher.
Participation 20.0

Topic 4: Technology to Enhance Duration: 7 days

Instruction
Description:

Objectives:
1. Use hardware, software, and the Internet to enhance instruction.
(InTASC 4g; ISTE 3a, 3c; NAEYC 4b)
2.
3.
4.
5.

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World. In addition, review Chapter 6
sections Creating a Teacher Web Page, Creating Blogs, and
Creating a Wiki.

Website
5. Arizona Technology Integration Matrix
Review the "Arizona Technology Integration Matrix," located on the
Arizona K12 Center website.

Website
6. Tech Tip Tuesday 2013/2014
Review "Tech Tip Tuesday 2013/2014," located on the Cave Creek Unified
School District website.

Website
7. Tech Tip Tuesday 2011/2012
Review "Tech Tip Tuesday 2013/2014," located on the Cave Creek Unified
School District website.

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Assignment Multimedia Presentation 100.0
Part 1: Presentation
Choose a content standard at your
target grade level.
Prepare an 8-10 slide multimedia
presentation of an interactive lesson
that could be used by the students
in the classroom or at home on your
website.
Include at least three multimedia
elements such as voice over narration,
video clips, animation or interactive
items. (Be sure to follow copyright/
creative common laws)
Some suggestions for format include:
PowerPoint,Prezi, Google Docs,
and Metta.
Be creative.
Part 2: Blog Post
Research how technology would be used
to facilitate and enhance instruction
in your classroom.
In a Word document, prepare a 500-750
word draft version of Section 3:
Integrating Instructional Technology of
the Comprehensive Classroom Technology
Plan. Support your explanation with 3-5
scholarly resources.
Copy the draft of Section 3:
Integrating Instructional Technology
into a blog post titled Presentation
Technology. Include the reference page.
The instructor will provide commentary
on your draft, which you will then use
as a basis for revising this section.
The revised section will then become
part of the complete Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan (Benchmark
Assignment), which is due in Topic 7.
Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
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Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
Student Success Center for directions.
Submit your written draft in a document
to your instructor by the end of Topic
4.
Discussion Topic 4: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question Describe how technology can be used by
the teacher to enhance instruction.
What are the benefits? What might some
drawbacks be?
Discussion Topic 4: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question What are the benefits of using web
tools over software in the classroom?
Choose one web tool that interests
you that you might use in your target
teaching position, and describe how it
might enhance instruction.
Participation 20.0

Topic 5: Differentiating Duration: 7 days

Instruction through Technology
Description:

Objectives:
1. Explore ways technology can be used by students. (InTASC 8g, 8n,
8m)
2. Design technology-based activities for students to support lesson
objectives. (NAEYC 4b)
3. Describe how technology can be used to differentiate instruction
for students. (ISTE 2c, 4b)

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapter 5 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World. In addition, read the Assistive
Technologies Corner at the end of each chapter. Read Chapter 7
sections Integration Strategies and Curriculum Integration
Activities.

Other
2. Example RAFT
Refer to the Example RAFT to inform the topic assignment.
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3. Example RAFT Task Card
Refer to the Example RAFT Task Card to inform the topic assignment.

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Assignment Student Technology Task Cards 150.0
Part 1: RAFT
Choose an academic content standard for
your target grade level and aligned
with an ISTE standard and do the
following:
Create a RAFT card with three rows as
seen in the Example RAFT document.
Create a task card for each row of
the RAFT card. For an example of row
one, review the Example RAFT Task
Card document. Each task card should
include:
An objective or learning target
A description of:

The Role
The Audience
The Format
The Topic

Directions that incorporate an

innovative process that includes
technology links or tools. Include
specific step-by-step directions to
complete the task.
Resources (links to websites, videos,
readings for students to learn about
the topic)
Assessment criteria
Part 2: Blog Post
Research the importance of student-
centered technology in the classroom.
In a word document, prepare a 500-750-
word draft version of Section 4:
Differentiating Instruction through
Technology of the Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan. Support
your explanation with 3-5 scholarly
resources.
Copy the draft of Section 4:
Differentiating Instruction through
Technology into a blog post titled
Student Centered Technology. Include
the reference page.
The instructor will provide commentary
on your draft, which you will then use
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as a basis for revising this section.
The revised section will then become
part of the complete Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan (Benchmark
Assignment), which is due in Topic 7.
Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
Student Success Center for directions.
Submit your written draft in a document
to your instructor by the end of Topic
5.
Discussion Topic 5: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question What are some ways students can use
technology to support their learning in
the classroom? Explain.
Discussion Topic 5: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question When designing a lesson that uses
technology as part of the learning
process what are some considerations
you need to make in terms of the
students, the content, and the
outcomes?
Participation 20.0

Topic 6: Technology to Support Duration: 7 days

Assessment: Data in the Classroom
Description:

Objectives:
1. Analyze student assessment data using technology tools. (NAEYC 3b)
2. Utilize technology that can facilitate and enhance the continuous
effort to assess instruction and measure student learning in a
formative manner (InTASC 6; ISTE 1c)
3. Utilize technology that can facilitate and enhance the continuous
effort to assess instruction and measure student learning in a
summative manner. (InTASC 6)
4. Utilize information from data to create technology rich and
differentiated lessons. (ISTE 2c)
5.

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Read Chapter 7 section Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology
Integration and Chapter 6 Assessing Online Learning in Teachers
Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World.

Website
2. Renaissance Learning
Look at the various assessments as examples of how assessment
technology is being used in education as presented on the Renaissance
Learning website.

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Assignment Assessment Technology 100.0
Part 1: Assessment Technology
Research Socrative, Edmodo,
Polleverywhere, or other assessment
tools.
Use one of these online tool, software,
or applications to create a technology-
based assessment to assess for a grade
level content standard. Be sure your
assessment tool measures what it was
supposed to and is user-friendly.
Include a description of the assessment
and how it is to be used (formative/
summative) and how you would use the
data collected in your instruction.
Part 2: Blog Post
Research the importance of student-
centered technology in the classroom.
In a Word document, prepare a 500-750
word draft version of Section 5:
Technology to Support Assessment of
the Comprehensive Classroom Technology
Plan Support your explanation with 3-5
scholarly resources.
Copy the draft of Section 5: Technology
to Support Assessment into a blog post
titled Assessment Technology. Include
the reference page.
The instructor will provide commentary
on your draft, which you will then use
as a basis for revising this section.
The revised section will then become
part of the complete Comprehensive
Classroom Technology Plan (Benchmark
Assignment), which is due in Topic 7.
Prepare this assignment according to
the GCU guidelines found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
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assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
Student Success Center for directions.
Submit your written draft in a document
to your instructor by the end of Topic
6.
Discussion Topic 6: Discussion Question 2 5.0
Question What tools are available to assist
teachers in analyzing data? How do
data analyses affect your instructional
strategies? Explain.
Discussion Topic 6: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question Compare formative assessment with
summative assessment. What is the
difference between the two assessments?
List at least four ways that technology
can assist you in accomplishing both
types of assessment, and state your
rationale.
Participation 20.0

Topic 7: Comprehensive Classroom Duration: 7 days

Technology Plan
Description:

Objectives:
1. Describe an appropriate mission and vision for a classroom
technology plan. (InTASC 7; ISTE 1)
2.
3.

Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World
Review Chapter 5 in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World.

Website
2. Overview: Framework for 21st Century Learning
Read "Overview: Framework for 21st Century Learning," located on the
Partnership for 21st Century Skills website.

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Assignment Benchmark- Comprehensive Classroom 200.0
Technology Plan
During this course, you have created
a classroom website that included a
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multimedia presentation, technology
task cards, assessment technology, and
blended learning. Using the feedback
that you received from your instructor,
compile your Comprehensive Classroom
Technology Plan that will include the
sections listed below as well as a
reflection essay.

The plan is composed of the following

components:

Section One: Mission and Vision

Statements

Section Two: Communications Plan

Section Three: Integrating

Instructional Technology
Section Four: Differentiating
Instruction through Technology
Section Five: Technology to Support
Assessment
Reflection Conclusion

Section 1: Mission and Vision Statement

Create Mission and Vision Statements.
Section 2: Communications Plan
Write a 500-750 word description with
rationale for your Communications
Plan for your first year of teaching.
Include the following:

How you will communicate with all

engaged groups in the educational
community.
How technology can be used to
communicate in a classroom setting.
How you will address Internet security
and safety.

Consider communication and

collaboration with students, parents,
the community, and the global
community. Items you may consider:

A class website
Emergency contact list
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Alternative methods ofcommunications
Critical communications links
e-mail
VOIP
Student websites
Partnerships with other schools
e-pals
Others

Section 3: Integrating Instructional

Technology
Write a 500-750-word-description with
rationale of how technology would
be used to facilitate and enhance
instruction in your classroom. Include
the following:

Explain what the possible pros and

cons might be in using technology to
facilitate learning.
Discuss the differences between wired
and wireless classrooms.

Section 4: Differentiating Instruction

through Technology
Write a 500-750 word description with
rationale of how technology would be
used to differentiate instruction in
your classroom. Consider the following:

Explain what the possible pros and

cons might be in using technology to
differentiate instruction.
Should a teacher only use technology to
differentiate instruction? Why or why
not?
What is the impact on student
achievement when technology is used to
differentiate instruction?
What is the importance of student-
centered technology in the classroom?

Section 5: Technology to Support

Assessment
Write a 500-750 word description with
rationale on how you will utilize
software to support assessment in the
classroom. Consider the following:
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In what ways can technology facilitate
the ongoing effort to assess student
learning?
What is the difference between
formative assessment and summative
assessment, and how can technology be
used to facilitate both?
What are the pros and cons of using
technology to assess student learning?
Should a teacher only use technology
to assess student learning? Why or why
not?
What is the importance of assessment
technology in connection with the ISTE
standards?

Reflection Conclusion
Write a 500-750 word reflection that
summarizes how your comprehensive
classroom technology plan can increase
productivity and efficiency for both
students and teachers.
Support your descriptions and
rationales with evidence from the topic
materials, and with7-10 peer-reviewed
articles from the GCU Library.
Prepare this assignment according to
the guidelines found in the GCU Style
Guide, located in the Student Success
Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review
the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin.

Discussion Topic 7: Discussion Question 2 5.0

Question Reflect on your learning through this
course. What was the biggest revelation
for you, and how did it change your
thinking? Explain.
Discussion Topic 7: Discussion Question 1 5.0
Question What are your mission and vision
statements? Post them and offer
feedback on two classmates posts
in the Main Forum. In your response,
provide feedback on the strengths as
well as suggestions for modification.
Participation 20.0
Grade Scale
Letter GPA Value Minimum Maximum Interpretation
Grade of Level of
Performance
A 93.0 100.0
A- 90.0 92.99
B+ 87.0 89.99
B 83.0 86.99
B- 80.0 82.99
C+ 77.0 79.99
C 70.0 76.99
D 60.0 69.99
F 0.0 59.99
I 0.0 0.0
W 0.0 0.0
- 0.0 0.0
- 0.0 0.0

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