MON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Summer Semester 2001

EDUC 482 - 4

Dr. David Zandvliet

Designs for Learning:

Office: EDB 8501

Information Technology

Phone: 291-5680

Wednesdays 17:30-21:20 in EDB 8500

E01.00

Email: dbz@sfu.ca

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402 (or permission from the instructor)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students develop a critical understanding of information technologies in education and

learn how to integrate these technologies into classroom settings. An emphasis is on teaching

strategies and methods as they complement the guidelines set forth in the B.C. Curriculum.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course students will:

develop appropriate models and methods for the implementation and management of

information and communication technologies (ICT) in educational settings.

• critically evaluate available information and communication technologies as they are used in

learning and teaching including WWW resources, email and conferencing software.

• compare and contrast the Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) and Resource guidelines published

by the Ministry of Education with other IT guidelines published internationally.

• consider a variety of psycho-social and social-cultural factors influencing the implementation

and use of IT within different educational contexts.

REQUIREMENTS

Students will complete the following course assignments:

Develop and present curriculum and implementation projects using ICT - 50%

Prepare a written evaluation of educational resources available on the WWW - 25%

Synthesize a reflective journal on individual learning experiences during the course - 25%

COURSE READINGS

Readings will be provided from a variety government, on-line sources and current education journals.

There will be no required textbook but a small fee will be charged to cover copying.