Sylabus

Graduate Education Department
 * Wilkes University

ED 587 Technology Leadership**

Section/Semester Summer 2008	Location Wilkes University	Meeting Times 6/30-8/6; 4:00-7:30

Graduate Education Program Mission The mission of the Graduate Education Programs at Wilkes University is to provide the educational community with opportunities to become leaders in classroom instruction and in the administration of schools. As such, the Graduate Education Program seeks to promote the highest levels of intellectual growth and career development through a collaborative environment that supports teaching in a diverse learning environment, while valuing commitment to the educational communities it serves.

Instructor Contact Information:

Instructor Name Barb Landon	Office Hours (if applicable)

Phone Number 570-836-3612	email barbara.landon@wilkes.edu barb_landon@yahoo.com	Best time(s) to be contacted

Course Description (from Bulletin): Organization of instructional technology programs, facilities and resource management including a technological in-service program. This course will also study the laws and regulations that govern the selection and utilization of media, sources for funding, and collaboration on development of a grant proposal.

Required Textbook(s) & Readings:

none

Recommended (but not required) Reading List:

The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook, Max Frazier and Gerald D. Bailey. International Society for Technology in Education. 2004.

All reading material will be provided by the instructor

Course Objectives:

Objective The students will…	Reference to PA Guidelines (for certification programs only) I.	Demonstrate an understanding of standards-based curriculum. I.B., II.B., II.C., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. II. Demonstrate an ability to align PA Technology Standards and National Education Technology Standards with the P-12 curriculum. I.A., I.B., II.B., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. III. Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in the use of technology to support academic achievement and the development of 21st century skills. I.A., I.B., I.C., I.D., II.B., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. IV. Develop and communicate a model of technology integration into P-12 education including academic standards. I.A., I.B., II.B., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. V.	Demonstrate methods for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues related to instructional technology. II.C., II.D., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. VI. Demonstrate knowledge of issues related to facilities and resource management at the building and district levels. I.C., II.A., II.D., II.E., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. VII. Research and identify effective software for both classroom and administrative environments including data archival systems, online student accounting packages, online IEP packages and commercial Web-based editors and Web-hosting programs, with a conscious effort to address the needs of all students. I.A., I.B., I.C., I.D., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. VIII. Define and understand the benefits of assistive technology. II.A., II.B., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. IX. Investigate issues related to school/site planning, purchasing, and technology integration. I.A., I.B., I.C., II.A., II.D., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. X.	Identify funding sources available at local, state, and/or national levels and collaborate on development of a grant proposal. I.C., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D. XI. Demonstrate knowledge of issues and models related to leadership in staff development in educational settings. II.C., III.A., III.B., III.C., III.D.

Course Technology Integration– if applicable (Describe how technology will be utilized in this class and how students will be assured of access to any required technological components i.e. on-line discussions)

Related PA State Guidelines (Correlated to course objectives)

I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction

I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design

I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels

I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications

II.A. Managing instructional technology services

II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving

II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources, and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools

II.D. Selecting, developing and administering assessments that utilize technological applications and involve multiple indicators of student progress and using technology to maintain records on student achievement

II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels

III.A. Professional organizations, publications and resources

III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations

III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning

III.D. Communicating effectively with parents/guardians, other agencies and the community at large to support learning by all students

Course Requirements & Assessments (set by instructor)

Construction of a Professional Development plan Creation of a District Technology Plan Preparation of a grant application Construction of a plan to integrate technology into a particular curriculum area Creating application for ERate Creating a 5 year budget

Instructor Determined Course Policies (suggestions are listed below – but other areas may be added as appropriate)

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. If there is an emergency please contact me before class time.

Course Expectations & Late Work Policy: It is expected that all assignments will be submitted on time.

Grade Regulations

Numerical grades are given for graduate work:

4.0	A	94-100%	Academic achievement of superior quality 3.5	B+	87-93%	Academic achievement of good quality 3.0	B	80-86%	Academic achievement of acceptable quality in meeting graduation requirements 2.5	C+	75-79%	Academic achievement of adequate quality but below the average required for graduation 2.0	C	70-74%	Academic achievement below the average required for graduation 0.0	F	Below 70%	Failure. No graduate course credit

A grade of "X" indicates assigned work yet to be completed in a given course. Except in thesis work, grades of "X" will be given only in exceptional circumstances. Grades of "X" must be removed through satisfactory completion of all course work no later than four weeks after the end of the final examination period of the semester in which the "X" grade was recorded. Failure to complete required work within this time period will result in the conversion of the grade to 0. An extension of the time allowed for the completion of work should be endorsed by the instructor in the form of a written statement and submitted to the Registrar.

Wilkes Graduate Education Program Policies

Academic Honesty: Academic Honesty requires students to refrain from cheating and to provide clear citations for assertions of fact, as well as for the language, ideas, and interpretations found within the works of others. Failure to formally acknowledge the work of others, including Internet resources, written material, and any assistance with class assignments, constitutes Plagiarism. Cheating and plagiarism are serious academic offenses that cannot be tolerated in a community of scholars. Violations of academic honesty will be addressed at the programmatic and university levels and may result in a decision of course failure or program dismissal.

Program Evaluation: Wilkes University Graduate Teacher Education Programs are fully accredited by both Middle States and the PA Department of Education. As such, it is sometimes necessary to collect student work for examination by program reviewers. By virtue of this statement, notification is given to all students that their work may be collected and used as artifacts to support program goals and as such may be reviewed by external evaluators. The review process is for program evaluation only and in no way will materials be utilized for any other purpose or gain. Students may decline to participate in this process by giving a written and signed note to their respective instructor at the beginning of each course.

Academic Supports:

Library Access: Wilkes offers an online library service that you can access from home. The library is available through the Wilkes’ portal “My Wilkes” - either access the portal through the main web site www.wilkes.edu or by using http://mywilkes.wilkes.edu. You can search the online catalog, browse periodical databases, view full-text articles, submit an interlibrary loan, ask a reference question, and much more.

The online article search is available to anyone currently enrolled in or affiliated with Wilkes University. All article searches are free. They are also available through the portal.

If you do not know your username and password for your e-mail account (needed to log on to many sites), or if you have difficulty logging on, contact the Wilkes Help Desk directly at 1-866-264-1462. The Help Desk is available 24/7.

Those databases followed by an * require a special password, whether you are on campus or off campus. Please contact the library reference desk at 570-408-4250, for information.

Writing: The Writing Center, located in the lower level of Breiseth Hall (room 018), is available to all Wilkes students and provides free assistance in all aspects of writing and communication, including the required APA format. Contact the Writing Center: Extension 2753 or at http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/765.asp.

Act 48: Wilkes University will automatically submit (90) Act 48 credits to PDE approximately 4-6 weeks after you receive your grade sheet. You can check your Act 48 credits recorded at the PDE Act 48 site: https://www.perms.ed.state.pa.us/Screens/wfPublicAccess.aspx

Technical Support: Technical support is available for registered students who are participating in on-line courses or who are utilizing computer equipment on Wilkes campus. Contact the Help Desk directly at 1-866-264-1462. The Help Desk is available 24/7. For courses that are not on Wilkes campus, you should consult your instructor.

Special Needs: If you have special academic or physical needs, as addressed by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and require special accommodations or considerations, please contact the Graduate Teacher Education Department at 570-408-4670.

Child Care Issues: To preserve the adult learning environment of the university classroom, young children should not be in class with parents or caregivers. Children should also not be left to wait in the lounges or halls of the class site.

Class Schedule for the Semester (use as many lines of the following table as needed for your class format) Date	Topic(s)	Assignments due (if applicable)

June 30	Explanation of course, what are the fuctions of a technology coordinator, Erate, technology plans July 2 Current trends, technology grants,, budgets, staff developments styles/integration of technology into the curriculum July 7 Getting into teams and going over expectations July 9 Team work July 14 Team work July 16 Team work	Grant due July 21 Team work July 23 Team work July 28 Team work July 30 Team work Aug 4 Presentation Aug 6 Presentation