Towson University - College of Education

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ISTC 201 - Using Information Effectively – Fall 2007
 Cheryl Wood, Instructor 

My name is Hanvi Nguyen.  I am in my second semester as a sophomore.  I am a psychology major.  The purpose of this website is to demonstrate some of the assignments and skills that I've  learned in ISTC 201 - Using Information Effectively.

email me: (hnguye1@towson.edu)

Course Objectives

Maryland Teacher Technology  Standards (MTTS) *

Essential Dimensions of Technology Standards for Teachers (ISTE)**

Corresponding Course Assignments

Define current issues in education

Standard -  II. Communication
Outcome - A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.

NCLB Reflection Questions

Class Discussion Board Postings

Develop team building and problem solving skills

Not Applicable

Utilize computers in gathering, organizing, and presenting information through cooperative learning groups (ISTE # C)

Facilitate subject area projects that use media and technology through the creation and/or presentation/publication stage (ISTE # A1, A2, C1, C2)

NCLB Class Activity

Qualitative Research Reflection

Develop strategies to locate information for research projects from a variety of sources

Standard - I. Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application
Outcome - Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.
Indicator - Identify, locate, retrieve, and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology.

Library Database Worksheet

Periodical Database Worksheet

Assess information validity and usefulness

Standard - I. Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application
Outcome - Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.
Indicator - Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose.

Personal Learning Style Survey Reflection

Primary Source Evaluations

Examine the ethical use of information with and emphasis on materials obtained through Internet sources

Standard - III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues
Outcome - Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology use.
Indicators
 - Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.
 - Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.

List examples of ethical and unethical issues in computing environments (ISTE # B6, C4, C5)

Give list of actions and identify violations of copyright law and give a list of appropriate actions (ISTE # B6, C4, C5)

Plagiarism Assignment

Report information in written reports and oral presentations

Standard -  II. Communication
Outcome - B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
Indicators -
  - Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.
  - Use productivity tools to publish information.
  - Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.

Discuss network security and Acceptable Use Policy (ISTE # B6, C4, C5)

Compile and organize telecommunication resources into a usable off-line format (ISTE # B3, C)

Develop a print media listing (texts, reference books, literature, etc.), or conduct research for an appropriate grade/subject area (ISTE # B3, C)

Deliver electronic presentations (class/individual projects) (ISTE # B1, B4)

Group Project Page

Individual Research Paper Abstract

Review the history of information in education and consider the future of information in education

Not Applicable

Final Reflection Assignment