MCCCD Program Description

Technology as a Resource for Science Educators: Grade 4-6

Course: EPD265AB

First Term: 2007 Spring

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: An examination of Internet and software resources relevant to the fourth through sixth grade science instruction. Local, state, and national standards for science covered. Emphasis on analyzing available resources and practical classroom applications

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify technology and science standards. (I) 2. Demonstrate e-mail classroom applications. (II) 3. Participate in an on-line Collaborative Project. (III) 4. Employ real-time Internet data in the classroom. (IV) 5. Use search engines and guides to locate science resources. (V) 6. Review and analyze software resources for the classroom. (VI) 7. Review resources and applications. (VII) 8. Create an integrated lesson plan using appropriate technological resources. (VIII) 9. Summarize how technology supports lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. (I-VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Standards A. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) B. Arizona State Standards C. District and School Standards D. Discipline Specific II. E-mail Applications A. Listservs B. Ask-an-Expert III. Collaborative Projects A. Participation B Global Connections 1. Collect Data 2. Submit Data 3. Analyzing collective data C. Classroom implementation IV. Real-time Data A. Participation B. Classroom implementation V. Search Engines and Guides A. Science Resources B. Research and Discoveries VI. Software Resources A. Science Resources B. Research and Discoveries VII. Peer Review A. Resources B. Applications VIII. Lesson Plans A. Development 1. Resources 2. Activities 3. Structure B. Standards C. Evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2006

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