Course Description

Content and methods for teaching with computers and related technologies in elementary and middle schools. This course is designed around the National Educational Technology Standards for All Teachers (NETS) recommended by International Society for Technology in Education (iste). These standards are very extensive and will take more than this course to meet. This course is designed to provide you with introductory skills in a hands-on manner toward building your skills to integrate technology into your future teaching.

Instructor Information

Instructor:	Dr. Shufang Shi
Instructor Email:	shis@cortland.edu
Instructor Web Address:	http://web.cortland.edu/shis/
Course Web Address:	http://web.cortland.edu/shis/314/
Instructor Phone:	607.753.2468
Instructor Office:	Van Hoesen B224
Class Meeting Time	EDU 314/600 MW 12:40-1:30 (Bowers Hall, Room 119) EDU 314/601 TR 11:40-12:30 (Bowers Hall, Room 119) EDU 314/602 TR 2:50-3:40 (Van Hoesen Hall, Room C-21) EDU 314/603 MW 1:50-2:40 ( Bowers Hall, Room 119 )
Instructor's Office Hours	Mon & Wed: 2:40-5:00pm; Tue & Thur: 12:40pm -2:40pm; and by appointment.

A note about office hours: On occasions I am called away from normally scheduled office hours. A good practice is to call in advnace and make an appointment even during regular office hours.

Please note that the course syllabus and information on the course website are only tentative guideline. I reserve the right to make adjustments along the way depending on such variables as class levels, schedules, interests, special events, or other factors. Be flexible!

Acknowledgement : The design of this course is inspired by Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Dr. Hee-Young Kim, Dr. Punya Mishra, Dr. Ralph Putnam and other faculty and friends. I thank them for their inspirations.