ADM 635 - The Administration of Educational Computing

The goal of this course is to prepare current and prospective K-12 administrators to use information technologies effectively and efficiently to support classroom instruction, enhance student learning and increase their own productivity. This is a hands-on course designed to move participants from theory to practice and to assist them in the application of technology skills and knowledge into their current school communities and future leadership settings. The underlying theme of the course is communication. Participants are expected to develop and use communication skills in a variety of ways. This will include presentations to the group, e-mail exchange and Web 2.0 tools. Each participant will also be expected to create a personal blog and show implementation of its use throughout the course. Wikis and podcasts will be introduced, discussed and illustrated. There will also be a “how-to” component to the course that will involve instruction in the use of the MS Office (particularly Excel and Access) as it pertains to administrative pursuits. The “how-to” component will also include the use of the SmartBoard and its Notebook software. Each participant will have the opportunity to observe and evaluate interactive lessons as part of a simulated classroom environment. Field visits are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed