00.+Course+Standards+and+Outcomes

Course Standards & Outcomes **STANDARDS FOR //TEACHERS OF ELEMENTARY KEYBOARDING AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LICENSURE // ADDRESSED DURING THIS COURSE  **  A. A teacher of elementary keyboarding and computer applications understands and applies: (1) Knowledge of computers and similar technology, including hardware, software, file management, care of equipment, security, and ethical issues relating to the use of computers and technology; (2) Knowledge of keyboarding, including techniques, and ergonomics, skill development, and editing; and (3) Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, graphics, multimedia presentations, the internet, and electronic mail. B. A teacher of elementary keyboarding and computer applications integrates knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and computer applications with understanding of pedagogy, students, learning, methods, processes of evaluation, classroom management, and professional development. The teacher must: (1) Understand the physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development of elementary age children; (2) Understand and apply the research base for and the best practices of teaching elementary keyboarding and computer applications to students in grades K through 6; (3) Develop curriculum goals and purposes based on the central concepts of keyboarding and computer applications and know how to apply instructional strategies and materials for achieving student understanding of this discipline; and (4) Apply the standards under part 8710.2000 to teaching elementary keyboarding and computer applications to students in grades K through 6 in a variety of clinical experiences.


 * COURSE OUTCOMES**
 * Explore the use of technology tools such as web 2.0, databases, spreadsheets, virtual field trips, and inquiry methods of teaching
 * Become familiar with a variety of software/web 2.0 programs designed to facilitate student inquiry
 * Survey and catalog current instruction tools with regard to constructivism/technology and use the results as a guide in planning for the integration of technology tools
 * Learn how to locate technology-related curriculum and tools on the World Wide Web
 * Become familiar with print and web resources for locating technology-related curriculum
 * Use Understanding by Design as a curriculum development tool
 * Create a vision statement and apply it towards the design of a technology enhanced learning space