ED 692:  Leadership for 1 to 1 Computing

Dakota State University

Course Information Sheet

Spring, 2006



Registration Due Date: January 17, 2006
First Session Date: 4:30-6:00 p.m., January 25, 2006 (8 Wednesday night sessions total)
Internet Registration: https://www.secure.dsu.edu/ees/springGradCourses.asp

Cost: $59 (one credit hour at the graduate level)
 
Instructors: 
      Tom Farrell                                                              Mark Hawkes                            
      207 East Hall                                                           KC 114 Kennedy Center
      Dakota State University Madison, SD 57042             Dakota State University Madison, SD  57042
      605-256-5173                                                           605 256-5274
      tom.farrell@dsu.edu                                                mark.hawkes@dsu.edu

 
Course Description  
This seminar styles course will familiarize school leaders with the technological, financial and other issues related to deploying a

1 to 1 computer initiative.  Participants will be better prepared to plan for, implement and assess the impact of 1 to 1

computing for their district. 


Computing Requirements
      1.   Access to the Internet and email. Familiarity with basic computing and telecommunicating functions 
      2.   Access to a DDN location for bridging the course to you.  If you miss a session, it will be encoded for later web viewing.  
 

Core Objectives
This course is designed to enable learners to:  

1.       Become knowledgeable of the opportunities and implications of a 1 to 1 computing initiative.  (COE Standard 1, 4; NCATE 1

2.       Develop implementation strategies for supporting a 1to 1 computing initiative. (COE Standard 11; NCATE 1, 3)  

3.       Develop a systematic approach to understand and evaluate a 1 to 1 computing initiative that for supports teaching, learning and assessment. (COE Standard 2, 3, 7; NCATE 1, 4)  

4.       Become familiar with varied technology and tools of 1 to 1 computing.  (COE Standard 2, 4, 7; NCATE 1, 3)  

5.       Be aware of the pros and cons in implementing 1 to 1 computing to enhance collaborative and interactive learning.  (COE Standard 11; NCATE 1, 3)  


Instructional Methodologies

  1. Delivery: This course will be delivered mainly using room based video facilities such as DDN.
  2. Readings: Supplementary readings are provided on the Web.  
  3. Concepts and practice integrated: This course will integrate concepts of 1 to 1 computing.
  4. Learning approach: Participant-centered, constructive and collaborative learning will be the principal approach used in this course. Participants are encouraged to be responsible for their own learning. Guidance will be provided to help students develop a strategic approach to implementing 1 to 1 computing.   
  5. Class Interaction: Email exchange and discussion/bulletin board will be used as a complimentary forum to the weekly seminars.

Course Outline  
Flexibility to emerging technologies and issues guide course topics.  The tentative list of topics to be covered will include, but not be limited to: 

·         Course Introductions and the 1 to 1 program in South Dakota

·         The Support Desk  and its Functions 

Images

Spyware

What to look for from a vendor

Centralized vs. decentralized

·         The Wireless Infrastructure

Authentication Schemes

Hardware Consideration

Security

·         Hidden costs and the modifications of the school building

Finding and funding hidden costs

Tables vs. desks

Power

Common areas

·         Impact on Instruction  (Teaching and Learning) 

Classroom management strategies

Training your teachers and staff

Empowering your students

·         Evaluation of the Initiative—Formative/Summative 

·         Microsoft and Look to the Future

School of the future

·         Vendor Night (Hardware and third party)

Grading and Assignments
Participation: This course requires Participants to be actively involved in exploring the world of 1 to 1 computing. Participants will be expected to participate in class activities and discussions.  Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. 

Sample Bibliography Components
      Toward a New Golden Age in American Education: How the Internet, the Law and Today's Students are Revolutionalizing       Expectations.                                                                                                                                                                                  http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2005/01/01072005.html

        Finding Proof of Learning in a One-to-One Computing Classroom

                        http://www.connect2learning.com/cp/publications/assessment_resources/proofoflearning/

 

Learning with Laptops

                        http://www.learningwithlaptops.org/

 

Center for Digital Education

                        http://www.centerdigitaled.com/reports.php

Graduate Nature of the Course            
Participants will research, discuss, and apply current pedagogy on effective integration 1 to 1 computing technologies into the teaching and learning process. Participants will         reflect on changes in pedagogy based on the results of application of new technologies in   the classroom.