761 Syllabus
Course Resources
WEB PAGES:
Course materials will be available and archived here. In addition, assignments
will be submitted at, and emails sent and grades retrieved from the course’s
WebCT site; login to this course’s site at http://webctce.unlv.edu
Access cases in ETIPS at http:// etips.info
COURSE TEXTS:
- Fullan, M. (2001). The New Meaning of Educational Change (3 ed.). New York: Teacher College Press.
- Sandholtz, J.H., Ringstaff, C., & Dwyer, D. (1997). Teaching with Technology: Creating Student-Centered Classrooms. New York: Teacher College Press.
- Additional readings from the web, or printed.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Class sessions- Class sessions will consist of lecture, discussions
of readings, and small group activities. In-class participation, and thus
attendance, is critical to this course. This class is intended to develop
contrasting opinions, stimulate debate, and challenge commonly held beliefs
about the role of technology in schools. To achieve these ends students
must: complete the assigned readings; discuss issues relating to the readings;
and attend class with an open mind.
Attendance - Your presence in all class sessions is expected.
Missing class will reduce your opportunity to participate in class and
small group work: two percent of your grade will be deducted for each
absence, with one absence exemption. One percent of your grade will be
deducted for being late, with two exemptions. If you know that you will
be unable to attend class or that you will be late, please let me know
prior to class. Please check the class web pages and contact the instructor
after any missed class session and before the next class session to inquire
as to any missed announcements, etc.
College and University Policies
Assistance for Disability in Learning:
If you have a documented disability that may require assistance,
you will need to go to Disability Services (DS) for coordination in your
academic accommodations. DS is located within the Learning Enhancement
Services office in the Reynolds Student Services Center, room 137. The
DS phone number is 895-0866 (TDD-895-0652)
Academic Honesty:
UNLV and its College of Education demand a high level of scholarly
behavior and academic honesty on the part of students. Violations by students
in exhibiting honesty while carrying out academic assignments and procedural
steps for dealing with academic integrity are delineated within the Handbook
of Regulation Governing Probation and Suspension within College of Education
. This publication may be found in the Curriculum and Materials library
(CEB 101), the Curriculum and Instruction Department Office (CEB 345),
or the Office of the College of Education Dean (CEB 301).
NB: Sometimes the subject matter of classes overlap and an assignment can meet the requirements for more than one class. If this is the case, standards of academic honesty require that you inform your instructors of your intentions and get approval before pursuing the assignments.
The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The University will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright law could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under University policies. To help familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, the University encourages you to visit its copyright web page at: http://www.unlv.edu/committees/copyright .
Professional Ethics and Program Expectations:
In addition to successful academic performance in prescribed course work,
you are enrolled in a professional course of studies that is governed
by a standard code of ethics and programmatic expectations. The Handbook
of the Committee to Review Initial Licenser Students outlines the UNLV
student Code of conduct, NEA code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession,
and ICE Student Expectations. The handbook is available in the Curriculum
and Instruction office (CEB 354). Misdemeanor or felonious conviction(s)
may bar teacher licensure in Nevada or other states. If you have any questions,
please direct them to the director of teacher Education, CEB 301, 895-4851.
Religious Holidays:
Any student missing class quizzes, examinations or any other
class or lab because of observance of religious holiday should be given
an opportunity during the semester to make up missed work. The make-up
will apply to the religious holiday absence only. It should be the responsibility
of the student to notify the instructor no later than the last day of
late registration of his or her intention to participate in religious
holidays which do not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess.
This policy should not apply in the event that administrating the test
or examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on
the instructor or the university, which could not reasonably have been
avoided.
Food and Drink:
Food is not allowed in the computer labs. Drinks must be in a
covered container and kept on the floor away from the computers.
Cellular Phones:
Cell phones should not be used class unless there is an emergency situation
that warrants it--especially during whole class presentations or discussions.