CGS 4160 Goals


Technology and Learning in the Elementary/Middle School

Suggestions for Electronic Portfolio

Course Goals:

  1. Develop and use skills in and reflective thinking about the computer and other technologies for lifelong learning (Note: the most important skill is to grow the skills to develop more skills);

  2. Identify and use problem-solving / power learning / creativity / student-centered learning applications for using computers and other technologies, including:

    • Relating problem-solving and visualization processes;
    • Using the computer as a tool for exploration of intellectual processes, such as logical thinking, spatial abilities, problem solving, through computer graphics;
    • Employing the computer as a tool for creating motion graphics and relate to a variety of settings for developing imagery and motivating;
    • Using problem-solving strategies for developing stacks/Home Pages to build integrated learning including sound, dynamic graphics, and verbal learning;
    • Identifying characteristics of problem solving in quality instructional software, and apply such characteristics for selecting software for developing thinking processes;

  3. Make use of the World Wide Web and other telecommunications capabilities for developing a social community, including navigating, searching for and retrieving information, publishing and building a foundation for lifelong learning, as well as building integrated learning in the elementary classroom;

  4. Identify and discuss technology education issues and emerging technologies as related to the development of problem-solving processes and power learning.