Model Course Proposal Directory: Instructional Practices
Technology Literacy & Integration
| Grade Level | Course Title | # of Credits | Description: Participants will... | Semester/Year Offered | School District or Organization Instructor of Record/Contact |
| PK-6 | Technology Integration Program | 2 | Identify and explore technology tools to use with each strategy; identify specific grade-level ITLS skills to teach; attend one day training and professional development activities organized around the instructional strategies frame work provided by coaches; implement and assess unit plans. | Fall 2012 |
Jeff Fimreite (Montello) 608.297.2128 Ext. 439 |
| PK-12 | Blended Learning in the Classroom | 1 | Be given an overview of blended learning; use of video conferencing to support collaboration and communication; Learn “Flipping” your classroom strategies and methodologies; Participate in 2, 2.5 hour hands on technology sessions learning the tools to support blended learning. | Fall 2012 |
Rob Tyvoll (La Crosse) Contact CEE office: 608.785.6528 |
| K-5 | Transform Your Teaching with an Interactive Whiteboard | 2 | Understand the importance of delivering engaging lessons to K-5 students in all subject areas, effectively and efficiently differentiate lessons using an interactive whiteboard, recognize research-based benefits of using an interactive whiteboard in lessons, learn how to use other technology based tools in the classroom. | Summer 2012 |
Barb Sparish (Tomah) 608.374.7022 |
| K-12 | Online Teaching | 2-3 | Engage in a seven-week, fully online course that aligns with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Guidelines of Professional Development for Teaching Online Courses; experience meaningful online experiences; explore ways to use technology through Web 2.0 tools, interaction, curriculum guidance, and supported collaboration. | Summer 2012 |
Cynthia Odden (Sauk Prairie) 608.643.5590 Sue Ziegler |
| K-12 | iPad Technologies for Special Education | 1-2 | Work with applications in the following areas: AAC, social skills, literacy, writing, math, data collection, behavior management, music, songs, art, and games; learn the features of iTunes and how to organize and manage apps; go beyond iPad basic to learn the next level of tips and tricks as well as ways to improve efficiency as a special educator. | Summer 2012 |
Naomi Harm (Cesa #4) 608.386.2018 |
| K-12 | Learning to be an Online Instructor | 2 | Identify and use the core features and tools of an online learning management system; identify web-based resources, research, and tools; learn how to setup and facilitate an online course; identify personal strengths and weaknesses in their online teaching skill set and preparation. | Summer 2012 |
Rob Tyvoll (La Crosse) Contact CEE office: 608.785.6528 |
| K-12 | The Connected Educator Technology Symposium | 1, 2, 3 | Discriminate between teaching technology and using technology to teach, investigate the effects of technology on achievement, develop strategies to effectively integrate technology ,instruction via internet and classroom management , develop strategies for evaluating technology projects, examine current technology issues, web-based educational technology, and adaptive technologies to address student needs, develop strategies to prevent plagiarism, explore fair use guidelines for educational use of copyrighted materials, and develop skills related to specific software as driven by individual. | Summer 2012 |
Naomi Harm (CESA #4) 608.386.2018 |
| K-12 | SMART Board Training for all Educators | 1, 2, 3 | Connect, orient and use basic level 1 and advanced level 2 tools associated with notebook software. They will create and administer meaningful activities ad lessons using Notebook Software from level 1- level 2. They will also us internet resources including textbook sites and interactive game sites and know how to organize them for easy access starting at level 1 and progressing to level 2. | Summer 2012 |
Curt Bisarek (Hillsboro) 608.489.2224 |
| K-12 | Technology Institute 2012 | 1-3 | Learn about project based learning, personal learning communities, assessment options and create meaningful curriculum while learning more about: Smartboard, SMART products, Web 2.0 tools, Wikis, Multimedia, Google Apps Extravaganza, and iProducts. | Summer 2012 |
Anita Koehler (Oregon) 608.835.4002 Velvet Holmes Jeri Shumaker |
| K-12 | WEEVA: Building the Ultimate Electrathon Supermileage Vehicle | 3 | Have a greater understanding of the goals of WEEVA; Gain knowledge in starting or enhancing supermileage or electrathon organization in individual school; Understand the rules and regulations of the supermileage and electrathon competitions; Obtain information and sources to purchase materials for projects; Work in teams to design and fabricate technical systems of supermileage and electrathon vehicles | Summer 2012 |
Joe Ciontea (WTEA-WI Technology) 920.904.2747 |
| K-12 | Project-Based Learning | 1-2 | Identify and understand the basics of design, understand and be able to utilize the project based learning, identify place based projects, integrate projects into current curriculum, navigating web sources of Next. | Summer 2012 |
Rob Tyvoll (La Crosse) Contact CEE office: 608.785.6528 |
| K-12 | Collaboration in the Classroom with Google Apps | 1 | Learn how to utilize a variety of Google Apps (documents, forms, sites, calendars, and advanced search); practice the skills needed to effectively teach the selected instructional technology; use face-to-face instructional time to explore each tool as a student, learning vocabulary and the basics of use. | J-Term 2013 (Ends in Spring) |
Michael St. Pierre (West Salem) 608.786.0700 Ext. 2336 |
| K-12 | Working with the Promethean Board | 1 | Understand the capabilities of ActivInspire; know the specific use of each tool; design a lesson using the Promethean board. | Fall 2012 |
Angela Woyak awoyak@uwlax.edu |
| K-12 | WTEA 44th Annual Conference: Connecting the Future | 1 | Learn new concepts & skills for TEE including: Graphic Arts, Innovation & Design, Robotics, and Alternative Energy Sources; Attend a general session with a feature presentation by Jim Johnson, President of Pierce Manufacturing; Participate in sectional presentations and visit the exhibition hall. | Spring 2013 |
Joe Ciontea (WTEA) 920.904.2747 |
| 4-5 | iBooks Author | 2 | Create and design their own textbooks using iBooks Author to use in an ebook environment. | Spring 2013 |
Thomas Steward (Sparta) 608.366.3451 |
| 6-14 | AutoTech 2012 for Educators | 2 | Be a part of demonstrations and hands-on training based upon the new NATEF standards; attend all daily sessions; write one classroom lesson after completing the workshop. | Summer 2012 |
Joe Ciontea (WTEA) 920.904.2747 |
| 9-12 | Masonry Techniques for the Tech Ed Classroom | 1 | Participants will understand information about brick, block and mortar used in masonry construction. Proper safety and use of hand tools; Develop basic masonry techniques through hands-on activity. | Fall 2012 |
Thomas Martin 608.822.2154 tmartin@cesa3.k12.wi.us |
