Cardinal Stritch University
1 Graduate Credits
CEOT 510 SRA 520 Advanced Word for the Classroom
Spring 2008

Instructor: Christine Longe and Debra Tryggestad
Email: longc@wawm.k12.wi.us trygd@wawm.k12

Phone: 414-604-3330 or 414/604-3430
Availability: Office hours available upon request
Dates & Times: TBD
Location: West Allis West Milwaukee Schools


Introduction
In this course we will be using a hands-on approach to learn how technology tools can be used by educators for personal productivity and educational purposes. Participants will increase their own productivity and improve classroom materials. The instructor will model educational uses of Microsoft Word.

Course Description
Teachers today need to be able to use technology in their classrooms to create curricula that address Wisconsin Academic Standards, provide authentic learning experiences and improve communication with parents and community members. Participants in this course will advance their personal use and further identify materials to integrate into their instructional units and programs.

Conceptual Framework of the College of Education
The College of Education is devoted to bridging knowledge, practice and service.

Program Standards
The Wisconsin Teacher Standards
Program Outcomes are tied to the Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure:
1. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
2. The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Measurable Course Objectives
Each of the following Course Objectives is linked to one of the Program Standards listed above and is followed by Assessments and Criteria.

Course Objectives:
1. Participants will explore and use technology to enhance student learning
2. Participants will integrate a variety of technological tools into their curriculum and instruction
3. Participants will adapt templates that can be used as a tool for learning


Methods of Assessments
Attendance is required.

Participation in class activities (Observed by instructor.) (Obj 1-3) 10%
Create three applications for classroom use: Poster, Certificate, & Brochure (Obj 1-2) 30%
Adapt three premade templates to be used in your classroom. (Obj 2-3) 60%

Grading Guideline:

100-93=A 92-91=A- 90-88=B+ 87-85=B 84-82=B-
81-78=C+ 77-75=C 74-70=C- 69-67=D+ 66-64=D
63-60= D- Lower than 60=F

Text
Due to the dynamic nature of this course, a textbook will not be used.

Suggested Support Materials:
• Microsoft Design Gallery Live http://dgl.microsoft.com/
• Teaching and Learning with Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/education/k12/

General Course Expectations• Because of the collaborative nature of this program, it is crucial that students attend all classes. If an absence is deemed necessary, it will be handled on an individual basis. See attendance policy below.
• Active class and study team participation is expected.
• It is expected that all work will be turned in or presented on the assigned dates. Any deviation from the assigned dates must be cleared with the instructor.

Policy on Attendance
Due to the collaborative nature of this course, attendance to study group sessions is extremely important. Participants will lose points based on the number of classes they have missed. Participants are responsible for making up any missed work.

Policy on Late or Missing Assignments
All original course assignments and additional assignments described above should be completed within the course time limits. Work that is submitted after the course has been completed is subject to the provision of the policies and procedures relating to incompletes.

University Policies:
Statement of Academic Integrity:
Inherent in the mission of Cardinal Stritch University is the strong belief in the principle of academic integrity. Student’s actions reflect their moral character and, by extension, the University’s reputation. Therefore, all students are expected to recognize and to abide by the policy on academic integrity found in the student handbook.

Statement of compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
Cardinal Stritch University and this instructor wish to positively affirm the intent of Federal Law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. Any person enrolling in the course who may require alternative instruction and/or evaluation procedures due to a handicapping condition should feel free to discuss these needs with the instructor so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Class Activities and Content

Note: Due to the nature of this content, the instructor will adjust course content and activities to insure continuity and coherency.

(Suggested that students purchase a “Flash Drive” for use in this course.)

Class Activities and Content:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Introduction to Course
Syllabus
Explanation of Portfolio Requirements
Introduce “Blogger.com” that will be used to ask questions, share information and give feedback
Review of Formatting Features and Word Toolbars
Review of Word Art, and Inserting of Clip Art and Digital Images
Review of Adding Tables
Review of Mail Merge
Review of Draw Tools

Student Assignment: (To be included in Final Portfolio)
*Instructor will show examples of the following:
Create a Handout for student use (See rubric)
Create a Letter to be sent home to parent (See rubric)


Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Student Assignment: (To be included in Final Portfolio)
Create your own Business Cards
Create a Rubric to go with a classroom assignment (See rubric)
Create a Poster, Certificate and Brochure using the Word Draw Tools (See rubrics)


Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Presentation and Discussion of Templates
How to create a new template
Using templates from MicroSoft and other users.
Student Assessment:
Explore premade templates and choose 5 that you will use and then customize, save and print out to be used in your classroom.





Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Student Assessment:
Should include:
Printed copy of each document
Each document should be saved

Compile Final Portfolio:
Save all documents and burn to CD
Print out all documents and place in folder/portfolio.

Individual Presentations of Portfolio to Class
Peer Review of Portfolios

Course evaluation

Classroom Rubric

Poster
Criteria Exemplary
4 points Proficient
3 points Partially Proficient
2 points Emerging
1 point Missing
0 points Total
Poster is readable at five feet.
Title uses a readable font.
Graphics is appropriate.
Important items are labeled clearly.
Use good design, layout and neatness
/20

20 = A 19 = A- 18 = B+ 17 = B- 16 = C+
15 = C 14 = C- 13 = D 12 = D- Below 12 = F

Student Handout/Parent Letter/Certificate
Criteria Exemplary
4 points Proficient
3 points Partially Proficient
2 points Emerging
1 point Missing
0 points Total
All items identified in class are included.
No grammatical errors.
No spelling errors.
Use of good design, layout and neatness.
Appropriate to grade level or use
/20

20 = A 19 = A- 18 = B+ 17 = B- 16 = C+
15 = C 14 = C- 13 = D 12 = D- Below 12 = F



Brochure
Criteria Exemplary
4 points Proficient
3 points Partially Proficient
2 points Emerging
1 point Missing
0 points Total
Brochure has defined sections.
No grammatical or spelling errors.
Proofreader has signed off on draft.
Graphics & text are appropriate to topic.
Fonts and & color choices are well-chosen.
/20

20 = A 19 = A- 18 = B+ 17 = B- 16 = C+
15 = C 14 = C- 13 = D 12 = D- Below 12 = F

Adapted Template for Classroom Use.
Each adaptation is worth 20%
Criteria Exemplary
4 points Proficient
3 points Partially Proficient
2 points Emerging
1 point Missing
0 points Total
Cover sheet identifies template and the how it will be used..
No grammatical or spelling errors.
Proofreader has signed off on draft.
Graphics & text are appropriate to topic.
Fonts and & color choices are well-chosen.
/20

20 = A 19 = A- 18 = B+ 17 = B- 16 = C+
15 = C 14 = C- 13 = D 12 = D- Below 12 = F

General Grading Criteria For Technology Application Assignments

Exemplary = The assignment demonstrates a complete and thorough understanding of the material covered. Ideas are fully and coherently developed. There are very few (if any) mechanical problems and only minor ones present in the assignment. The assignment exhibits originality in conception and execution and is not merely the fulfillment of a directed mechanical task.
Proficient = The assignment has a clearly recognizable purpose. Ideas are substantially developed. The assignment covers its topic adequately but perhaps not fully. Ideas may not be fully integrated into the overriding purpose of the assignment, or there may be occasional problems with coherence. The assignment may leave out an important aspect or fail to follow through on the implications of its own ideas even though the rest of the effort itself is excellent. The assignment has few mechanical and stylistic problems. The assignment approaches the subject material in an appropriate but perhaps conventional or predictable way.
Partially Proficient = The assignment accomplishes the assigned task adequately. It may do so, however, in an awkward, unoriginal, superficial, or simplistic way. The ideas and approach may be conventional, unimaginative, superficial, or perfunctory. The assignment may lack a discernible, controlling purpose or focus, or its focus may change as it goes along. The assignment may be presented without an awareness of the needs of its audience. The assignment’s important ideas may be buried under details or facts of lesser importance or consequence. Important themes or ideas may not be sufficiently announced and differentiated from subordinate material. Connections between ideas may be unclear. The assignment may simply be underdeveloped, leaving the grader with questions and a desire for more explanation or elaboration. The assignment’s style may include awkwardness or inaccurate use of language, and it may contain numerous grammatical and mechanical errors.
Emerging = An assignment is poor if it has not fulfilled the minimum of the developing criteria.
Missing assignments = 0 points

Adapted from College Of Business grading criteria for written assignments.