Valencia College Course Syllabus: EME
2040 / Intro to Tech for Educators Fall 2009
Full Term (1) CRN 13964
Course Description
& Prerequisites
Course Text and
Supplemental Materials
Major
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will: · Know how to develop and present educational projects using a variety of software programs. · Be aware of the wide range of available instructional technology tools, which are currently in use in schools throughout the United States and will be available in the near future. · Develop an understanding of guidelines for the effective development and appropriate use of instructional technologies. · Understand and demonstrate the ability to effectively use and integrate the following instructional technologies: (1) A/V equipment (2) Word Processing Presentation Graphics Software; and (3) World Wide Web. · Valencia Student Core Competencies
This
course seeks to reinforce the following Valencia Student Competencies:
Attendance Policy (College Policy: 6Hx28:
4-11 Class Attendance and Grade Records) Withdrawal Policy To withdraw from a course(s)
you must access registration on Atlas. Each term, Valencia has two Withdrawal
Deadlines: the Withdrawal Deadline for a Grade of W and the Final Withdrawal
Deadline. The Withdrawal Deadlines for each term are published in the
Academic Calendar in the online official catalog. (http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/documents/2009-2010ImportantDatesCalendar-FallSpringSummerPDF.pdf) “No Show” Status Class attendance is required
beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class
meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” If you are
withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class
and a “W” will appear on your transcript for the course.
TENTATIVE CLASS
SCHEDULE Class Schedule Fall
2009, Full Term Session 1
Classes End December 20, 2009 Important Dates
* Exams must be taken at
an accredited Testing Centers such as East, West, Osceola or Winter
Park Campuses Course Assignments
·
Projects (Three, each worth 15%;
total of 45% of your final grade).
Participation Grade: Participation (13 items which average together for 15 % of your final grade)
*Midterm and Final Exams:
o Midterm
(15%) Exam and o Final
(15%) Exams * Students outside the Central Florida area
must make arrangement at a nearby college to take tests. This needs to
be done within the first two weeks of class. Information should be emailed to
your instructor about the contact person and phone number. Charges for
proctoring tests are the student's responsibility. Note: School policy states that you will receive a
"WF" (Withdrawal Failing) if you miss the Final. Grading scale:
Makeup Policy for Examinations and All Other
Assignments: All tests must be taken on or before dates
assigned. The final examination must be taken on the date published for final
examination, if not this will result in a grade of “F” for the semester. No
makeup tests are available without the explicit consent of the instructor,
which will only be granted in cases of documented emergencies per Valencia College Policy. Expected Student Conduct Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and
learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and
social conduct. By enrolling at
Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming
familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the
classroom environment rests with the faculty.
Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in
disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s
rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from
Valencia. Disciplinary action could
include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation,
suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct
in the current Valencia Student Handbook. Please
reference the Student Code of Conduct policy for more details: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=180 Academic Honesty Policy All
forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of
plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or
misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating
academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or
deceive. You may also reference the Academic Dishonesty policy http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=193 Students with Disabilities Students
with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a
notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss
specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of
class. The Office for Students with
Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of
disabilities. The East Campus Office
is located in Building 5, Room 216. Valencia ID cards Valencia
ID cards are required for the Library, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No other form of ID at those locations will
be accepted. Possession and
utilization of a Valencia ID is mandatory to obtain these services. Disclaimer Statement This
syllabus may be altered, at the instructor’s discretion, during the course of
the term. It is the responsibility of
the student to make any adjustments as announced. Created by
David Haskins 2009 |