a portfolio site by Steve Lawatsch
Michigan State University: Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Coursework Showcase
CEP 810: Teaching Understanding with Technology
Spring 2011, Instructor: S. Way
An introduction to WEB 2.0 technologies such as blogs <link>, wikis, social networks, RSS feeds <link> and social bookmarks. Focus on selecting appropriate technologies and pedagogy by applying ISTE's NETS-S and NETS-T standards to evaluate selections.
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technology to Education
Spring 2011, Instructor: T. Maginity
Explore and define different pedagogies. Creation of a stand alone instructional resource (StAIR) <link>. Creating and reviewing lessons in the context of the UDL guidelines.
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Practice Summer 2011, Instructor: S. Wright
Introduction to Dr. Mishara and Dr. Koehler's TPACK framework for teaching with technology. Using the TPACK framework to solve a "wicked problem" <link>.
CEP 800: Learning in School and Other Settings Spring 2012, Instructor: Z. Mural
Exploration of various learning theories. Accessing information about student learning and understanding. Accessing students' understanding via recorded interview <link>.
CEP 820: Teaching K-12 Students Online Summer 2012, Instructor: A. Heintz
Creating and managing online learning environments <link>. Evaluating and selecting course management software, such as Blackboard, Moodle and Wikispaces. Designing and providing instruction in online settings.
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research Fall 2011, Instuctor: E. Roeber
Practices, Methods and Ethics for research in education settings. Evaluating existing research and design of proposed research plan.
CEP 815: Technology and Leadership
Summer 2012, Instructor: N. Sheltrown
Creating, managing and implementing a vision for educational technology in an institutional setting. Creating and utilizing effective leadership styles. Prezi presentation outlining the differences between missional and instrumental thinking. <link> Develop a proposal for a sustainable technology based initiative in support of the vision.
CEP 807: MAET Capstone
Fall 2012, Instuctor: M. Koehler
Summary of learning from all classes taken in pursuit of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology Degree. Completion of a portfolio to capture and display this learning. This site is the product of this class.
TE 803: Professional Roles and Teaching Practicum
Spring 2007, Instructor: G. Sykes
Discussion of issues related to teaching (classroom management, legal obligations, relating to students, etc). Poster presentation about the role of homework in secondary education.
TE 804: Reflection and Inquiry, Teaching Practicum
Spring 2007, Instructor: K. Hodges
Discussion of issues related to teaching mathematics in secondary settings. Formulation of mathematics teaching philosophy. Unit and lesson plan creation utilizing UbD.