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Program of Study

Marie's Educational Portfolio

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"Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theatre." -- Gail Goldwin

Coursework Toward My Masters Degree

As you read in my About Me section, I am currently taking classes toward my SLMS certification and degree. Here is a list of courses I have taken thus far, including my recent work in the Summer I semester at NJCU.

EDTC 651 Using the Internet in Education

Summer 08

This course prepares in-service and pre-service teachers to use the Internet as an educational resource. Through the creation of a web project, students gain insight into using new technologies to create an active learning environment that encourages critical thinking and collaboration. Students learn to do research on the World Wide Web, correspond using e-mail, participate in Usernet bulletin boards and LISTSERVE mailing lists, and create web pages. Students are introduced to working with graphics, digital sound, and video. The controversial issues of censorship, intellectual property rights, security, source validity, and the impact of multimedia technology on education are studied in the course.
 

EDTC 642 Introduction to Authoring Tools

Fall 08

This course will explore a variety of authorizing tools.  Candidates will conduct a comprehensive survey of authoring tools and create documents applying design elements in order to create an e-book tailored for different learning styles. Candidates will examine the way that hypermedia can be used to improve student achievement in the library/multimedia centers by using a variety of media types, including sound, video, and animation.  Throughout the course, candidates will reflect upon the capabilities of authorizing tools that are available to educational multimedia designers.

 

EDTC 653 Selection and Acquisition of Print/Non-Print Media

Fall 08

In this course candidates will develop proficiency in the selection, acquisition, and evaluation of print and nonprint, technology-based materials. This course will include the theory of building a collection, developing selection policies, designing techniques for evaluating materials and collections, and applying a systems approach to media center maintenance and expansion.

 

EDTC 648 Student Learning Development and Behavior Management for the School Library Media Specialist

Fall 08

Course is designed to help candidates understand the various stages of student development and find ways to create positive learning environments for their students.  A variety of theoretical perspectives, enhanced with cases taken from actual classrooms, provides candidates many choices in handling situations that may arise in their libraries.

 

EDTC 649 Teaching Methodologies for the School Library Media Specialist

Spring 09

Course is designed to prepare School Library Media Specialists for their roles as teachers, curriculum developers, and partners with teachers.  The focus of this course is on developing effective methods and the related work of correlating content, standards, and assessment techniques.

 

LTED 618Pedagogy and Application of Children’s Literature in the K-12 Classroom

Spring 09

Students will examine, evaluate, and discuss the various genres of children's and young adults' literature.  They will explore strategies for using children's and young adults' literature across the curriculum and engage children and young adults in selecting and reading quality literature.  They will question and investigate the possibilities and benefits of using technology based children's and young adults' literature resources and methods.

 

EDTC 625 Using Integrated Software across the Curriculum

Spring 09

Students learn about integrated software packages (i.e., software which integrates word processing, data base management, paint, draw, spreadsheet and telecommunications capabilities into one package). The package is studied as the starting point of a resource based curriculum. New types of learning and assignments across the curriculum are explored.

 

EDTC 651 Organization of Library Media Materials

Summer 09

This course provides an examination of the technical processes (acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and circulation) necessary for the access, organization, and maintenance of media materials in the educational media center and a general conceptual foundation for student-centered information services and instruction in educational media centers. It provides access to all types of resources and equipment by identifying, establishing, and using delivery systems to retrieve information in all formats.

 

EDTC 627 Seminar:  Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology

Summer 09

This upper level seminar is designed to explore the latest trends and research in educational technology.  The course involves intensive study and discussion in specialized areas. In this course candidates investigate the Educational Computing and Technology Facilitation Standards and its integration into the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and their impact on the school library media center.

 

EDTC 647 Educational Theory and Curriculum Design for the School Library Media Specialist

Summer 09

Course will provide an overview of the history and philosophy of education as well as the principles and application of curriculum design integration in the P12 classroom.  This course provides candidates with the foundation for teaching and learning models both in the classroom and the school library media center.

 

 

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