Department of Education
Course Information
for
Joyce L. Morris, Ed.D.

EDEL 10: Introduction to Teaching and Learning as Meaningful Enterprise 1 credit fall, 1 credit spring. In this year long course, first year students learn about university, college and program resources and requirements with a cohort of students and their advisor. Students have an opportunity to share academic and personal concerns and learn about educational issues. Portfolio collection and construction are introduced as students begin their portfolio documentation process.

EDEL 11: Computers in the Elementary Classroom This is a required two credit course for all first year students in the elementary education program. Students are familiarized with the University network systems and electronic research opportunities. They learn how to use the laboratory computers to produce documents, forms, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, graphs and telecommunications systems. They also learn how to begin and maintain electronic portfolio documentation of their experiences and learning as a student at the university.

EDEL 158: Teaching Science for Meaning 2 credits. Methods of science education for elementary -aged school children. Translate science content into meaningful science inquiry. Preparation of demonstration teaching lessons. Prerequisite Admission to Elementary Teacher Education Program.

EDEL 197: Technology Intern Project 1 - 3 credits of Independent study to work with teachers and their students in various public schools in Vermont helping them learn and use information technology. Instructor Approval is necessary.

EDSS 55: Applications of Microcomputers in Education In this three credit elective course students are introduced to a variety of uses for information technology in education. Participants become comfortable and literate in using a computer system and have an opportunity to learn word processing, graphic programs, telecommunications, spreadsheets, databases, hypermedia, and educational software with particular applications to stimulating and managing a child-centered classroom. Programs particularly suitable to a one computer classroom are used to promote collaborative interaction and rich discussion.

EDSS 200: Connecting Technology with Standards-based Curriculum Educators have an opportunity to develop standards-based curriculum that integrates the use of technology. These might include internet use to develop web activities like scavenger hunts, web quests, or telecommunication projects or using educational software to promote higher order thinking activities. This course is geared to educators that have some familiarity with computers and networks and want a chance to explore options for using it in their teaching. 3 credits.

EDSC 215: Literacy in Secondary Schools This course for secondary educators introduces students to literacy in the 21st century. Students learn how to use computers, networks, and software to access, evaluate and apply information. Students learn how to use the basic application programs of word processing, databases, spread sheets, desktop publishing and drawing to produce documents. Students also explore the internet for useful information and projects and will learn how to publish curriculum related resources on an internet site. 3 credits.