Category Archives for ED500

Teaching with Tablets

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Review the basic operations of the device.
2. Increase professional efficiency.
3. Design ways to assess student-learning.
4. Develop lessons that will be supplemented with use of the tablet.
5. Discuss research findings and application.
6. Participate in the development of ongoing resources available to the teacher and students.

iPad's in the Classroom

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Review the basic operations of an iPad.
2. Increase professional efficiency.
3. Design ways to assess student-learning.
4. Develop lessons that will be supplemented with use of the tablet.
5. Discuss research findings and application.
6. Participate in the development of ongoing resources available to the teacher and students.

Literacy Strategies to Improving Mathematics Instruction

- 2 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn about the use the application of language and writing as it applies to mathematical concepts and situational examples that translate to numerical applications.
2. Teachers will examine reading problems that hinder student comprehension of worded problems and to simplify or reword questions so students understand the math involved.
3. Educators will learn about applying writing to the mathematics classroom and how that helps students comprehend the mathematical computations involved within language and literacy development.
4. The wording for describing graphic representations from a visual format and then expressing the concepts to create meaning are also presented.
5. Teachers will develop lesson or unit plans that apply literacy strategies for addressing learning deficiencies and how this can help students improve their mathematical skills.

Teaching Children with Autism

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn about the latest theories and interventions about teaching children with autism and their language and communication challenges.
2. Teachers will be presented with concepts of overselective responding, descriptions and the spontaneous communicative skills of higher-functioning children with autism.
3. Educators will examine parent education and stress issues, family support and how to develop friendships with mainstream children.
4. Students will research the latest techniques in teaching children with autism and examine models for relationships between education professionals and parents.
5. Teachers will develop lessons, activities and writings that help them understand and work with autistic children in classrooms and schools.

Asperkids: Understanding Children with Asperger's Syndrome

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn about the theories of how and what goes on in the minds of children with Aspergers syndrome and develop an understanding of how they think.
2. Teachers will examine the various ways of motivating Asperkids by finding and using areas of interest to engage Aspergers kids by listening and facilitating their passions.
3. Educators will be presented with numerous approaches to help Asperkids perceive the world in concrete sequential ways as they learn random and abstract ways of thinking.
4. Educators will be able to use the specific strategies to help Asperkids in preparation skills that help them with various methods of getting around obstacles and challenges.
5. Teachers will develop lessons and activities that utilize various strategies in the book that help Asperkids learn practical skills so they can succeed in school and society.