Students demonstrate a basic level of technological pedagogical content knowledge through creating student-centered, technology-rich lessons, assessments, and parent communication (CAEP Standard 1)

Students design, implement, create and participate in digital learning and teaching experiences in the classroom and for professional development (CAEP Standard 2)

Students demonstrate knowledge and can model through their teaching content decisions the legal and ethical implications of digital citizenship.

4003 certification students have 4 Core Assessments that have to be completed by the end of this course. They are all lined out below. You will use the TK20 links in this course that are provided to upload the following. These will be completed throughout this course.

1. Pre-Assessment to assess your G-suite knowledge and skills - I will let you know when to complete this through email. 
2. Post-Assessment to assess your G-suite knowledge and skills- This will not be completed until the end of the class.
3. Google Site Portfolio aligned with ISTE standards- This will be completed as a final at the end of this class.
4. Google 1 & 2 Certificates- You do not have to pass these tests to pass this class, but you will have to take both tests before this class is over and upload your results in the TK20 link through D2L. I will provide a code for you to take the test when the time comes. I will email each of you with your code to test. The assignments and quizzes assigned in this class will help you pass both tests. 

STORAGE DEVICE AND FILE MANAGEMENT: 

We will store everything in D2L. You will also be using Google Suite heavily and you can use your MSU Google or your own personal Google Account. 

ATTITUDE: 

Demonstrate the following dispositions essential for learning: 

• curiosity (ask meaningful questions, look for additional information, probe, reflect); 
• flexibility (take alternate points of view, venture new ideas; be open-minded and playful); 
• organization (plan ahead)
• patience (take time to reason, be persistent in efforts); 
• risk-taking (try things beyond current repertoire); 
• caring/passion (invest in ideas/process/product). 

Be aware of how your attitude is conveyed to others (body language, conversation, neatness and completeness of work, willingness to assist and contribute, etc.). A sense of humor and the ability to be flexible is crucial!

Course Standards

Standard I: All teachers use and promote creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products. 1.1k,1.2k,1.3k, 1.1s,1.2s1.3s,1.4s,1.5s

Standard II: All teachers collaborate and communicate both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. 2.1k,2.2k,2.3k,2.4k,2.1s,2.2s,2.3s,2.4s,2.5s,2.6s,2.7s,

Standard II: All teachers collaborate and communicate both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. 2.8s,2.9s,2.10s,

Standard III: All teachers acquire, analyze, and manage content from digital resources. 3.1k,3.2k,3.3k,3.1s,3.2s,3.3s,3.4d,3.5s,3.6s,3.7s

Standard IV: All teachers make informed decisions by applying critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 4.1k,4.2k,4.3k, 4.1s,4.2s,4.3s,4.4s,4.5s,4.6s,4.7s,4.8s,

Standard IV: All teachers make informed decisions by applying critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 4.9s,4.10s,4.11s,4.12s

Standard V: All teachers practice and promote safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using technology tools and resources. 5.1k,5.2k,5.3k,5.1s,5.2s,5.3s,5.4s5.5s,5.6s

Standard VI: All teachers demonstrate a thorough understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. 6.1k,6.2k,6.3k,6.4k,6.1s,6.2s,6.3s,6.4s,6.5s,6.6s,6.7s,6.8s,6.9s,6.10s,6.11s,6.12s,6.13s,6.14s,6.15s,6.16s6.17s,6.18s,6.19s,6.20s,6.21s,6.22s,6.23s,6.24s,6.25s,6.26s,6.27s,6.28s,6.29s,6.30s,6.31s

Standard VII: All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.7.1k,7.2k,7.3k7.4k,7.5k,7.8k,7.5k,7.6k,7.7k,7.8k,7.1s,7.2s,7.3s,7.4s,7.5s,7.6s,7.7s,7.8s,7.9s,7.10s,7.11s,7.12s,7.13s,7.14s,7.15s,7.16s,7.17s,7.18s,

ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION: 

This class is online. Everything that you will need will be labeled and in weekly folders in D2L. You will also be given https://d2l.msutexas.edu/d2l/login an activity assignment calendar in D2L with dates to stay on track with assignments. Video instructions and text instructions for every assignment will be provided in D2L. You are responsible for getting your assignments turned in on time. This class is designed with you in mind and designed for you to work at your own pace. This course will require you to download several apps and use several instructional technology platforms.

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Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

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