| EDIT 6600 |
| Multicultural Perspectives on Technology |
| Dr. Michael Orey , Tel Amiel |
| Spring 2006 |
| Course Description | In this course, students will investigate the concept of culture and many of the most expressive elements of cultural construction and identity formation: race/ethnicity, gender, disability, language, nationality, and religion. The course will begin by discussing the concept of technology and its social implications, followed by an emphasis on the use of the communicative functions of educational technologies. Students will select a semester-long school-based projects in order to examine of using educational technologies in fostering dialogue and interaction can help teach for diversity and make culture and identity at the focus of teaching and learning. |
| Text | Readings : Made available in WebCT in digital (PDF or HTML) format. |
| Required Technology | Computer with Internet Connection WebCT HorizonWimba Wiki Working knowledge of a variety of software programs including but not limited to:
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| Class Syllabus |
EDIT 6600, Spring 2006 |
| Project Description |
This is an experiential learning course. Students will select a semester-long project to engage in, working with students in local schools (if you teach, then you can work in your own school). Projects will involved educational technologies and the principles of teaching diversity discussed here.
Whatever choice you make, it is important that it not become only a "plan" - it must be executed during the course of the semester, so that you have time to evaluate it as well. |
| Activities | Activities will emphasize the principles discussed in class, mainly, knowing your students. You will investigate concepts like religion and race by discussing, observing, and investigating inside and outside of school. These activities will be simple, but are intended to go beyond the readings and to expand the limits we impose on our day-to-day interactions. |
Assignments |
Solution |
Individual or Group |
| Cultural Pie 1 | Mary's Cultural Pie | Individual |
| Activity 1 - Post Project Ideas | Teaming Up For Tolerance | Individual |
| Activity 2 - | Digital Divide | Individual |
| Activity 3 - | Teacher Interview Inspiration |
Individual |
| Activity 4 - | SES Assessment | Individual |
| Activity 5 - | Nationality | Individual |
| Activity 6 - | Visit to a Religious Temple | Individual |
| Cultural Pie 2 - | Mary's Cultural Pie2 | Individual |
| Semester Long Project | Teaming Up for Tolerance - Wiki Teaming Up for Tolerance - Web |
Individual |
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