Syllabus
Worcester State University
CI971 Enhancing Learning With Online Games For All Content Areas K-6 Fall 2017
Ricarda Carfagno, M.Ed.
Office Hours: By appointment
(781)405-4498 cell
Class Blog onlinegamescarfagno.blogspot.com
Suggested Text: Lawrence,Tomei (2016).Exploring the New Era of Technology-Infused Education. IGI Global Hershey, PA.
Course Online Component – The following websites and programs will be used for the online portion of this class
Supplemental Materials: Handouts and other specific material will be provided by the instructor during the semester.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
This course was developed from neurological data that will allow students to enhance their instructional materials by adding online games into the curriculum. This covers a diverse learning population ranging from students with severe disabilities to regular classroom children. These games may also be used as a way of connecting to the home.It is a is a strategy to motivate the student and is directly related to positive behavior and individualized instruction. This course will will focus on using online games as an opportunity to promote learning, develop inquiry, and allow for development of problem solving skills in a fun and non threatening environment. All games will be connected to the Common Core.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Through successful completion of this course graduate candidates will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of technology and systems and how to integrate these systems into the working environment;
2. understand the principles, practices, and recent research for effective teaching, learning, and curriculum development;
3. understand the importance of using a variety of hands-on activities;
4. demonstrate knowledge of differentiated instruction in the classroom;
5. understand the importance of cooperative learning
6. understand theories and methods of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation in the classroom;
7. demonstrate knowledge and ability to foster school climates that address the individual needs of children and youth in a diverse society;
8. acquire and understanding and identify different ways students learn
9. explore effective “good teaching” practices
10 develop strategies to enhance learning in the classroom for all learners
11 investigate fun online games that engage the learner and enhance learning
12 demonstrate knowledge of instructional methods to address the characteristics of a diversified population
13 understand theories and methods of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
14 develop effective assessment tools for a variety of online games/ activities
Required Materials: the internet, emails
Course Policies:
Written Assignments:
1. All assignments must be typed, doubled-spaced, and use APA format when applicable.
2. Assignments must be handed in on the due date unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor.
1. All assignments must be typed, doubled-spaced, and use APA format when applicable.
2. Assignments must be handed in on the due date unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Attendance Policy:
Regular class attendance is mandatory. Candidates are expected to attend class sessions regularly and participate actively, thoughtfully, and in a collegial manner during discussions and group work. An unexcused absence from any class meetings will result in a reduction of points in the participation grade. Any excused absence will require a doctor’s excuse or other written document acceptable to the instructor.
Regular class attendance is mandatory. Candidates are expected to attend class sessions regularly and participate actively, thoughtfully, and in a collegial manner during discussions and group work. An unexcused absence from any class meetings will result in a reduction of points in the participation grade. Any excused absence will require a doctor’s excuse or other written document acceptable to the instructor.
Grading Policies:
Grades will be evaluated according to course assignments and expectations using the following relative values.
The Grade of 4.0 (A)
The candidate demonstrates sound thinking and memorable performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles within some depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension of at least 90% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate can discuss issues clearly and precisely, recognize questionable assumptions, and identify relevant, competing points of view. The candidate uses sound reasoning to provide solutions to problems.
The candidate demonstrates sound thinking and memorable performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles within some depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension of at least 90% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate can discuss issues clearly and precisely, recognize questionable assumptions, and identify relevant, competing points of view. The candidate uses sound reasoning to provide solutions to problems.
The Grade of 3.0 (B)
The candidate usually demonstrates sound thinking and performance within the subject
The candidate usually demonstrates sound thinking and performance within the subject
and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles, though depth of insight may be lacking at times. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension at least 80% of the key concepts and principles presented. More often than not, the candidate discusses issues clearly and precisely, recognizes questionable assumptions, and identifies relevant, competing points of view. The candidate sometimes uses sound reasoning to provide
solutions to problems.
The Grade of 2.0 (C)
The candidate exhibits mixed thinking and inconsistent performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence of inconsistent comprehension of basic concepts and principles. The candidate rarely, if ever, demonstrates depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate comprehends at least 70% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate has trouble discussing issues clearly and precisely, often fails to recognize questionable assumptions and relevant, competing points of view. The candidate may have trouble finding solutions to some problems due to lack of sound reasoning skills.
The candidate exhibits mixed thinking and inconsistent performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence of inconsistent comprehension of basic concepts and principles. The candidate rarely, if ever, demonstrates depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate comprehends at least 70% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate has trouble discussing issues clearly and precisely, often fails to recognize questionable assumptions and relevant, competing points of view. The candidate may have trouble finding solutions to some problems due to lack of sound reasoning skills.
Grading:
1. Participation includes attendance, punctuality, and preparation for class
2. Research 25 educational online games 5math,5 reading,5 science,5 social studies,5 free choice.. Each game must align with the Common Core.
Each game must have a rubric.
Each game must focus on a specific discipline.
Each game must have expected outcomes.
Each game will be evaluated for its educational purpose.
Each game will be geared to a specific grade level and the reasons why this game is good for that grade level.
Each game should be 1 page
3. Create a unit integrating 3 online games. The unit should have 5 websites. Each website should have a brief description .2 paragraphs on each website.
4. Research 3 articles on the importance of using online games to enhance learning. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kara-loo/7-ways-video-games-help_b_6084990.htmlhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reasons-to-play-games-in-the-classroom.shtml
5. Class Blog respond weekly to the blog post. Explain your thoughts on the online game or article. Each post must be one page
6. Presentation Pick 5 of your online games from number.2 .Discuss each one with the class; explain your outcomes, and the Common Core that the game is aligned with.Discuss how you plan to integrate the games into the curriculum and the benefits of using online educational games in the classroom
Grades are based on the following point scale:
A 100% - 93%
A- 92% - 90%
B+ 89% - 87%
B 86% - 83%
B- 82% - 80%
C+ 79% - 77%
C 76% - 73%
C- 72% - 70%
D+ 69% - 67%
D 66% - 63%
D- 62% - 60%
F 59% - 0%
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Worcester State University and this instructor are committed to the full participation of all students, and will provide accommodations for any student with documented disabilities who are registered with the Disability Services Office. Please contact the instructor _as early as possible to discuss necessary accommodations. All information regarding disabilities will be treated with confidentiality.
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Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic integrity is an essential component of a Worcester State education. Education is both the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills that lead to further intellectual development. Faculty are expected to follow strict principles of intellectual honesty in their own scholarship; students are held to the same standard. Only by doing their own work can students gain the knowledge, skills, confidence and self-worth that come from earned success; only by learning how to gather information, to integrate it and to communicate it effectively, to identify an idea and follow it to its logical conclusion can they develop the habits of mind characteristic of educated citizens. Taking shortcuts to higher or easier grades results in a Worcester State experience that is intellectually bankrupt.
Academic integrity is important to the integrity of the Worcester State community as a whole.
If Worcester State awards degrees to students who have not truly earned them, a reputation for dishonesty and incompetence will follow all of our graduates. Violators cheat their classmates out of deserved rewards and recognition. Academic dishonesty debases the institution and demeans the degree from that institution.
It is in the interest of students, faculty, and administrators to recognize the importance of academic integrity and to ensure that academic standards at Worcester State remain strong. Only by maintaining high standards of academic honesty can we protect the value of the educational process and the credibility of the institution and its graduates in the larger community.
http://www.worcester.edu/Academics/Shared%20Documents/academicpoliciesproced ures.aspx?PageView=Shared#academic honesty )
Academic Support Services:
Students who think they may need academic assistance in order to achieve their educational objectives should visit the Academic Success Center as soon as possible to maximize the benefit of the service.
Library Use - from College Wide Library Advisory Committee:
Worcester State Library has access to many articles through online data bases including J STOR, in addition many articles and book chapters are available to students through Inter library Loan (ILL). With a little planning, ILL expands your ability to get credible information sources about topics you pursue in your course work. Finally WSU students are free to use many of the library resources within the consortium. Given all of these resources it is extremely unlikely that you should have to pay for access to individual articles. Please work with the reference librarians to find the appropriate way to access materials you need. You have already paid for these resources through your fees-please make use of them.
Course Topics
Week 1
Advantages of On Line Games
Increase Memory
Computer & simulation Fluency
Develop Hand Eye Coordination
Skill Building
Training for the Future
Less Expensive
Enhance Motivation
Set up various Scenarios
Educational Goals
Evaluate Learning
Week 2
Explore PBS Kids
Explore nick.com
Reading Games
Explore Primary Games
Waffle
Winter Words Pacman
Dotted Alphabet
Word Cards
Tugboat Alphabet
Word Candy
Align Games to Common Core
Week 3
Explore IXL Math Games All Grade Levels
Math Games PBS
Math Games. Com All Grade Levels
Align games to Common Core
Math Games for Girls
Cool Math -Games
Week 4
Science Games
PBS Science
Sheppard Software
Interactive Sites for Education
Kids. Gov
IXL Science
Week 5
Social Studies
Primary Games
PBS Social Studies
Learning Games forKids
Interactive Sites for Education
Week6
Explore Sites on your own
List site brief description grade level
Rubrics on On Line Games
List of Games for Parents
Week 7
Presentations
Assignments: Due Date:
1. Participation includes attendance, punctuality, and preparation for class Weekly
2. Research 25 educational online games 5math,5 reading,5 science,5 social studies,5 free choice.. Each game must align with the Common Core. Each game must have a rubric.Each game must focus on a specific discipline. Each game must have expected outcomes.Each game will be evaluated for its educational purpose.Each game will be geared to a specific grade level and the reasons why this game is good for that grade level. Each game should be 1 page oct. 31 Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28,
3. Create a unit integrating 3 online games. The unit should have 5 websites. Each website should have a brief description .2 paragraphs on each website. Nov. 14
4. Research 3 articles on the importance of using online games to enhance learning.
Dec. 5
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kara-loo/7-ways-video-games-help_b_6084990.htmlhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reasons-to-play-games-in-the-classroom.shtml
5. Class Blog respond weekly to the blog post. Explain your thoughts on the online game or article. Each post must be one page Weekly
6. Presentation Pick 5 of your online games from number.2 .Discuss each one with the class; explain your outcomes, and the Common Core that the game is aligned with.Discuss how you plan to integrate the games into the curriculum and the benefits of using online educational games in the classroom
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