The University of Toledo
Judith Herb College of Education

ETPT 5000/7000: Introduction to Educational Technology


ETPT 5000/7000 WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Date Event
Week 1: August 22

Introduction to course
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Week 2: August 29

Monday, August 29, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, September 3, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.


Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Ch. 1. Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Ch. 10. Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board

Week 3: September 5

Monday, September 6, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, September 10, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.


Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Chapter 3. (pp. 49-80)
Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012).Understanding 21st Century Learners.
Chapter 2. (pp. 18-35)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board

Week 4: September 12 Monday, September 12, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, September 17, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Exploring 21st Century Learning.
Chapter 1. (pp. 1-17)
Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Integrating Technology and Media into Instruction: The ASSURE Model. Chapter 3. (pp.36–67)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board

Week 5: September 19

Monday, September 19, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, September 24, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.


Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Chapter 2. (pp.15 – 48)
Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Chapter 8, pp. 213 - 240.
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board

Week 6: September 26 Monday, September 26, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, October 1, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Achieving 21st Century Learning Environment's. Chapter 4. (pp. 68-95)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 7: October 3 Monday, October 3, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, October 8, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Chapter 4. (pp. 81–139)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 8: October 10 Monday, October 10, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, October 15, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Engaging Learners with Computers.
Chapter 5. (pp. 96-123)
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Week 9: October 17 Monday, October 17, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, October 22, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Connecting Learners Using Web 2.0 Tools.
Chapter 6. (pp. 124-143)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 10: October 24 Monday, October 24, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, October 29, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Connecting Learners at a Distance.
Chapter 7. (pp. 144-173)
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 11: October 31 Monday, October 31, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, November 5, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Ch. 5 and 6. (141-193)
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Week 12: November 7 Monday, November 7, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, November 12, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Smaldino, S., Lowther, D., Russell, J. (2012). Preparing for Tomorrow's Challenges.
Chapter 12. (pp. 282 -308)
Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Ch. 9. Pp. 241-282.
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 13: November 14 Monday, November 14, Introduction: questions posted by XXX XXX Saturday, November 19, Last day to respond to the discussion questions by 5:00 P.M.
Team member or members should be ready to facilitate the issues discussed on Blackboard.

Januszewski, A., Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: A definition with commentary. Ch.11. Pp. 283-326.
Presentations and Discussions on Blackboard Threaded Discussion Board
Week 14: November 21

Work on Influential Leader Paper, or The Historical Theme Paper

Week 15: November 28

Work on Influential Leader Paper, or The Historical Theme Paper, Due November 29, 2011.

Week 16: December 5 Work on Course Reflection Assignment on The Field of Educational Technology
Week 17: December 12

Course Evaluation

Course Reflection Assignment on The Field of Educational Technology, Due December 14, 2011.

College Mission Statement: Individuals at the center of their own learning within a rich intellectual environment characterized by choice.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change to accommodate extenuating circumstances.