Teaching

ED 4372: Fall and Spring full sessions.

Emphasis is placed on the use of technology to support the teaching and learning process. Information about specific instructional applications is presented to provide concrete examples of principles and procedures. Focuses on electronic instructional media, multimedia, telecommunications, multi-user networks, and their real-world applications to the secondary classroom. (3 semester hours)

The course content is focused on the Technology Applications Standards I-IV, specifically Competency 009 of the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test Framework. Delivered completely online, the course pedagogy demonstrates critical aspects of technology integration across all Domains I-IV.

See more on the ED4372 Overview page.

an 'APP'le a day! insights from Ed Tech

Complete video playlist on YouTube

Complete reference deck in Google Drive

ED 5320: Summer 8-week sessions.

Delivered completely online and asynchronously, ED5320 is a practical course designed specifically for anyone interested in learning how to use educational technology to enhance the understanding of any subject... Whether online, face-to-face, or anywhere in between, setting up a positive learning environment that’s efficient AND effective is the key to success for both students and instructors.

This broad-based introduction to educational technology is organized from a conceptual perspective, but presented with actual examples, so that you can transform this ‘classroom learning’ into real-world solutions.

See more on the ED5320 Overview page.

SCE 5303 (5v06): Seminar-based instruction to explore research in science education to enrich classroom implementation and research integration.

This course explores the topics of learning environments, experimental creativity, and research awareness to stimulate new ways for approaching science and education. Video clips from the Center for Science Education Research's Seminars for Lifelong Learners by Drs. Fraser, Hulse, and MacDiarmid provide a springboard for discussion and interactive team collaboration.

• SCE5303 Summer 2011 Syllabus
• Preview past UTTC Lesson 01 Conceptual Framework
  • Link to video: Influence of Personal Experience
• Explore the G-E-M web

'Lessons Learned' is an elective course for the Master of Arts in Teaching - Science Education (MAT-SE) Online degree. (3 semester hours)

Please click on the logos above to review a sample syllabus of these select other courses designed and taught by Dr. Nix.