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IST 611: Information Technologies in Educational Organizations: In this interdisciplinary survey course, students will study issues related to information technologies used in educational settings and will gain experience with a variety of technology tools relevant to educational contexts. Emphasis will be balanced between knowledge about information technologies and the appropriate use of information technologies for achieving pedagogical goals in a range of settings. Students are expected to be self-directed and self-motivated in learning to use a range of information technologies. Students will be introduced to a variety of technologies used in education and training, such as web-based social software, mapping, webinars, coding simple games, screencasting, and virtual and augmented reality environments.

After taking this course, students will be able to:

· Design, develop, and implement technology- integrated learning solutions and information services that meet the needs of diverse learning audiences including students with different abilities, learning styles, and needs in a range of learning environments.

· Demonstrate knowledge and application of Common Core Standards, AASL or IFC Standards, and academic language learning strategies in planning technology-based lessons for diverse learners.

· Successfully evaluate existing library websites and/or learning commons, and (based on knowledge gained from evaluation), write a blog post that includes recommendations for a digital library space.

· Demonstrate technical competence in using a number of existing and emerging technologies for educational use (e.g., screencasting, blogging, podcasting, coding, video recording, closed captioning, augmented reality, organizational tools, and collaborative software).

· Collaborate with other professional staff to assess technology needs of faculty and/or organizations in order to design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology solutions that solve problems, enhance instruction, or improve a process.

· Apply knowledge of school/local/state/ federal policies, standards, and regulations that address technology (e.g., COPPA, CIPA, ADA, ESSA) to decisions and policy-making that equitably serves the interests and learning needs of students (school libraries) or patrons (public libraries) in a diverse community.

· Analyze and reflect on the multifaceted role of the school librarian as a technology leader collaborating in a diverse community, a defender of intellectual freedom (e.g., net neutrality), and a partner in students' learning digital citizenship, social responsibility, and safety on the Internet.