Final Presentation

Your final presentation is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. I am trying to move the class to 111 which is upstairs. If I am not in B06 check upstairs. See you in the morning.

Class Thursday

Thursday's class is a work class.You need to have your final draft of your CV and all the documents for your final presentation will be finals week. I will be available by text and e-mail if you have questions. If you have everything done sleep in.

The final draft of your CV is due no later than 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 26. The documents for your final are to be compiled and ready to present during finals week.

You also need to complete the course evaluation. You can find the link on My UTTC.
Course Evaluation

Class 4-24-12 Cancelled

Hi everyone,

Sleep in there will be no class for EDU 288 for Tuesday April 24th. You will need to have everything done including CV final draft and final collection done for Thursday April 26th. I will be available through e-mail and text if you need help.

CV

Just a clarification most of you have sent me your CV rough draft. If I have it work on you final draft. You should also work on compiling the documents for your final project. I will post in the blog what you will do on Tuesday for class. Keep in mind you have to have your final documents compiled for Thursday April 26th and the you will present finals week.

I will be available through e-mail and text if you need help.

CV Rough Draft

There are still some people who need to send me your rough draft of your CV so I can get them critiqued and back to you.

Standards

For every content area in school there are standards that provide direction and guidance for what is done in the classroom. Below you will find the National Educational Technology Standards for teachers and students. Summarize each of the standard in your own words. As a teacher how would you ensure that you are maintaining the standards. Give an example of something you could do as a professional to fulfill each standard. For each standard for the students  provide a minimum of four examples of things that could be done in the classroom to ensure that the standards are maintained.

Standards for Teachers

Effective teachers model and apply the NETS·S as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. All teachers should meet the following standards and performance indicators.

1.    Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 

2.    Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3.     Model Digital Age Work and Learning

4.     Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

5.    Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Standards for Students 

1.    Creativity and Innovation

2.    Communication and Collaboration

3.    Research and Information Fluency

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

5. Digital Citizenship

6.   Technology Operations and Concepts

Final Project

Due April 26, 2012

Present May 1, 2012

Select projects from what you have already created or new items for each category. Prepare a presentation that illustrates that you can use Microsoft Office and other tools as a paraprofessional or teacher in the classroom.

1.     Using word to produce a visually appealing document that can be used in a classroom.

2.     Excel database as a tool in the classroom.

3.     Use access to create a document or database that can be used in the classroom setting.

4.     Demonstrate the capabilities of Publisher as a tool that can be used as a classroom paraprofessional or teacher.

5.     PowerPoint as a tool for creating an interactive activity or presentation you can use in the classroom.

6.     Using Google Docs create a document that can be used as a behavior management tool in the classroom.

7.     Select one other tool that you felt was very useful and demonstrate how you would use it in the classroom.

8.       Finalize your table which should include all the tools and sites discussed in class and any others you have found. Your summary table must include a brief description and the rating.

Reminders

Important Dates

April 19 : CV rough draft and glogster
April 26: CV Final
April 26: Final Project
May 1: presentation of Final Project

You will have today's class to complete your CV rough draft, glogster, and start working on your final project.

Glogster

Create a poster using glogster. Sign up for a free account in glogster and make a poster. Due Thursday April 19. http://edu.glogster.com/
Here is my work in progress First Try

Google Docs

By now you should have received access to the class story on google docs. You must contribute a minimum of 5 times to the story during class. At the end of the class I will grade the story and you will receive on class grade.

Using google docs I want you do explore the presentation, spread sheet, and documents, and make a form. With a partner or group of three create one form that you will use in your classroom for a behavior contract for your students.

Write a two paragraphs about google docs. The first should describe the software and the second should give the benefits and short comings. Make sure you add google docs to your table.

Active Board

Now that you have mastered the SMART Board you need to learn more about the Active Board. Many schools have Active Boards in their classrooms. Find a lesson on Promethean Planet and try it on the Active Board.

CV

Do you know what a CV is? What is the difference between a CV and a resume? Send me the answer to these questions. If you don't know then use your technology skills to find the answer.

Now that you know the difference you need to create a CV. This is an important document that you can use and continue to revise has you continue your education and career. You can also revise your CV to create a resume if your job or scholarship requires it.

Rough drafts are due Thursday April 19th and final CV's will be due Thursday April 26th.