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Assignments
In-class assignments and weekly participation includes, but is not limited to:
Blogging Reflection Assignments
AssignmentDescription
Points
Due
OnGoing Blogging (Participation, Overall Effort, & Quality)
- You should be consistently blogging about your thoughts on technology integration. Use your blog to take notes or jot down ideas you may have. While some of your blog entries may not be phrased in complete sentences, they should be organized and clear. All specific blog assignments (e.g., observation blogs) should be in complete sentences and presented in a polished form.
- You should also try to read your colleagues blogs and make comments on them. This will help with our class communication.
- Remember to be candid and respectful. Others will be able to view your blog and while using it for personal journaling is acceptable, realize that others will be able to see it. Also, be careful of using full names of students. We will discuss this more in class.
25 Points
- Set-up the video camera to observe a class period.
- Review the videotape at a later time.
- List, describe, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of technology use, as well as the strategies used for teaching and learning.
- Bring the videotape to the following class so we can discuss your reflections together.
10 Points
(5 Points Each)1: 2/6
2: 2/6
- Present basic information on the video you watched.
- Present the link and title of the video you watched.
- Present a summary of the video you watched (brief).
- Form a response based on the following questions:
- Describe some strengths you saw with regards to the teacher using technology (e.g., strategies, uses of technology, etc...).
- Do you consider these uses exemplary or meaningful? Why or why not?
- Has the way this teacher used technology shaped or changed your ideas about meaningful technology integration or the way you might use technology?
- Discuss how you might use these ideas in your own classroom, even if the ideas presented are not in your content area - find a way to apply them to your future classroom (be creative).
10 Points (5 Points Each)
1: 2/13
2: 2/13
- Present basic information on your podcast.
- Present the link and title of the podcast you listened to.
- List and describe the ideas presented in the podcast you listened to.
- Form a response based on the following questions:
- Discuss why or why not these ideas were a good example of meaningful technology integration.
- Discuss why or why not these ideas shaped or changed your ideas about meaningful technology integration.
- Discuss how you might use these ideas in your own classroom, even if the ideas presented are not in your content area - find a way to apply them to your future classroom (be creative).
5 Points
2/13
- Watch the case study video about Mrs. Lahooti - see week 6 for the link.
- Form a response based on the questions posed below:
- What are some of the primary issues being described by Mrs. Lahooti?
- Why would these be problematic?
- What are some solutions using hardware or software?
- What are some classroom management strategies that you could suggest to Mrs. Lahooti? (List at least 2 solutions for 2 problems)
10 Points
2/2o
- Take notes during the modeling lab session.
- List, describe, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of technology use
- List, describe, and discuss the strategies used for teaching and learning.
10 Points (5 Points Each)
1: 2/27
2: 3/20
- Set-up the video camera to document your teaching lesson (you may tape over an observation tape).
- Review the videotape at a later time.
- List, describe, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of technology use, as well as the strategies used for teaching and learning.
- Bring the videotape to the following class so we can discuss your reflections together.
10 Points (5 Points Each)
1: 3/6
2: 4/10
- Based on the reading describe the following terms:
- student-centered instruction
- teacher-centered instruction
- instruction view
- construction view
- directed instruction
- constructivist (inquiry based learning)
- objectivists
- constructivists
- Discuss the two main perspectives. Which terms go together? Why? What makes one perspective different from the other?
- Give a way technology can be used for each perspective from your own content area (e.g., secondary social studies, elementary education, etc...)
- Post a question or comment on another student’s blog.
10 Points
3/27
- Form a response based on the following questions:
- How do you see yourself using technology in your future classroom?
- In your opinion, what is the difference between using technology in meaningful ways and using technology for other purposes?
- Are there any situations in which technology is not a good answer or could not enhance the topic?
- What about the future of our society? As we move to a more technologically-focused society, how will this effect the way you use technology, and they way you have your students use technology?
- What kind of school/classroom/district do you see yourself teaching in? What's the technology like? Describe this for me.
- Form a basic response that addresses your vision of technology integration: How should technology be used in the classroom? How do you plan to use technology in your future classroom? Is this realistic?
10 Points
3/6
Lesson Plans
To edit, password is "w210"
AssignmentDescription
Points
Due
Lesson Plan 1 Draft
After we develop the necessary components of a lesson plan together, there will be a lesson plan template placed in OnCourse. Fill in the template based on your ideas (this can be a rough outline without complete sentences, but it should be VERY DETAILED even using quotes of things you plan to say). Bring this to class. We will review and discuss them.
10 Points
2/27
Lesson Plan 1 Final
Based on suggestions received from the class, revisions have been made to the lesson plan. The lesson should use the template created by the class (including title, goals/objectives, standards, materials, procedures, assessment) and should include all auxiliary materials. Also, see the rubric for specific grading information and requirements.
30 Points
LAB: 3/5-3/9
Lesson Plan 2 Draft
Using the template on OnCourse, create a student-centered lesson based on your ideas (this can be a rough outline without complete sentences, but it should be VERY DETAILED even using quotes of things you plan to say). Bring this to class. We will review and discuss them.
10 Points
3/20
This lesson will be based on your own ideas of how to use technology in your future classroom. This lesson will NOT be implemented at the Bell and Beyond so you can feel free to use your own age level, content area, etc… Similar to your previous lesson plans, this lesson should be developed using the template we created together, and should be a student-centered lesson based on your ideas (this can be a rough outline without complete sentences, but it should be VERY DETAILED even using quotes of things you plan to say). Bring this to class. We will review and discuss them.
15 Points
4/10
Lesson Plan 3 Final Lesson Plan 3 will be based on your own grade level and content area. It should include any revisions from the Lesson Plan 3 Draft. The lesson should use the template created by the class (including title, goals/objectives, standards, materials, procedures, assessment) and should include all auxiliary materials. You will micro-teach this lesson to the rest of the class if time. Also, see the rubric for specific grading information and requirements. 40 Points 5/1 Presentations
AssignmentDescription
Points
Due
This should be an individual presentation. If you want to do a group presentation, discuss this with the instructor ahead of time. You will present basic information using any digital format you prefer (e.g., handouts, pictures, PowerPoint, etc…). This should be no longer than 5 minutes, briefly discussing the technology, providing relevant information and resources, and presenting ideas for how the technology could be used in the classroom. See the rubric below for more information.
15 Points
2/13
We will debate issues in the classroom.
Internet - Prevention versus Education
- Andrew - Prevention (Restrict the Internet with Filters, Rules, etc...)
- Joanna - Education (Teach Student Skills)
Pedagogy - Student-centered versus Teacher-centeredStudent-centered (constructivist) versus teacher-centered (directed/instruction)
- Ellyn - Student-centered
- Tyler - Teacher-centered
- Teaching Technology Skills? Whose Job Is It?
- Spending Money - What's a more important resource? Training or skills?
- Joel - X
- Phil - X
Based on your issue, identify your stance and "adopt" a character. Based on this character, your group (pair) will have 10 minutes next week to debate the point listed. You will be graded on the evidence of your content knowledge and how well you stay in character. Remember to practice debating, but not arguing. There is a difference:
- Debate, don’t argue. State what it is you disagree with and why. Use the wiki tools to provide direct quotes. Bring up things that the other person said that you think are either factually incorrect or that you don’t agree with--then state your case point for point.
- Don’t make it personal. Remember, your beef is with what the person said, not with the person himself. Personal attacks almost always end in flame wars, and nothing worthwhile ever comes of flame wars (unless you’re into that sort of thing, in which case you don’t need to start a flame war of your own, just find an existing one...and bring popcorn).
- Be specific. Broad statements are almost always misconstrued. Pinpoint exactly what it is you’re disagreeing with, and then make targeted statements.
- Give the benefit of a doubt. If what someone said was unclear, ask for clarification before you get down to the nitty gritty.
- Just the facts, ma’am. If you’re too lazy to look something up, then don’t go making statements about it. You can’t say something like, “80% of the people... ” because it’s ludicrous, and you don’t have a single shred of fact to back it up. Case in point - DO YOUR RESEARCH AHEAD OF TIME.
- Sit on it. Sit on whatever it is you have to say for a few moments and see if you still want to say it.
30 Points
4/3
This can be a group or individual presentation. You will present basic information using MovieMaker (or other video editing software) to create a 5-10 minute presentation that address one issue currently facing the educational system and includes the following:
- Podcast Audio associated with the issue
- Article Headlines/Summaries associated with the issue
- Images associated with the issue
- Video Footage associated with the issue
- Citation list of all resources used posted on wikispaces with a link to your movie (if possible)
Your movie should encompass the following:
- Brief discussion of the issue (include relevant stories, statistics, etc...)
- Providing relevant information and resources
- Introduction some potential solutions (summarized from research and articles - not based on your own opinions)
- Thoughts from actual educators (this can be taken from blog postings or interviews)
40 Points
4/24
