PARTING GIFT
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Class 1
Aug 27
Quick n’ Easy (for now)
Introduction to MicroTeaching (Due Oct 29th)
Due Sept 10:
Acquire a USB Flash Drive (what is a Flash Drive?)
Complete the tasks in the assignments section of the Course Introduction: Assignment
Read Introduction to the SDSU Lab
If you're new to the Mac, spend a little time reading Mac101.
Sept 3
LABOR DAY -- NO CLASS MEETING
Class 2
Sept 10
Aquiring and Editing Graphics from a variety of sources
Using Picnik.com to edit your images
Personal Web Presence for you and your 470 work
iGoogle, RSS Feeds, and other
-- TeacherTube
-- SchoolTube
Due Sept 17:
Print the handout on Aquiring Images as needed
Submit the URL of your Personal Website to your instructor. This is a graded assignment.
Class 3
Sept 17
Learning to integrate technology
Asking the right questions (Intro)
Introduce Stock Market Project from EconEdLink
Due Sept 24:
Reflection. Post to the Discussion Thread in BlackBoard.
Stock Market Activity Guide – Parts 1 and 2.
Due Dec 10:
Complete the entire Stock Market Activity Guide, Parts 1 to 3.
Class 4
Sept 24
Avoid Powerpointlessness -- learn how to foster:
Due Oct 8:
Class 5
Oct 1
Computer as a tool -- a sample graphic organizer
Some handouts to guide you:
Due Oct 15:
Create a complete PowerPoint as described in the Active Learning with Power Point Assignment. This is a graded assigment (grading criteria are in assignment description).
Complete your Powerpoint presentation and submit via your website. Name the file
'COURSE NUMBER_LASTNAME_Powerpoint'.NOTE: When using digital video clips, hyperlink to the location of the clip rather than inserting the clip into your presentation. This will help avoid violating copyrights and keep the size of your presentation reasonable.
Class 6
Oct 8
Quantitative Analysis and Inquiry-Based Learning:
Reflection. Post to the Discussion Thread in BlackBoard.
Due Oct 29:
Round up all the images and music you'll need for next week's production session. Bring them in on CD or on your USB drive.
Class 7
Oct 15
Tables and Chairs Activity and debrief
Evaluating Instructional Materials
Show, Tell, and Play: (Time permitting)
Google Earth, Maps, and Sketch-up
Interactivity in mathematics (see Process)
Due Oct 22 :
Prepare for MicroTeaching -- Complete the PRE, S: Search, I: Interactivity, and S: Support Materials portion of the Pre:SISE planning guide.
Due Oct 29:
Return to Evaluating Instructional Materials -- Assignment. Evaluate two more websites from the choices given using this evaluation guide. Post them to your web page.
Class 8
Oct 22
Class Cancelled due to Fires
Class Cancelled due to Fires
Class 9
Oct 29
MicroTeaching the NETS*S Standards
Introduce Final Projects
Due Nov 5:
The Pre:SISE planning guide, including the E: Evaluation
Also due, the responses to the Group Discussion Questions.
Class 10
Nov 5
Final Project (Choose Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 from below)
- Option 1 -- Webquest (see below). You can search for WebQuests here.
Examples at www.webquest.org
- Option 2 -- Your personalized technology-integration plan (in MS Word Document format)
Example here.
- Option 3 -- Complete an educational video and reflect on your personal barriers.
Example here.
Video without video cameras for those under Option 3
YouTube Math Videos:
- What you know about math?
- Ma and Pa Kettle Math
- Finite Simple Group (of Order Two)
Due Nov 26:
A brief report via email on your progress with the project so far. Include a timeline of completion.
Due Dec 3:
Reflection. Post to the Discussion Thread in BlackBoard.
Due Dec 10:
Final project -- see your specific option for details
Stock Market Activity
MORE RESOURCES:
Option 1
The WebQuest Project
Quick Link to QuestGarden
Sample WebQuests by content area:
A WebQuest about WebQuests (HS English / Humanities)
A WebQuest about WebQuests (Math/Science)
A WebQuest about WebQuests (Elementary)
Extra thoughts on building your WebQuest:
Overview of the WebQuest Design Process
Due Nov 26:
Get your topic and objective(s) approved by your instructor.
Begin constructing your own Webquest in the QuestGarden (see the assignment in the WebQuest Project topic for full details)
NOTE: You will use QuestGarden to create your Web-Based lesson. Please do not create your Web-Based lesson with any other format.
The Webquest you create will be a graded assignment. Click here to examine how it will be graded.
Complete the following areas of your WebQuest
Topic Design Learners Task Standards Evaluation
Due Dec 3:
Reflection. Post to the Discussion Thread in BlackBoard.
Due Dec 10:
WebQuest
A complete WebQuest as described in the assignment in the WebQuest Project topic.Submit the URL for the WebQuest by linking the WebQuest to your EDTEC 470 page.
Stock Market Activity
Complete the entire Stock Market Activity Guide, Parts 1 to 3.
Class 11
Nov 19
Class 12
Nov 26
This class is devoted exclusively to getting your video produced. Ideally, you'll get most of it done.
Continue working on your WebQuest Project.
Please name your iMovie: 'COURSE NUMBER_LASTNAME_Movie'
Ask for feedback at any point where you want it. Your instructor will be available with a response within 24 hours.
Class 13
Dec 3
Assign co-authors and peer review drafts of WebQuests according to the rubric.
Continue working on your WebQuest Project.
Class 14
Dec 10
Bring something to drink (PG-13) and/or eat as we celebrate and view your videos and WebQuests.