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EDU4113 – Spring Session – 2012

Welcome to Spring Session @ NDNU! I am looking forward to discussing technology applications in education with you for the next five sessions. The purpose of this post is to overview the basics of this course’s sessions and give you the “lay of the land” as pertains to this course.

  • First, all of the information for this course is contained in this blog. Should you need to find something just enter the appropriate term in the “search” field. Also, use the “tags” located to the right or the drop-down menu at the top of this blog.
  • Next, all of your information will be posted on your own blog. This includes your reflections, checklist items and your final project. There is no need to email me with content or assignment information. (Of course you may email me with questions as needed.)
  • Class session 4 will be conducted off site at St. Raymond’s School in Menlo Park. While the focus of the lesson is to work with a SmartBoard, other parts of the course will be covered at that time. Your attendance is expected at every course meeting.
As topics arise I will answer questions in class, and online, so please do your best to check the course information as we go ahead. And as always, please email me with any questions you may have.
Cheers,
Colin

EDU4113 – Class 5

April 14, 2011 Leave a comment
Number 5

Number 5

Welcome to the final class of the semester for EDU4113! Today we will celebrate the amazing work you have completed over the past five weeks. When you have completed all of the parts of your project, please notify the instructor so that he will mark your name as “completed” on the list. Once you are done, please read, review and evaluate the other students’ work on your list. The class is divided into sections so you will be required to read and evaluate only some of your colleague’s work. [Feel free to look at all of the projects.]

ASSIGNMENT:

  • When you are finished reviewing and evaluating everyone’s work, please post your thoughts on your blog about this process: creating work digitally, publishing results and interacting online with the content of your subject. I will read the blog entries and verify that you have reviewed everyone’s work in a few days.
  • Also, BE SURE AND CHECK THE RESULTS OF YOUR SURVEY, by logging on to SurveyMonkey and looking at the results. Your final commentary must include a reflection of the feedback provided to you by others in the class.
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EDU4113 – Class 4

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4The 4th class session will meet at St. Raymond’s School in Menlo Park at 6:30 pm, our normal meeting time. [MAP]. Please park in the main parking lot, not the small lot adjacent to the school along Arbor Road. Please feel free to arrive a little early if you wish more time with the smart board. Please bring your own laptop with you to be able to work during class.

Checking In

  • checklist item questions
  • make sure you look at the requirements for each item
  • other?

Embedding in Your Blog

  • Finding the code
  • Sharing on your blog
  • Example: YouTube (Checklist)

Final Project

  • Posting Parts
  • Review of Rubric
  • Questions about the intent?
  • reminder – create a post which is a “menu” of the parts

Prezi

  • How do I create?
  • What are the differences between this and PowerPoint?
  • Examples?
  • Checklist Item

SmartBoard

  • Overview of Technology – Parts
    • SMART Tech and Promethean are major companies
    • tools – inking – projection
  • What can I do with this? (modes)
    • basic – projector
    • middle – substitute for computer mouse
    • next – record note taking
    • highest – interactive lessons (online available)
    • Online Training [LINK]
  • Examples
  • Group Activity
    • groups of 3-5
    • brainstorm ideas for how to use
    • present how you could use this in your class
  • Questions? Comments?

Next Week

  • Finish Checklist
  • Finish Final Project
  • Mandatory Attendance

NOTICE – ALL PARTS OF THE FINAL PROJECT AND THE CHECKLIST MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE COMING TO CLASS

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EDU4113 – Class 3

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3Collecting Information

  • SurveyMonkey (take my survey)
  • Will use for your final project (you create project rubric)

Grade Book (Excel & Google Docs)

  • Excel Basics
  • Formulas
  • Part of Checklist
  • Upload to Google Docs
Linking in your blog
  • Copy the URL from the web page to which you wish to link
  • Create a new blog entry
  • Highlight the word that will serve as the linking work and click on the “Link” button
  • Note: this button may look as a word (Link) or a chain
  • Paste the URL into the dialog that appears and save
  • You now have a link in your blog entry

Next Week – Class 4 - Off Site Meeting

  • Meet at St. Raymond’s School (map link)
  • Bring SmartBoard ideas
  • Bring your laptop to work

Homework

  • work on checklist items
  • work on final project

The 4th class session will meet at St. Raymond’s School in Menlo Park at 6:30 pm, our normal meeting time. [MAP]. Please park in the main parking lot, not the small lot adjacent to the school along Arbor Road. Please feel free to arrive a little early if you wish more time with the smart board. Please bring your own laptop with you to be able to work during class.

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EDU4113 – Class 2

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2Introduction

  • Poll [PollEverywhere]
  • Recap of last week
  • Reflection Recap
    • Overall thoughts?
    • Reminder about the length of reflections

New Material

  • Document Sharing
    • New document using Google Docs (writing)
    • Invite the person next to you to collaborate
    • practice “real time” editing
    • Discussion of benefits – drawbacks
    • review of assignment details
  • Following Content on the Internet- RSS Feeds
    • why?
    • step-by-step
    • Practice
    • Be sure and post your thoughts about RSS on blog
  • Preview of Final Assignment
    • intent
    • details
    • questions

Homework

  • Reflection: ”Social Networking in the Classroom”
  • Write a reflection on your blog about your thoughts.
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EDU4113 – Class 1

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  • 1Welcome / Discussion of Objectives
    • Syllabus
    • Checklist
    • How to use course web site
    • How to contact me
  • Technical requirements of the course
    • Google Blogger account required
    • Use lab computer computer or bring your own laptop
    • NDNU login-password combination necessary
  • Creating Your Blog
    • Use your Google account to create a blog for this course
    • using the class blog as a medium of communication
    • could you use this in your classroom?
  • Practicing the posting process
    • Read the Conditions post on my blog
    • Post your thoughts on your new blog
    • guidelines for writing: spelling, grammar, elevated conversation, positive
    • NOTE: never copy and paste from MS Word (formatting goes nuts)
  • Getting to know you – gathering data
  • Your ideas – what do you want from the class?
  • Homework
    • Complete the “Blog” checklist item – notice the details described
    • Reflection: “Future of Now”
    • Write a reflection on your blog about your thoughts.
    • NOTE: Be sure and write the equivalent of one page of text

Google Forms – More Information

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