EDU4113 – C – Prezi Presentation

Prezi is a unique and powerful tool

Visit the Prezi web site [LINK]
Watch (and interact with) two (or more) sample Prezi presentations posted on the main page
Create a blog post (Title: Prezi Presentations)
Write a post about the differences and similarities between Prezi and PowerPoint and the advantages of using each one.
Lots of help and information HERE
Comment on how this addresses the ISTE Teaching standard
- Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

Submission – Blog Post [Title of Blog Post: Prezi Presentation] with accompanying description

EDU4113 – B – Microsoft Excel

Create a grade book spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. Requirements for Grade Book:

Three (3) student information columns (Last Name, First Name, Student ID) for at least 10 students (real or fictitious)
Two grade categories with three or more assignments in each category
Subtotals for each category – total points, percentages
Total grade for each student in the class
Average score for each assignment and category
Use of the functions: CONCATENATION, SUM, AVERAGE
Name your file using your first and last name with the word “gradebook” (i.e. colin-quinton-gradebook)
Then, upload the file to Google Docs and share the spreadsheet to make it public.
Create an entry in your blog about how a spreadsheet could be useful in your teaching as both a colleague and a teacher. Include a linked word to the posted gradebook. (do not embed – simply post the active link)
In addition, explain how this tool addresses the ISTE teaching standard: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning.
- Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society

Submission – Blog Post [Title of Blog Post: Excel Gradebook] with accompanying description

Use Google Documents to collaborate with colleagues and students

Upload a Microsoft Word document to Google Docs
Note: the document should relate to your teaching
Please do not create a new document for this assignment (unless you wish to do so for yourself)
Invite a colleague to collaborate with you on your document.
Share the document publicly (read only)
Create a new post on your blog.
Write a reflection in this post on the potential uses of this collaboration. Be sure and comment on the possible uses as a colleague and as an instructor, including sample scenarios.
Be sure and include a link to the publicly-shared document in your post. Note: make a word in the post an active link
In addition, explain how this tool addresses the ISTE teaching standard: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
- Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society

Submission – Blog Post [Title of Blog Post: Google Docs] with accompanying description

Create a blog for use in your classroom

Using “Blogger,” create a blog that will host this course’s content
The name of your blog (not the URL) must contain your first name.
The blog should be directed towards parents or students as the goal of this blog to that it could actually be used for your teaching in some manner.
Create a blog posting that has your picture along with a description of your interests (Blog Post Title: “About Me”) You do not need your full name although your first name is required.
As formatting does not transfer well from other applications (Microsoft Word), your text should be copied in plain format before pasting into your blog.
Many help resources available
Make your first blog entry, commenting on your initial thoughts about creating a blog.
Be sure and enter your blog’s full URL in the appropriate location in the class survey form on the first day of class.

Submission – Blog Posts (as described above)