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EDU4113 – G – Surveys & Data Collection

August 17, 2011 soxteacher 3 comments

Create a survey using SurveyMonkey to collect information

Create an account on SurveyMonkey (if you do not already have one)
Select the option to create a new survey.
You will only have two questions in your survey: all of the ratings will fit into the first question and the open-ended feedback will be the second question.
For the first question (+Add Question) choose the “Rating Scale” type.
In the upper box, type “Please evaluate my project.”
In the second box, copy and paste the questions from the final project rubric.
Then add appropriate labels for the four column ratings (ex: Poor, Average, Good, Great) before saving this question.
The second question is an “Comment/Essay Box” question where you will ask readers to give you extra feedback.
Once you have created the survey you will click on the “Collect Responses” tab
generate the link that you can use for your blog
Note: after the survey has been used to collect information, you will use the “Analyze Results” tab to see what others have submitted.
Finally, create a blog post that includes a word linked to your survey. Be sure and comment on the usefulness of using a survey tool in your classroom, including a brief reflection on the ISTE Standardand how surveys are a part of this
- Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.

Submission – Blog Post [Title of Blog Post: Surveys & Data Collection] with accompanying description

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Post a video for your classroom use on your course blog

Create a video (or use an existing one on YouTube)
Upload to YouTube (or choose a content-appropriate video from YouTube)
Note: The video should be related to your classroom teaching
Create a blog post on your blog, embedding the video into the post.
As a part of the post, explain the intent and usage of the video in your teaching.
In addition, in the post explain how this tool addresses the teaching standard
- Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity: 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: YouTube Video] with accompanying description

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Stay current with RSS feeds from your favorite sites

Sign up for Google Reader
Gather and sign up for 10 RSS feeds in areas that you interest you
Add the RSS feeds for the students in your course section (student course list)
Also subscribe to this class’s blog in your reader
Create a blog post (on your blog) and post your thoughts on the value of using RSS in your role as a teacher
In addition, explain how this tool addresses the teaching standard: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
- Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Submission – Blog Post [Title of Blog Post: RSS Feeds] with accompanying description

Categories: Assignments, EDU4113 Tags: checklist, EDU4113, RSS

April 14, 2011 soxteacher 2 comments

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

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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

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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