Here's what we did in Module 1

Module 2

Projects: Classroom Management Presentation, WebQuests, Digital Stories, "3-2-1" Report, Final Reflection


--Date--
--What we will do in class today--
--What you need to have completed before coming to class today--

M

Class 2.1
11/14
Dr. Clarissa Thompson visiting

  1. welcome back!
  2. numbers in the news
    1. 7 billion
    2. 327 > 315
  3. more numbers--why we do all this: "Did You Know" 2009 version (note: ~40 slides in 4:45)
  4. reminders/intro to Module 2:
    1. final reflection
    2. classroom management presentation
    3. WebQuest
    4. "3-2-1" Report
    5. another look at digital storytelling
    6. don't forget you can "redo" MEL, CM textbook chapter, or student sample
  5. re-introduction to the concept of WebQuest
  6. how long does it take to make a WebQuest?(and who has done html programming or Web design before?)
  7. what makes a good WebQuest?
  8. for your process section
(NOTE: if you come to the next two classes prepared, you should be able to do most of the Web design and creation of your WebQuest in class)
    • (work on classroom management presentation)

W

Class 2.2
11/16
  1. a quick look at the 4 WebQuests you evaluated
  2. a good conclusion is hard to find
  3. first draft of your Intro, Task, and Conclusion
  4. writing your process section based on teaching and learning experience design from Dr. Grace's class and your own notes from making your student sample
  5. another look at the MEL WebQuest -- Google Sites style
  6. starting your WebQuest on Google Sites
    1. know before you start: almost any decisions you make now can be changed later
    2. Google Sites: great user interface (UI) on the front; not-so-great behind the scenes
    3. navigation: multi-page or single page?
  7. look at WebQuest resources
  8. thank you for your insightful emails
  9. look at homework for next class
  10. what is your team's homework for your CM presentation (15-30 min.)?
  • finish evaluating the information Web site you started in class using the evaluation form under Class Activity 4; post it to the artifacts wiki
  • evaluate 4 WebQuests using the 4 forms that were handed out in class
    • (work on the process section of your WebQuest--get all the text drafted and have your links/resources)
    • (prepare your CM presentation with your teammate(s))

F

Class 2.3
11/18
  1. homework for Monday from CM teams?
  2. peer feedback on process section
  3. building your WebQuest Web page(s) -- in-class session
  4. linking your student sample and other resources made by you
  5. in-class time to work on WebQuest
  • write your first draft of your Intro, Task, and Conclusion on your page in the artifacts wiki
  • post your draft of your process section to the column in the WebQuest text page on the artifacts wiki
  • gather graphics...for your WebQuest
    • (prepare your CM presentation with your teammate(s))

Happy Thanksgiving Break

M

Class 2.4
11/28
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
    1. Brittany & Lizz
    2. Alex & Abby
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. note that Dr. Yardley rescheduled and is now coming Wednesday
  4. wait until all presentations are done (not just yours) to fill out the CM presentation self-evaluation
  5. work on glossary
  • watch this video and write a reflection telling what you agree/disagree with; please also write about how these tips will
    impact your first year of teaching and post this response to your blog for this class; title the blog "Alex and Abby" and label it CM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCi3MVLE43w&feature=related
  • watch the following YouTube video and write a short reflection in your blog; title the blog "Brittany and Lizz" and label it CM:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4EjrFPAbbY
  • bring a picture/magazine clip that means something to you that you do not mind cutting up or writing on.

W

Class 2.5
11/30
Dean Kathy Yardley visiting

  1. revisiting Fires
  2. brainstorm tech issues and back up plans; bug-proof one of your lessons
  3. homework for Fri? (followup for today; prep for Fri)
  4. fine tuning WebQuests--what's on your wishlist?
  5. give feedback to your assigned peers on their WebQuest
  • have your WebQuest as finished as possible; bring your "wishlist" of what improvements you'd like to make to it
  • make sure your glossary is linked to the artifacts wiki

F

Class 2.6
12/2
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
    1. Dan, Jenn & Jasmine
    2. Roger & Tyler
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. any WebQuest questions?

M

Class 2.7
12/5
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
      1. Ally & Caleb
      2. Katie & Jake
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. double checking due dates (apologies for confusion on "helpful reminders")
  4. what every teacher needs to know . . . watch 2:25-3:10
  5. give Humor chapter reading
  6. work on glossary--add to it/finish it up

W

Class 2.8
12/7

Ed center 106 9:15 until 10:20 and then room 111 from 10:20 until 11:35 . . . this means FOOD! Popcorn anyone?
  1. Best of Show: digital story presentations
  2. Brittany
  3. CM
  4. discussion of Humor chapter reading
  5. revisit CM ComicLife
  6. your concerns: (from CM self-evaluations)
  7. Q&A about final reflection? (credits, 12 slides exactly,...)
  8. don't trust the cloud . . . back it up yourself
  9. exporting the data from your WebQuests using Liberation
  10. compressing files
  11. uploading to TK20 for archival sake without an invitation
  12. uploading your WebQuest to TK20
    1. compressed file as attachment
    2. paste the URL in the text of your assignment message
  13. how millennial are you?
  • classroom management self-evaluation -- email it to Dr. Theresa at least an hour before class
  • fill out the "3-2-1" Report and post it to the artifacts wiki
  • decide what digital story you're going to share (if you have more than one) and post your Digital Storytelling Analysis Sheet to the artifact wiki (bring a printout to class if you think you'll need it for your presentation) along with the link to your story
  • post your "bug-proof" lesson plan on the artifacts wiki
  • complete the WebQuest self-evaluation[click on "Evaluation" in the Table of Contents] and attach it to an email sent to Dr. Theresa

F

Class 2.9
12/9
  1. "post" survey (two blocks together--we need to all take it at the same time)
  2. looking at final grades
  3. Final Reflections presentations
  4. more CM concerns
  5. 2 index card questions
  6. UMF evaluations

T

12/13
Celebration!