Here's what we did in Module 1


Module 2

Projects: Classroom Management Presentation, Emerging Technology Team 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

10/24
  1. welcome back!
  2. what the numbers say . . .
  3. why we do all this: http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2009/09/did-you-know-4.html (note: ~40 slides in 4:45)
  4. reminders/intro to Module 2:
    1. classroom management presentation
    2. WebQuest
    3. final reflection
    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
    7. look at schedule for end of module 2 (Veteran's Day & Monday 11/14)
  5. re-introduction to the concept of WebQuest
  6. a good conclusion is hard to find
  7. how long does it take to make a WebQuest?
  8. first draft of your Intro, Task, and Conclusion
  9. writing your process section based on teaching and learning experience design from Dr. Grace's class
  10. finding and evaluating Internet resources
  11. (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)
  • read chapters 3 through 10 of Fires in the Bathroom and write a QRfor each chapter
    • (work on classroom management presentation)

W

10/26
  1. a quick look at Google Advanced Search and other searching techniques
  2. introduction to html
  3. look at homework for next class
  4. what is your team's homework for your CM presentation (15-30 min.)?
  5. look at WebQuest resources
  6. don't trust the cloud . . . back it up yourself
  7. brainstorm tech issues and back up plans; bug-proof one of your lessons
  8. another look at the MEL WebQuest -- Google Sites style
  9. 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?
  • finish evaluating the Web site you started in class using the evaluation form under Class Activity 4; email the form as an attachment to Dr. Theresa by 8:15am
  • write your first draft of your Intro, Task, and Conclusion on your page in the artifacts wiki
    • (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

10/28
  1. peer feedback on process section
  2. building your WebQuest Web page(s) -- in-class session
  3. linking your student sample and other resources made by you
  4. in-class time to work on WebQuest
  5. wait until all presentations are done (not just yours) to fill out the CM presentation self-evaluation
  • post your process section to the artifacts wiki
  • gather graphicsfor your WebQuest
    • (prepare your CM presentation with your teammate(s))

M

10/31
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
    1. Lauren B., Megan, & Mike
    2. Morgan & Kevin
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. homework for Wed? (followup for today; prep for Wed)
  4. talk about "A Fair(y) Use Tale"
  5. work on glossary
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W

11/2
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
    1. Samy & Alyssa
    2. Matt, Pat, & Lauren S.
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. homework for Fri? (followup for today; prep for Fri)
  4. work on glossary
  5. any WebQuest questions?
  • blog posting from "Rules and Discipline" team: write a blog entry (on your Dr. Theresa blog) with 1 paragraph (~4 sentences) about what your classroom rules will be or what you want the tone of your classroom to be. Title the entry: "Rules and Discipline Follow-Up;" Label the entry: CM
  • read the interview section on the "Be A Pro" wiki and come prepared to talk about it; read over the homework section on the wiki (link on navigation bar)
  • "If someone's cell phone goes off in your classroom, how will you creatively handle the situation." Text your answer to the link in the email.

F

11/4
  1. 2 classroom management presentations
    1. Simone & Rachel
    2. Emily & T.J.
  2. closing remarks by Dr. Theresa
  3. any WebQuest questions?
  4. give Humor chapter reading
  5. work on glossary

M

11/7
  1. feedback and opportunities for reflection / modification on CM presentations and texts
  2. discussion of Humor chapter reading
  3. fine tuning WebQuests
  4. give feedback to your assigned peers on their WebQuest
  5. a note about revisiting fires
  6. glossary--add to it/finish it up post it to the artifacts wiki
  • write a quick reflection blog entry on how you can engage students in your own future classroom based on the presentation from Friday by Emily and T.J. Title it "Engaging Students Reflection" and label it "CM."
  • classroom management self-evaluation -- email it to Dr. Theresa at least an hour before class
  • now that you have completed your interview with your teacher or educational expert that you admire, be sure to fill out the interview report
  • have your WebQuest as finished as possible; bring your "wishlist" of what improvements you'd like to make to it

W

11/9
  1. Best of Show: digital story presentations
  2. how millennial are you?
  3. what every teacher needs to know . . . watch 2:25-3:10
  4. revisit CM ComicLife
  5. your concerns: (from CM self-evaluations)
  6. uploading to TK20 for archival sake without an invitation
  7. Q&A about final reflection? (credits, 12 slides exactly,...)
  8. revisiting Fires
  9. exporting the data from your WebQuests using Liberation
  10. compressing files
  11. uploading your WebQuest to TK20
    1. compressed file as attachment
    2. paste the URL in the text of your assignment message
  • DUE TUESDAY 11/8/2011 BY 8:00AM FOR EVERYONE WHO IS PHYSICALLY WELL ENOUGH TO DO SO: give feedback to your assigned peers on their WebQuest

  • 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 story analysis sheet to the artifacts wiki
  • 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)
  • WebQuest final version is due before class today
  • complete the WebQuest self-evaluation[click on "Evaluation" in the Table of Contents] and attach it to an email sent to Dr. Theresa

F

11/11
No Class Today (make up class on Monday)
  • post your "bug-proof" lesson plan on the wiki
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M

11/14
noon to 2:20 in Ed Center 103
  1. SmartBoard
  2. looking at final grades
  3. reminders about Celebration and post-survey event (you get out early today but have to come back on last Friday of semester to take survey with other block)
  4. Final Reflections presentations
  5. 2 index card questions
  6. UMF evaluations

F

12/9
  1. "post" survey (two blocks together--we need to all take it at the same time)

T

12/13
Celebration!