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--Date--
--What we will do in class today--
--What you need to have completed before coming to class today--
Class 1
B1: W 8/31,
8:30a-10:00--CR123
B2: W 8/31,
10:00a-11:30--CR123
Practicum Orientation Day
"Class 1"
  • bring a postcard
Class 2
B1: F 9/2,
9:15a-11:35--CC104
B2: Th 9/1,
7:30a-9:30--NDHB
  1. pick a phase
  2. welcome to 221! fresh start
  3. quick intro to GarageBand 9 and audio recording
  4. GarageBand activity for reviewing the syllabus
  5. (while working with partner: sign your postcard; see me later for your original if you want it back)
  6. discuss Fires and why it's a text
  7. look ahead at QR homework for Friday
  8. look at MEL WebQuest
  9. at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
  10. exit ticket--permission pages (both sides)
Class 3
B1&2: F 9/2,
12:00n-2:20p--EC103
  1. iMovie demo
  2. using storyboard
  3. ComicLife CM definition activity
  4. fill out and turn in entry forms
  5. set up a new blog for this class; make your first blog entry with text and graphic from step 1 from the MEL WebQuest
  6. put your blog URL on the artifacts wiki; upload the product file of your Comic Life Creation to the Artifacts Wiki
  7. MEL partners announced--do team building then fill out slips
  8. exit ticket--turn in your team slips and have a 60-second team interview with Dr. Theresa
  • do steps 1 and 2 of the MEL WebQuest (don't worry about the blog part, save the graphic and write your text in a Word document and bring them to class)
Class 4
B1: W 9/7,
12:00n-2:20p--CC104
B2: T 9/6,
7:30a-9:30--NDHB
  1. MEL rubric; questions on what the MEL model is? what it means?
  2. digital camera (video or still) and other technology resources on campus (Computing Center/SMED)
  3. introduction to concept of digital story -- if you and your partner are thinking of using a story to explain MEL, talk to Dr. Theresa ASAP
  4. hand out Type I and Type II printout
  5. take survey about technology integration
  6. fill out information survey
  7. a look ahead at step 7
  8. step 6 (part 1) of the MEL WebQuest
  • read Introduction, Preface, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 from Fires in the Bathroom
  • DON'T PANIC!
  • write a QR for Chapter 1 and a QR for Chapter 2 of Fires
  • do step 4 of the MEL WebQuest
  • look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
Class 5
B1: W 9/7,
9:15-10:25--CC104
B2: W 9/7,
10:30-11:35--CC104
  1. Fires alternative assignment
  2. what's your backup strategy?
  3. safely ejecting pen drives
  4. copyright, permission and credit
  5. what is your partner's "computer style"?
  6. rest of class time for you and your partner to work on MEL project (the "rest" of step 6 in the MEL WebQuest); get technical support from classmates or Dr. Theresa
  • be working on your MEL presentation with your partner
  • look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
Class 6
B1: Th 9/8,
7:30-9:30--CR123
B2: F 9/9,
12:00-2:00--EC103
  1. bookmark lineup
  2. del.icio.us
  3. project files vs. product files
  4. how and where to upload and file limit size
  5. uploading to the artifacts wiki
  6. talk about when you present your MEL project for judging
    1. your "audience" and your judges are two different populations
    2. do you want to do a group presentation or an individual one? . . . indicate your preference on the artifacts wiki
    3. do we need to download your file to our own devices?
    4. earphones/ headsets /MP3 player
  7. Q&A on MEL WebQuest project
  8. remaining time with partner--be sure to practice making a product file and uploading it
  9. Dr. Theresa will pull out individuals for laptop checkup, survey support and blog entry feedback
  • be working on your MEL presentation with your partner
  • make sure your laptop is up to specifications (Windows folks--did you download Audacity and PrimoPDF? Mac folks--do you have a dongle? etc.)
Class 7
B1: F 9/9,
10:30-11:35--CC104
B2: F 9/9,
9:15-10:25--CC104
  1. Skype buddies with your Dr. Grace team
  2. last checkup for Monday's presentations--are all columns filled in on the artifacts page? does this block need to bring any equipment?
  3. MEL reflection
  4. add-ons for delicious.com; how to use delicious
  5. define Module I / Module II
  6. Block 1:
    1. Finish Fires in the Bathroom while you're in the schools. Write a QR for each chapter (you'll have a total of 10 blog entries for Fires in the Bathroom) OR tackle the alternative assignment
    2. The "1" of 3-2-1 (feel free to do a Fires blog entry using one of these communication tools)
  • do step 5 of the MEL WebQuest
  • open an account at delicious.com
  • Block 1 only: if you are doing the "alternate syllabus assignment" send me the email before coming to class today
Class 8
B1: M 9/12,
12:00n-2:00--NDHC
B2: M 9/12,
9:15a-11:35--CC104
  1. positive specific feedback
  2. The MEL Show! . . . You Be The Judge
  3. more about the digital story assignment--a look at the rubric; an explanation of "The Best Of Show" event at the end of the semester
  4. MEL reflections page (homework)--I'll grade the technical aspects of your projects tonight but need input for final grade
  5. joining a wiki; following a blog
  6. how blog entries are graded, Blackboard, your blogs so far . . . what constitutes "on time", getting the titles right, making paragraphs
  7. Block 2:next project: Creating Our Classroom Management Textbook
  • do step 7 of the MEL WebQuest
  • make sure your MEL presentation is uploaded to the artifacts wiki; also fill in the information columns about your presentatioin
  • MEL reflections page--After you've presented your project AND after you've seen all your colleague's projects, fill this out on your computer and attach it to an email sent to me by 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday) night. You will not receive your grade until after I receive your reflection. **Dr. Theresa....address the issue of contracts.
Possible locations:
  • CC104: Computing Center 104 (Mac Lab)
  • CR123: Conference Room 123 in the Student Center
  • EC103: Education Center 103
  • NDHB: North Dining Hall B in the Student Center
  • NDHC: North Dining Hall C in the Student Center
First thing in Module 1:
MEL wrap-up; relating the process to your future teaching; input from peers and how to take it
for Block 1: anthropomorphizing technology; my LL story; driver not a mechanic