Topics

Day 1: Agenda

Check List

Syllabus

WebCT

ISTE

EdTechProfile

Assessment

Internet

Info Literacy

ISTE

Discussion Boards

Introductions to 422 Teaching and Learning with Technology

• Review the Syllabus (linked on left bar)

Course Norms and Expectations (Computer Competency requirement and proof, Syllabus, Food, Communication, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org

Mission, Pre-requisite, NETS, materials, assignments, grading.

Explore WebCT elements and set basic settings

Introductions in Discussion area: Click on link on the left bar.

Class Supply Details

• Help in Library Computer Lab 2nd floor- Purchase a print card, log in
• Supplies: Storage solution, spiral notebook, dv tape
• Create password page Critical Information Sheet (Handout)

Learning Our Tools

• Windows Explorer Basics: windows key +E, +D
• Browser Basics: Favorites Link bar
• Print Screen Command
• Saving Rules:
  • no capitals
  • no spaces, use_instead (under score mark)
  • everything goes in ed_422 folder to organize and keep tract of where your files are.
  • no "crazy" characters

MS Word and the WOW Factor

• Creating a Newsletter using MS Word with Images Banner Maker | Graphics
• Reviewing Citing Sources for Graphics
• To Learn Word: www.electricteacher.com

Assignments:

Ed Tech Profile This is an assignment, be sure to click on the assignment link. It is completed now, but not submitted until it is completed a 2nd time at the end of the course. Record your login using Critical Information Sheet

Newsletter:  Create a back-to-school Newsletter for your student.  Click on Directions.

Introduction Letter: This is an assignment, be sure to click on the assignment link. (save as .doc file)  assignment link.

Important Reminder: Be sure to registered for TaskStream and ISTE (see syllabus) right away. We will be using bother throughout the course.  You will also need to purchase a USB Flash Drive to store files. Finally, read and complete the first and second article by Tues as discussed in class.

 

Purchase supplies

Register ISTE

Register Taskstream

Posting Technology

Reply to 3 others

Complete EdTechProfile

Start Intro Letter

Backup Work!

Topics

Day 2: Agenda

Check List

MS Word

Scanning

Digital Format

PowerPoint

CA Standards

Reflections:  What did you use immediately?

Communication for Digital Natives!

Internet: This is an assignment, be sure to click on the Assignment Toolbar

Social Bookmarking: Using BackFlip.com, complete Internet Assignment. OR del.icio.us

Followup Assignment:  Using "Exploring the Internet" Activity, you will be book marking and completing some writing activities.  Refer to the Assignments area for exact details.

• Entering the World of Blogging (sample)
• Join the club Start | Handout
• Our first Journal Assignment: Article

Followup Assignment:  After reading the article posted in WebCT, write a brief summary or reflection and then identify two questions that popped into head while reading and write your own answers.

Presentation of The Information

Digital Format & Files

• Setup folders on storage device and backup on H drive and usb mass storage device (F Drive).  Make a folder called ed_422.  Within this folder set up folders called:
  • web_page
  • powerpoint
    • multimedia
  • video
  • inspiration

Followup Assignment: Using the "Print Screen" function capture your windows explorer (right click on the start button) then paste it into a word file. Crop the screen to show you folders.  Save as a word a file, then turn in File organization Assignment.  Click here for video demonstration

Scanning an image with consideration for size & use (Statement of your Own Work Look in WebCT)

• File Naming Protocol
• Understanding file extensions

Creating a Lesson Presentation using Powerpoint. 

Followup Assignment:  you are going to create a lesson (see the Assignment Link below) that you will then present on June 14 to three other people. Be creative, stretch yourself and your knowledge and make it fun.

• PowerPoint Tutorial
• PowerPoint Standards Lesson
• PowerPoint Jeopardy (an lesson idea)
• PowerPoint Demonstration
• the Assignment

  Examples using Producer

  • Force-Friction Lecture
  • Changing Between Units

Resources files

• scanner.doc: The basics of a flatbed scanner
• Blogging Site, you will be using this site to create your own blogsite in order to post your reflections.

Assignments

1. Look Under the Assignment button for details & guidelines
2. Creating a Blog Account and emailing address to instructor
3. Post to the 1st Blog Article
4. Creating a Classroom Newsletter due on the 14th (Assignment)
5. PowerPoint Presentation with CA Standards, due on the 14th. (Assignment)

Draw Banner

Scan Image - jpg

Credit graphic sources

Create Newsletter

Work on Internet Assign

Read McKenzie Article

Practice Powerpoint

Find a Standard

Create slides

Create BackFlip Account

Internet Assignment

 Journal 1 Posting