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Stacey Campo, Instructor

University 272
WEBCT

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Week One (day 5 | day 6)

This week we will focus on the software tools to introduce, enhance and/or expand learning IN and OUT of the classroom.

Standards Focus: Are you in Focus

V.  PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
 Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:
  1. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
  2. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
  3. apply technology to increase productivity.
  4. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

VI.  SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES.
 Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers:

  1. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
  2. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
  3. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity
  4. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
  5. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.

Day 5: Agenda  

Warmup / Checking In Activity:

What is Web 2.0 Tools? (Class Discussion) | Explanation

What is the right tool for your toolbox?  Web 2.0  evaluation | Class Definition | 

  • Work in groups to investigate a WEB 2.0 Tool. In Word, give a brief description & an potential use with student ~ Submit in Webct in add to be google doc's
  • A tour of Google Doc
Continued work with Our Portfolio
  • Using the Excel Trackit file to Gathering the evidence and our thoughts. (example)

    deleting columns
    Modifying "cell" format ~ Word Wrap for desctipion

 
Learning ToolBox for Copyright  & Fair Use Regulation

Myths | Copyright Basics |  Copyright Answers to Myths   
Fair Use Rules

 

Directions: 

  1. Find a partner.  Decide who will be the Scribe and who will be the Navigator.

  2. Copyright Activity: Instructions |  Activity

  3. Work together to create this document (in class) Save it to each person's flash drive and upload it to WebCT.

Read through Teacher Fair Use web site. As you are reading, think how your new knowledge of fair use will effect the way use different copyrighted resources in your classroom.

Followup Assignment (post all assignments in the Assigments area of WebCT):
  

  1. Complete the assignment called "Digital Citizenship" in WebCT. (This is also our blog for the week) 
  2. Post your group work Assignment
Additional links:

Day 6: Agenda

 

III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.

Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:

  • facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.

  • use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

  • apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.

  • manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment

 

Warmup / Checking In Activity:

Read this brief article and then talk with your neighbor about how you will discuss this topic with your students.

"Virtual bullying is all too real, legislators say"
The Oregon Legislature gave final approval to a bill that would require school districts to come up with a game plan for combating cyberbullying. House Bill 2637 is an addition to Oregon bullying legi... | Full Story

http://www.eschoolnews.com/today/

Read and subscribe:  Teacher Magazine

 

Learning ToolBox for  Teacher WebPages & Instructional WebPages

Creating a Teacher Webpage:  Google Pages (www.google.com ~ Go to LABS)

  • Investigation of the tool
  • Add you Curriculum MAP as an image and as a Word Doc
  1. Teacher Webpages:  what makes a GOOD ONE! (resource)
  2. Evaluation a site:  Evaluation Form
  3. Is your site content rich? Read On... then  Evaluate It!

Teacher Web
Scholastic.com

Creating an Instructional WebPage

Cool Web site Demo:

Putting your knowledge to work

Followup Assignment (post all assignments in the Assigments area of WebCT):

  1. Software/Website Evaluation 
  2. Internet Treasure Hunt

Resources:

BlueWeb'n
Cyberbee

Reflecting and Sharing Lesson

In Groups of four,  each student will present their Google Page with a link to their Inspiration Lesson (about 5 minutes) to the group.  Provide feedback from a student perspective to the presenter on what was affective and what could be enhanced.

 

Learning ToolBox for  Using Video
  • Creating Groups of Four
  • Submit your team in and email with your Idea on an instructional Video
  • Start The Ball Rolling (Video Plan)

Followup Assignment (post all assignments in the Assigments area of WebCT):