Day 3: Agenda

Tonight we will focus on managing the data using spreadsheets and databases. 

Instruction

Class Discussion
Questions
Answers

IV.    ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.

Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:

A.      apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

B.      use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

C.      apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Warmup / Checking In Activity:

• Topic for consideration
• Read another class members reflection on our first article.  Create a "Value Added Comment"

Warmup Discussion:

• What went well and what went wrong!
• PowerPoint Assignment Clarification

Learning ToolBox for Spreadsheets

What is assessment? What does it look like?  The Good, the Bad, and the subjective?

1. Grading:(Article) Assignments, Student Work
2. Rubrics: Understanding; Using; Creating
3. Grade Books:  mygradebook.com; Making the Grade

The power of a Spreadsheet (Lecture)

don't Do THESE

• In Class lesson | demonstration :  "It's Just a TABLE"
• In Class Assignment (attach completed file in the Assignment area  of Webct)

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

1. Earthworm Activity (Spreadsheet) (post in assignment
2. Creating a Rubric for your PowerPoint Lesson (Instructions): Bring your rubric to class to use as you watch the presentation on Thursday.
3. Download the Trackit Worksheet and complete the assignment in WebCT.

Resources:

• Primary Resources for Instruction: http://www.free.ed.gov/
• Website for Parents: http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/morestuff4.html

Additional information just for your learning

• Article on Rubric Design (do this first)
• Rubric Generator
• Kathy Schrock Rubric
• Rubistar

TaskStream: Download the tracking sheet (link) rename & save on USB Drive.

The power of a Database (Lecture)

• In Class demonstration :  "It's Just a TABLE" (Sample)
• In Class Assignment (attach completed file in the Assignment area  of WebCT)

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

Data base assignment in Webct

Assignments: Look at the Calendar in Webct to stay on target!

• PowerPoint Lesson with Rubric for Thursday Presentation (Print Rubric and bring to class)
• Newsletter turned into Webct
• Internet Lesson & Posting to the Discussion Board (Use the Cyber Cafe for #8 of the Internet Lesson)

Day 4: Agenda

Tonight we will focus on managing the Learning using Graphic Organizers & Charts. As well as how looking at Copyright Issue and Web 2.0 software Review.

Instruction

Class Discussion

Warmup / Checking In Activity:

• Read another class members reflection on our first article.  Create a "Value Added Comment"

Warmup Discussion:

• What went well and what went wrong

TASK STREAM Startup

Guest Speak, Jeff "The Hero" will be introducing us to taskstream and all the features.

www.taskstream.com

Learning ToolBox Lesson Presentation

In Groups of four,  each student will present their PowerPoint Lesson (about 5 minutes) to the group.  Students will use their rubrics to assess the presenter's completion of the assignment (not the actual lesson they are teaching).  

Also provide feedback on what was affective and what could be enhanced.

The Power Of Using Visuals

Inspiration Software
Putting the tool to use:  Curriculum Map Project

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

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

• Curriculum Map with Inspiration
• Digital Citizenship Article & Discussion Board Posting
• Web 2.0 Tools Review & Discussion Board