EDU+580+(I)

EDU 580 Technology Module 1
J Prince johanna.prince@maine.edu


 * __June 22nd – Technology Orientation (2:20-3:30)__**
 * Introductions
 * Overview of technology systems and logistics
 * Review syllabi for module

__Assignments:__
 * 1) Read Chapter 4 from Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
 * 2) Choose three wikis to take a look at (jot some notes on the graphic organizer provided) [[file:Wiki review worksheet.doc]]
 * 3) Web Tools For You to Use http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/About+This+Wiki
 * 4) Curriculum and Assessment http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/
 * 5) Flat Classroom Project http://flatclassroomproject2008.wikispaces.com/
 * 6) Reading Lists http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com/
 * 7) Science Educators http://scienceinquirer.wikispaces.com/freestuff
 * 8) Wiki Books []
 * 9) 6th grade example http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/
 * 10) 4th grade example http://mysideofthemountain.wikispaces.com/
 * 11) Professional Learning Community Wiki http://holicong.wikispaces.com/
 * 12) High School US History http://dorman-data-digest.wikispaces.com/
 * 13) AP Economics []


 * __June 23rd – Introduction to Wikis (10:00 -12:00)__**
 * Reaction to wikis you viewed
 * A Local example http://mrsstevensclassroom.wikispaces.com/Writing
 * Wiki softwares
 * PB Wiki []
 * Wikispaces http://www.wikispaces.com/ or []
 * WetPaint []
 * SeedWiki []
 * PikiWiki [] (not fully supported for MACS)
 * Conventions, audience, visibility
 * District Acceptable Use Policies
 * Setting up an account http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
 * Create a two pages for wiki
 * Colors
 * Preferences – email
 * Add a picture for your account
 * Commenting in discussion board
 * What are three things you hope to get out EDU 580 and EDU 581 this summer?
 * Homework: respond to question about purpose of school

__Assignments:__ - we hope that the work you do in preparing the script will be useful as your write the final paper)
 * 1) Email me (Johanna.prince@maine.edu) the URL for your wiki
 * 2) Finish any wiki elements you did not finish in class
 * 3) Read Chapter 8 from Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
 * 4) Prepare script for podcast assignment (please note - this assignment is designed to help you begin crafting your final paper for EDU 581, Becky will also be giving you feedback about the content as it relates to your work on this final paper
 * 1) Using course readings and discussion please prepare a script for a podcast that answers the following question. What are three things you can commit to doing in your practice as an educator that will effect positive change in your school climate?
 * 2) Suggestions
 * 3) Around 500-750 words (will be 1 to 2 minutes in length)
 * 4) Reference discussions and reading
 * 5) Make it about action (not just opinion)
 * 6) Be creative in how you format/write
 * 7) You will be posting your script to your wiki
 * Example podcast
 * You may want to read/view these – not models exactly, but perhaps inspiration!
 * This I believe – meme (not audio files)
 * [|A Plethora of Technology]
 * [|The Tempered Radical]
 * [|Educational Insanity]
 * [|Technology in the Middle]
 * [|Lead from the Start]
 * Video
 * [|No Future Left Behind]
 * [|A Vision of K-12 Students Today]
 * [|Miracle Worker]
 * [|When I become a teacher]
 * [|Why I teach]


 * __July 8th – Podcasting (8:00-12:00)__**

__Assignments:__
 * Wiki space
 * · Created
 * · URL emailed
 * · 2 pages created (home and podcast) with varied fonts, color and alignment
 * · Creation of links – hidden and open (at least one of each)
 * · Photo uploaded for profile
 * · Successful post to discussion board
 * · Visually appealing || 60 ||  ||
 * Podcast
 * · Script completed
 * · Script content meets criteria
 * · Creative and interesting
 * · Garageband file completed, additional elements added
 * · Edited
 * · Saved and exported
 * · Audio on wiki
 * · Script on wiki (should match what you record, not what you planned to record) – visually appealing || 60 ||  ||
 *  8:00 Overview of the day
 * What your wiki needs for EDU 580 – questions – help during work time
 * For next time
 * Wiki – finish up elements above
 * Podcast – finish up if not already
 * Readings
 * Ensuring Equality in the Brave New World (article handout)
 * Universal Design []
 * Introduction to assistive technology [] (there are about eight screens to click through – quick read)
 * For Reference [] (you do not need to read this all, but just take a peak around) 
 * Podcasts in your classroom
 * How might you use podcasts in your classroom
 * Exploring itunes
 * Googling podcast topics for students
 * []
 * []
 * []
 * Podcast model as a group
 * About campus machines – saving
 * Apple Shift 4 – screen capture
 * WORK TIME
 * If you have questions about how to do something on a wiki please ask during this time
 * 9:00 Podcasting – creating your own
 * Record your audio – do each paragraph separately
 * Play with sound effects – loops, music and more
 * Change volume level of tracks and more
 * 11:00 Add at least one image (if not your own please but a citation on your podcast wiki page
 * Save the project
 * Share the project>Export to Disc – this changes the format – put on the desktop
 * Upload to wiki
 * Upload script to wiki
 * Upload script to wiki
 * 1) Ensuring Equality in the Brave New World (article handout)
 * 2) Universal Design []
 * 3) Introduction to assistive technology [] (there are about eight screens to click through – quick read)
 * 4) For Reference [] (you do not need to read this all, but just take a peak around)


 * __July 15th – Introduction to Assistive Technology (11:00-12:00)__**
 * Kalikow Center Website http://kcmc.umf.maine.edu/