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= May 1, 2012 = 1. **GRADING** - Updated list of assignments plus scores handed out and discussed in class.

2. **Google Apps** a. Google Docs - upload a document on Google Docs, and embed on your Google site. b. Google Calendar - create a calendar, add an event, and embed on your Google site.

Here's an example of a live, active Google site, being used by an FSU professor:

@https://sites.google.com/site/beluthahatchie/
Now think: Why does it make sense to use Google Sites for this purpose? How practical is it to use Google Sites?

And the big question: Can you do something like this? (The answer should be YES!)

3. **Course Evaluation**

NEXT WEEK: Check your final grades on Blackboard on Monday night. Come to class on Tuesday for any make-up work, if any. =

= = April 22, 2012 = Classroom Spaces

Go to https://sites.google.com/site/classroomsspaces/home

Edmodo Code: crx9zr

= April 15, 2012 = Web Site Builders - cont

1. Weebly

2. Google Sites

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= = April 10, 2012 =

Integrating the Internet

Web 2.0 Tools: Prezi, Voki, Animoto, SlideShare

Web Site Builders: Weebly, Google Sites

Professional Web Site: @http://447demo.weebly.com/

=April 3 - Finishing up Excel Data Analysis=

= Welcome Back! =

March 25, 2012

Spreadsheet application programs and Microsoft Excel
a. It's about **DATA**. Data collection and data analysis. What does this mean?

b. Share your Excel tips and tricks: When do you use Excel? What do you know how to do in Excel? (e.g. I know how to put a formula, add a chart, etc.)

**Problem Set** 1
Select one of the following. Organize the data and represent with a chart. You may confer with a classmate, but you must create your own chart. Be ready to copy and paste your table and chart on to your own wiki page.


 * Chuck currently weighs 189 lbs. Calculating BMI for his height of 5'10", reaching 173 will get him within the range of a normal weight. Considering that healthy weight loss should not be more than 8 lbs a month, create a weight tracking chart that will show Chuck's progress toward his goal of 173 lbs. The chart should have a place for Chuck to log his weight each week.
 * The Girl Scouts are working on a project. They want to create a club house. The school has already set aside one room they can use and a local designer volunteered for free to design a nice club house for the girls. They will need $300 to pull off this project, on top of what they will get out of cookie sales. The girls go on different fund raising activities. In January, they earned $45 on a bake sale. In February, they earned $65 during a car wash week-end. A spring garage sale from donated items brought them $110 in March. Organize this data and represent it in a chart that will show the girls project towards their goal.

**Problem Set** 2
=== The class will be given a quiz. Use pseudonyms, but do your best! We will then check the answers, gather and analyze data. Then each will provide a paragraph outlining a plan for instruction based on the data. ===

=March 6, 2012 =

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You will one video project in this class: An instructional video, where you either present information or demonstrate a procedure (how-to).

We have Flip cameras, iPads and iPods with which you can capture video. For editing the video, you will be using iMovie.

= 2. Getting to Know iMovie = Introduction to iMovie 11

More iMovie Tutorials

Step 1: Add video

 Link to written instructions.

Step 2: Add Textual Information

Step 3: Publish and Share your Video

= 3. Getting Started with your YouTube account = Do you have a Google Account? If not create one now. If you have Picasa, that's the same username and password for YouTube. If you have a Google Account, use the same username and password to get started with YouTube. Create you "channel." Follow the prompts.

= 4. Getting Started with your Instructional Video =

Get into a group of 1 - 2 members. Plan for an instructional video. Possibilities will be discussed in class. Set up a time for you to shoot this video. We will edit your video next meeting

Work Sample

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February 28, 2012
1. Integrating the Internet: Online Games

Online games can be used for drill and practice, to develop vocabulary or fluency in a subject area.

You may also use games as homework or individual practice.

Find good online games and provide links through a resource web site for students.

Assignment: Locate at least one online game for each subject area at the grade level you are teaching. Add links to these games on your portaportal.

2. Getting Started with Multimedia


 * Multimedia** is [|media] and [|content] that uses a combination of different [|content forms] . The term can be used as a noun (a medium with multiple content forms) or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or traditional forms of printed or hand-produced material. Multimedia includes a combination of [|text], [|audio] , [|still images] , [|animation] , [|video] , or [|interactivity] content forms. (Wikipedia)

Why use multimedia? 1. Multimedia supports comprehension. 2. Multimedia increases retention.

Online games often include multimedia - graphics, sound, text.

Videos are multimedia.

Your next assignment will be an instructional video and we will edit it using iMovie.

Aside from iMovie, there are web 2.0 tools for creating multimedia projects. Here are two for you to explore today.

Animoto - http://animoto.com/ Voki - http://voki.com/

Class Agenda - February 14, 2012
1. Upload Smartboard Files (game, resource)

2. Maryland Technology Literacy Standards Take a look at the technology literacy standards students need to meet in the state of Maryland. In what ways can you support students in gaining literacy in technology? What kinds of activities and assignments can you incorporate in your subject area which will encourage students to use technology? Post your responses to the class discussion on Meeting Technology Standards.

High School Standards

National Educational Technology Standards for Students Take a look at the NETS-S. What are the six main themes? How important is it for students to develop skills in these six areas?

3. Integrating the Internet: Online Games Locate 5 online games you can use for teaching. Add direct links to these games to your portaportal account.

Class Agenda - February 14, 2012
1. Levels of Technology Innovation ( LoTI ) - Schools/Teachers you know 2. National Educational Technology Standards

3. State Educational Technology Standards

4. Smart Exchange

5. Lab: Smart Exchange: Locating, Evaluating and Downloading Resources Task: Locate an appropriate set of resource, download and explore on your computer. Be ready to share in class. This is Assignment 3 SmartBoard Resource. To earn 5 points, you should have located a resource appropriate for your grade level, downloaded it, and have it up and running on your lab computer. You will share your resources in small groups.

Next Week: TPACK = =

=Class Agenda - February 7, 2012=

Getting Started with SmartBoards.

1. Launch Smart Notebook Software. (Click on Spotlight, type Notebook, and search.) 2. A tutorial should come up. If not, click on FILE> OPEN RECENT > Tutorial for Smart Notebook 10 3. Locate the Gallery > Lesson Activity Toolkit > Activities. Create an interactive activity. (5 points)

Class Agenda - January 31, 2012
Class Photos Overview of Educational Technology Course Overview, Expectations, Lab Rules, Intro to Macs, Saving Files, TaskStream Lab 1: Sign up for class wiki. Create individual wiki page. Upload a photo on group wiki page. Lab 2: Set up your portaportal page. Homework: Read Levels of Technology Integration (LoTI). Think of examples of teachers you know for each level.

Next Week: Block 1 Photos

Lab 1: Getting Started with Class Wiki

 * Log on to your wiki account with your previous username and password.
 * Go to educ447s12.wikispaces.com
 * Click JOIN and request membership.
 * Wait to be approved.
 * Create your own page by clicking on the plus sign across Pages and Files on the menu. Put your section and full name, for example, 001 Barney Smith

Need Help?

 * A few changes have been made on Wikispaces. Click on the help link above to learn more about how to use your wiki

Lab 2: Setting up a Portaportal Account
Portaportal is an organizational tool. It is like a bookmarking program where you can add websites that are helpful for you in teaching. You can allow guests to see it. Some teachers share their links with parents and colleagues.


 * Go to your @http://portaportal.com/ and **sign up**.
 * After signing up, return to portaportal.com and **log in**.
 * Once in there, look for the tools located in upper right hand corner.
 * Click on the folder with a plus sign to add categories:
 * Please add these 5 categories: Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies and Technology
 * In each category, you can add a link by clicking on the plus sign. Copy paste your hyperlinks, put titles and descriptions, and ADD LINKS.
 * To share your portaportal, change user **preferences** found in the the toolbox in the right hand corner. Scroll down to **guest behavior** and make sure it states that you **allow guest access**. Click save preferences at the bottom of the page.
 * Please add your guest access address to your wiki page. It should read like this [] then your user name from the portal.