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The table below shows what activities are upcoming. For each activity, you may have reading to do, software to use, a product to create, and/or a discussion to participate in.
If you have questions about any activity, please e-mail me.
Note: This calendar may be changed to meet the needs of the students or the instructor. As much notice as possible will be given before any changes are made.
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Readings Due |
Assignments Due |
| January 7 | Opening activity regarding tools |
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| January 9 | Introductions Syllabus introduction |
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| January 14 | The WebQuest Model Using Web resources |
Stinson, Anne D'Antonio (2003). Encouraging the use of technology in the classroom Margerum-Leys, Jon (2002). What are we really after? Wikipedia entry on tools |
Contribute to blog discussion. |
| January 16 | e-mail issues Fair use in the classroom |
University of Maryland University College (2004). Copyright and fair use in the classroom Jon's portfolio materials (template) (presentation) Portfolio rubric Dr. Anne Bednar's portfolio directions, including LiveText instructions |
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| January 21 | No Class Meeting: Martin Luther King Day | ||
| January 23 | Novak, Joseph D. and Canas, Alberto J. (2006) The theory underlying concept maps and how to construct them |
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| January 28 | Concept mapping continued |
Concept map | |
| January 30 | Use of digital cameras | Lesson ideas with cameras | Lesson idea with cameras reflection |
| February4 | Word processing features Peer editing activity |
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February 6 |
Word processing features, continued |
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February 11 |
Click here for sample file |
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February 13 |
Presentations, continued |
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| February 18 | Spreadsheet use by students |
Material on spreadsheets | Presentation slides |
| February20 | Continuing spreadsheet activity |
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| March 3 (no face to face meeting) | Blogs for educators | ||
March 5 (no face to face meeting) |
Think.com assignment | ||
March 10 (Jon Sick) |
No class meeting |
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| March 12 | Completed spreadsheet | ||
March 17 |
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| March 19 | Web site creation Activate your people.emich.edu account |
Materials on Web Site creation |
Blog |
| March 24 | Web page creation, cont'd |
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GradeKeeper file and Rubistar rubric |
| March 26 | Portfolio work day |
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| March 31 | Web page creation work day |
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Web page (turn in at class blog) |
| April 2 | Shooting digital video | Computer Video Technologies by Elson Liu of Howell Schools. Using Digital Video in the Classroom by Stein Brunvand of the University of Michigan. |
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| April 9 | Graphics software | Supporting graphic creativity | |
| April 14 |
Download worksheet |
Professional resources for remaining current | Graphics project |
| April 16 | Protecting yourself and your computer: Viruses, trojan horses, worms, and spyware (Oh my) | ||
| April 21 | Assembling portfolios Final portfolio turn-in |
Portfolio | |
| Exam week | To be announced |
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