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EDUC 8y24/34 class resources

TECH SHOWCASE: Registration is open at https://secure1.ed.brocku.ca/techshowcase/static/agenda.php

The resources listed below are needed for the in-class activities for EDUC 8Y24 & 8Y34 Teaching and Learning with Technology, but others may find them useful as well. Use the links below to access the module you are seeking!!

week1 module

Follow the Activities below to complete your assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. Virtual Field Trip uploaded to ISAAK (See Activity #1 below)
  2. Complete the Mentor-Connector Learning Object Activity and print out the Quiz results to bring to class and turn in (See Activity #2 below)
  3. Prepare for pop quiz (Chapters 1 & 2, plus Syllabus--See Activity #3 and #4 below)

Activity 1: Complete the Web 2.0 Virtual Field Trip (go to the class wiki and click on the Web 2.0 Virtual Field Trip link. Follow the directions there.)

Activity 2: Complete the Mentor-Connector Learning Object:

Step 1: Download the Mentor-Connector Handbook from this link. (To download a file is to move the file from the server computer to your own personal computer for use. To download a file, place your cursor over the blue link for the file and right-click. Select Save Target As to move the file to your own computer—be sure you know where you save it!)
Step 2: Open the Handbook file so you can use it with the module.
Step 3: Open the Mentor-Connector Learning Module (click on the blue hyperlink to ‘play’ the module.)
Step 4:

Advance the slides and read the NOTES.

Directions
Step 5: Print out the results page from the quiz using File>Print from your browser window. Bring the printed sheet to your next class in order to receive your password to the Mentor-Connector Portal.

Activity 3: Read Chapters 1 & 2 of your text.

Activity 4: Locate the syllabus and Recommended Readings on ISAAK (formerly known as SAKAI).

Step 1: Go to http://lms.brocku.ca/. Log in using your Brock username and password.
Step 2: Locate the tab for your EDUC8Y24 or EDUC8Y34 class. Click on the tab.
Step 3: Locate the Syllabus tab on the left. Download and READ the syllabus.
Step 4: Click on the Resources tab. Locate the folder called Week1 Module. Double-click to open that folder.
Step 5: Locate the Recommended Reading folder. Double-click to open the folder. Select one of the files; double-click to open and read the articles. You are NOT required to read these, but please locate these articles for future reference!!

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week2 module

Follow the Activities below to complete your assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. NETS document uploaded to ISAAK--do not spend more than 45 minutes on this activity (See Activity #1 below)
  2. BLN Post #1 completed and ready to show the TLT (TLT member will check for correct username and title) (See Activity #2 below)
  3. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.
  4. Explore Edublogs (see Activity #3 below).

Activity 1: Build your NETS skills [45 minutes]:

Step 1: Download the NETS worksheet from this link. (To download a file, place your cursor over the blue link for the file and right-click. Select Save Target As to move the file to your own computer—be sure you know where you save it!)
Step 2: Open the MS Word document and be ready to type your answers into the blanks.
Step 3: Go to Four NETS for Better Searching and follow directions there that guide you through complete the NETS worksheet.
Step 4: After completing the activity, re-save your file and upload the completed file to the Assignments area in SAKAI.

Activity 2: Creating your first Reflection Post for the Brock Learning Network [40 minutes plus time to read Chapters 3 and 5 in your text]:

Step 1: Explore the database of WebQuests and think about quality components [20 minutes]:
1) Go to http://webquest.org/index.php and click on “Find WebQuests”
2) Select a topic of your choosing. Your task is to find a good WebQuest that you could possibly use with your students!
Step 2: Read Chapters 3 and 5 in your text.
Step 3: Complete BLN Post #1 on the Brock Learning Network. [40 minutes]
  1) Reflect back over the topics discussed in Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 as well as the WebQuest ideas you found in your WebQuest database search.
  2) Write a brief reflection regarding what you are learning about teaching with technology or developing your own personal TPACK (Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge). What activities have you found that might work for you (TCK)? Are you developing any skills (TK)? What ideas do you have about the pedagogy for teaching with technology? (TPK) Try to include something for each of the technology areas!
REMEMBER: This should be a professional post. Those posts which read as venting, complaining, or contain other unprofessional language will not receive credit and will be required to be re-done for credit.
HINT: Do this in MS Word or Notepad so you can copy and paste into the message box of the BLN! Good habit to do with your EDUBLOG, too!!!! Backups are always useful to have!
  3) Post the reflection as a blog entry on the Brock Learning Network. I highly suggest that you give the post the title "BLN Post #1" so your TLT member can find it next week! (You were given Quicksteps for how to do this in class but can download an additional copy in Week2 Module on ISAAK.)

Activity 3 : Prepare for class next week by exploring Edublogs: Review the following exemplars of student-created edublogs and the Edublog Criteria Sheet. Determine three characteristics of a quality edublog for students. You will be creating your OWN edublog for a group of students next week, so take time now to look ahead!

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week3 module

Remember that this is a WORKSHOP class. It will benefit you to be in class; however, if you are working from home, do the following activities.

Assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. ScKATES Learning Object Print out (See Activity #1 below if you are not present in class)
  2. Edublog posted to NetVibes and the URL posted on ISAAK
  3. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.

Activity 1: Learning to ScKATE!

Step 1: Go to page 73 in your text. Keep this page open while you view the ScKATE Learning Object.
Step 2: Go to the Handy4class Delicious bookmarks by clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of this page.
Step 3: Complete the ScKATE Learning Object. (Click on the blue link to access the Learning Object). The Learning Object is about 6 1/2 minutes long!
Step 4: Take the quiz and print out the results. Bring to class with you!

Activity 2: Use the Edublog Criteria sheet and the Edublog Cheatsheet given to you in class to create your own edublog and post the URL to NetVibes. There is nothing to upload to ISAAK for this activity, but you should go to the Assignment for the Edublog and type in your URL. Copies of the Edublog Criteria sheet and Edublog Cheatsheet can be downloaded from Week3 Module or the Project Description folders on ISAAK.

Activity 3: Remember to complete the log for your Mentor Connector hour.

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Week4 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. Review activity types--especially those for digital storytelling. Be prepared to share this information with a group during Week 7. (See Activity #1, 2, and 3 below). This is not a formal assignment, but an exploration if you have time and want to know more about activity types that will be useful in your teaching!!
  2. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.

Activity 1: Read Chapters 4 and 6 in your textbook. Review the activity types here AND in Chapters 3 and 5. Locate one activity type that interests you.

Activity 2: Carefully prepare a VERY brief summary of the activity type you selected. In this summary, include three things: the name of the activity type and a sentence or two summarizing what it is, an example of how you could see yourself using this in a lesson, and one aspect of the activity that you would be assessing.

Activity 3: Be prepared to share this information with your classmates during Week 7.

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Week5 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. Complete the video that is the result of the Workshop Tutorials below and upload the WMV file to ISAAK . (See Activity #1 below)
  2. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.
  3. Explore the resources below (see Activity #2 below) OR you can click on the Delicious bookmark links and use the tag multimedia to locate other resources.

Activity 1: Complete the Workshop Tutorials :

Work through the following workshops in order! You may download the Module 5 Workshop manual here and the other files in Week5 Module on SAKAI.

Activity 2: EXPLORE!!

Below are some helpful tutorials that walk you through similar steps to your Multimedia Project Workshops--no, they aren't exactly like your workshops! They are older versions, but you may find them helpful!

MORE EXPLORATION: The following resources have been provided to help you locate music and other multimedia for your eBooks! Try downloading these files (Download at least one of the following music files (right-click and Save Target As):

Download at least one of the following video files:

Review the following information about Digital Storytelling.These mini lectures explain how digital storytelling can be used across the curriculum and across grade levels to develop writing skills while teaching digital video skills. Students practice writing without even knowing it because they focus on the technology! Your task is to view each of the videos (OR if you are using dial-up, download the PPT presentation with script in the notes section--yes, an eBook to read!)

Now decide what type of story your eBook will present and write the text (MS Word will work great for this). You will be using this text in your eBook during the next class session!

ClipArt, Sound and Video File links: Guided Practice
Royalty-Free ClipArt Sites

Royalty-Free Sound/Music Sites

Royalty-Free Video Sites

Podcasting Sites

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Week6 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:
  1. Complete your eBook and upload the completed zipped presentation file to ISAAK . (See Activity #1, 2, and 3 below)
  2. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.
  3. Explore the resources below (see Activity #4 below) for some great PowerPoint templates--other great ways to use PowerPoint!

Activity 1:
Study sample ebooks in preparation for creating your own eBook!Locate the sample eBooks created by students in previous semesters of this class (HINT: You will find them in Week6 Module on SAKAI). You will notice that there is a sample of an Informational eBook (information is presented in bullet format), a photo album (missing the music, sorry!), an interactive eBook with narration, and an interactive eBook with a complicated plot. Review each of the eBooks and locate the following:

  1. Can you find the hyperlinks?
  2. Does something move (one animation per slide) on each slide?
  3. What transition is being used?
  4. Did you find the citation slide? If not, why?

Activity 2:
Read Chapter 6 again for ideas for your own eBook!Activity 3: Use the eBook Quicksteps and the eBook Criteria Sheet (found in Week6 Module or the Project Descriptions folder on ISAAK). Activity 4: Explore PowerPoint Templates just for fun! Take a look at all of these marvelous PPT templates and games!

POWERPOINT TEMPLATES :
PPT Templates are available for creating your own versions of many televised games. PowerPoint is also useful as a report tool--either as a book report OR journal. These templates have been included here -- just a few other GREAT uses of PowerPoint in addition to your eBooks and presentations! Enjoy!
GAMES:

REPORTS:

There are so many online resources that provide PowerPoint templates -- just do a Google search for PowerPoint templates to find them! Here are a few links to get you started:

OTHER GREAT POWERPOINT-RELATED SITES :

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Week7 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:
  1. Complete the eBook and use homework time to complete any other assignments.
  2. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.
  3. Explore the resources below (see Activity #4 below) for some great PowerPoint templates--other great ways to use PowerPoint!

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Week8 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. Be prepared to share your eBook in class next week for the eBook celebration!!
  2. Complete the Learning Object (see directions below).
  3. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.

Time to start the Learning Object Project!
You will find the descriptions for each of the Learning Object Projects in the Week8 Module under the Resources link on SAKAI OR in the Project Descriptions folder under the Resources link. You will also find a folder marked Curriculum Guides in the same area.

Your task:
1) Decide upon a topic (ONE topic) for your learning object.
2) Refer to the Curriculum Guides for Grades 7-10 if you would like to submit your Learning Object to the NCDSB for consideration in their bank of Learning Objects.
3) Decide what type of Learning Object you want to create and review the criteria sheets and guides on SAKAI!
4) Submit the electronic files to SAKAI!

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Week9 Module

Assignments which are DUE next week:

  1. Read chapters 7 and 8 in the text.
  2. Mentoring one hour and completing the Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.

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Week10 Module

Assignments which are DUE this week:

  1. Submit Learning Object.
  2. Submit the completed Mentor-Connector Project Log downloaded from either ISAAK or the project website at http://www.handy4class.com/ncdsbmentors.

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