EDU221OrientationWeeksAgenda

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=//Orientation Weeks//= //Project(s): MEL digital product//

1/18 each block separate for 1.25 hrs || Practicum Orientation Day homework handout: laptop check || * bring a postcard || 1/19 both blocks together for 2.33 hrs. || # pick a phase 1/19 each block separate for 2.33 hrs || # iMovie demo 1/20 each block separate for 1.08 hrs || # The Frango Mint Story (and a whole lot more) 1/24 both blocks together for 2.33 hrs || # add MEL label to blog entry/entries 1/25 || (No formal class time with Dr. Theresa today, unless we need to make up a snow day. If needed, Block 2 will meet 8-10:20, Block 1 will meet 10:40-1:00. Location TBA.) || * (in progress: work with your partner on your MEL project) || 1/26 each block separate for 1.08 hrs || # office hours 1/27 each block separate for 2.33 hrs || # positive specific feedback 1/28 each block separate for 1.08 hrs || # MEL wrap-up; relating the process to your future teaching; input from peers and how to take it Module 1. . . what is classroom management set up a [|delicious] account if you haven't already
 * **--Date--** || **--What we will do in class today--** || **--What you need to have completed before coming to class today--** ||
 * T
 * Edctr 106**
 * W
 * Computer Lab**
 * 1) welcome to 221! fresh start
 * 2) postcard originals for those that want them back
 * 3) quick intro to [|GarageBand] 9 and audio recording
 * 4) [|GarageBand] activity for reviewing the syllabus
 * 5) introduce yourself to your partner
 * 6) share your questions/concerns about the course (based on the syllabus wiki readings) with your partner(s)
 * 7) create an audio recording that captures the essence of your discussion
 * 8) try something new in audio recording you've never done before
 * 9) make at least one mistake
 * 10) create a product file and email it to Dr. Theresa (cc: both partners so everyone has a copy)
 * 11) email a copy of the project file to both partners (but not Dr. Theresa)
 * 12) ComicLife CM definition activity
 * 13) introduce yourself to your partner
 * 14) what is your definition of classroom management? share your thoughts with your partner (it's okay if this definition changes over time)
 * 15) create a comic page (or 2 at most) that captures your definition(s)
 * 16) create a product file and email it to Dr. Theresa (cc: both partners so everyone has a copy)
 * 17) email a copy of the project file to both partners (but not Dr. Theresa)
 * 18) discuss //Fires// and why it's a text
 * 19) look ahead at QR homework for Friday
 * 20) look at [|MEL WebQuest]
 * 21) hand out "entry forms"
 * 22) at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
 * 23) exit ticket--permission pages (both sides) || * know your login information and passwords for [|blogger.com] and [|wikispaces.com]
 * read
 * Academic Expectations
 * Attitudinal Expectations
 * EDU 221 Description
 * Classroom Management Syllabus
 * Technology Integration Syllabus ||
 * Th
 * NDH-C**
 * 1) modify entry forms if desired; turn in entry forms
 * 2) at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
 * 3) set up a new blog for this class; make your first blog entry with text and graphic from step 1 from the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * 4) hand out Type I and Type II printout
 * 5) take [|survey] about technology integration
 * 6) fill out [|information survey]
 * 7) MEL partners announced || * read Introduction, Preface, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 from //Fires in the Bathroom//
 * do steps 1, 2, and 3 of the [|MEL WebQuest] (don't worry about the blog part, save the graphic and write your text in a Word document and bring them to class)
 * bring your completed entry form ||
 * F
 * Computer Lab**
 * 1) [|step 6 (part 1) of the MEL WebQuest]--do team building then fill out forms || * DON'T PANIC!
 * write a QR for Chapter 1 and a QR for Chapter 2 of Fires
 * do steps 4 and 5 of the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
 * make sure you know your blog URL, then fill out this [|information survey] ||
 * M
 * Computer Lab**
 * 1) Fires alternative assignment
 * 2) what's your backup strategy?
 * 3) safely ejecting pen drives
 * 4) introduction to concept of digital story; using storyboard
 * 5) digital camera (video or still) and other technology resources on campus (Computing Center/SMED)
 * 6) a look at step 7
 * 7) MEL rubric; questions on what the MEL model is? what it means?
 * 8) copyright, permission and credit
 * 9) digital stories and the rubric
 * 10) what is your partner's "computer style"?
 * 11) permission pages (both sides) for Block 2
 * 12) rest of class time for you and your partner to work on MEL project (the "rest" of step 6 in the [|MEL WebQuest]); get technical support from classmates or Dr. Theresa
 * 13) Dr. Theresa will pull out individuals for survey support and blog entry feedback || * look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
 * bring your completed team contract ||
 * T
 * W
 * Computer Lab**
 * 1) blog checkup
 * 2) Skype buddies
 * 3) project files vs. product files
 * 4) how and where to upload and file limit size
 * 5) uploading to the artifacts wiki
 * 6) talk about when you present your MEL project for judging
 * 7) your "audience" and your judges are two different populations
 * 8) do you want to do a group presentation or an individual one?
 * 9) earphones/ headsets
 * 10) Q&A on [|MEL WebQuest] project
 * 11) remaining time with partner--be sure to practice making a product file and uploading it || * finish Step 7 of [|MEL WebQuest]
 * (in progress: work with your partner on your MEL project) ||
 * Th
 * NDH-A**
 * 1) The MEL Show! . . . You Be The Judge
 * 2) more about the digital story assignment--a look at the rubric; an explanation of "The Best Of Show" event at the end of the semester
 * 3) MEL reflections page (homework)--I'll grade the technical aspects of your projects tonight but need input for final grade
 * 4) define Module I / Module II
 * 5) joining a wiki; following a blog
 * 6) how blog entries are graded, Blackboard, your blogs so far . . . what constitutes "on time", getting the titles right, making paragraphs
 * 7) [|del.icio.us]
 * 8) Skype buddies || * MEL presentations must be finished and uploaded to artifacts wiki before class
 * bring a printout of the text of your MEL project (script/ transcript/ storyboard--what words show up on the screen?; printout of Comic Life, . . . black and white is fine)
 * bring headphones/earphones (if you have them) so you can listen to MEL productions as you judge
 * download Skype on to your laptop if you don't already have it and set up an account (follow the steps under "Preparation for being a Skype buddy") ||
 * F
 * Computer Lab**
 * 1) Block 2:
 * 2) next project: Team Presentations
 * 3) finish Skype Buddies
 * 4) Block 1:
 * 5) Finish //Fires in the Bathroom// while you're in the schools. Write a QR for each chapter (you'll have a total of 10 blog entries for //Fires in the Bathroom//) OR tackle the alternative assignment
 * 6) The "1" of 3-2-1 (feel free to do a //Fires// blog entry using one of these communication tools) || * read this [|article on how reflection can be the "mind's strongest glue"]
 * [|MEL reflections page]--fill it out on your computer and email it to me before class ||
 * 1) history of educational technology
 * 2) Intel CD
 * 3) Block 1 -- explain details of handing in text printout