EDU 241 Calendar Fall 2005


EDU 241 CALENDAR SPRING 2006 (updated periodically, so check on regular basis) Please advise Al of mistakes or problems with this site. Last Updated 04/11/06 (click icon above for latest ed tech news) March April May Back to Syllabus
Date, Deadlines, & Quizzes	Class Activities	How to Prepare for This Class
February 9 Class #1 Computer Literacy List Tech Dictionaries	- Pictures, Introductions, & expectations -Technology Self-Assessment - nicenet.org - Home Directories & xServe - Word Practice Assignment - Using the scanner and digital camera	- Make sure your home directory is accessible - Check out Microsoft's assistance page for Word 2003 - Here are some notes on downloading images . - GAC Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Copyright Issues - Tips for Web Research
February 16 Class #2 Due - Selection of Desktop Article Topic Directions ) Topics Rubric	- Understanding the technology standards for teachers & students - Desktop publishing what's, how's, why's continued - Using M.S.Word as desktop publishing tool - Copying and downloading graphics/images	- Read ISTE's Technology Standards for Teachers, as well as the 3 profiles for technology-literate teachers: General Preparation, Professional Preparation, and Student Teaching/Internship. - Read ISTE's Standards for Students, as well as one of the profiles for technology-literate students (your choice): Grades PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, or Grades 9-12. - What is desktop publishing ? This site includes links to many items that might be of help in publishing your article, as well as resources for later projects in this course. - More help: Getting started scanning and scanning in Mattson 106 - How to reduce the file size of an image -Now try reducing this image. This due by classtime. - Download some images from the web that you might use in your desktop project. Check if OK to use. Record credits. - Digital Camera notes
February 23 Class #3 Lit Quiz #1	- Organizing, graphing, and visualizing information -Kidspiration -Inspiration Dinosaur Vote	- Go to Inspiration's web site and learn about using graphic organizers to support learning. Use the Quick Jump pull down menu to select a something for either Kidspiration or Inspiration. The Interactive Demos would be a good place to start for both Kidspiration and Inspiration. - Tutorials - this is page that links you to over 50 Macintosh tutorials, including ones for Inspiration and Kidspiration. There are also versions for the PC. -Ideas for integrating Inspiration and Kidspiration - Scan something for Desktop Article - Take your photo for Desktop Article - Tips for web research -Be able(in class) to access resources related to your article
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MARCH - EDU 241 SPRING TERM 2006
March 2 Class #4 Due -Desktop Pub. Article Directions Topics Rubric	- Web page construction what's, how's, & why's - GoLive authoring tool	- golivebasics.com - Check out the following pages of this tutorial: 3. The GoLive Document Window and Document Toolbar 6. The GoLive Objects Palette and Inspector 7. The GoLive Workspace - Building a web page. This page lists steps for building a web page. - Adobe GoLive Tutorial by webmonkey. The following pages might be helpful in learning more about golive: 4 Designing with the Document Window 5 Inserting an Image 7 Laying It Out 8 Dropping in Text 12 QuickTime and Other Plug-ins 14 Search and Destroy - Make sure you have several images in your www-docs (you will need them for today's inclass tutorial)
March 9 Class #5 Lit Quiz #2	- GoLive Continued - What is a WebQuest - WebQuest Intro - Student WebQuests from Previous Semesters	- For an introduction to WebQuests, read WebQuests for Learning -The 5 parts of the WebQuest. - Here is another look at the 5 parts along with examples Building blocks of a WebQuest . - Explore WebQuests in your curriculum area and at your grade level here.- First click "Find Webquests" on left; then Select Subject and Select Grade . Explore ideas for your webquest. -The WebQuest design process - Lots more reading and training materials -Best Webquests - Over 220 webquests that are rated and organized by subject area and grade level
March 16 Class #6 Due - Webquest Plan (MN Academic Standards )	Search engines, filters, web site evaluation, teacher resources, Child protection COPPA FAQ re COPPA Website Operators & COPPA Kidz & COPPA Teachers & COPPA	- Rubrics for website evaluation. - Tool for website evaluation. NYTimes article on evaluating websites.. - Educational Search Engines - Lycos GetNetWise is a good site with links to filter reviews and other child protection tools and resources. - Here is a copy of the Children's Online Protection Privacy Act (COPPA) of 1998. - Here is the FTC's KidzPrivacy site with loads of resources. - Questions for Examining Your Webquests
March 23 Class #7 Topics Quiz #1	Presentations of group work from last week - Extra time to work on your webquest	- Just for fun - - Questions for Examining Your Webquests
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APRIL - EDU 241 SPRING TERM 2006
April 6 Class #8 Due - WebQuest	- Intro to multimedia instruction what's, how's, and why's - KidPix	- Tutorial for KidPix Deluxe 4 - KidPix home. Free registration. Find KidPix Deluxe 4 and try the demo. - Kid Pix-Ideas From Geneva, Gr.1-6 - Kid Pix-Learning Ideas, Grades 2-4 - Kings Park-Technology - Choose one of the grade levels under Links of Interest. Then in the column under Lessons and activities, there are several examples of ways teachers have used KidPix (as well as other applications like Kidspiration, Inspiration, and the Internet) - Coloring templates for almost anything?
April 13 Class #9 Lit Quiz #3	- Kid Pix Presentations - Power Point	- Work through the PowerPoint tutorial created by the URI Dept. of Computer Science - Work through the tutorial created by ACT360 or download
April 20 Class #10 MultiMedia Plan Due (Minnesota Academic Standards )	- PowerPoint Presentations - iMove Intro	You can go to this page for a general description of what iMovie is and does. http://www.apple.com/imovie/ iMovie tutorial - Apple's tutorial to walk you through the steps of using iMovie
April 27 Class #11 Topics Quiz #2	- Databases & Spreadsheets - Excel. Links below will be active during class: - Practice Grade Book	-If not an experienced user of Excel, you might want to start with a basic tutorial. -Here are some Links that can help you find a spreadsheet application that might work in your classes. -Below are some examples of how spreadsheets can be used as grade books: -Multi-sheet Grade Book Created by Lynnette D. Morrison -Sample Elementary gradebook -Sample High School gradebook -Sample Block gradebook -AnywhereHighSchool Grade Book
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MAY - EDU 241 SPRING TERM 2006
May 4 Class #12 Due - MultiMed. Project Description Rubric	- Software Review Sources - Technology Integration - iMovie continued	- Check out steps for selecting educational software. -Apple Learning Interchange This is a page with lots of descriptions of innovative ways that schools are using tech, including iMovie. Enter "imovie" as a keyword in the Search window. - Using video in the classroom - Example of a Teacher Blog - Links at ISTE on tech integration . - Interactive Mathematics - Consider these tips from tech-using teachers . - Here's the best gateway site for thoughtful and inclusive technology integration in the classroom.
May 11 Class #13 Due - iMovie	- Assistive technologies - Class feedback; insights; evaluation	- 20 Skills Required of all Educators - how many of these skills do you possess? Save this URL for future reference. - What is Assistive Technology ? - Check out Intellitools activity exchange , SET-BC's wide range of AT supports , and the Center for Applied Special Technology . - Intellitools Product Demos - View these to see what Intellitools can do for you and your students - You can download free a 90-Day Trial of the $300 Classroom Suite
May 18 Reading Day	No Final Exam
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