Daniel C. Moos, Ph.D.

 

Gustavus Adolphus College, Department of Education

  

 


 
Educational Technology: Overview of Assignments

This page provides a brief overview of the major assignments for EDU-241: Educational Technology. Click the assignment to see more detailed information. Please note that there are assignments in addition to those listed on this page. These additional assignments, such as class readings, can be found in the syllabus.

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Electronic Portfolio (Google Pages)

  • When is this assignment due?

    Homepage: February 21 (section #1); February 23rd (section #2)

    Majors page: February 21 (section #1); February 23rd (section #2)

    Technology page: Assigned Final Time (sections #1 and #2)

  • What additional resources are available? Please see attached document for some typical questions and answers regarding the design of websites.

An electronic portfolio is a collection of work that demonstrates a student's progress, effort, and achievement over the course of a semester. The electronic portfolio created in EDU 241 is an online portfolio for sharing a student's resumé, lesson plans, technology projects, and more. See below for some ePortfolios created in past EDU-241 classes. Please note that the guidelines have changed since these example ePortfolios were created. These examples are intended to provide EDU 241 students with a framework for the creation of their ePortfolios.

Example: Lauren Harden

Example: Kate Eggers

Example: Hannah Forster

Example: Laura Arnebeck
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Professional Resumé (Microsoft Word)

  • How will you be graded? Please see Rubric.
  • When is this assignment due? Rough Draft: March 6th (section #1); March 8th (section #2); Final: March 27th (section #1); March 29th (section #2).

Every student in EDU-241 will develop a professional resumé that will be linked to his or her ePortfolio. It is expected that students update their resumé as they progress through the Education program at Gustatuvs Adolphus College.

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WebQuests (Google Pages)

  • How will you be graded? Please see Rubric.
  • When is this assignment due? Peer Review: April 24th (section #1); April 26th (section #2); Final: May 15th (sections #1 and #2).

WebQuests are inquiry-oriented tasks that require students to use pre-defined resources from the Web. Students in EDU-241 will create an original WebQuest that is designed for a specific developmental group and content area. See below for some WebQuests created in past EDU-241 classes.


Example: The New Stadium by Grace Balfanz

Example: Literature Galaxy: Exploring Different Genre Worlds by Laura Arnebeck
Example: The Medieval Times: All the News that's Fit to Tell your Neighbor by Hanna Schutte
Example: Exploring Right Triangles by Katie Schroeder
Example: How to speak Shakespeare by Rebekah Schulz

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Smartboard Activity

  • How will you be graded? Please see Rubric.
  • When is this assignment due? May 8th or May 15th (section #1); May 10th (section #2).
  • How do I write the Artifact Description and Rationale (Key Assessment)? Click here for an overview and click here for a sample.
  • Note: This assignment, along with your WebQuest, will meet Standard 6K (use a variety of media and educational technology to enrich learning opportunities)

Smartboards are used in many classrooms with the aim of providing interactive learning experiences that motivate students. The objective of this activity is for you to become familiar with the smartboard's interface and explore how smartboards can effectively be used in the classroom. During one of the last two classes, you will present a short activity (15 - 20 minutes) that incorporates the smartboard. This presentation, which can be completed with one of your classmates, should include content from your major/core concentration. The smartboard will be introduced in the beginning of the semester. Following this introduction, it will be your responsibility to continue to familiarize yourself with smartboard outside of EDU 241 classtime. The smartboard overview and guide is located in the Mattson Hall comptuer lab.

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