Week 9: Wiki Don't Lose That Number. . .

Gosh, it feels like we haven't met in a few weeks. Hey, we haven't met in a few weeks. I hope that everyone used the time wisely to catch up on any missing work, or anything else that may have been neglected in your schooling haze. We have only a few weeks left of school and a few more assignments to work on.
I want to thank everyone for using twitter to let me know you received the message about class. . .only a few people didn't post.

This week: I will first answer questions about any current assignments that you are juggling (Inspiration, Classroom 2.0, etc.). Tonight, we will get a first-hand look into the CSUSM Web 2.0 Tools for Education Wiki and discuss the page that you will create! I would also like to see if there are any questions as to how to embed assignments into your blog. . .Don't forget that each assignment/artifact that is posted on your blog should have an appropriate, descriptive title and the NETS that it is addressing (also in the title). You will also give a brief description of what the artifact is in the body of the post.



Please note: the comments after each blog while fun, are also part of your attendance/participation grade for the class. It seems that there are a few people who are not posting comments. . .

Journals 9 & 10: I want you to use articles from the newest L&L, which hit the Net this weekend, for journals 9 & 10. Remember to use proper citation for the post. . .also, journal 10 is extra credit!

This week's Question: Do you think teachers should receive merit pay? If so, how do you propose it be accomplished? (There is a current gubernatorial candidate who is proposing merit pay for teachers)

Week 8: Just Breathe!

Attention: no class October 20! Please leave a tweet on #ed422 on Twitter that you received this message

I mentioned last week in class that I have a meeting tomorrow that would make me late to class. As I look over what is left, what you still have in progress, and the looks on your faces as I introduced two new assignments, I realize that you could all probably use a break to catch up.

What is currently due/in progress: Copyright collaborative assignment was due Oct 16. Please let me know if there are any questions (If you had Lupita in your group; she has some personal issues that required her to drop the course, so your group of 3 is now a two). There are also the journal 6-10 assignment, the Inspiration assignment, and the Classroom 2.0/Journal 7 assignment.
Emerging Technology: this is an ongoing attempt to embed all assignments in your blog. I will help you all periodically throughout the semester.

If you are a glutton for punishment, I have released the Spreadsheet/Excel assignment. I will discuss it next week, so you need not do anything. . .or you can go ahead and try and complete the assignment on your own. . .

Journal 8: "Have You Tweeted Today," which is also the Blogger's Beat on page 38 of the latest issue of L&L. It is only a one-page article; however, I would like you to also read one of the three resource articles at the bottom of the page and report out on that as well (if you access the online version, the links should take you right to the articles).

This Week's Question: What is your current or all-time favorite teacher movie and why?

Week Seven: Is your Technophobia Cured?

Almost half way. . .phew!! It must seem like only yesterday we were doing introductions. I am not completely recovered from my sinus infection. . .this is really getting ridiculous ;-)

Today: Please don't forget that EACH PERSON is responsible for bringing 3 rubrics that have you listed as the teacher. In small groups, we will be using the rubrics to grade the Power Points. After receiving feedback from your peers, correct any errors and submit the PowerPoint.

Tonight: We will begin the Inspiration assignment. . .and I will go over the Classroom 2.0/Web 2.0 Exploration, which will also be journal 7.

Journal 7: See the Classroom 2.0/Web 2.0 Exploration assignment in WebCT

As always, you should have plenty of assignments to keep you busy. . .

This week's Question: Cats, Dogs, something else, or no pet. . .Explain.

Week Six: Will You Survive?

I have clearly angered the gods. . .add acute sinusitis (sinus infection) to my tweaked back. Alas, like Gloria Gaynor, "I Will Survive." I hope you all have the same resolve in terms of your technology class ;-) You will survive, hey, hey!

Past Due: Newsletter, Delicious.com, Intro to TaskStream

Almost Due: Journals 1-5

In Progress: PowerPoint

Introducing Today: PowerPoint Rubric (go to the rCampus link on class blog and get an account), Copyright collaboration, Journals 6-10

Journal 6: "The Trouble with Rubrics," by Alfie Kohn. This is a link to one of my Delicious bookmarks. . .there should be enough info to use Citation Machine.

I believe everything submitted is graded. . .check your inbox. Remember that if you have any questions or need help, I am always in class by 4:30, if not earlier!! Also, don't forget to use Twitter. . .I would like to see more participation on this!

This Week's Question: Besides yourself, to whom do you attribute your educational success (by being here, you are educationally successful!) and why?

Week Five: I've Fallen, and I can't Tweet Up!

So there I was feeling young after mountain biking to the top of a hill in Mission Trails Regional Park early Sunday morning. . .and there I was again, just trying to put my pants on Monday morning when I fell over like a tipped cow and tweaked my back. . .After I waddle into class, I will do my best to remain upright this evening ;-(

Anyway, tonight I will not only show you how to convert your newsletters to PDF (if you haven't already), but we will be uploading the newsletter to your blog using a web 2.0 tool called Scribd. I will also show you how to embed your Delicious.com tags into the margin of your blog. I have released the Emerging Technology assignment on Web CT, but notice that it isn't actually due until the last day of class. We will also go over PowerPoint tonight, which requires that we familiarize ourselves with the NETS for students and the NETS student profiles
NOTE: Weren't you all supposed to do your Intro to TaskSteam? I only had 4 submissions????

Journal 4 & 5: Now that you are familiar with L&L on the ISTE website, I would like you to search previous issues to find an article that both relates to something we have covered or will cover in class, and something you will find interesting. Don't forget to use the Citation Machine to cite your article in the journal post. And Jamie would like to remind everyone to construct two original questions/answers for each entry. Remember: journal 5 is not required, it can be completed as extra credit.

This week's question: What is your favorite sport to play or do. . .and by sport, I mean anything that you participate in that keeps you active. Mine is for sure snowboarding!!

Intro to TaskStream Assignment

Week Four: Feeling Social?

Looks like we are 1/4 of the way through the semester. . .perhaps time really does fly. I hope everyone has her TaskStream in order and has self-enrolled into the local TPEs and the TPAs (codes on the first journal entry). Sadly, there are a few of you who have not filled out the TaskStream signup survey on the blog, so you may not be able to request feedback for awhile :-(

You should also be working on your journals and newsletter. Hopefully, the intro letter, EdTechProfile, and the Scan are in your rear view mirror! Oh, yeah. . .I would also like everyone to use Twitter with the #ed422 hashtag or use Edmodo to ask any questions about the class or assignments. If you have a personal question or issue, feel free to use WebCT email. . .

This week. I hope to get deeper into TaskStream with you (while I also familiarize myself with the new interface ;-) We will also begin the social bookmarking assignment, which I think everyone will enjoy! And if time permits, we will take a closer look at the ISTE NETS!! I know, how can you all be sooo lucky.

Journal 3: Last article from the current issue (Sep/Oct 09) of L&L: "Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning," by Maureen Brown Yoder. I wonder if any of you have ventured into Second Life? Yeah, I know, most of us are having enough trouble with our first lives ;-)

This week's Question: Who is your current favorite artist (painter, sculptor, etc.) or what is your favorite piece of art? Provide a link to the piece if possible. Can you name my favorite?