EDU221OrientationWeeksAgenda

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B1: T 1/17, 8:30a-10:00--Ed Cntr 106 B2: T 1/17, 10:00a-11:30--Ed Cntr 106 || Practicum Orientation Day "Class 1" || * bring a postcard || B1 & B2: W 1/18, 9:15-11:35 CC 104 || # pick a phase B1: Th 1/19 10:00-12:00 CR 123 B2: Th 1/19 8:00-9:50 CR 123 || # hand out handouts B1 & B2 : F 1/20 9:15-11:35 || # ComicLife CM definition activity B1: M 1/23 9:15-10:25 B2: M 1/23 10:25-11:35 || # answers to Friday's MEL index card questions B1: W 1/25 9:15-11:35 B2: T 1/24 8:00-10:20 CR 123 || # bookmark lineup B1: F 1/27 9:15-11:35 B2:Th 1/26 8:00-10:20 CR 123 || # conversation about Type I and Type II
 * **--Date--** || **--What we will do in class today--** || **--What you need to have completed before coming to class today--** ||
 * Class 1
 * Class 2
 * 1) welcome to 221! fresh start
 * 2) discuss SOPA, PIPA, etc.
 * 3) quick intro to [|GarageBand] 9 and audio recording
 * 4) GarageBand activity for reviewing the syllabus
 * 5) define Module I / Module II
 * 6) safely ejecting pen drives
 * 7) discuss //Fires// and why it's a text
 * 8) look ahead at QR homework for Friday and alternative //Fires// assignment
 * 9) look at [|MEL WebQuest]
 * 10) at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
 * 11) schedule check and wrap up
 * 12) 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
 * make a list on paper (handwritten or printed out) of at least 4 things that you read that you are looking forward to and at least 1 thing that you're a little nervous about
 * Spend 15 minutes on the Internet reading about SOPA, PIPA, OPEN, and Reddit's Blackout for the 18th. No matter what you already know or don't know, you should be able to learn something new on the topics. Come prepared to discuss: what are they, what are the facts and what are the opinions, what is your personal opinion, what is the impact (potential impact) on technology in the classroom (now and in the future), and why as a future educator, should you or should you not get involved in such issues. ||
 * Class 3
 * 1) iMovie demo
 * 2) using storyboard
 * 3) digital camera (video or still) and other technology resources on campus (Computing Center/SMED)
 * 4) introduction to concept of digital story -- if you and your partner are thinking of using a story to explain MEL, talk to Dr. Theresa ASAP
 * 5) fill out and turn in entry forms (even though your comic experience will be tomorrow)
 * 6) set up a new blog for this class; make your first blog entry with text and graphic from step 1 from the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * 7) set up a blog for Dr. Grace's class, too
 * 8) put your blog URL for this class on the artifacts wiki; upload the product file of your Comic Life Creation to the Artifacts Wiki
 * 9) joining a wiki; following a blog
 * 10) MEL partners announced--do team building then fill out slips
 * 11) schedule check and wrap up
 * 12) exit ticket--turn in your team slips and have a 60-second team interview with Dr. Theresa || * do steps 1 and 2 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)
 * do the "how to help someone use a computer" assignment (it says to make a blog entry, but just bring your text in a Word document and we'll put it in the blog once we make it in class) ||
 * Class 4
 * 1) (Block 1: storyboard resources)
 * 2) purpose of yesterday's iLife handout
 * 3) [|netizens turn the tide]
 * 4) Apple's announcement yesterday
 * 5) MEL rubric; questions on what the MEL model is? what it means?
 * 6) hand out Type I and Type II printout
 * 7) a look ahead at step 7
 * 8) what is your partner's "computer style"?
 * 9) "spec check" coming up next week--be ready
 * 10) schedule check and wrap up
 * 11) speaking of schedule check . . . google calendar on your phone?
 * 12) [|step 6 (part 1) of the MEL WebQuest]
 * 13) exit ticket--index card questions: 1. write one emotion describing how you're feeling about your MEL project right now, 2. what question(s) do you have about the MEL article? (sign it if you want me to get back to you, leave it unsigned otherwise) || * read Introduction, Preface, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 from //Fires in the Bathroom//
 * DON'T PANIC!
 * write a QR for Chapter 1 and a QR for Chapter 2 of Fires
 * do step 4 of the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early ||
 * Class 5
 * 1) what's your backup strategy?
 * 2) copyright, permission and credit
 * 3) schedule check and wrap up
 * 4) 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
 * 5) exit ticket--during tech support time, make sure you and your partner(s) talk to Dr. Theresa about what you have left to do on your MEL presentation || * do step 5 of the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * be working on your MEL presentation with your partner
 * look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
 * fill out [|information survey]
 * take [|survey] about technology integration
 * spend at least 15 minutes watching video or reading up on Apple's announcement in New York on Thursday; be ready to discuss: what was it, what will it do that is already in the classroom, what can it do that isn't already in the classroom, what are the legal and ethical implications, what could you do with it in your classroom, etc. ||
 * Class 6
 * 1) [|del.icio.us]
 * 2) [|Digital Learning Day]
 * 3) citation on blog for //Fires//; add a gadget for labels if needed
 * 4) quick copyright/permission review--3 components in a Dr. Theresa credit
 * 5) project files vs. product files
 * 6) how and where to upload and file limit size
 * 7) uploading to the artifacts wiki
 * 8) talk about when you present your MEL project for judging
 * 9) your "audience" and your judges are two different populations
 * 10) do you want to do a group presentation or an individual one? . . . indicate your preference on the artifacts wiki
 * 11) if you choose group presentation, you can show us a higher quality version than what's posted on the wiki
 * 12) do we need to download your file to our own devices?
 * 13) earphones/ headsets /MP3 player
 * 14) Q&A on [|MEL WebQuest] project
 * 15) MEL reflection
 * 16) schedule check and wrap up
 * 17) remaining time with partner--be sure to practice making a product file and uploading it
 * 18) Dr. Theresa will pull out individuals for laptop checkup, survey support and blog entry feedback
 * 19) exit ticket--high how many? on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is excited and no worries, how do you feel about your upcoming MEL presentation? give Dr. Theresa a high 5 (or 4 or 3 or 2 or 1) on your way out the door || * be working on your MEL presentation with your partner
 * make sure your laptop is up to specifications (Windows folks--did you download Audacity and PrimoPDF? Mac folks--do you have a dongle? etc.) AND have your USB drive (flash drive/ pen drive/ jump drive . . . ) with you ||
 * Class 7
 * 1) positive specific feedback
 * 2) The MEL Show! . . . You Be The Judge
 * 3) how blog entries are graded, Blackboard, your blogs so far . . . what constitutes "on time", getting the titles right, making paragraphs
 * 4) Block 1:
 * 5) Finish //Fires in the Bathroom// while you're in the schools and write the reading response(s)
 * 6) The "1" of 3-2-1 (feel free to do a //Fires// blog entry using one of these communication tools) || * open an account at delicious.com if you didn't get it done in class
 * finish step 7 of the [|MEL WebQuest]
 * make sure your MEL presentation is uploaded to the artifacts wiki; also fill in the information columns about your presentatioin
 * [|MEL reflections page]--After you've presented your project AND after you've seen all your colleague's projects, fill this out on your computer and attach it to an email sent to Dr. Theresa by 6pm on the day of your presentation. (If you need more time due to work or other class conflicts, send an email by 6pm describing your situation and when you think you can get it done.) You will not receive your grade without a completed reflection.
 * bring a printout of any text in your MEL presentation to turn in to Dr. Theresa right before it's your turn to present
 * if your project has no visible text, you don't have to bring anything to class
 * if it's a wiki, e-book, Comic Life, etc, bring a full printout of all pages (black and white is fine)
 * if it's a movie and you have titles or subtitles, bring a listing of all that text (if it's easier and you have a storyboard or script that has the text, you can bring that)
 * Next Module || # if UMF is closed on Friday....
 * 1) conversation about Type I and Type II
 * 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) citation on blog for //Fires//; add a gadget for labels if needed
 * 4) if you choose group presentation, you can show us a higher quality version than what's posted on the wiki
 * 5) [|Digital Learning Day]
 * 6) history of educational technology
 * 7) check the artifacts wiki--what do you need to bring to class for MEL presentations?
 * 8) Intel CD
 * 9) glossary ||   ||
 * 1) glossary ||   ||