Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Post #10 Prompt

1 paragraph on topics you found most interesting from reviewing your classmates’ blogs.

1 paragraph on what technology-related skill you would most like to learn next, and why.

1 paragraph on ways in which you might achieve your future educational technology-related goals.

Post #9 Prompt

A 2-paragraph review of an interesting web-based tool or resource that you might use when teaching. Be sure to include a link to the tool or resource, and check out the ones that your classmates have shared as well.

A paragraph about how you think you will use Excel and similar programs as a teacher (see Chapter 13). Be specific about your subject matter area and the grade level.

A paragraph about your final course project -- plans, challenges, etc.

Post #8 Prompt

A paragraph discussing and critiquing your own PowerPoint 2 assignment using the concepts addressed in Chapter 8. Work in some screen shots as examples.

A paragraph about how you might integrate peripherals and non-computer audio-visual technologies in your classroom. How might you use them with computer-based technologies?

A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.

Post #7 Prompt

A paragraph on what you feel are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of using presentation software in the K-12 classroom.

A paragraph on how you might use PowerPoint to support student learning at each knowledge dimension in a particular lesson. Be explicit in your example! Use Chapter 5 and online resources.

A paragraph on an issue related to educational technology that now interests you. You may provide information, ask questions, include links, etc.

Post #6 Prompt

A paragraph discussing your thoughts about the use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 education. Would you use them? Why or why not? How? Use online resources.

A paragraph discussing your thoughts on Wikipedia as a learning resource.

A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.

Post #5 Prompt

A paragraph on your views about using the Internet to support student research. When is it useful? Not useful? Look to Chapter 3 for ideas and inspiration.

A paragraph on other ways you might use web-based resources to support student learning. Share a few resources that are of interest to you. Use your book and online resources.

A paragraph on your concerns about being a teacher who supervises students in a technology environment. Be sure to mention the age/grade level of your students.

Post #4 Prompt

A paragraph on how you, as a teacher, might make use of the concepts presented in Chapter 7, and what technologies you would like to use to achieve these goals.

A paragraph addressing why or why not you would encourage or require your students to develop outline, idea map, and storyboarding skills.

A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.

Post #3 Prompt

A paragraph describing a lesson plan you might create that uses technology in some way. Be sure to mention how you will use technology, what technology you would use, and what subject matter and grade level the lesson is for. (See Chapter 2 for ideas)

A paragraph in which you provide a visual critique of a web site using the rules presented in Chapter 6. Be sure to link to the site. If you’re up to an extra challenge, include images (screen shots or other sources) in your blog post.

A paragraph about your experience with copyright and fair use of materials in an educational environment. How would you deal with these concepts as a teacher, developing your own instructional materials and having students who may use other sources to create their own works?

Post #2 Prompt

A paragraph on how you’ve used MS Word as a student and how you’ve seen your teachers use MS Word.

A paragraph on how you might choose to use them as a teacher.

A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the class so far that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.

Post #1 Prompt

A paragraph about why you think computers are an important part of the educational experience and critical concerns related to how teachers and students use computers. Use Chapter 1 to find appropriate terminology and get you thinking. Do you agree or disagree with issues raised in Chapter 1? Why or why not?

A paragraph on how you think you will use computers in your classroom. Use the textbook (Ch 1) to get ideas. What do you hope to learn in this class to help you achieve these goals?

A paragraph on anything you would like to share/discuss with your classmates, especially if it applies to this course, technology in general, or your future career. Just have fun!

Introduction Prompt

Introduce yourself to the class. Possible topics are your major, hometown, hobbies, favorite things, interesting experiences, etc.

Grading Guidelines

  • 2.0 points: Post is thorough, reflective, and on topic.
  • 1.5 points: Post is generally thorough and reflective, and on-topic.
  • 1.0 point: Post drifts somewhat from the topic and is only somewhat reflective (e.g. tends to repeats items from the book or recounts experiences without connecting theory & practice and explaining why choices are made, technologies are chosen/used, examples are good or poor, etc.).
  • 0.5 points: Post is marginally on topic/reflective0 points: Not completed, completed late, or off-topic