In class today we will be watching the following video (http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/66) which reminds us that technology skill is not the only important thing children need to develop at school!
Today's assignment is the completion of a survey to help us improve the technology integration courses at UVSC. Please take the time to answer all of the questions to the best of your ability. Notify your instructor if you have any questions or notice any errors.
The survey can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tx4Ms8RP3ZBYWEycXe70YQ_3d_3d .
Thank you!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Professional Development Plan - Workshops
I've had lots of questions about the write-up of the two workshops that you're supposed to find, so I'll address them here.
Remember that you are supposed to discuss some goals that you have for your professional development with technology. Then, you need to find two workshops or tutorials or some other training where you can learn the skills you need to meet those goals. Start at http://www.uen.org. They offer great professional development opportunities. In your paper, summarize the workshop (include the title, date, location, cost, topic covered, etc.) and then discuss how that particular workshop will help you meet your goals.
I hope that helps!
Remember that you are supposed to discuss some goals that you have for your professional development with technology. Then, you need to find two workshops or tutorials or some other training where you can learn the skills you need to meet those goals. Start at http://www.uen.org. They offer great professional development opportunities. In your paper, summarize the workshop (include the title, date, location, cost, topic covered, etc.) and then discuss how that particular workshop will help you meet your goals.
I hope that helps!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Nice to meet you...
It was very nice to meet all of you today. I hope that you're not feeling too overwhelmed by the paper, but I really think that it will help you to situate your learning in this class. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come to me at my office (EB 112K), via email (coxsu@uvsc.edu), on the phone (863-8588), or on Google Talk (cox.uvsc).
UVSC has an excellent writing lab that is available if you need it. You can actually send your paper to them online and then chat with an editor who will explain anything that needs to be changed. Really cool! You can access that at
http://www.uvsc.edu/owl/ . I encourage you to use that service to make all of your papers the best that they can be.
I've posted the APA guide and the citation machine link on our blog under the Professional Development Plan. I've also posted our syllabus for you to access and I'll work on getting the calendar up. I hope that this will be a very valuable semester for all of you!
UVSC has an excellent writing lab that is available if you need it. You can actually send your paper to them online and then chat with an editor who will explain anything that needs to be changed. Really cool! You can access that at
http://www.uvsc.edu/owl/ . I encourage you to use that service to make all of your papers the best that they can be.
I've posted the APA guide and the citation machine link on our blog under the Professional Development Plan. I've also posted our syllabus for you to access and I'll work on getting the calendar up. I hope that this will be a very valuable semester for all of you!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Welcome to EDSC 3250!
Welcome to Instructional Media! All of our class resources will be found on this page, so make sure you check it often. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to computer technology and the use of computer hardware and software in the secondary classroom.
Teachers who have an understanding of technology integration and skills in using computers are able to assist students in a variety of exciting ways that enhances learning and are better able to manage the organization, preparation, presentation and evaluation required in teaching more effectively.
I hope that you will take this course seriously and put forth your best effort in understanding the material so that you will be better able to teach and motivate your students, as well as be more productive through the use of technology!
Teachers who have an understanding of technology integration and skills in using computers are able to assist students in a variety of exciting ways that enhances learning and are better able to manage the organization, preparation, presentation and evaluation required in teaching more effectively.
I hope that you will take this course seriously and put forth your best effort in understanding the material so that you will be better able to teach and motivate your students, as well as be more productive through the use of technology!
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