Homework+Fall+'12

=Ideal Classroom Assignments (details for assignments are here= __Please note__ - these due dates are suggestions to keep on pace with getting things done. Your final project will be evaluated following our final class on Dec. 15

Use the tutorials on our Ideal Classroom wiki for help when needed: http://520-idealclassroom.wikispaces.com/TUTORIAL+PAGE
 * 1) Task One (due Nov. 15)
 * 2) Write learning philosophy & create Voki
 * 3) Task Two (due Nov. 29)
 * 4) Write lesson plan and create classroom budget
 * 5) Task Three (due Dec. 6)
 * 6) Create floor plan
 * 7) Task Four (during class on Dec. 13)
 * 8) Final wiki presentations

> > ** Due date extension to November 8 due to the weather **
 * CLASS 10: Independent Study - no class meeting**
 * Read chapter 9 & 10
 * Go to @http://www.epals.com/
 * Explore the site. Then find a classroom or lesson that you are interested in - you don't have to make contact with anyone - just explore to see the countries available
 * Review some of the resources
 * The purpose of this assignment is to expand your knowledge of international collaborative learning tools. Think about your ideal classroom as you're exploring. What kinds of resources are needed in the classroom to successfully collaborate on an international basis?
 * Evaluate one learning tool available through ePals. Write a one or two paragraph summary of the tool you reviewed and post it in your Google Document. Include information regarding the resources you would need in your ideal classroom to successfully collaborate on an international basis.
 * Due November 8
 * Review the information for our Ideal Classroom assignment at http://mcom520.wikispaces.com/Ideal+Classroom to familiarize yourself with the assignment.
 * PROJECT 4**
 * Do an independent evaluation of an educational software of your choice using the rubric that your educational team created. Please __type__ your evaluation in the rubric. Make sure you support your evaluation scores with comments for each area.
 * Submit the project digitally via email on or before November 1. Title the document: Your last name_Project 4 (example: Walker_Project 4)

=__During__ Class 8: After the individual presentations, you will be working on the following assignment.= > In academia, we are often responsible for deciding what educational technology software to purchase. Usually, a collaborative team is utilized to determine how to evaluate software. Your school tasks you to create the evaluation rubric that will be used when deciding what programs to buy. > > Using the knowledge you have gained from class lectures and reading assignments, create an educational software evaluation rubric. Each member of your team must participate and provide input into the creation of the rubric. Document the role each selected and provide a brief description of the impact each individual had on the creation of the rubric. Following this portion of the assignment, each of you will use the tool you created to do an independent evaluation of educational software of your choice.
 * CREATION OF THIS EVALUATION TOOL IS A PART OF PROJECT #4
 * =STEPS:=
 * 1) Select and document the role each of you will play in creating the evaluation tool (**Four roles**: Principal, Teacher, Student, and Parent)
 * 2) Review, discuss, and debate the important aspects of your evaluation from the perspective of the role you are playing (ex. would a parent or student look at things differently than a principal?). Consider the grading rubric to make sure you include all of the important aspects of evaluation [[file:Eval_rubric.xlsx]]
 * 3) Then create your evaluation rubric (in either Excel or Word) MAKE SURE YOUR RUBRIC HAS A SPACE FOR COMMENTS FOR EACH AREA EVALUATED
 * 4) Document the impact of each person’s role on the creation of your software evaluation tool.
 * 5) Create and print four copies of the evaluation tool (one for each member). Share the document digitally for ease of use during the assignment.
 * 6) Give to Carol the following information:
 * 7) A copy of your final evaluation tool (printed and digital)
 * 8) A typed explanation of the participation that each member had based on the role that they selected
 * Carol Walker – student
 * Sally Smith – Teacher
 * Joe Thomas – Parent
 * Tim Tiny – Principal
 * ** Individual Educational Software evaluation is due November 1 **

=CLASS 7=
 * We used today, Class 7, as a work day. If you did not finish your lesson, finalize your PPT presentation and project plan using the directions from Task 3 on our Presentation project page They will be presented at the beginning of Class 8 on October 18
 * Do __STEPS 1 & 2__ on the Evaluating Tools page in our wiki. Post the answers in your 520_last name Google Doc. Be prepared to discuss this with your education team, which will be formed during class 8. You will create your assessment rubric during class.

=CLASS 6=
 * Complete scenarios one and two on the Effective Instruction assignment on our wiki. Download the document titled "Fa11_EffectiveInstructionActivity. Complete the table for scenario one and answer all 8 questions for scenario two. Please upload your document to your Google Docs account and send me the link.
 * If you are choosing to work independently for Class 7, please be prepared to present during Class 8.

=CLASS FIVE=
 * Review and complete the Presentation Research task
 * Start to think about your PowerPoint project - what subject area, content, etc.
 * Send me an email from your Google doc when the assignment is completed (Collaborate - email as attachment)

=CLASS FOUR= CLASS 4
 * Read chapters 5 & 6
 * Do computer comparison and write your findings in your 520 Google Doc:
 * Go to http://store.apple.com and http://www.dell.com
 * Pick comparable computers and enter the data for each of the following computer components
 * Hard drive
 * Processor Speed
 * RAM
 * Cost
 * Optical Drive
 * Video card
 * Display
 * Begin to think about your Ideal Classroom. What would be on your wish list? Make a list of your current top 5 things that YOUR classroom must have (this can and likely will change as we continue). Write this list in your Google Doc.... don't forget to give your new entry a heading : )
 * Go to the Copyright and Creative Commons link on our wiki. Do steps 1 - 4. Please write ALL ANSWERS in your Google Document. Give each new entry a heading to separate the steps in your document.
 * After you have completed your work on the Google Doc, please email me as a collaborator __from the document__, so I know to go check it.

=CLASS THREE= Do the DTP assignment as described on our wiki. Your products are listed under "Create the following 3 items": http://mcom520.wikispaces.com/Desk+Top+Publishing:

=CLASS TWO=
 * Read chapters 3, 4, and pages 351 - 352
 * Do the assignment on our wiki Educational Technology page: http://mcom520.wikispaces.com/EducationalTechnology Bring the crossword puzzle to class.

=CLASS ONE (Due Sept. 6)=

Inspiration/Kidspiration; WIKI; Google Docs > http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=5th-grade-computer-skills-practice > 1. Complete the test. > 2. Print out your certificate for next week > **Reflect: What did you know and what kinds of things did you not know.**
 * Vocabulary**: CLOUD; Web 2.0; WIKI; Learning Theory; Software; Hardware; Native file
 * Technologies**
 * Homework:**
 * Computer Skills Pre-test: NC - 5th Graders Test:
 * **Evaluate your own Learning Style:** The directions are on the Learning Styles Page
 * **Read & answer assigned questions on Chapters 1 & 2 (put answers on a digital document - doc or docx or rft):**
 * **Chapter 1**
 * Do __**Chapter Review**__: Questions 1-6 (Chapter Review is at the end of each chapter)
 * __**Teaching with Technology**__ - Review 1 of the resources and tell about it
 * **Chapter 2**
 * Do __**Chapter Review**__: Questions 7-10 (Chapter Review is at the end of each chapter)
 * __**What do you think**__: Pick 1 question from the 5 possible questions and answer it.
 * **Google Docs:** Establish a google docs account