Homework+Fall+'11

=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. 17)
 * 2) Write learning philosophy & create Voki
 * 3) Task Two (due Dec. 1)
 * 4) Write lesson plan and create classroom budget
 * 5) Task Three (due Dec. 8)
 * 6) Create floor plan
 * 7) Task Four (during class on Dec. 15)
 * 8) Final wiki presentations


 * CLASS 10, November 3rd: Assignment DUE NOVEMBER 10**
 * If you haven't yet completed project 4, your independent evaluation of educational software, do it and email me the completed rubric
 * Read chapter 9 & 10
 * Go to @http://www.epals.com/
 * Find a classroom (Collaborate tab) - you don't have to make contact with anyone - just explore to see the countries available
 * Review some of the resources (Teacher tab - Resources - Library Skill builders)
 * 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?
 * No written review is expected - just have fun with it : )


 * CLASS 8 & 9: (due 11/10)**
 * 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. Title the document: Your last name_Project 4 (example: Walker_Project 4)

=__During__ Class 8 & 9: If your group is not presenting, 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) [[file:Collaborate_Class_7.pdf]]
 * 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 10 (NOTE: this is a change from the syllabus, which has project #4 due on 11/3) **

CLASS 7: October 13 (DUE 10/20)
 * 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 during Class 8 & 9 - be prepared to present on October 20 (Class 8)
 * 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

CLASS 6: October 6 (DUE 10/13)
 * 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. You will hand this in next week. If you are choosing to work independently for Class 7, please upload your document to your Google Docs account and send me the link.

CLASS 5: September 29
 * Do the Introduction and Task ONE from our wiki at: http://mcom520.wikispaces.com/Presentation+Project
 * 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 4: September 22 > This information would have been covered during class 4 if we had not run over on presentation times. **If** you are uncertain of any of the terminology below (hard drive, processor speed, RAM), **then**review the powerpoint that is available for class 4 (it will be discussed in more depth during our next class)
 * Read chapters 5 & 6
 * Do computer comparison and write your findings in your 520 Google Doc; as always, give your new entry a heading and date to separate it from the previous entry.
 * Go to http://store.apple.com and http://www.dell.com
 * Pick comparable computers
 * 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 : )
 * 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. On the newest version of Google Docs, email option is under the "collaborate" link (email as attachment).

__DURING CLASS 4:__ Assignment for those not presenting. 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. You will have about 1 hour to complete this assignment. If you are finished prior to being called back into class, feel free to take a break - but stay primarily in the MCOM area so you will be available to return to the classroom. Please use the headsets for all audio.

CLASS 3: September 15
 * 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:
 * Presentations will take place at the beginning of Class 4, September 22. Please make sure you are on time for class : )
 * IMPORTANT CHANGE TO ASSIGNMENT: Please time your presentations for 3 - 5 minutes. I will have to stop you at 5 : )
 * == DUE DATES: ==
 * September 22 (Class 4) - be prepared to present a digital "rough" draft of your newsletter (see directions on DTP wiki page for content of presentation)
 * September 29 (Class 5) - 13 printed copies of final newsletter, typed project report



CLASS 2: September 8
 * 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.
 * Create your Google Site Portfolio (just the home page). Use the Create an e-Portfolio link for more information regarding your Google Sites Portfolio. Your home page should include a picture of you and a general bio, or "about me" paragraph. Use mine as an example: CWalker Portfolio Email me a link to your Google Site when it is completed

CLASS 1: September 1
 * Evaluate your own learning style by completing the process assignment on our wiki Learning Styles page: http://mcom520.wikispaces.com/Learning+Styles
 * Read the book, chapters 1, 2, and pages 220 - 222
 * Create a Google Docs Account -

=Link to Class PowerPoints: =