Assignments


 * ASSIGNMENTS

ONE: SURVEY** Take the survey

**TWO:** VOCABULARY REVIEW


 * THREE: QUESTIONS FOR EXPLORATION** - Look at the questions now, choose one that interests you, and prepare a five minute presentation - using a digital tool(s) of your choice. In the middle of the semester, you may voluntarily form a small working group to generate ideas and provide feedback prior to your final submission.


 * FOUR: ** CREATE YOUR PLN


 * FIVE: CREATE A BLOG USING BLOGGER - WEEKLY REFLECTION** Submit your learning reflections weekly to the blog. (QUESTION: How will the students communicate to you their blog addresses?)


 * SIX: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PRESENTATION** Create a professional development presentation for fellow teachers with instruction sheets. Possible topics: Using technology to communicate; using technology to collaborate; using technology to create community. (Various tools you can use: blogs, wikis, excel graphs, teacherweb, STI for new teachers, advanced PowerPoint or Keynote, games in PowerPoint or Keynote, Second Life, graphics in a word processing document (including Google Docs), jing, cam studio, Smartboard)


 * SEVEN: TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING** Justification to Principal - Based upon research, report on why technology in learning is needed in your particular classroom. Use a minimum of five journal articles to justify your position. Use the ISTE NETS for Students to support your position. And, include a budget (even if the tools used are free).


 * EIGHT: QUESTIONS FOR EXPLORATION PRESENTATION** - You've had the larger part of the semester to investigate an exploration question. Now, it's time to zing us with your assessment and thoughts regarding the impact on education and learning.


 * FINAL EXAM** Choose One From the Following:
 * Write a grant to Bright Ideas
 * Submit a podcast to ASDE for approval
 * Submit a lesson plan to ALEX for approval