Enhancing+Instruction

__EDU 521.Z4: Enhancing Instruction through Technology__ __Course Syllabus: __ --  Mrs. Fran Rogers - frogers@newberry.k12.sc.us   NHS direct extension: 60210

Sign-up for Reminders via Remind101: The Class will meet from __3:30-5:30 pm__ on __February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24, May 1__  at Newberry High School - Room 210.

All electronic homework documents will be submitted here //__password:__ newberrydrop // **Please be sure your last name and project title are included in the file name** - Article reflections will be submitted under the Discussion Tab and the appropriate HW date . --
 * __ February 28, 2012 __** [[file:Class Outline.pptx]]

I. Registration, syllabus review, wiki membership and use, administrative information, expectations, etc. ** Schedule Options :** **@http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9FYHK8R** II. **File Storage and Exchange Lesson**: Dropbox and dropitto.me III. Poll - uses of Dropbox and Dropitto.me

HW: Read the article and reflect on the wiki discussion board. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 * __ March 6, 2012 __ [[file:Class Outline 3-6-12.pptx]] **

I. Class discussion - uses of Dropbox and Dropitto.me through Heads Together Activity II. **Reinventing the Wheel Lesson**: www.cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com; []; [|http://exchange.smarttech.com]; [] @http://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/InstructionalLinks/mainpage/Instructional_Links_Main_Page.htm

III. 5 Square Activity III. Lesson Plan Template: IV. ISTE Standards:

HW: Create a lesson plan (ISTE template provided) that utilizes a specific tool from the sites discussed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 * __ March 8, 2012 __ [[file:Class outline 3-8-12.pptx]] **

I. Groups activity - useful sites II. **Communication Lesson**: [|www.remind101.com],, [|www.polleverywhere.com], [|www.surveymonkey.com]

Due to time constraints, we will not review Skype. I have provided a great link below that outlines some information about Skype through video tutorials. Please check out the authors that will allow you to Skype them for 10-15 minutes free of charge! You will download Skype here [],

HW: Finish account creation and create a survey or poll to administer to students/parents. You will collect the results and place in our class drop point (we will do this together next week).

Your ISTE Lesson Plan will also be due on Tuesday, March 13.

Read the article provided by the instructor and reflect on the discussion forum. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 * __ March 13, 2012 __** [[file:Class Outline 3-13-12.pptx]]

I. 4 Corners activity on new contact methods II. ** Reference Lesson: [|www.only2clicks.com], tentative: [|www.edmodo.com] ** III. **Online Assessments Lesson**: [|www.testmoz.com]

HW: Design an online assessment to administer to one of your classes. You will collect the results and place in our class drop point. Also, read the article provided by the instructor and reflect on the discussion forum. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** March 20, 2012 **__

I.**Wiki Lesson:** www.wikispaces.com

HW: Finish creating wiki per rubric requirements (due April 10, 2012) & create Blogger account +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** March 22, 2012 **__

I. Wiki update and reminders II. **Blog Lesson**: [|www.blogger.com]

HW: Finish creating blog per rubric requirements (due April 10, 2012)

**Review information on TestView - running reports**

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** March 27, 2012 **__

I. Blog update and reminders II. **Data Analysis Lesson**: TestView reports (running reports, meaning of scores, utilizing scores)

HW: Finish running, saving, and sorting reports using Excel. Also, read the article provided by the instructor and reflect on the discussion forum. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** April 10, 2012 **__

I. Review of running reports II. **Data Analysis Portfolio**: per rubric requirements

HW: Finish portfolios - you will polish and submit next class. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** April 12, 2012 **__ Everyone is responsible for attending class from 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm. I. **Final Exam** - submit to drop point with your name and final exam as the file name (for example: Rogersfinalexam) II. Polish Portfolios and submit to class drop point (save as namedataportfolio; rogersdataportfolio) III. Complete course evaluation from Converse (print and turn in hardcopy) IV. Complete course survey here V. Closing remarks/Feedback
 * Wiki pullouts, if necessary, while participants build portfolios**

__ REMEMBER THAT GRADES WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL THE END OF CONVERSE'S SPRING SEMESTER IN MID-MAY __ [] username: first initial, middle initial, last name (For example: fgrogers) password: clast 4 of SSN (For example: c1234) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++