EDU+521+-+Diff.+Tech.



__EDU 521.Z2: Differentiation Utilizing Technology__ __Course Syllabus:__ Mrs. Fran Rogers - frogers@newberry.k12.sc.us The Course will meet from __3:30-5:30 pm__ on __February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31__  at the Technology Training Lab (571 McSwain Street - last portable).

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**

- Chapter reflections will be submitted via the Discussion Tab, appropriate HW date . --- __** WEEKLY INFORMATION **__
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I. Registration, syllabus review, wiki membership and use, administrative information, etc. II. Word & Excel basics, TestView imports, spreadsheets for SMART Response
 * __ February 3, 2011 __**

III. Intro. to SMART Response (Class setup, roster import) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


 * __ February 10, 2011 __**

I. Sample Assessment II. Create basic, 5-question Assessment
 * (Video Tutorial - TestView, Reports, Excel, Class lists)**

II. Complete SMART Response Tutorial

IV. Starting an Assessment, Collecting Results, Exporting Results, Checking grades in gradebook ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I. Add animations, backgrounds, tables, graphs, links, etc. to assessment (peer review)
 * __ February 17, 2011 __**

II. Explore Assessments on The SMART Exchange [|SMART Exchange]

III. Begin Delicious sites (video tutorial, explanation) per rubric My Bookmarks

IV. Review a peer's Delicious site ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I. Debrief on Delicious sites (strengths, weaknesses, suggestions)
 * __ February 24, 2011 __**

II. Updating OnCourse Teacher Websites: Add documents (syllabus, rubrics, etc.), update calendars, share lesson plans, scope and sequence report, Link document feature in lessons and HW, Insert pictures on website, insert Delicious and other important links on website.

Click here to access the VBrick site ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** March 3, 10, & 17, 2011 **__ I. Creating a wiki intro./brainstorming (per rubric) Wiki Help

II. Homepage creation: name, picture, contact information (toolbar explanation)


 * III. Create at least 2 more pages with text, hyperlinks, files, and widgets.


 * IV. Manage Wiki function, tools, my account.

V. Pair-Share & drop wiki link into checklist - submit to drop point


 * MARCH 3 HW:** [[file:Web 2.0 right.pdf]]


 * MARCH 10 HW:** [[file:Virtual Circle.pdf]]

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ __** March 24 & 31, 2011 **__ I. Students will create a pullout lesson from a unit based on the ISTE lesson plan template. The lesson plan will include a __differentiation and technology integration component__. The lesson will also include a __student sample__ and an __assessment tool__ to be uploaded to the ePortfiolio system (per rubric).
 * MARCH 17 HW:** [[file:Prof Learning 2.0.pdf]]



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II. Final touches

Link to the ePortfolio system
 * III. Upload to the ePortfolio system [[file:Accessing VBrick Tutorials.docx]]

IV. Project presenations - feedback

V. Course evaluations

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