Assignments

=Introduction of Yourself = Using PowerPoint, Prezi, a Web 2.0 tool, a paint program or any other program, create a presentation that introduces you to our class. Include information that you feel is appropriate to help us discover you as a person. Consider your interests, hobbies, travels, family, and include imported pictures, music or sounds and captions.

=Hyperstudio Stack Presentation =
 * Create a Hyperstudio Stack for your curriculum area that will teach a concept to your students. This can be designed as a presentation for the students or for use by the student independently
 * The stack must include the following
 * At least 15 cards
 * YouTube Video appropriate to the lesson
 * Audio—either music or speaking (or both)
 * Submit a PDF copy of the Stack as well as posting the stack on the class wiki and your individual wiki.
 * Submit a detailed lesson plan, written according to the Holy Family format, to include background information, assignments worksheets and rubrics for performance-based assessment;

=Glogster Assignment = Select a topic in your curriculum area and create a Glogster. (Information on Glogster can be found on the class wiki/Livebinder Textbook.) = = =Group Project: Empowering Students Assignment = This group assignment is based on the Alan November Book. Each member of the group is responsible for the chapter of their choice. Submit one copy of presentation outline as developed by the group and copies of materials that are used in presentation. Post materials to your individual and the class wiki. The group topics and tentative outline are to be emailed to the instructor. = = =Independent Project = This assignment will incorporate the concepts covered in this course as well as research on current topics in technology integration. The independent project will consist of the following: Time for presentation is approximately 20 minutes. Post a copy of the presentation to your individual Wiki and the class wiki. = = =Wiki Development = You will develop a wiki that will be a professional resource for your students. (This will be further developed in EDUS 516). ? WhatIsWiki? A “Wiki” is server software that allows users to freely create and edit Web page content using any Web browser.
 * The Glogster is to one page of the pages on your wiki.
 * The Glogster should be as “creative” and interactive as possible for student use. Refer to rubric for requirements.
 * Create a presentation that will give your audience a summary of the chapter.
 * Use media, which may include CDs, photographs, pictures, charts, diagrams, posters, props, etc….
 * Select a current issue in technology integration.
 * o For example: Flipped Classroom, iPads and Android Tablets in Schools, Using QR codes in the classroom, Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom, MOOC’s, Project –based learning, etc..
 * Create a presentation that will give your audience an explanation of the issue and how classrooms/teachers are using these technologies or concepts in thesecondary classroom.
 * Plan and conduct a brief activity that utilizes the technology or concept.