Day 4 - 1/17/07

Our goal for this semester is to begin putting together the puzzle pieces that make up the learning and teaching process -- with a focus on tools and resources.

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Every state has standards and every content area has national standards. There are even standards for technology integration. Georgia is transitioning from Quality Core Curriculum Standards (QCC) to the Georgia Performance Standards. You can even watch a video about the Georgia Performance Standards. You'll also want to be familiar with the ISTE standards for technology integration -- this class, and your course projects, are based on those standards. Select a grade level and subject area that will be the focus of your projects this semester. You'll need to print a copy of these standards and place them in your 3-ring binder for reference purposees this semester.

Important: Learn to navigate the http://www.georgiastandards.org/ (Georgia Performance Standards Website) so that you can select your subject area. Remember that the book you have selected must match with the Georgia Performance Standards.

In the second half of our class session we will work on our WebPortfolio. We'll be adding to this electronic document throughout the semester. We'll start with a topic upon which you are an expert: yourself. We'll be building the autobiography page of your portfolio. In order to practice inserting an image into your web page please download the following image: http://www.userwebs.pomona.edu/~ragl4747/home/arch-photo-medium.gif

Go to http://pages.google.com and login with your gmail account information. I'll walk you through the rest by using the following tutorial: http://martin.blow.googlepages.com/BeginnersGuide.pdf




Your finished autobiography page (due Monday, Jan 22 at the beginning of class) should include the following:
1. A brief (1-2 paragraph) introduction to yourself – current information, career plans, and where you see yourself in 5 years.

2. A link to your resume.

3. At least 3 external links to places of interest.

4. 3-5 pictures

Remember to start on this assignment as soon as possible so you can ask me questions on Friday.
It might help to take a look at some of the Sample Projects from previous semesters.

Friday, We will work on the Learning theories part of the Learning Puzzle. We will also try to cover the the teaching strategies section.