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=FINAL CLASS!!! =

I. Pre-TaskStream Activities

 * a. Fix your Wiki**! Make sure it starts with only ONE banner, followed by your article, followed by your List of References. All others (photos, notes, SlideShare, Prezi, Glogs) should come after the List of References. Put a straight line after your List of References, like this:


 * b. Turn the following documents into PDF.** To turn anything into PDF on your Macs, go to PRINT > PDF > Save as PDF. Rename the file with your name and the type of assignment. Make a PDF of the following:

1. Your wikipage. 2. Your Search Log 3. Your PowerPoint presentation. (You need to go to the original PowerPoint, not the slideshare. And print, 6 slides per page, then PDF > Save as PDF. 4. Your brochure.

1. Your wiki page 2. Your slide share 3. Your prezi
 * c. Prepare the uniform resource locator (URL)** or links for the following:

II. E-Portfolio on TaskStream
1. Log on to https://www.taskstream.com/

2. ENTER CODE **TechSp12** Self Enroll. Start working on your DRF.

3. Click on MTTS 1 Submission. Submit your Search Log and PowerPoint. Add brief descriptions about your projects.

4. Click on MTTS 2B Submission. Submit your group wiki and brochure in PFD. Attach links to your group wiki, SlideShare, and Prezi. Make sure you are adding the correct links to the presentations themselves and not to your account. Add brief descriptions about your projects.

Look at the following guides:





=April 26, 2012: Presentation Day! =

April 27 - iPads, SmartBoards, Video Games

Next Week, May 4: Uploading selected assignments on TaskStream. Closing discussion. Course evaluation.

If we get finished - no need to meet May 11 or during Finals, May 14, 8 - 10 am.

If you need help with any assignment, make sure you finish by May 10. After May 10, there will be no more available help. Make up assignments or improvements will no longer be accepted. Game over.

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April 19, 2012
Next Week: Reports!!! Section 001 April 26 - Tablets, iPad, LeapPad May 3 - SmartBoards, Document Cameras

Section 002 April 26 - SmartBoards, iPad, Digital Camera May 3 - Cell Phones, GPS

Section 003 April 26 - iPads, SmartBoards, Video Games

Keep in mind

Presentation skills - eye contact, voice modulation, stance Presentation content - share your findings from your readings: What do future teachers needs to know about these emerging technologies?

=**Today: Look who's Glogging Contest** = <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">1st Prize: $30 Gift Card and certificate <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">2nd Prize: $20 Gift Card and certificate

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">3rd Prize: $10 Gift Card and certificate

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Instruction: Create a Glogster and embed on the page for Glogs.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Outside judges will judge on **visual impact** and **interesting content**.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Make it fabulous!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">To embed your glog, go to your wiki page. Select a location at the bottom of your wiki page, and go on edit mode. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Edit > Widget > Poster > Glogster > log in > select your glog > INSERT > Save!

Section 003


 * 1) Shawn Baker: Nickname: s034.edtechprof Password: fjihq8kc3r
 * 2) Shane Boyd: Nickname: s035.edtechprof Password: qm2xumor0k
 * 3) Chelsie Custer: Nickname: s036.edtechprof Password: y0scrprdz6
 * 4) Jason Dammeyer: Nickname: s037.edtechprof Password: k6vef79i45
 * 5) Darren Eshelman: Nickname: s038.edtechprof Password: sgs87zlaob
 * 6) Dana Ferguson: Nickname: s039.edtechprof Password: qrxra0wb3h
 * 7) Jacqeline Kimmel: Nickname: s040.edtechprof Password: lvwdngcfr0
 * 8) Zachary Montgomery: Nickname: s041.edtechprof Password: 2l43ijcdck
 * 9) Kara Savage: Nickname: s042.edtechprof Password: e087x2nh0j
 * 10) Erin Shives: Nickname: s043.edtechprof Password: gwjjns2coe

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 1.3em;">April 12, 2012
Class Agenda: 1. Finish your brochure. Check your work against the checklist. Print a hard copy and submit. Make a PDF of your brochure: Print -> PDF -> Save as PDF

2. Get started with Glogster

3. PRESENTATIONS! Get ready to present your special topic.

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Introduction to Glogster
Glogsters are tools for creating online posters. At Glogster.edu, a teacher can have a class account. Students will have their own accounts and the teacher can monitor activities by each students. Teachers usually ask students to demonstrate their understanding or share research reports through a Glogster. This tool is also supportive of student creativity.

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Here's a Glogster about Glogsters:
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Try it out!
a. Go to http://edu.glogster.com b. LOG IN using the username and password (see below). Note: We're re-using accounts I've assigned to students before. So if you have trouble with the password, let me know. Edit your profile. Add your name and photo. c. Click on **CREATE A GLOG.** This will launch the program. Create a glog about you. Glogs will be shared. Share with us 5 things about you - awards, hobbies, interests, favorites, etc. Add graphics, photos, and text on your topic. Have fun! d. When done, print a copy of your glog as PDF. e. Just like Prezi, you can embed your glog on your wiki. See if you can figure this out all by yourself =) before I show the class.

Usernames and Passwords
 * 1) Jessica Crocker: Nickname: s001.edtechprof Password: hmg57tqao9
 * 2) Katelyinne Crosten: Nickname: s002.edtechprof Password: pf6onj6i89
 * 3) Jasmin Deloatch: Nickname: s003.edtechprof Password: nx8mdc126g
 * 4) Christie Guthrie: Nickname: s004.edtechprof Password: 73b83bkfzn
 * 5) Cecelia Haslacker: Nickname: s005.edtechprof Password: io4l3io953
 * 6) Lindsay Hermann: Nickname: s006.edtechprof Password: eao3f35kha
 * 7) David Hobel: Nickname: s007.edtechprof Password: raxbkaj6ix
 * 8) Nicole Long: Nickname: s008.edtechprof Password: 7zqs7x69wj
 * 9) James Minturn: Nickname: s009.edtechprof Password: ihj9c6wx51
 * 10) Kelsey Parker: Nickname: s010.edtechprof Password: 1eef52nrtu
 * 11) Jamie Rayner: Nickname: s011.edtechprof Password: 5ol03a56dx
 * 12) Erica Tinsley: Nickname: s012.edtechprof Password: 0lljqzb5hp
 * 13) Annemarie Triano: Nickname: s013.edtechprof Password: 8trepvsbtd
 * 14) Kimberly Welsh: Nickname: s014.edtechprof Password: rn8zj7s220
 * 15) Jeremy Wood: Nickname: s015.edtechprof Password: fyimlea7dl

Section 002
 * 1) Aaron Beiler: Nickname: s016.edtechprof Password: rb9ople3s7
 * 2) Deanna Bonnett: Nickname: s017.edtechprof Password: 25gw4tfu1o
 * 3) Emily Bridenbaugh: Nickname: s018.edtechprof Password: as36wsynat
 * 4) Courtney Carr: Nickname: s019.edtechprof Password: a82obdx522
 * 5) Christina Hutson: Nickname: s020.edtechprof Password: 7n9rp3tqb6
 * 6) Meagan Mason: Nickname: s021.edtechprof Password: fee9e43rr2
 * 7) Carrie Maust: Nickname: s022.edtechprof Password: 76az8l6557
 * 8) Brittany McDowney: Nickname: s023.edtechprof Password: w6l40pf30s
 * 9) Kate Molander: Nickname: s024.edtechprof Password: 1ts4yfqzfv
 * 10) Emily Murray: Nickname: Nickname: s033.edtechprof Password: m63vzbrae5
 * 11) Peggy Naugle: Nickname: s026.edtechprof Password: ll0gd5ds89
 * 12) Niki Newcomb: Nickname: s027.edtechprof Password: g9pufpy11b
 * 13) Samantha Smith: Nickname: s028.edtechprof Password: wl8540862j
 * 14) Matt Stamm: Nickname: s029.edtechprof Password: w6ldzbp4xz
 * 15) Kristal Villa: Nickname: s030.edtechprof Password: 1fr6ak0uum
 * 16) Amanda Wallace: Nickname: s031.edtechprof Password: cwhb1kg0nd

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">April 5, 2012
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We are publishing information in a variety of electronic formats: wiki, PowerPoint, SlideShare, Prezi... and now, BROCHURE!

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Work on your brochure. Select an appropriate tri-fold template on Microsoft Word. Then add text and graphics.** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The following checklist will be used for grading: (One point each) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. There is a title section with your name, Frostburg State University and date of creation (Spring 2012) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">2. The brochure **title** shows on the front page. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. **Content**: Sufficient useful information has been included. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">4. **Style**: The style chosen is a appealing. The colors chosen are easy on the eyes and professional looking. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">5. All intended text appears. Paragraphs are complete and no text is missing or cut in the end of text boxes. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">6. Picture superiority effect has been applied. Content is presented using appropriate photographs and graphics. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">7. **Readability**: The font style/s and color selected for the text makes the text easy to read. **High contrast** is used to ensure text readability. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">8. **Lay-Out**: Images and text are laid out on the page in an appealing and logical manner. Brochure looks well put together. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">9. The brochure has a list of references citing sources of information and images or a "for more information" section. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">10. The overall look of the brochure is presentable and neat. No signs of "laziness" is apparent. ==

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Welcome back!
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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**2. Work Time: Finish your Prezi.** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The following checklist will be used <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. There is a title section with your name, Frostburg State University and date of creation (Spring 2012) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 2. Your presentation opens with an intriguing statement or question. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. Message: The presentation presents important information and ends with a call for action or message to consider. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 4 Content: Sufficient useful information has been included. The style chosen is a appealing. The colors chosen are easy on the eyes and professional looking. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">5. Flow: The presentation flows in a logical sequence. The zooming through the various elements is done well. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 6. Picture superiority effect has been applied. Content is presented using appropriate photographs and graphics. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 7. Readability: The font style/s and color selected for the text makes the text easy to read. **High contrast** is used to ensure text readability. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 8. Special Effects: Special features of Prezi has been applied making the presentation more engaging and memorable, for example an element of surprise. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 9. The presentation ends with a list of references citing sources of information and images. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> 10. The list of references is in proper APA format.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**3. Get Started with brochure.** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The following checklist will be used for grading: (One point each) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. There is a title section with your name, Frostburg State University and date of creation (Spring 2012) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">2. The brochure **title** shows on the front page. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. **Content**: Sufficient useful information has been included. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">4. **Style**: The style chosen is a appealing. The colors chosen are easy on the eyes and professional looking. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">5. All intended text appears. Paragraphs are complete and no text is missing or cut in the end of text boxes. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">6. Picture superiority effect has been applied. Content is presented using appropriate photographs and graphics. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">7. **Readability**: The font style/s and color selected for the text makes the text easy to read. **High contrast** is used to ensure text readability. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">8. **Lay-Out**: Images and text are laid out on the page in an appealing and logical manner. Brochure looks well put together. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">9. The brochure has a list of references citing sources of information and images or a "for more information" section. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">10. The overall look of the brochure is presentable and neat. No signs of "laziness" is apparent.

= = = Week 8 (March 15 - 16, 2012) = =Waiting Activity:= =While waiting for class to begin, view Eleven Ways to Use Images Poorly in Slides.=

= 1. Watch Nancy Duarte's Five Rules of Presentation =

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Due date for finished Prezi project: March 29/30, 2012
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= = = Week 7 (March 8 - 9, 2012) =

1. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">**Awesome PowerPoint Features!**

a. **Theme** - There are so many well-designed themes to choose from. You can change the theme anytime. You may need to tweak and make minor adjustment with the placement of text and images, though. b. **SmartArt** - With the principle of Picture Superiority Effect in mind, we know that "pictures" include charts and graphics. Check out PowerPoints SmartArt feature with which you can create great looking charts easily. c. **Text Shadow** - If you're placing text on top of a photograph, it may be somewhat hard to read. You can remedy this issue by clicking on the textbox, clicking on Text Effects, selecting Shadow, and changing the shadow color that contrasts your background color.

Share one slide where you applied the design principles

2. **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Upload your ppt to SlideShare. ** a. Go to the link and sign up. Remember your username and password. It will be good to jot it down as we will be using it again in Tech 2 and Tech 3. b. Click on the orange UPLOAD button. Follow the prompts. Give it some time to process. (About 1 - 2 minutes.) c. When processing is over, you will see your SlideShare on your screen. Locate the embed code. Copy the embed code. d. Go to your group wikipage and embed your SlideShare as a widget. Click Edit > Widget > Other HTML > Paste the embed code > Save > Save the page.

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=<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Duarte's Five Rules =

Week 6 - Design Principles
We will watch a video. You will have worksheet to fill in while watching. Submit the worksheet before leaving class.
 * 1. Assignment 7: Design Principles Worksheet**

The video, Presentation Zen, is based on a book by Garr Reynolds. It will give you a great foundation on slide design. You should also apply the principles you learn from this video on web design, such as when you start building instructional web sites in Tech Lab 2 and Tech Lab 3. So pay attention and keep the lessons in mind.

The YouTube video below is a precursor to the Presentation Zen video. This is a one hour talk in which the author, Garr Reynolds, spoke to Google staff. Google has Friday lunches with inspiring speakers, and on one of those series, they invited Garr Reynolds to speak. Keep in mind that Garr is speaking to people during this presentation, which is spontaneous and unedited. Watch it if you want to learn more.

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One presenter that Garr Reynolds praised was Steve Jobs. In the following video, Carmine Gallo, an expert on Communications, enumerates Steve Jobs presentation strategies. Watch and learn. Incorporate what you can on your gadget group report. I'm looking forward to it!

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 * 2. Group Work: Divide your group presentation and assign each member to take of one part of your presentation.**


 * 3. Homework: Create a PowerPoint presentation** on your part of the group report, keeping the Design Principles in mind. **Bring an electronic copy of your PowerPoint presentation next week.** I will show you how to upload it on the web and then embed it on your wikipage.

Your PowerPoint presentation will be graded using the following checklist: 1. There is a title section with your name, Frostburg State University and date of creation (Spring 2012) 2. Content: Sufficient useful information has been included. 3. Message: The presentation presents important information and ends with a call for action or message to consider. 4 The style chosen is a appealing. The colors chosen are easy on the eyes and professional looking. 5. Lay-out: The items on the slides are organized well. The slides demonstrate adherence to the rule of thirds. 6. Picture superiority effect has been applied. Content is presented using appropriate photographs and graphics. 7. Readability: The font style/s and color selected for the text makes the text easy to read. High contrast is used to ensure text readability. 8. Consistency: There are no more than 3 different font styles used. 9. The last slide shows a list of references citing sources of information. 10. The list of references is in proper APA format.

**The Common Core State Standards: Thinking about the Transition**

**Monday, February 27****th**

**5:00 - 7:30** **PM**

**Atkinsons Room - Lane Center**

**Frostburg State University**

With the collaboration and assistance of Janet Wilson and through our P-20 Partnership, some of our colleagues from Allegany County Public Shools will be offering a presentation about the Common Core State Standards. The presentation has been organized especially for you, our teacher candidates, and is being planned as an informational session focused on what our pre-service and in-service students need to know in preparation for the full implementation of the Common Core Standards. I am strongly encouraging you to attend.

= **1. Photography for Teachers** = Taking photographs is a worthwhile hobby for teachers. There are many uses for photographs in our profession: to illustrate terms and concepts, to document student progress, and to document our own professional growth, to name a few. If you are not yet a shutterbug teacher, this is a good time to get started. The first step is thinking about composition and the different types of images.

Wilson's Digital Photography: @http://sites.google.com/site/wilsonsdigitalphotography/compositional-techniques
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/11-tips-for-beginner-photographers
 * Tips for Beginners:**

There are many kinds of shots. When you're getting started, consider looking out for opportunities to take the following: Action Shot, Macro, and Landscape.

 * Action Shots**: http://www.smashandpeas.com/28-extreme-action-shots/

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 * Macro**


 * Landscape:** http://www.smashandpeas.com/36-stunning-examples-of-landscape-photography/

**YOUR TASK: Take photographs of your gadget: one macro and one action shot. Use these shots for your photo editing project.**
==** Photo Editing **== Since photographs are great instructional tools, teachers should be skillful in manipulating digital images. Often times, we have a photograph in which we need to point out significant details. Labeling such a photograph comes in handy for a teacher. In this activity, you will edit an original photograph you have taken.

Prepare the photograph of your gadget that you took.

Go to Photoshop.com @http://www.photoshop.com/ Create an Account (follow the prompts). Tip: Jot down your username and password! Go to ONLINE TOOLS. Select Photoshop Express Editor Upload a photo you can edit. Try out EDIT and DECORATE tools. **Add: Text** to support the photo, Photo taken by (your name), and the date today. Save your work onto your computer. Upload your edited photograph on your group wiki page.

For a video tutorial, go to http://screencast.com/t/NGY3NTk4O

Student Work Samples: http://techtoysforteachers.wikispaces.com/Flash+Drive

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**1. Digital Photography, Using Photographs in Education and Creative Commons**
Adding images and photographs on your written work will help your audience understand your message better. Images and photographs will also help your audience remember your message, especially if your image has a strong impact or stimulates a strong emotional reaction from your audience. We cannot, however, just use any image we find online. Copyright law protects the intellectual rights of creators. Teachers and students in the classroom are provided some leeway so long as we follow Fair Use Guidelines. There are also sources of images and photographs that are provided for teachers and students.

====  Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines  ==== ==== Fair Use defined: @http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.pdf  ====

Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines Chart: @http://www.halldavidson.net/copyright_chart.pdf

====  Creative Commons  ==== ==== Creative Commons is an organization that supports the sharing of original work. You can search for work that creators are willing to share using the search engine. You can also share and license your own work through the Creative Commons. ====

Creative Commons: @http://creativecommons.org/

Video

Creative Commons Licenses: @http://creativecommons.org/licenses/

How to Attribute a Creative Commons Work: @http://www.wikihow.com/Attribute-a-Creative-Commons-Licensed-Work

====  Sources of Copyright Free Images  ====

**Pics4Learning** is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to use all of the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection. You may also want to donate your own photos to this site for other teachers and students to use.

**Flickr Creative Commons **- Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license.

**Photobucket** - @http://photobucket.com/ Photos from Photobucket may also be shared. Double check on the license.

TASK:
Locate appropriate photographs for your group wiki. This is Assignment 4 - Illustration on Blackboard. Post at least one copyright free photograph, chart or infograph, **with appropriate citation**, on your group wiki page.

**2. Group Meeting**
Organize your paragraphs. Add subtopic headers and put these in bold. Add an article introduction and end with recommendations/conclusion. Organize your list of references. There should be one single list of references, in alphabetical order. Double check APA formatting.

Homework: Review, edit and polish your group paper. This will be graded next week as Assignment 5 Gadget Report.



Week 3 (Feb 9, 10)
**1. PPT/Wiki Lesson: Creating a banner using PowerPoint (Assignment 3)**
 * a. Create your Banner on PowerPoint**
 * Use Spotlight to locate PowerPoint. The spotlight is a magnifying glass that is located on the upper right hand corner of your Mac screen.
 * Launch PowerPoint.
 * GALLERY - Look for a style you like. You want one with high contrast so it is readable.
 * Go to FILE, PAGE SETUP, scroll down to BANNER. Type in 9 x 1.5. OK.
 * Type in your title. Type in your names on the sub title. Make the text as large as possible.
 * SAVE AS PICTURE, type in a unique name you will remember. Save on your document folder.


 * b. Rename your slide **
 * Launch FINDER. Look for your slide in your documents folder. Click on it two times **slowly** and edit the name. Or click on File, rename. Put a name that will be unique for your topic. For example, 001 Remember, wiki only saves one copy of a document. In case different documents with similar names were saved, wiki will only save the last one with the name given.

**2. Group Meeting**
Presentation of article notes. Based on your notes, come up with sub-topics for your topic. Assign each member to be in charge of developing the entry (1-2 paragraphs) for each sub-topic.

** 3. Homework: **
Write a cohesive paragraph on the subtopic assigned to you, complete with an introduction and recommendation for teachers. Post your work on your group wiki page, above the article summaries already posted there. Include a title for your work.

Week 2 (Feb 2, 3)

 * TURN IN SEARCH LOG ASSIGNMENT

1. TaskStream
@https://www.taskstream.com/pub/

2. Group Photo: Photo Booth

 * 1) Use the Spot Light to locate Photo Booth. Type in "Photo Booth." Click on Photo Booth on the list that comes up. This launches Photo Booth.
 * 2) Pick one computer and take a group picture. Smile!
 * 3) Save the picture. Right click on the image at the bottom of your Photo Booth screen. (Remember how to right click?) Export. It will get saved on your "Pictures" folder. Give it your group name (e.g. 003 topic grouppic).
 * 4) Post your group picture below your banner on your group wiki page. Go to your page. Click on Edit. Upload File. Browse for your group photo. Click to insert.

3. APA Citations
Why APA?

Basic APA Style Tutorial - @http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm

Citation Machine - @http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

Knight Cite - @http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php

Let's Practice!
=== Homework: Select at least three good articles on your topic. Post notes from these articles on your group wiki. Cite your sources using APA format. This is Assignment 2 Research Notes. ===

1. Course Overview
Visit our Blackboard Course Site Go over syllabus Take a look at the MTTS Standards

2. Make friends with the Lab Macs
View tutorials at http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#switcher

3. Get into Groups
Form groups of 2 - 3 people. Select a technology gadget to report on. Inform the professor which gadget you have selected or if you have a different (but related) gadget you would like to work on. Possibilities: Tablets (e.g. iPads) Digital Cameras Digital Video Cameras Document Cameras SmartBoards Cell Phones GPS Scientific Probes Digital Microscopes

Your report should include: 1. Description of the device and how it works. This may include history. 2. Important features and buyer's guide 3. Teaching ideas for using the device in the classroom.

You will have 4 weeks to work on this group report.

** 4. Get started with the wiki **

 * Add this site to your Bookmarks Bar. On Safari, click on the plus sign in front of the URL box. Click on the up/down arrows to get to "Bookmarks Bar." Click Add. You may want to add it to your Top Sites, too. This way, you can easily find the site whenever you log on the computer you are using now.
 * Click on Join this Wiki. The link is located on the left hand menu. You will be asked to sign up for Wikispaces. Follow the prompts.
 * Return to the Class Wiki by clicking on your bookmark.
 * Wait for your request to be approved. The professor will announce names as they get approved. Refresh your page after you have been approved.
 * Create your group page. Only one person in the group will need to do this. Click on NEW PAGE (on the left hand menu). For the page title, type in your section and a short form of your topic title. For example, 001 Digital Cameras. Click CREATE. Your page will come up in Edit mode. Write the names of the members of your group. Click SAVE. Return to the home page then click on your page to check that it is working.

Assignment for Next Week: Search Log
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">2. Read the MTTS details on the MTTS Web Site: [] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">3. Do an Internet search on the topic assigned to your group (the Gadget Report).4. Visit 5 - 7 different web sites with **articles** on your topic. Copy and paste the web address (URL or uniform resource locator) of these web sites on the search log. Conduct a web site evaluation for each article using the [|Web Site Evaluation Guide]. Be sure to address at least 5 of the 8 criteria listed on the guide. Use complete sentences on your evaluation notes. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">5. Print out your work and save an electronic copy on a flash drive, or email a copy to your self. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">SCORING: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">To earn the full 5 points, you need to enumerate at least 5 web sites / online articles. Each online article should be evaluated on at least 5 of the 8 criteria. Check out the good and bad examples on Blackboard.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;">1. Download the search log attached below (Standard 1 Web Log).

[|Standard I Web Log.doc]