Class 1
Sept 2
Course Introduction and Basics of Macintosh OS X
Learning Theories
Student-Centered Inquiry
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 2 of text
- Be prepared for a short quiz on Ch 2 & lecture
Class 2
Sept 9
Activity: Spreadsheets for Inquiry
Integrating the Internet: Webquests
Activity: A WebQuest about WebQuests
Before Next Class:
- Complete Tutorial 1 on using InspireData (see also the Database Inquiry assignment)
- Read Ch 8, pg 240-262 (new) of text (old - pg 252 - 274)
Using Productivity Software for Student-Centered Inquiry; Performance Objectives
Class 3
Sept 16
Activity: Seeing Connections with Databases
Activity: Performance Objectives
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 4
- Review the Process for Developing Your WebQuest. This page will be used to guide our thinking through the WebQuest project. In preparation for next week, read the article referenced in the first item under the Initial Panning section.
- If you are not familiar with this fairy tale, read the story of the Three Little Pigs.
Instructional video on creating server connections
Assignment: Using a Database for Inquiry
Due: Oct 14
Class 4
Sept 23
Constructing a Database
Activity: Bloom's Taxonomy
Integrating Instructional Software
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 3 in the text
- Explore the WebQuest Portal and the Web Inquiry Projects site.
The Official WebQuest Page
Webquest Assignment Due: Dec 4
Class 5
Sept 30
WebQuest Planning—Plan the Task
Catalog of software in the lab
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 7 pg. 210 - 219 (new) (old - pg. 226 - 237)
- Fill out the WebQuest Planning Sheet (due in 2 weeks - Oct 14)
Assignment
Software Integration Project Due: Oct 7
Class 6
Oct 7
Activity: Internet Search Skills
Copyright and Fair Use
Creating Rubrics
Webquest Rubric
Standards: ISTE & TEKS
Overview of TA-TEKS
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 5 in the text
Class 7
Oct 14
Graphic Organizers
Activity: Graphic Organizers
Activity: Handheld Computing in Education
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 6 in the text
Inspiration Assignment Due: Nov 4
Class 8
Oct 21
Incorporating Digital Images in Instruction
Activity: Using a Digital Camera & Image Editing
We will go over the basics of creating video with iMovie, and we won't even need a camcorder! We will discuss video as a means of literary expression, and on how to use video to communicate.
Resources/Ideas for Digital Storytelling and Animation
- Clay Animation Made Easy
- Tech4Learning articles & examples
Class 9
Oct 28
Analyzing the WebQuest Process
Digital Storytelling
- Oveview of Digital Storytelling (presentation)
- The Seven Elements Chart
More on Digital Storytelling
Digital Story Assignment Due: Nov 18
Class 10
Nov 4
Today is a work day session devoted to producing your video composition.
Digital Story Assignment Due: Nov 18
Class 11
Nov 11
Creating a QuestGarden Account
Before Next Class:
- Read Ch 7 p. 220 - 223 (new) (old - pg. 237 - 241) in the text
Digital Story Assignment Due: Nov 18
Webquest Assignment Due:Dec 4
Class 12
Nov 18
The Interactive Web – Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts
Before Next Class:
Podcasting/Blog Assignment Due: Dec 2
Webquest Assignment Due: Dec 4
Class 13
Nov 25
Webquest Assignment Due: Dec 4
Class 14
Dec 2
Special Presentation: Dealing with Objectionable Materials on the Internet
Lessons from the Julie Amero Case
Portfolio Assignment Due: Dec 9
Class 15
Dec 9
Class presentations of your portfolios
Class 16
Dec 16
Some resources and ideas adapted from EdTec course at the
SDSU Department of Educational Technology
Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery
on DiscoverySchool.com