Course Reflection Paper & Lesson Expectations

The End of Course Reflection Paper Assignment
Write a 2-3 page reflection paper

• Discuss what you have learned during this class and identify how it will assist you in achieving further academic and work related goals.  Please be as specific as you can.
• Include your strategies for capitalizing on your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses in order to become a successful educator.  
• Specifically identify elements of the course you hope to implement in your future classroom and explain the specifics.

Lesson Expectations
Each student is required to submit a complete lesson plan on a subject and grade area of their choice.  This lesson may be presented, however this is not a requirement.  I do not require a specific format, however you are welcome to follow the format of your choice.  I require analysis of subject area, grade level, state objective/benchmark, however no formal or specific format is required.

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Tuesday 11/01/2011
Chapter 11
1.  During today's class we discussed the proper and improper applications of video in the P-12 classroom.  Reintegrate your view of using video in the classroom.  Provide an example of both a positive and a negative application of video.

2.  Chapter 11 states "videos can take students to places they might not be able to go otherwise" (pg.311).  Explain an application in your dream classroom which would allow this to occur.

3.  For chapter 11, our book has provided a recording of Scott James and his fifth-grade class.  Review the recorded lesson from the DVD and identify how Mr. James can develop the cognitive, affective, and interpersonal skills of his students.

4.  Develop a "T" chart and identify what is very good about the lesson and what he could improve on. 


Tuesday 10/25/2011
Chapters 8-10
1. When should we implement display surfaces to present information?  Explain and provide an example.

2.  Of the six (6) forms of display boards/surfaces which on do you see yourself using in you future classroom?  Explain why you selected this format to implement.  How do you see yourself using this presentation tool in your future classroom?

3.  Identify the six types of non-projected visuals and discuss their advantages, limitations, and integration. 

4.  Identify three equipment setups that may be used for students to view digital images in the classroom setting.

5.  Describe a specific situation in which a document camera would be useful in your future classroom. 

6. Compare the advantages and limitations of using audio media in your grade level classroom. 

7.  Distinguish between hearing and listening.  Be specific.

8.  Describe four techniques for improving listening skills. 



Tuesday 10/18/2011

Chapters 7-8

1. Identify the advantages and limitations of the integration of online learning.  Explain.
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2. Describe the characteristics of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networks.
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3. Compare and contrast the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networks, and intranets from an instructional perspective.  
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4. Identify four types of learning center and describe one specific example of each.
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5. Identify and describe the eight possible components of an instructional module.
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6.  Discuss the advantages, limitations and applications of printed materials in instruction.  
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7.  Describe instructional applications that are especially appropriate for exhibits, displays, and dioramas.  
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Tuesday 9/27/2011

Chapter 6

1.       Define distance education.

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2.       Compare and contrast audio and television telecommunication systems.

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3.       Identify an instructional application that would be appropriate for teleconferencing in  each of the following educational environments.

Elementary

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Middle

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High School

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4.       Identify and describe three functions performed by a classroom teacher in a distance education setting.

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Tuesday 09/20/2011
http://www.zoodles.com/
http://www.madscience.org/
http://www.jumpstart.com/
http://www.pbs.org/
http://www.nickjr.com/
http://www.ti-algebranspired.com/
http://www.spellingcity.com/
http://www.mathblaster.com/

Website Review Format

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First & Last Name
Date
Website URL

Website Review

1.      Review Introduction - Introduce the website, its purpose and your overall opinion on the effectiveness of it providing its purpose. Explain what it is the company does, and how effective they are at providing that service.

2.      Design Element - This is the first thing you notice when you open the website. Is it appealing? Does the color scheme work? Consider how easy it is to navigate the site. Share your opinion on how the design and navigation work. Did you find anything that didn't work?

3.      Focus Element - The focus of a website is the site's intent. Is the intent or purpose of the website clear? Can a first time visitor easily discover what the website is trying to accomplish? If the website is advertising a product, is it clear and appealing? Would you purchase a product from the website?

4.      Fundamentals Element - The fundamentals are the basic operation of the website. Do the hyperlinks work? Is the navigation easily understandable? Large websites should have a "site map" for the user to easily see the navigation scheme.

5.      Content Element - The content is the "meat and potatoes" of the website. Is the content relevant to the purpose of the site? Is it well written? As a visitor to the website, the content should be pertinent. Read through several pages of the website's content, like anything that is published professionally, it should be free of grammatical errors, spelling errors and formatting errors.

6.      Effectiveness Element - Evaluate the website for its overall effectiveness. Can you as the user easily accomplish your reason for visiting the website? Was the information or product you were searching for easy to find? Was that information up-to-date and accurate?

7.      Qualifications/Credentials Element - Most websites will have an "About Me" page or other page that introduces the company, its qualifications and writer's profiles. Is the website written by one or multiple authors? With as much information that is available on the Internet, it is important to understand whether the website is accurate and that they are qualified to write about the content displayed. Can you easily discover whether they are qualified to write about the website's purpose? Writers should have their own byline or profile page.



Reminder

The September 13th class will be in room 145 at Fayetteville Middle School.  You will circle to the back of the high school building and park.  Also, don't forget to complete your quiz prior to class.

Chapter 1-2 Quiz

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CSNZSCF

Tuesday 8/30/11

Last week we had a lot of fun looking at the different lessons avaliable for Notebook 10.  If you want to download a free 30 day trial of this program click on the link below and follow the directions for the type of computer you have. 

http://exchange.smarttech.com/

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Great news...you are going to develop your very own blog/website today.  This is a great tool for posting the link to the WebQuests you have been working on. 


http://www.webquest.com/
http://www.google.com/
http://www.blogger.com/