tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17466638614831359892012-01-12T08:23:22.817-08:00Random thoughts and interesting finds related to technology in education for Dr. Baumbach's EME 2040 students at UCF!Donna Baumbachnoreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746663861483135989.post-67899779293878218792009-04-29T01:00:00.000-07:002009-04-29T01:00:00.662-07:002009-04-29T01:00:00.662-07:00

Once you take the final exam, the class is over. I do have to grade any questions that have essay or short answers, and once I do that, you should see your score in My Grades in WebCT. You can use the syllabus to determine your final grade using your total points.I've posted some final thoughts for you on the last page of the class wiki. It's interactive, with video, audio, animation and more!

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PBWiki has announced a name change to PBWorks.If you created a wiki in PBWiki, it has a new name and address. See the FAQs. Yes, your old address should work, but you might want to make note of the change--especially if you are linking to it from your portfolio.I'm glad they waited until your final project was due and graded!

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Right NOW I'm attending the FETC Virtual Conference. It's entirely online--including speakers, presentations, communication with other participants, exhibits and even prizes! How cool is that?I'm listening to Dr. Steven L. Paine – State Superintendent – West Virginia Department of Education. He's talking about what they are doing for teachers, for students and with technology to improve

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I've posted a new example of a final project. It includes notes from the course about each part of the assignment. See it here.Introductory PageLesson PlanStudent Activity PageTeacher ResourcesThis was created in PBWiki, but you may also use Wikispaces or WetPaint.

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I just found this rubric online for assessing instructional objectives:Rubric: Instructional Objective StatementYou can also build your own rubric at this site--or modify one--or put a whole course online.Other rubric generators mentioned in your project overview and in Module 7:RubistarTeachnology RubricsAnd you can learn a LOT more about rubrics here:Kathy Schrock's Assessment and Rubric

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I've compiled 10 resources for you to help review for the final exam including some already mentioned in this blog so you have them all in one place. You can see them here:http://1link.in/dstthClick on OPEN and it open all the links.Have fun! You'll be ready!

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Like finding those hidden words? Here's a link to a word search puzzle using terms from our work this semester. Print it out and go to it! (No fair doing it while in another class!)Can't find them? Here's the answer key!

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In addition to the review quiz posted earlier, Larry Ferlazzo's blog alerted me to some new "make your own game" sites. So here's another one for you created in W2L (What 2 Learn) and based on the final exam questions.Click here to play:Penquins in Peril: Introduction to Technology in EducationSee Larry's "Best" lists here! You'll find some new favorites! And you might want to bookmark or

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Several research studies by Florida professors and others indicate: "Online classes may be a relatively young instructional practice for K-12 schools, but experts already generally agree on one point: Research shows that virtual schooling can be as good as, or better than, classes taught in person in brick-and-mortar schools."var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,313,813339,"

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ClassJump.com provides teachers web sites free of charge, where multiple classes can be managed and updated using an easy to understand interface. No knowledge of web site programming is needed to get your class or classes set up and quickly providing up-to-date information for your students and parents. Post homework

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PBWiki announced some enhancements to their wiki software today:Starred Pages- Bookmark all important wiki pages and create a personal list of information that is important to you.Send a Link- Tell other members of your team that you’ve updated the workspace, or to call them to review, comment, or edit the page.Navigator- Quickly navigate to any folder, and browse all pages on your wiki. Also a

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It seems like a good time to begin review the course...with technology (of course!) So let's take a look back....What do you remember? What did you miss?First, I created a Powerpoint presentation and uploaded it to SlideShare. Slideshare let me add some YouTube videos I thought fit nicely! Cool! When finished, I embedded it in a wiki page.What else can I do with this review presentation?

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A semester review quiz is now available online to help you get ready for the final exam. Most of the questions will come from your textbook.Be sure to register a screen name to see your score...keep playing to see all the questions. Add questions if you'd like! <a href="http://www.mystudiyo.com/act84932/mini/go/semester_review_-_eme2040">semester_review_-_eme2040&

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I'm sorry to say that Gcast, the website many of you used to create your own podcast, is no longer going to be free. The basic service is FREE, but beginning April 1, 2009, podcasting by phone will require a yearly subscription fee of $99. I had also used Gabcast by phone for free, but it now has limited phone-in capabilities. A comment on Larry Ferlazzo's blog suggests: "Two sites that we are

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Want to know more about technology in education? Here's a great opportunity! The award-winning producers of FETC and T.H.E. Journal invite you to participate in a FREE virtual conference for K-12 educators and technology staff exploring the most pressing issues related to 21st Century Skills.APRIL 23, 200911:00am-7:00pm ESTWhat you can expect: The latest developments in 21st century skills

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Wikispaces is celebrating its 4th birthday and announcing some changes. If you used Wikispaces for your teacher wiki, you'll probably want to use it for your final project, too. This announcement doesn't say WHEN they changes will happen, but I wanted you to be aware that there will be changes! It looks like they will be major improvements, but the directions in your course pages may not be as

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You've learned that you cannot just grab any image off the web and use it in your own presentation or wiki! So what ARE you supposed to do?Here are some sources you can use for copyright free or creative commons licensed images:Where Is It?Where to Find Copyright Free Images (and Some Clip Art) on the WebCopyright Friendly Images and Sound Discovery School's Clip Art GalleryWise Gorilla

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Microsoft offers this glimpse of technology ten years from now. My guess? Most of it will be with us even before then!Video: Future Vision Montage

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You've created your teacher wiki, so you are beginning to see both the possibilities and limitations of a wiki for your professional use. There are many alternatives to help give you a web presence. For example, The Scholastic Class Homepage Builder provides teachers who have never made a blog or website with an easy-to-use tool to get started creating an online presence for students and

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Created with Your Pot of Gold Animation.

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I found these three presentations by Kim Cofino on the Slideshare site. They are simple, elegant, and impressive. Note the emphasis on the visuals and the emotions and ideas they evoke! Kim shares her great ideas and experiences in her blog, Always Learning. It's one you might want to bookmark and watch!The 21st Century EducatorView more presentations from Kim Cofino.The 21st Century

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One of your upcoming assignments focuses on copyright, fair use and creative commons. This may be the best explanation of public domain and Creative Commons licensing I've seen. It also helps us understand why modeling ethical behavior in using digital content is critical for us as teachers.Creative Commons: What every Educator needs to knowView more presentations from Rodd Lucier. (tags:

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