Toady, Thursday February 25 we will be using Excel to create a database. You will learn how to enter data, change the columns, add rows and columns, use the formuals and even make graphs.
On Tuesday we will be using Google Spreadsheets to do similar charts. You will be comparing the two databases.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Thursday February 25
Classroom Rules.
As part of your fictitious classroom responsibilities you must monitor and take care of the computer lab. There are some differences between the classroom and the lab. Create a set of rules for the students to follow in the computer lab.
Here is one example using an acrostic
As part of your fictitious classroom responsibilities you must monitor and take care of the computer lab. There are some differences between the classroom and the lab. Create a set of rules for the students to follow in the computer lab.
Here is one example using an acrostic
AN ACROSTIC!
Come to class with clean hands.
Operate the equipment properly.
Make sure you listen to directions.
Push your chair in when you are done.
Use your inside voice.
Touch the keyboard lightly
.Eat and drink outside the computer lab.
Remember to take your printouts with you.
Learn something new each time you come to the lab.
Always work toward your best, not your neighbors' best.
Be careful handling CD's.
Above is an example of classroom rules. Select a grade level and create your own rules. You do not need to use an acrostic
Due: Tuesday March 1
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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Week of February 22
Tuesday will be your chance to shine as you present your Smart Board lessons. Both your written lessons and presentations are due.
On Thursday we will be continuing on with our discussion on software. We will focus on the software that assists teachers with their administrative duties including the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
On Thursday we will be continuing on with our discussion on software. We will focus on the software that assists teachers with their administrative duties including the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Week of February 15
This will be another busy week as we explore software used by educators in the classroom. This includes software as well as mobile Apps, used for instruction, classroom management, and productivity. As you are watching the presentation today I want you to create one multiple choice and one other form of question based on the presentation. Please take a few minutes to check out the below sites and remember to add them to your database. Your description should include the use of the site.
Sites
Standards Toolbox
Google Apps
Prezi
Moodle
Rubrics
Common Core Rubric Maker
IRubric
We will also be reading passages from our books today using the document camera.
Don't forget you will be presenting your Smart Board lesson on Tuesday February 23.
Sites
Standards Toolbox
Google Apps
Prezi
Moodle
Rubrics
Common Core Rubric Maker
IRubric
We will also be reading passages from our books today using the document camera.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Thursday February 11
Take Two
On Tuesday we had a dry run with the Socrative quiz. Today you will access Socrative on your phone or the computer and take the EDU 288 Quiz 1, which is a ten question quiz on chapter six. You will access the quiz through the student site by entering room 721640.
The rest of the class time will be to work on your Smart Board lesson. You can find lessons and ideas at Smart Exchange. You will have access to the Smart Board in B03 to practice. Your lesson and presentation was originally due on Tuesday February 16, I moved it back until Tuesday February 23. You will have today's' class and part of Thursday February 18 to practice with the Smart Board.
You will also need to select a children's book that you will share with the class using the ELMO document camera on Tuesday February 16.
On Tuesday we had a dry run with the Socrative quiz. Today you will access Socrative on your phone or the computer and take the EDU 288 Quiz 1, which is a ten question quiz on chapter six. You will access the quiz through the student site by entering room 721640.
The rest of the class time will be to work on your Smart Board lesson. You can find lessons and ideas at Smart Exchange. You will have access to the Smart Board in B03 to practice. Your lesson and presentation was originally due on Tuesday February 16, I moved it back until Tuesday February 23. You will have today's' class and part of Thursday February 18 to practice with the Smart Board.
You will also need to select a children's book that you will share with the class using the ELMO document camera on Tuesday February 16.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday February 9
Your classroom design and explanation are due today, remember you should have a floor plan and a word document.
In class we are going to focus on computer hardware types, applications, and evolution. The interactive whiteboard is an example of hardware that you will be using to teach your "Smart Board" lesson next Tuesday. You will have time in class today and Thursday to practice with the technology.
One of the most commonly used examples of computer hardware is the smartphone. Today you are going to use your smartphone to take a quiz on the topic of hardware. First you will need to download a free app called Socrative https://b.socrative.com/login/student/. You can also access the site from any computer which makes the software very user friendly. For today you will be the student, all you will need to know is the room number 721640 to take the quiz EDU 288 Quiz 1. I also want you to sign up as a teacher so you can create assessments and look at the reports http://www.socrative.com/. Remember to add the site to your table.
In class we are going to focus on computer hardware types, applications, and evolution. The interactive whiteboard is an example of hardware that you will be using to teach your "Smart Board" lesson next Tuesday. You will have time in class today and Thursday to practice with the technology.
One of the most commonly used examples of computer hardware is the smartphone. Today you are going to use your smartphone to take a quiz on the topic of hardware. First you will need to download a free app called Socrative https://b.socrative.com/login/student/. You can also access the site from any computer which makes the software very user friendly. For today you will be the student, all you will need to know is the room number 721640 to take the quiz EDU 288 Quiz 1. I also want you to sign up as a teacher so you can create assessments and look at the reports http://www.socrative.com/. Remember to add the site to your table.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Classroom Design
The classroom environment is an important role in learning. For this assignment you will identify a grade level and design your classroom. Your assignment will include the physical layout of the classroom this should be accompanied by a typed rationale for the tangible elements (desks, tables, lighting, technology, etc.) in the room.
Here are three sites that can assist you with the physical design of your classroom. Classroom Architect, Class Set Up, and Lakeshore Learning. This site might give you some ideas to get started
floor planner. Remember to add the one you like to your resource table.
The Assignment is due on Tuesday February 9.
Here are three sites that can assist you with the physical design of your classroom. Classroom Architect, Class Set Up, and Lakeshore Learning. This site might give you some ideas to get started
floor planner. Remember to add the one you like to your resource table.
The Assignment is due on Tuesday February 9.
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