Wednesday, December 5 - Optional Class Day

Today is an opportunity to make up one absence. Remember to review the syllabus regarding the attendance policy.

Have a terrific winter break!

Tuesday, December 4, Wrap-up

I've truly enjoyed getting to know each of you and I wish you luck in the future.

Your ASSURE Lesson Plan is due at the beginning of class today. Make sure that your link to the .doc is working. I will be emailing you if I have any problems opening the attachment. It is important that you make sure that I can access your web page from the course blog. Make sure that you check your "junk" folder just in case the email is routed to that folder.

Today you have the opportunity to ask questions of the final reflection which is due tomorrow at the end of class. Remember that Wednesday is an opportunity to make up for one (1) absence.

Remember the learning puzzle? We talked about teaching strategies, technology implementation, learning theories and curriculum standards. Links to teaching strategies, learning theories, Georgia performance standards and Loti are available from the side bar on the blog.

If I don't see you Wednesday, I want to wish you the best for finals and a happy winter break.

Monday, December 3, ASSURE Lesson Plan & Final Reflection

Today we will wrap-up instruction related to the ASSURE MODEL. Some of today's goals include: An opportunity to extensively review the rubric and ask questions about the rubric, a peer-review (based on the rubric)that will help your fellow classmate complete their project successfully and to provide you time to complete your rubric.

Before we get started on the Peer review, please complete the following course evaluation from this link: https://ssl.coe.uga.edu/apps/course_eval/index.html

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we will take a look at the requirements for our Final Reflection. The Final Reflection will become the content for the introduction page. A discription can be found at our course website. Let's also take a look at some examples from the previous semester so you can get an idea of what is expected.

Don't forget that we have class on Tuesday! By the way I have decided to make Wednesday another Amnesty day. If you are participating on this opportunity, you must come to class on time and work on your assignment.

Friday, November 30, ASSURE Lesson Plan Cont.

Today we will review the final portion of the Assure Lesson Plan Model and take a closer look at the rubric. I encourage you to ask questions on the rubric or lesson plan since the due date is coming up soon.

On Monday, we will peer review each others capstone project using the rubric for the assignment. The goal is to give you an opportunity to review the rubric, help your fellow classmates and complete your capstone project.

On Tuesday, I will introduce the final reflection. The discription is already posted on the course projects page.

If all goes well, Wednesday will be an optional workday. I will be in the classroom if you have any questions. Remember that the Late Pass can not be used for the final reflection.

Due to time constraints, I will be emailing your lesson plan and final reflection grade to you. I will grade them as soon as possible but I am also taking final exams next week.

As a reminder, there is not final exam in this class since it is a project based course.

Wednesday, 11/28/07 - ASSURE Continued

Today, your WebQuest peer reviews are due.

We will continue working on the ASSURE Lesson Plan.

1. Make sure you have reviewed the rubric and email me if you have any questions.

2. Take a look at the example provided on Monday's blog.

3. Read the handout (chapter 3) provided on Monday.

Monday, 11/26/07 - ASSURE Lesson Format

WebQuest Wrap-up. Today I will provide you with a peer-evaluation handout. It is due on Wednesday, 11/28 at the beginning of class.

Now on to the ASSURE Lesson Format:There are many different lesson plan formats, but one that helps to organize teaching and learning through the use of technology is the ASSURE model:

A: Analyze Learners

S: State Objectives

S: Select the Media, Methods, and Materials

U: Utilize Media and Materials

R: Require Learner Participation

E: Evaluate and Revise

For your Capstone Project for the course, you will select one of the projects you created this semester and write an original lesson plan that uses that project to teach a Georgia Performance Standard. You will use the ASSURE model as your lesson plan format. A web page has been created that will walk you through the development process step-by-step.

Your final product (due Tuesday, December 4th) will be the completed instructional plan template. It will most likely by 3-4 pages long. The largest section of your template should be the "Require Learner Participation" section, as this is where you will describe your actual learning activity -- what your learners will be doing. The project description, deadline and rubric can be accessed from our course website or from this link.

A example to a well done Assure lesson plan can be found at: http://wwkristina.googlepages.com/capstoneproject

Monday, 11/19/07- Workday

Today is a scheduled optional workday to complete your WebQuest. It is also a opportunity to make up one (1) absence from class.
Have a nice holiday break.