One of our goals is to begin putting together the puzzle pieces that make up the learning and teaching process -- with a focus on tools and resources. The pieces are Curriculum Standards, Learning Theories, Resources and Tools and Teaching Strategies.Every state has standards and every content area has national standards. There are even standards for technology integration. Georgia uses the Georgia Performance Standards. You can even watch a video about the Georgia Performance Standards. You'll also want to be familiar with the ISTE standards for technology integration -- this class, and your course projects, are based on those standards. Select a grade level and subject area that will be the focus of your projects this semester. Important: Learn to navigate the http://www.georgiastandards.org/ (Georgia Performance Standards Website) so that you can select your subject area. You'll need to print a copy of these standards and place them in your 3-ring binder for reference purposes this semester.
From now on, a attendance sign-in sheet will be provided for you on the table next to the door. Make sure you remember to sign-in with your initials.
To do list:
1. Explore the Georgia Performance Standards website and select a grade and subject level.
2. Make sure that before Monday's class you have signed up for a google account. Your google account should be your FirstNameLastName.
3. On Wednesday we will go through a Google Page Creator Tutorial. We will create our autobiography pages. It will include a brief (1-2 paragraph) introduction about yourself, current information, career plans, and where you see yourself in 5 years. Turn in a print out of of your introduction on Wednesday. Make sure it is saved on your USB.
