Week 13 ECOT Simulation Reflection

Please reflect on your experience in the ECOT Simulation.  Please don't confuse this with the ECOT Simulation survey.  The survey also needs to be completed. The survey is located at this link.

Week 12 TPACK Explained

Please reflect on the article "TPACK Explained." TPACK Explained

Week 11, Chapter 8 Reflection

Post your reflection on the Chapter 8 reading.

Week 9

Post your reflection of Chapter 4 reading here.

Week 8

Please post your reflection on the two Ted Talk videos.

Week 5 Reflection Mobile Media Learning - Ch 1 and 2 Dikkers

Provide a reflection following the guidelines from previous posts on read only Ch. 1 and 2 (the pdf starts with several blank pages so scroll down) Mobile Media Learning - Ch 1 and 2 Dikkers pdf

Week 5 Special Feature World Without Wires Special Feature

Please post a response the the Special Feature "World Without Wires Special Feature" on pg. 337 in our text book following the same criteria as the previous posts.

Week 4 Why Games are Good and Ch. 6

Gee - Why Games are Good  and Ch. 6 Tools for online learning. Create a blog post reflection on the class blog covering your thoughts on the integration of games and online tools for learning in the classroom.

Week 4 Video games and virtual worlds in classrooms.

Explore some of the games listed on the assignment sheet.  Play one of the games and create a blog post commenting on what educational purpose there might be in utilizing this game in your classroom, on our class blog following the guidelines we have been using. Also post the URL of a recorded short video of your game play (1-2 min) of at least one game. Also be ready to discuss what you have learned at the next Google Hangout.

Week 3

Please comment on the Chapter 7 reading and the  2014 NMC Horizon Report.  Again your response should be between 100-200 words.

Required Materials/Textbook(s) and Software

Shelly, G. B., Gunter, G. A., Gunter R. E. (2012) Teachers discovering computers: Integrating technology in a connected world. (7th ed.) Cengage Learning

LiveText Software is used to complete the state required electronic portfolio.  You may purchase this online at www.livetext.com.  Purchase the least expensive version without the video.

You will need to download a wide variety of Web 2.0 software to your computer throughout the course.

Week 1

Hello everyone! We will be using this blog to share our reflections on the readings and topics covered in class.  All blog responses should be 100 words or less.  I do not expect summaries of the readings but instead reflection about how the concepts and information can be used in the classroom.  You will also comment on at least one other students post each week.  

Your posts will be done in the comments section of the main posts. Review Chapter 2 in the class book and read the Digital Natives article. Post a comment of 100 words or less reflecting on the readings. Please do not summarize readings, instead try to think about how the readings can be applied to your teaching practices in the future.

Reply to at least one of your classmates posts.