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!
While you're there, you can click on a link near the top of that page (or click here) to write and leave a sticky-note with positive suggestions or comments on the eme2040 wall.
Go forth and TEACH! (and use technology wisely to do it well!)
Dr. B
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(Not) The End
FETC Virtual Conference
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 outcomes in education. He first talked about how teachers are VALUED in Finland, Singapore, Korea and China. He's also talking about building a "back porch" for teachers--where they can collaborate, share, plan, work and learn together online. He believes teachers should be better trained, more respected, and better paid....and that we need better teachers! I can't disagree! Did you know in Finland, only 1 in 10 trained teachers are actually selected to work in school classrooms? They only take the cream of the crop!
I like him. He thinks that retirees (like me!) have something to offer! Paine also thinks we'll be looking at more online learning for both students and teachers and much hybrid instruction as well. Aren't you glad you took this course online? And you were introduced to FLVS? Online learning and teaching may indeed be part of your future!
See the program here. I'm hoping that the presentations will be available later for you (and me) to view and hear later, too.
Back to my learning....!
Final Project Example
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.
ABCD Rubric
I just found this rubric online for assessing instructional objectives:
Rubric: Instructional Objective Statement
You 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:
And you can learn a LOT more about rubrics here:
If you use the final project rubric as a guide, you will see how it can help students as well as teachers!
Final Exam Resources
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/dstth
Click on OPEN and it open all the links.
Have fun! You'll be ready!
Word Search Puzzle
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!
New Review Game
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 Education
Penquins in Peril: Introduction to Technology in Education
See Larry's "Best" lists here! You'll find some new favorites! And you might want to bookmark or subscribe to his blog!
BTW, I made at least one error in putting this game together....10 bonus points if you are the first to post it in a comment below!
Here are some other games created by others on W2L that will help you review and show you what else you might create using the free game-creator tool:
BTW, I made at least one error in putting this game together....10 bonus points if you are the first to post it in a comment below!
Here are some other games created by others on W2L that will help you review and show you what else you might create using the free game-creator tool:
- Outputs and Inputs (hangman)
- Technology Hardware (hangman)
- Input Devices (short answer)
- Storage Devices (scrambled letters)
- Software (short answer quiz)
- Storage (for one or two players - short answers)
Looking Back at the Semester
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? Once it's in Powerpoint, I have lots of options. I saved the presentation as jpg images. That turns each slide into a separate image.
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- The slideshow above is in Smilebox.
- I also created a VoiceThread. Click on the link and you can comment on any slide or memory by typing, using a microphone or webcam, or even calling a toll-free number! (Comments are moderated, so they may not appear immediately.)
- I used the slides to create a video in Animoto, one of my favorite tools:
- I saved it as a movie and uploaded it to YouTube:
- I created a new presentation in Prezi. (Watch out! Prezi may make you dizzy! But it is a cool presentation system!)
I hope it serves as a good visual review of where we've been and what we've accomplished in a short time!
Which is your favorite way to view the review? Leave a comment to let me know!
Semester Review Quiz
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!
Wikispaces Plans Some Enhancements
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 helpful. You did a good job with your teacher wiki, but if you run into questions, let me know. I'll be happy to help.
FCAT Explorer
I found this image today. Since checking out FCAT Explorer is one of your assignments for next week, it seemed appropriate to share this poster.
Remember, you are taking these FCAT courses as if you were a student, not the smart adult you are.
Be sure to get some wrong to see what happens. These will take some time so don't wait until the last minute. And whatever you do, "Don't Freak Out!"
Reminder: Wiki Webinar Coming Up! (Teacher Wiki Coming Up, Too!)
Project #3 is a teacher wiki. You'll also be using a wiki for your final project. The course contains some links to tutorials, but there is an opportunity coming up that you might want to take advantage of:
You are cordially invited to a live online presentation (a webinar) called "PBwiki 101: Your Guide to Wiki Basics." This webinar takes place on Wednesday, March 4th at 1pm EST / 10am PST. Sign up for the free webinar here.
For your projects you can use PBwiki, Wikispaces, or WetPaint. Your choice. Sometimes seeing and hearing someone demonstrate the features can be helpful and can extend your online learning!
Image from WebGuild.org http://www.webguild.org/images/1211573010wiki.gif
Two eme2040 Students Meet
I read about a new online animation tool that I wanted to play with. It said, "If you can type, you can make a movie." You know what? They were right! Xtranormal is xtraspecial! Want to see it?
I had a dream that went like this....
Need a Topic for Your Scavenger Hunt?
February has several holidays, you know...there's President's Day, Groundhog Day and Valentine's Day and of course you know it is Black History Month. One of the online groups I follow faithfully has a member who publishes a list of "special events" for each month. One of them might make a good topic for your group project, the scavenger hunt. Others are just interesting. Some are just silly, but it just goes to show that there is something to celebrate every day!
February 2009 is...
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Bake for Family Fun
Festival of Camellias
International Boost Your Self Esteem Month
International Expect Success Month
Library Lovers' Month
Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
National African American History Month (also Black History Month)
National Bird Feeding Month
National Cherry Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Laugh-Friendly Month
National Parent Leadership Month
National Pet Dental Health Month
National Senior Independence Month
National Time Mangagement Month
Prevent-a-Litter Month
Relationship Wellness Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
Sweet Potato Month
Unchain a Dog Month
Wise Health Consumer Month
Worldwide Renaissance of the Hearth Month
Youth Leadership Month
Children's Authors & Illustrators Week (2/1-2/7)
International Coaching Week (2/1-2/7)
National Patient Recognition Week (2/1-2/7)
Publicity For Profit Week (2/1-2/7)
Solo Diners Out Week (2/1-2/7)
Women's Heart Week (2/1-2/7)
International Networking Week (2/1-2/7)
Candlemas (2/2)
Bonza Bottler Day (2/2)
Ground Hog Day (2/2)
Imbolc (Imbolg, Lupercalia, Feast of Pan, Feast of Torches, Feast of
Waxing Light, Bright's Day, and Oimelc) (2/2)
Halfway Point of Winter (2/3)
Japan: Setsubin (Bean-Throwing Festival) (2/3)
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (2/4)
Paczki Day (2/5)
Solar Eclipse (2/9)
Japan: Founding Day--660 B.C. (2/11)
Lincoln's Birthday (2/12)
Valentine's Day (2/14)
National Engineers Week (2/15-2/21)
President's Day (2/16)
Brazil: Carnival (2/17)
National PTA Founder's Day (2/17)
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/22-2/28)
National Pancake Week (2/22-2/28)
Read Me Week (2/23-2/27)
Washington's Birthday (2/22)
Bun Day in Iceland (2/23)
International Pancake Day (2/24)
Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans (2/24)
Spay Day USA (2/24)
Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins) (2/25)
National Polar Bear Day (2/27)
We're Off!!! And Running!
The course is now ready! And several of you have already logged in and looked around! Thanks to Dr. Gunter, Queen of EME2040, for moving things along for us! She's the best!
This week you'll complete the Welcome Module. I'll look forward to seeing you use the discussion, the dropbox, the quizzes and finishing the learning online orientation quiz. Then we'll be on the road to.....the end!
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