Wiki+Assignments



Please take this week to prepare for our next class when you will be highlighting BOTH an original SMART Notebook lesson AND a lesson that incoproates a web2.0 application. Also remember you must upload your Notebook lesson to the[| Ludlow Technology wiki]before Saturday, March 26th.Just as a reminder you will need to log-in to the wiki to upload your lesson. Use the Navigator tool (right side of page), scrollling down and clicking on the SMART Notebook file and locating the appropriate page (ELA, Math, Etc.). Please add your lesson to the top of the chart (I added rows to the pages) under the correct grade level (elementray, middle, high school). Remember you must edit the page, upload the file and double click on the uploaded file to add it to the page. Don't forget to write a brief description of the lesson, give yourself credit and to click on the save button at the bottom onf the page! If you have any problems please feel free to contact me and I'll be more then happy to help.Thanks!
 * Assignment #4- March 19, 2011**

1. As part of your third assignment you will be creating a "fake" Facebook Page using a SMART Notebook template. Please click here to navigate to the page for the directions! This part of the assignment is due to Anne Marie via an email by March 16th.
 * Assignment #3- March 5, 2011**

Please click here to navigate to the page with this week's question.
 * Question **

1. As part of your second assignment you will be creating your own quiz for all of members of this class to take, using Google Forms! PLease keep in mind that when using Google Docs it is best if you use either FireFox or Google Chrome as your browser.To do this you will: 2. The second part of this assignment is for you to go to each page of your classmates and take his/her quiz. This should be **completed by February 4th**. 3. Please answer the following question using the discussion feature at the top of this page and respond to at least two other posts. This should be completed by February 4th. One of my favorite educational quotes is from John Lubbok and reads as follows**-"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn."** I believe that for some students that wish to learn can be ignited when technology is integrated in a classroom. For me this was evident in my student, Scotty, who had a very low self esteem and was not motivated or very interested in writing. I knew this young man was an avid reader of comics and his number one activity was playing Super Mario! If only I could find a way for him to feel comfortable with sharing his thoughts and ideas through writing-- I knew Scotty had plenty to share! In comes the technology piece. The students were given an assignment by the science teacher to write an essay describing Abiotic and Biotic Factors. I suggested to the teacher we give the students an option of completing this assignment using an online comic generator and he agreed. As I did a brief introduction to the online comic generator I saw a spark in Scotty's eyes and the next day he arrived to class with his assignment completed! He recieved a B+ and more importantly I believe he also recieved his wish to learn. I say this because his attitude changed, he began completing "regular" assignments, he believed in himself! I am proud to report that he is now in college and doing quite well. Oh yeah, he wants to be a History Teacher! Your assignment is to share a story of a student that you had/have who found his/her wish to learn while in your class-- preferrably due to the integration of technology.
 * Assignment #2- January 22, 2011**
 * Use your Google Account to create the actual quiz. Your quiz must have a minimum of 5 questions and use at least 2 different question formats. Please note these are just the minimum requirements so feel free add as many questions and to experieent with as many question forms as you would like.
 * Once your quiz is completed you will create a new page on this wiki and name it your name.
 * You will also add your page to the the Navigation Area using the edit navigation feature. Click here if you need to view videos explaining how to add a page to the wiki and then how to add your page to the Navigation Area.
 * You will then embed your quiz on your page. Please click on the Google Forms Page for detailed directions and a review video. This part of your assignment must be **completed by January 29th**.
 * QUESTION**

1. Please join the wiki. As a member of the wiki you will be able to share information with your colleagues. To join the wiki please send a request by clicking on the join button found at the top right side of the wiki page. 2. As part of your first assignment we will be creating a Digital Book of Characters using Google Presentations!! To do this you will:
 * Assignment #1- January 8, 2011 This assignment will be due by January 22, 2011**.
 * Use the Avatar page on this wiki (Left side) to find links to several avatar sites. Use one of these avatar websites to create your favorite character from a book you have read. When creating your avatar character remember it should be based on character traits described in the book.
 * Save your avatar character-- remember where you saved it on your computer- so you can insert it on your Google Page!
 * Navigate to the Google Presentation page, find your name on one of the pages- this is the page you will add information to.
 * Insert your image on your page and then please write who the character is, from what book (include the author) and write a brief explanation of why your avatar looks like he/she does-- be as specific as you can.
 * On the bottom of your page please take care to give credit to the avatar site you used.
 * When your page is complete, or if you have to leave your page before it is finished please make sure you click on the SAVE button! If you do not all of your work will be lost.

Click [|here] to navigate to the Google Presentation- GOOD LUCK!! Just as an FYI- when working with Google Docs it is best if you use the Google Chrome or FireFox Browsers.

3. Please answer the following question using the discussion feature at the top of this page and respond to at least two posted responses.
 * QUESTION**

Over the last few years there have been several school districts who have initiated programs that give laptops to every student. The state of Maine began giving every 7th and 8th grade student in the state a laptop in 2002. Last year they expanded the program to include high school students. Here is a link to an article highlighting this initiative. Sue Gendron, Maine's State Education Commissioner, states, “Our young people really are digital natives. We don’t want them to unplug when they come to school.’’ Keeping in mind that technology is not what drives learning but simply what mediates and supports the process please answer the following question:
 * As a classroom teacher what would you see as some of the challenges and positive outcomes with initiating such a program for your students?**