Session #3

Introduction to Educational Technologies

Cartoon by Dave Carpenter

Learning Outcomes:

TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.

Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:

1. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
2. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
3. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
4. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

Watch this Video BEFORE coming to the class session:

http://youtu.be/6_hJ3R8jEZM

Class Activities:

Dana Coleman will talk about FACT forms

• Formative Assessment of California Teachers (FACT)
• FACT Users Guide 2014
• FACT Forms & Action Research

1. Set-up Google Sites (or Weebly or other you desire)
   • 2 Sites
     • LMU Assignments
     • Professional Teaching (you may already have one)

• http://youtu.be/md5YK_CxD3s

1. Google Docs - Introduction
2. Google Forms - Introduction
3. Google Sheets - Introduction
4. Google Presentations - Introduction

Assignment:

1. Using a Google Doc, Google Form or Google Sheet gather your demographic data for your FACT Form and share it with your classmates in the G+ Community. (Be sure you have edited the sharing permissions to "Anyone With Link")

1. Share the URL of your site with me.