4-Students
(1) Organizing student data
Video: Making a Seating Chart [4:54]
Assignment - Most secondary school teachers must learn the names of 150-200 students at the beginning of each academic year. This formidable task is made much easier using a photographic seating chart using a resource such a Padlet.
Copy (remake button) this Padlet of Educational Theorists and develop your own "seating chart" in your own account . Add in 5 or more "students" (theorists) from this list or others you may know. Rearrange the "students" (theorists) into your own seating chart.
(2) Student surveys
Video Creating Forms [18:09]
Video Editing Forms [10:42]
Video Sharing Forms, Collecting Data [9:42]
Assignment - Use a form or similar survey tool to construct an online first-day of school student questionnaire (sample questions) to get to know your students. Conduct your own "First Day of School Survey" and obtain at least three entries from others. Your survey should include a variety of question types (e.g. multiple choice, checklist, scale, paragraph, etc.) as well as graphics.
Embed the form
Provide a link to the survey results (Make certain it is set for public viewing)
Provide a link to the survey summary (Make certain it is set for public viewing)
(3) Accessibility
Video: Making computer accessible to those with special needs [11:01]
Assignment - Given the importance of computers in business and society, it is important that we provide students who have special needs access via specialized software and hardware. UDL (Universal Design for Learning) suggests that as you implement techniques to help those with special needs, others may benefit as well.
Experiment with the universal access features associated with your computer's operating system and/or third-party hardware and software solutions for those with special needs. Describe three hardware and/or software solutions (Mac, Windows) and explain how they may help students with specific special needs. Include images. Explain how these features may be useful for others without disabilities (Universal Design for Learning)
(4) School Characteristics
Video: Knowing your school [14:53]
Assignment - Teachers should have a good understanding of their school, students, and the communities they represent. Much statistical data can be gained using online resources.
Develop a written profile of a school where you are teaching or plan to teach. Your profile should include the following:
School distinctives : School history, distinctives and goals. This information can be derived from the school website.
Community in which the school is located: Describe your campus and its community using satellite photos and maps. Using the photos, describe the nature of the community (commercial, apartments, single family homes, industry, etc.)
Socioeconomic status: Include maps showing the socioeconomic status (SES) of the communities (city-data) contributing students to your school. Discuss two or more prominent SES characteristics of the school population.
School performance: Include test scores (CAASP) and the Academic Performance Index of your school. Discuss the academic climate of your school, including test scores, API, change in scores, dropout rate, English learners, students requiring special education, etc.
California Education Dashboard (designed for the general population)
Data Quest (designed for researchers, policy makers and administrators)
(5) College Advisement
Video: College Advisement [4:25]
Assignment - Secondary teachers often have the opportunity to advise students on decisions pertaining to college. In many environments, teachers are the only individuals students know who have been to college. (The significance of excellent Educators - Dr. Beech.)
Describe a real or hypothetical student (interests, family SES, personality) who is interested in pursuing a career in a field related to what you teach. Recommend a major and 4-year college and explain the rationale for your recommendation using information found on college websites. Provide active links to the colleges, and quote relevant information.
Provide a paragraph of advice to the parents of this student regarding financing college. Consider their financial and family situation.