A look back at Week One and what might happen in Week Two!
Flickr is a photosharing site that has some great capabilities! One is to create a group and share images. Part of the space includes a discussion forum. You can join our group here!
CONNECT
Check In with Our Class.
Do you have an idea to share? A resource? A problem? A solution? Let us know!
Or just share a picture of you relaxing on a Saturday morning.
10 Minutes
WONDER
Each week we will be reading a short article on pedagogy and technology. These will vary in detail, from broad sociological challenges to specific tools and using them in academic settings.
The reading this week is from Brian Lamb and Jim Groom.
20+ Minutes
EXPLORE & WRITE
You'll need to look at four different digital tools over the next ten weeks. You can use this list to find one. For each tool you will be asked to share what you created and write about how it might be used in teaching. You can add them as pages under "Tools Explored" on this site.
Work on developing a teaching philosophy.
60 Minutes
YOUR PROJECT
You have a project to complete by the end of the class. The time you spend on this will vary, but you should work on it each week.
You can use your journal on the Our Work page to tell us what you are doing and keep us posted along the way. Here are some tools that will help you create a space for your portfolio.
Minutes will vary
The discrepancy between skillsets is always challenging for teachers. All kids are not the same at the same age. Here is an example of what a kid can do and what they are asked to learn in school.
Mike is an Anthropology teacher at Kansas State University. He makes amazing videos.