Welcome to another awesome ~truncated~ semester of EDUC 422. . .Technology Tools for Education. I expect that you will learn a lot about how to integrate technology into the classroom, as well as learn how to ramp-up your so-called digital life ;-)I will use this blog to keep everyone updated on the weekly requirements for the course, as well as model for you how to create a blog for your future classroom! I need you to read each entry carefully, as I will be giving away $50 a week to the person who finds the hidden gnome on the post. . .okay, not really, but I need everyone to read each entry ;-)
Technical Issues:
First order of business: If you do not have a Gmail Address/Account, you need to get one! (and no, your CSUSM email does not count). Don't worry, I have worked it out with Google to give you free email accounts!
You will be asked to join and/or participate in a number of web-based tools, software, etc. . .I recommend that you find a user name that identifies you, is appropriate for school/parents, and you can remember. . .
While this course has no required text, you will be required to subscribe to ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education (see link on this blog), as well as purchase a subscription to TaskStream, an online portfolio generator.
For TaskStream (also linked on this blog): You will need to self-enroll in two separate portfolios.
Here are the codes you will need:
Local TPE: 6SG3BA
TPA: JF5BNH
I will also ask you weekly questions on this blog that you will need to answer. Some are related to education and most are related you your lives. . .It allows me to build community while ensuring that you are reading the weekly posts!
This Week's Question: What is your current favorite piece of technology and why? (mine is most definitely my iPhone!)
My laptop!
ReplyDeleteiPod, because of how easy it is to upload music.
ReplyDeleteI agree the iphone is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy my iPod
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my macbook... I would be so lost without it!
ReplyDeleteI love my new HP Laptop.. I am no longer chained to the house if I need to work or study with technology!
ReplyDeleteMy ev2 cell phone. It keeps me connected to everyone I need to be, coast to coast.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my cell phone that allows me to text message.
ReplyDeleteDVR so I can watch The Office over and over and over.
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ReplyDeleteMy iPhone
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is my T.V. because it is simple and has hours of entertainment!
ReplyDeleteMy ipod I lovvve music!
ReplyDeleteObviously the iPhone. Countless hours of entertainment in the palm of my hand.
ReplyDeleteI love my macbook pro!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my camera.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one is my phone.
ReplyDeleteThe iPod's the best
ReplyDeletemy cell phone!
ReplyDeleteMy Flip Video Camera because it's HD video, fits in my pocket, and is easy to use.
ReplyDelete... because it allows me to keep in touch with everyone from anywhere.
ReplyDeleteMac interface is very cool and intuitive.
ReplyDeleteiphone all the way!
ReplyDeleteMy laptop because I use it everyday. Other technologies are cool too but not so practical to me :)
ReplyDeleteMy cell phone, can't live without it
ReplyDeleteThat's my blackberry. Until Verizon comes up with the iPhone, and then I'm chucking it.
ReplyDeleteOh, For sure my laptop! Wireless connection is awesome :)
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