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=**__BLOG TOPICS FOR SUMMER 2012__**=

**Rules for Engagement in Blog Entries**

 * You may keep your blog anonymously, however, you will be sharing the name of your blog back to me and I will post links to interesting entries.
 * Writing should maintain a balance between informal and professional. For example, use complete sentences and avoid text speak, unless you are making a point.
 * If you cite another website or author, please cite with a formal citation or a link to the original source.
 * If you are so inclined, everyone loves to read comments on their blog. Remember NOT to be a troll. :)
 * Shoot for 200-500 words. I am unlikely to count, but, you want to be more reflective than a couple of brief sentences. I'll try to give you guidance on this.

Blog Entry Topics

 * Entry Number || Topic || Date Assigned || Date Due (before the start of class) ||
 * 1 || Where does technology play in your life as a student and learner? What technologies to you use to learn? What practices do you utilize that are effect? What would you like to be better at? || 26 June || 27 June ||
 * 2 || What is an example of a teacher or professor that utilized technology effectively in your history as a student? What was it? How did they use it? || 27 June || 28 June ||
 * 3 || In the context of YOUR future classroom, what justification do YOU have for integrating technology into your classroom? If an administrator or parent asked you to justify the use of technology in your classroom, what would you say? || 28 June || 2 July ||
 * 4 || Evaluate the classroom flip... good idea or bad idea? What about for YOUR subject area? || 3 July || 9 July ||
 * 5 || What is it about your chosen lesson to "technofy" that qualifies it for a makeover? What teaching strategies do you think could benefit the most from the infusion of technology? || 9 July || 10 July ||
 * 6 || We will be hearing from three teachers tomorrow: 1st/3rd grade, 3rd/5th grade and a high school English/Native American Studies teacher. What questions do you want to ask them? Think about three questions that we can pose tomorrow. I will collect the 10 best and share with before hand... if yours doesn't get chosen, you are always free to ask it during Q&A! || 11 July || 12 July (although earlier please) ||
 * 7 || What are your thoughts on collaborating with other teachers via technology? It is important to collaborate with others? Why or why not? || 12 July || 16 July (I know this didn't appear on July 12...so, I won't check this until at least Tuesday) ||
 * 8 || Pick a model: 1:1/2:1, computer labs or BYOD. What would you pick for your classroom? The most important question: WHY??! Be descriptive... why? || 17 July || 18 July ||
 * 9 || Apptacular! Search the iTunes App store or the Google Play store for FIVE apps that might support you in the classroom. Share links, and a description of why that app could be useful. Search and be creative. :) || 18 July || 19 July ||
 * 10 || Is gamification something you would consider? Why or why not?

No matter your view, what content in your classroom might benefit from a little gamification? Why? || 23 July || 24 July ||
 * 11 || Beyond simple testing, what kind of data do you think you could record and analyze using technology? || 24 July || 25 July ||
 * 12 || Final Reflection: Okay... final reflection... where does technology fit? I am not looking for a puff piece about how great technology is... based on your honest assessment, where does technology fit in your future classroom? || 26 July || 28 July... sooner is better. ||