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**EDUC 370: Instructional Media and Computer Applications**  Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences   The University of Montana   Fall 2013   Instructor: Jason Neiffer   Office: EDUC 315C   Phone: 406-480-6832   Email: jason.neiffer (at) mso.umt.edu

=This wiki is updated for the Fall 2013 edition of this class.=

=Class Schedule Syllabus=

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * None || Class Organization:
 * Syllabus (paper copy available in class, official copy at: @http://jasonlinks.net/education370fall13)
 * Syllabus Q&A
 * Remind 101 Signup
 * Academic Calendar Discussion

Introduction:
 * What attitudes are you brining to the table? (http://www.socrative.com)
 * Three Narratives on How Technology Has Changed the Classroom Environment
 * Sir Ken Robinson on School Reform || Read/Watch/Listen and Be Prepared to Discuss:
 * "What to do about laptops in lectures" (from Daniel Willingham's Science and Education Blog)
 * Digital Footprint (from Wikipedia)
 * Troll (from Wikipedia)
 * Fryer, Chapter 1
 * WATCH: What is a browser?

Case Studies to Review:
 * The Young and the Wired
 * Educational Technology in Denmark

(1-3 c // ase studies // will be shared each week for your review. These case studies can be a comprehensive look at topic or strategy in education technology. Be prepared to discuss and answer questions. Case studies can and will be used for examples in quizzes, tests and discussions.)

Lab/Action Assignments:
 * BEFORE August 30 (if you are later than that, you are out of luck): Download Richard Byrne's "A Complete Guide to Using Blogger in School."
 * Account Signup and Setup
 * Account Username Share
 * Class Survey
 * Blog Entry #1 (post to YOUR blog) ||

Important wisdom about teaching:

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed:
 * Account Setup and Share
 * Account Username
 * Class Survey
 * Blog Entry

I will get links from you NEXT WEEK in Moodle for these exercises. || Lecture/Discussion:
 * Laptops and Distraction
 * Educational Technology in Denmark
 * Context and Models

Instruction/Demonstration:
 * Lab: Dropbox Demonstration
 * Lab: The Great Browser Debate and Browser Setup
 * Google Chrome
 * Mozilla Firefox
 * Xmarks
 * LastPass
 * Evernote
 * Evernote Webclipper

Blogs and Websites Personal: :
 * Scribd
 * [|SlideShare] || Read/Watch/Listen and Be Prepared to Discuss:
 * READ: ISTE NETS for Students
 * READ: ISTE NETS for Teachers
 * READ: Montana State Technology Standards
 * READ: Fryer, Chapter 2 (skip the information on Posterus; that service is no longer available :

Lab/Action Assignments:
 * Create a NEW blog entry in your blog and embed the following items:
 * One new Scribd Document
 * One SlideShare Document
 * One YouTube Video ||

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today:
 * Sample Blog Entries


 * Entries exist on Moodle to share this information || __**Topic 1: Standards Discussion**__

__**Topic 2: Authentic Audience**__

__**Topic 3: Blogs and Blogging**__
 * Example Classroom Homepage: Pogreba.com
 * Example Student Blog: Mrs. Swift's Class Blog
 * Example Project Blog: A Duck with a Blog
 * Example Classroom Assignment Blog: GeoBlog
 * Example Classroom Blog: AP Calculus AB (2006-07)
 * Example Professional Development Blog: Speed of Creativity
 * Example Professional Development Blog: Free Technology for Teachers

__**Topic 4: Podcasting**__


 * Podcasting Consumption:
 * iTunes (really the best :) )
 * Mobile: Stitcher Smart Radio (iOS and Android)
 * Mobile: Downcast App (iOS); PocketCasts(Android)


 * Podcast Creation:
 * Classroom Contexts
 * Bob Sprankle Room 208: Sample/Reunion Podcast


 * Implementation in the Classroom
 * Fryer's Playing with Media Audio Page (kept up to date for future use)
 * 50 Podcasting Ideas for the Classroom
 * Creative Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom || ** Be sure to share all links to assignments this far in MOODLE for assessment. @http://moodle.umt.edu. **

Read/Watch/Listen and Be Prepared to Discuss:
 * Fryer Chapter 3: Audio

Lab Assignments:
 * Blog Entry #2
 * Record Three Audio Boos
 * #1: Record an Observation Audio Boo
 * #2: Record a Brief Audio Response (what is the most important skills that a teacher needs in a 2013 classroom?)
 * #3: Record a Brief Interview with a Pre-Service Teacher (what is the most important skills that a teacher needs in a 2013 classroom?)
 * Embed the Boos in Your Blog ||

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today:
 * Blog Entry #2
 * Your Boos! || Office Suites: the Original Technology Integration Tool

PowerPoint: The Most Misunderstood Tool in Computer History


 * Seriously: Stop. Abusing. PowerPoint. Cheesie, but true, video here.
 * OpenOffice
 * KeyNote (Mac)
 * Google Docs Presentations
 * [|Prezi]
 * BrainShark
 * VuVox
 * SlideSnack

General Presentation Advice:
 * Don't let a flashy tool let you forget what makes a sucky presentation! (Example Prezi here)
 * Use great design principals
 * "The Most Effective Use of PowerPoint" here
 * "Introduction to Slide Design" here
 * "Stop PowerPoint Abuse" here

Initial Discussions of Copyright:
 * //Avoid using services like Google Images unless you can the skills to consider the source of the images.//
 * Legit Image Resources
 * Citing Images with APA || In Class Exit Assignment:
 * Create a Presentation of five or more slides to support the presentation, "how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." Remember, visuals //support//, but do not necessarily tell the complete story. Cite all images.
 * Upload your presentation to SlideShare.
 * Embed in a Blog Entry.

Read/Watch/Listen and Be Prepared to Discuss:
 * Fryer Chapter 4: Copyright
 * Fryer Chapter 5: Images

Lab Assignments:
 * PowerPoint Awesome and Awful Lab
 * Blog Entry #3 ||

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today in Moodle:
 * Blog Entry #3
 * PowerPoint Awesome and Awful LAb || Copyright: Arg!
 * Copyright from a Point of View
 * Copyright Quiz
 * Copyright Clearance Center
 * The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media Literacy (video from the Media Education Labat Temple University)
 * What's Copyright (videofrom the Media Education Lab at Temple University)
 * Alternatives to Copyright:
 * Creative Commons Licenses (video)
 * Fair Use (optional reading)
 * Fair Use (optional reading)

A Classroom Innovation: The Flipped Classroom
 * The Kahn Revolution
 * Teacher driven: Paul Anderson
 * The "Classroom Flip"

Screencasting: Broadcasting to the Masses
 * Jing (download required)
 * Screencast-o-Matic
 * Screenr
 * Active Presenter (Windows only; download required)
 * 7Presenter (Windows only; download required) || In Class Exit Assignment:
 * Make a Presentation of Three Slides and Screencast It!

Lab Assignments:
 * Screencasting Lab ||

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
M&M World Lab! || Lab Assignments:
 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today in Moodle:
 * PowerPoint/Presentation for Teachers
 * Screencasting Lab || Google Docs and Collaboration:
 * Blog Entry #4 (this is detailed; don't wait until the last moment!) ||

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today in Moodle:
 * Blog Entry #4... link in Moodle || Theme: Collaboration and Communication

Broad Lesson:
 * Paul Anderson on the Long Tail

Models:
 * Flat Classroom Project Model (sample project here)/

Communication Tools
 * Skype
 * OOvOO
 * Google Plus Handouts
 * Facetime
 * GoToMeeting
 * BlackBoard Collaborate


 * Collaboration
 * Wiki
 * PBWorks
 * Wikispaces
 * Integration Ideas:
 * Wikis in Education
 * Educational Wikis
 * From Wikispaces:Group Work in Wikis
 * From Wikispaces:Best Education Wikis in 2011
 * VoiceThread (sample Voice Thread here) || Reading Assignments:
 * Read Fryer Chapter 7 ("Show and tell")

Lab Assignments:
 * Participate in the VoiceThread we created in class. Link HERE. ||

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today:
 * VoiceThread || Theme: New Media and Potential Impacts on the Classroom

Topic: New Media Challenges Traditional Notions of Publishing || Reading Assignments:
 * How to Successfully Self-Publish a Kindle eBook
 * Kindle Direct Publishing Page (focus on the Preparing Your Book)
 * Fyer on "Self-Publishing with Amazon, CreateSpace & iTunes Producer"

These reading assignments are geared towards professional/semi-professional authors publishing in the evolving eBook market. Please read these from the standpoint of a //teacher// that is looking to access these same technologies in a classroom environment. //Be prepared to talk about specific strategies and technologies that might be useful in using these technologies in a classroom environment.// ||

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today:
 * Reading for discussion in class || Topic: Authentic Product Project Announcement

Topic: Web 2.0 Tools
 * Introduction: What is Web 2.0?
 * Evaluating Web 2.0 Tools
 * Lists of Web 2.0 Tools:
 * College 100
 * Edudemic 100 Best Tools
 * Educational Web 2.0 Tools
 * Free Technology for Teachers Blog


 * Several to Try:
 * [|Glogster]
 * [|Voki]
 * [|Animoto]
 * ClassDojo || Will the DIY Movement Change the Economy, Education and Innovation Forever? ||

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed today:
 * Discussions in Moodle. || **Topic 1: The Media Project!**


 * Topic 2: The Final Project!**
 * **FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION**


 * Topic 3: Online Learning in Different Formats**

Related Distraction: Big Data
 * Why data in the classroom?
 * What do Pandora radio, air disasters, Google search and education have in common?
 * Video: Introduction to Learning Analytics
 * Video: School of One from NYC Public Schools


 * Big Data in Practice: MOOCs
 * Massive Open Online Course (from Wikipedia)
 * Example MOOC Platforms
 * Blackboard Course Sites
 * Udacity
 * EdX
 * Coursara

In Montana: Montana Digital Academy || ** Media Projec t: **

Group leader checks in with Neiffer on November 12th via email


 * Final project:**

Final Project Proposed Lesson Due on November 15, 2013 in Moodle. ||

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * Be sure you have completed by LAST FRIDAY... proposed "before" lesson in Moodle. || **Topic 1: The Media Project Update**


 * Topic 2: The Final Project Update**


 * Topic 3: Big Data in Practice... MOOCs**
 * Massive Open Online Course (from Wikipedia)
 * Example MOOC Platforms
 * Blackboard Course Sites
 * Udacity
 * EdX
 * Coursara


 * Topic 4: Mobile Learning**
 * Why Mobile?
 * Resources:
 * Schrock's Guide to iPads in the Classroom
 * Android 4 Schools


 * Apps to Devices: Augmented Reality
 * Proof of Concept
 * Demo || **Media Project:**


 * Final Project:**


 * Blog Entry:**
 * **Blog Entry #5**


 * Constructed Response: Evaluating Apps**
 * **Pick TWO apps (either iOS or Android), one CONTENT app and one CREATION app.**
 * **Fill out the Schrock rubrics on evaluating apps (content here; creation here)**
 * **Share back in Moodle.** ||

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * In Moodle: Blog Entry #5; App Reviews || I. Teacher Panel

II. Real Life Scenarios Related to Technology || Blog Entry: Blog Entry #6 ||

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

 * = Due Today ||= Class Today ||= For Next Time ||
 * In Moodle: Blog Entry #6 || I. Discussion of teacher panel

II. Three Technologies You **Will** (for better or worse) See in Classrooms

__ **SmartBoards/Interactive White Boards** __

Smart Notebook Software (for SmartBoards) EInstruction Workspace(for Interwrite/eInstruction Boards) Designing Lessons Using SmartBoards
 * The Smart Exchange
 * InterWrite Board Lessons
 * Five Tips and Tricks Video

__ **Google Earth/Google SketchUp** __

Google Earth Google Maps

Designing Lessons Using Google Earth/Maps
 * Google Lit Trips
 * Google SketchUp


 * Student Response Systems (Clickers) **

Designing Lessons Using Student Response Systems/Clickers
 * Clickers, from the Center of Teaching @ Vanderbilt

Alternatives to Clickers
 * Socrative
 * Poll Everywhere
 * SoapBox

III. Final Thoughts on Educational Technology || Final copies of the media project are due on THURSDAY to me via email. We will hand out self-and-group evaluations next week. ||