Computer as a Teacher's Aide Summer 2005
Computer as a Teacher's Aid EDUC6584
Nick Miceli
nmiceli@fdu.edu
miceli4@optonline.net
201.217-4874 office
Teaches how technology can be used in the classroom. Students will learn the basic hardware components of a computer system, how to evaluate instructional software and how telecommunications can be used as an instructional tool. They will explore how educational technology can be integrated into classroom curriculum.
Webring (alphabetized by last name)
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/ChiuT
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/CogolloI
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/DucatelliL/
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/FergensonH
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/HwangYML
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/LipinskiC
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/MiahR
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/MonteithN
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/RothschildM
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/VazquezA
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/WappelR1
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/WaszkielewiczV
http://edfolio.fdu.edu/YehS
Meeting Dates
5/24/05
Session One
Overview of Class/Presentation of Requirements/Registration cards
Review examples of project
code 77 Skills Rubric (individual computer skills assessment)
Word processing applications for the classroom flash cards, dimensional writing, formatting, fonts, attributes.
See Word for help
5/26/05
Session Two
- Introduction to Edfolio - creating a new account, tabs, stories, gems
- Digital imagage - insert, crop, resize
5/31/05
Session Three
Storage methods, input devices, output devices
Digital Imaging - copying, sizing, insertion and types of graphics
Word - tables - creating a class list and keeping records
Excel - basic operation
Introduction to Power Point - handout printing
6/2/05
Session Four
Power Point (see "Power Point basics") styles, animations, file server, locating files,
Word - auto correct
6/7/05
Session Five Introduction to the Virtual Trip (word file, Excel charts, slide show).
See Example for some ideas of the structure of your class project.
Excel
Use this trip calculator to calculate your expenses for your virtual trip.
Word
Creating a classroom sign (project due session 7)
Mail merge
6/9/05
Session Six
What is the Internet?
History of the Internet
Use the websites above to create a timeline for the development of the Internet
6/14/05
Session Seven
Web Evaluation Rubric
Creating a Web resource
three web sites from evaluation Criteria
Introduction to PowerPoint PowerPoint
transitions, animation, methods of resentation
Complete the following questions for next class
Creating a weighted gradebook
6/16/05
Session Eight
6/21/05
Session Nine -Introduction to WebQuests - Use these online tools to assist students with learning concepts by creating interactive content.
The Webquest - learn the basics from this presentation.
Webquest Process
- Building Blocks
- Design Patterns
- Examples
- Lessons
- Rubric
A Webquest on Webquests
Best Webquests
Completion of Projects
Narrative Postings to edfolio
6/23/05
Session Ten - How to creat a Newsletter
Submission of all class activities
Narrative Posting to edfolio
6/28/05
Session Eleven - Final Presentations
6/30/05
Session Twelve - Final Presentations
You are to post all assignments on your edfolio account
Assignments to be posted
Edfolio - all of your assignments (listed below are to be posted). Under the course Computer as a Teacher's Aide you are to construct a narrative about this class. Each assignment will be a hyperlink within the narrative. When someone views your edfolio account they should be able to understand the course content and context by viewing your course postings.
For example:
In our course we created a Power Point presentation of a virtual trip. The purpose of this project was to explain the various applications and processes for a presentation program.
NB: Power Point was surrounded by quotes which create the hyperlink to your power point production. You will continue on with a narrative for all project work.
This narrative must follow a story line and not be a series of disjointed paragraphs. Remember all class activities have been developed to build on each other. The simple "Mary" wordprocessing file developed to your Journal; your first class list developed into a linked calculating Excel file; and finally the digital photo of yourself was your introduction to graphics which developed into a full Power Point production - nothing was taught in isolation.
Assignments:
1. How To. . .
Create a Table of Contents - due by session 6
Excel
2. Database of Favorite Websites (10 sites) - due by session 11
3. Virtual Trip calculations - due by session 10
4. Weighted Grade Book - due by session by session 6
Word
5. Course Reflections - write a narrative about this course, what you learned and how you can apply the information to your teaching position - due last class
6. Newsletter
7. Resume - create a comprehensive professional resume - due by session 9
8. Room Sign - create a classroom sign for your room with your name, grade, room number and a graphic image
- due by session 7
9. Virtual Trip* Journal - include two charts (Excel) and Handout Masters (Power Point) - due the night of your presentation - due the night of your presentation
Power Point
9a. 2 charts (expenses by day and expenses by activity) - due the night of your presentation
9b. class presentation of Virtual Trip
9c. slide handouts - due the night of your presentation
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* The Virtual Trip
The purpose of the virtual trip is to make a culminating project that will display your computer ability. The selection of a location and time period are your own personal choice.
The contents of the project include:
o Show actual pictures, clipart, maps, charts, and/or any other graphics that illustrate your trip
o Should be no more than a 20 minute presentation (10 to 15 slides)
o Color, balance, design, timing all count (covered during instruction)
o Only include pertinent and/or interesting information
o Don¡Ùt include anything that isn¡Ùt factual
o You should use a bar charts to show your information
o One chart with labels for the days of the week (chart of daily expenses). This chart should contain the percentages for each day and each activity. Be sure to have the spreadsheet total each day¡Ùs expenses. (covered during instruction)
o An additional chart should be used to show comparative activity costs showing transportation, hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and recreation (same data different presentation)
o Expenses must be from actual activities that would be available
o If you are facing an exchange rate, calculate it by using an Excel chart
o This is your trip journal
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A database of URL, Activity type, Activity name, Cost, and location
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A hard copy (included in your Journal) and electronic copy must be submitted
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Cite all sources used
o Must be in correct format
Have fun and enjoy your trip!
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