Saturday, April 4, 2009
Resources
Video
Bussler, Mark (2004). Civil War Minutes: Gettysburg and Stories of Valor. [DVD]. Inecom Entertainment Company.
APA Citation Style
http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm
How NOT to use PowerPoint!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=cagxPlVqrtM
Rubric
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/rub.pres.html
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Bussler, Mark (2004). Civil War Minutes: Gettysburg and Stories of Valor. [DVD]. Inecom Entertainment Company.
APA Citation Style
http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm
How NOT to use PowerPoint!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=cagxPlVqrtM
Rubric
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/rub.pres.html
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Learner Evaluation
Students will be graded as group. Evaluation will be assesed by the rubric.
The Rubric will covers PowerPoint presentations, video presentations, oral presentations and group participation. Go to Rubric
Teacher use the reflection paper to check if the student has grasp an understanding of the battle
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
The Rubric will covers PowerPoint presentations, video presentations, oral presentations and group participation. Go to Rubric
Teacher use the reflection paper to check if the student has grasp an understanding of the battle
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Sequence of Activities
First week
The teacher will show a documentary of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg (Civil War Minutes: Gettysburg and Stories of Valor)
The teacher will discuss and explain the significance of the battle and why it was fought
The students will write a one-page reflection paper about the battle
Second week
The students are assigned to groups (each group should have four members)
Assignment overview sheet is given out to each student
The students will be given time to brainstorm and decide whether they want to perform a video skit or do a PowerPoint presentation
Third week
Computer lab time and library time for research. During this time the students should research websites and clips on the handouts for additional information.
Students should have a good idea by this time what they want to do.
The Teacher will show the "do's" and "don'ts" of PowerPoint presentations ("How NOT to use PowerPoint!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=cagxPlVqrtM)
The Teacher will provide assistance on uploading video, sound, picture etc.
This is the final day to tie together loose ends. Students will have the opportunity to perfect their materials.
They should also take the time to do a dry-run through their presentations.
Forth week (presentation)
Each group will have an hour to present their PowerPoint or video.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
The teacher will show a documentary of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg (Civil War Minutes: Gettysburg and Stories of Valor)
The teacher will discuss and explain the significance of the battle and why it was fought
The students will write a one-page reflection paper about the battle
Second week
The students are assigned to groups (each group should have four members)
Assignment overview sheet is given out to each student
The students will be given time to brainstorm and decide whether they want to perform a video skit or do a PowerPoint presentation
Third week
Computer lab time and library time for research. During this time the students should research websites and clips on the handouts for additional information.
Students should have a good idea by this time what they want to do.
The Teacher will show the "do's" and "don'ts" of PowerPoint presentations ("How NOT to use PowerPoint!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=cagxPlVqrtM)
The Teacher will provide assistance on uploading video, sound, picture etc.
This is the final day to tie together loose ends. Students will have the opportunity to perfect their materials.
They should also take the time to do a dry-run through their presentations.
Forth week (presentation)
Each group will have an hour to present their PowerPoint or video.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
List of materials and equipment needed for the lesson
A computer for each student, projector, screen, prepared handouts that gives brief overview of assignment, websites relating to the Battle of Gettysburg (sound and video clips, and letters from soldiers on the field), other Internet resources, and evaluation rubric. Other equipment includes CD and DVD player.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Objectives for the Lesson
1) In groups of 4, Students will produce skits or presenations based on the battle of Gettysburg
2) If students use Powerpoint, the students will apply their knowledge of using the program by creating a presentation about specific battles fought with little difficulties.
3) If students use video, the students will create a skit and showcase the video in-class using any media (through internet or by dvd or vcd player.)
4) Students will write a one-page reflection covering what they thought about the activity and what they thought about the battle.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
2) If students use Powerpoint, the students will apply their knowledge of using the program by creating a presentation about specific battles fought with little difficulties.
3) If students use video, the students will create a skit and showcase the video in-class using any media (through internet or by dvd or vcd player.)
4) Students will write a one-page reflection covering what they thought about the activity and what they thought about the battle.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Prerequisite Teacher Skills
The teacher for this lesson needs to have the ability and time to demonstrate how to create a powerpoint presentation necessary for the assignment. (This includes uploading pictures and videos on the computer and internet.) He or she must also find websites with solidiers letters and sound and/or video clips for the students to utilize. The teacher needs to be knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Internet searching, and website evaluation. The teacher must also be prepared for any technical problems that may arise.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Learner Analysis
General characteristics & compentencies:
High school students who are familiar with using the Internet and library resources (books, encyclopedias) for basic research. They have some knowledge of how to make a PowerPoint
presentation with several slides. They have been introduced to making video clips using a computer (They can make a dvd or post it on youtube, myspace or facebook). They have also used digital pictures and made photo albums.
Learning Styles:
Multiple learning styles including visual, tactile, and aural.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
High school students who are familiar with using the Internet and library resources (books, encyclopedias) for basic research. They have some knowledge of how to make a PowerPoint
presentation with several slides. They have been introduced to making video clips using a computer (They can make a dvd or post it on youtube, myspace or facebook). They have also used digital pictures and made photo albums.
Learning Styles:
Multiple learning styles including visual, tactile, and aural.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Multimedia Assure Lesson Plan
Subject:
Social Studies (Focus on American History)
Lesson Content:
Civil War with primary focus on the Battle of Gettysburg
Number of Students:
24
Estimate Lesson Length:
1-month
Summary of the Lesson:
This lesson is intended for high-school students who have taken Early American History. The lesson is intended to give students an idea of the reason and purpose of this battle. The students will watch a documentary and listen clips, and letters written by solidiers who fought during the civil war and the battle of Gettysburg. The students will perform and act out a scene from the battle of Gettysburg. They will use either powerpoint, video, or use any other multimedia available. The activity can be performed in groups.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Social Studies (Focus on American History)
Lesson Content:
Civil War with primary focus on the Battle of Gettysburg
Number of Students:
24
Estimate Lesson Length:
1-month
Summary of the Lesson:
This lesson is intended for high-school students who have taken Early American History. The lesson is intended to give students an idea of the reason and purpose of this battle. The students will watch a documentary and listen clips, and letters written by solidiers who fought during the civil war and the battle of Gettysburg. The students will perform and act out a scene from the battle of Gettysburg. They will use either powerpoint, video, or use any other multimedia available. The activity can be performed in groups.
Summary | Learner Analysis | Prerequisite Teacher Skills|
Objectives for the Lesson | materials & equipment |
Sequence of Activities | Learner Evaluation |
Resources
Thursday, April 2, 2009
All's Well that Ends Well
In this road we call life, we bump into many obstacles. Why? It is to learn from the experience. If everything was easy, what would we learn? Nothing. Life without its challenges is not worth living. It is the will to overcome these road blocks, we call problems, that makes it worthwhile. So, how does this relate to my experience in ED 451 "Audio & Visual Education?" It practically sums up my expectations and my determination.
I have learned that I need to learn more about technology. This class taught me that I was only seeing things "at the tip of the iceberg." There was more than mere surfing the internet, sending e-mails and using digital applications. Dr. Cyrus, the professor of ED451, showed me what was beyond Google and Microsoft applications. She showed the value of a good search engine, web browser and a good platform for education (moodle). She showed us possibilities of these technological tools in and outside a classroom. She showed us the future of education with technology. But, I believe we only scratched the surface of a much deeper world of possibilities.
Like in the Matrix when Morpheus told Neo about the truth, "I can only show you the door. It is you that must open it." I think Dr. Cyrus was Morpheus and Neo is us. I still have a long way before I can be consider a professional, as a educator and in technology. However, I believe I will get there.
Thank-you and I hope you enjoyed the contents of my e-Portfolio!
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts | Conclusion | Credits/Resources
I have learned that I need to learn more about technology. This class taught me that I was only seeing things "at the tip of the iceberg." There was more than mere surfing the internet, sending e-mails and using digital applications. Dr. Cyrus, the professor of ED451, showed me what was beyond Google and Microsoft applications. She showed the value of a good search engine, web browser and a good platform for education (moodle). She showed us possibilities of these technological tools in and outside a classroom. She showed us the future of education with technology. But, I believe we only scratched the surface of a much deeper world of possibilities.
Like in the Matrix when Morpheus told Neo about the truth, "I can only show you the door. It is you that must open it." I think Dr. Cyrus was Morpheus and Neo is us. I still have a long way before I can be consider a professional, as a educator and in technology. However, I believe I will get there.
Thank-you and I hope you enjoyed the contents of my e-Portfolio!
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts | Conclusion | Credits/Resources
Tools of Internet Technology (Part 4 of 4)
Artifacts Main | Art I | Art II | Art III | Art IV | Art V | Art VI
This is a website I have used for years. It is a digital internet library. The site contains various journals, newspapers and books. There are some books here that were used as text book at the University of Guam. The material they have is constantly updated and accurate, to a degree. The site even has digital highlighting and citing. Other tools even include a very nice bibliography creator. It includes all the formats that are commonly used (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.). You can bookmark a book or page. You can even put it in a digital bookshelf, so you can read it later. I have used this website for every research paper I have to do. The only catch I have found is that this site is not free. But that shouldn’t stop you from using it. Try it, I believe that any educator will find this site worth looking. Visit the site at http://www.questia.com/Index.jsp .
I have never seen a site that provides a way to post your PowerPoint online before. I was introduced to this site by Dr. Cyrus in my ED451 class at the university. This is very helpful and user friendly. What makes this site more amazing is that you can share your PowerPoint presentation, and it’s free. It is similar to YouTube. The only difference is that it is composed of mostly PowerPoint slides. There site contains other helpful PowerPoint that you can view and probably use in a classroom. Go to the site and find out what I mean http://www.slideshare.net/.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
This is a website I have used for years. It is a digital internet library. The site contains various journals, newspapers and books. There are some books here that were used as text book at the University of Guam. The material they have is constantly updated and accurate, to a degree. The site even has digital highlighting and citing. Other tools even include a very nice bibliography creator. It includes all the formats that are commonly used (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.). You can bookmark a book or page. You can even put it in a digital bookshelf, so you can read it later. I have used this website for every research paper I have to do. The only catch I have found is that this site is not free. But that shouldn’t stop you from using it. Try it, I believe that any educator will find this site worth looking. Visit the site at http://www.questia.com/Index.jsp .
I have never seen a site that provides a way to post your PowerPoint online before. I was introduced to this site by Dr. Cyrus in my ED451 class at the university. This is very helpful and user friendly. What makes this site more amazing is that you can share your PowerPoint presentation, and it’s free. It is similar to YouTube. The only difference is that it is composed of mostly PowerPoint slides. There site contains other helpful PowerPoint that you can view and probably use in a classroom. Go to the site and find out what I mean http://www.slideshare.net/.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
Tools of Internet Technology (Part 3 of 4)
Artifacts Main | Art I | Art II | Art III | Art IV | Art V | Art VI
Technology, Entertainment, Design, or TED is a website that has various inspirational speakers. It includes famous directors, presidents and vice presidents. It is not just video clips, but is also inspirational music as well. This section from the about page best describes what this website is about. “Today, TED is therefore best thought of as a global community. It's a community welcoming people from every discipline and culture who have just two things in common: they seek a deeper understanding of the world, and they hope to turn that understanding into a better future for us all” (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5). I viewed various videos and found them helpful, especially to future educators.
By now I am sure everyone has heard of wiki, and has used it. Why? I would answer why not. It is a digital encyclopedia and more. Most the information is about 80% accurate. It is moderated and constantly corrected. Yes, there is information that may be bias and very wrong. But how many people go here to look up terms, events, people, or ideas? There are many. If not, this site would not have prospered. It is translated into various different languages, making it one of the most language friendly sites in the internet. So to every educator and teacher, please don’t dissuade people from using it. Tell them that wiki is a good site to give you an idea of where to start. Guide them how to use it. It is a powerful tool when used correctly.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
Technology, Entertainment, Design, or TED is a website that has various inspirational speakers. It includes famous directors, presidents and vice presidents. It is not just video clips, but is also inspirational music as well. This section from the about page best describes what this website is about. “Today, TED is therefore best thought of as a global community. It's a community welcoming people from every discipline and culture who have just two things in common: they seek a deeper understanding of the world, and they hope to turn that understanding into a better future for us all” (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5). I viewed various videos and found them helpful, especially to future educators.
By now I am sure everyone has heard of wiki, and has used it. Why? I would answer why not. It is a digital encyclopedia and more. Most the information is about 80% accurate. It is moderated and constantly corrected. Yes, there is information that may be bias and very wrong. But how many people go here to look up terms, events, people, or ideas? There are many. If not, this site would not have prospered. It is translated into various different languages, making it one of the most language friendly sites in the internet. So to every educator and teacher, please don’t dissuade people from using it. Tell them that wiki is a good site to give you an idea of where to start. Guide them how to use it. It is a powerful tool when used correctly.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
Tools of Internet Technology (Part 2 of 4)
Artifacts Main | Art I | Art II | Art III | Art IV | Art V | Art VI
Moodle is an e-learning software for course management. I found out that this is a free and open source platform, so anyone can use it and adapt it to their needs. This is a great way to connect students and teachers with each other. Teachers can virtually give their course material and syllabus digitally to his or her students. It fills the classrooms with less paper. The site can be updated frequently by the teacher. And to top it off, there is a blog and forum portion that can have students and teachers interact. In this age of technology, educators should have an edge to help their students. This is definitely a nice platform that I want to use if and when I become a teacher myself. I had the opportunity to use the University of Guam version of this program. It is a http://campus.uogdistance.com. Unfortunately, this site is limited to professors and students at the UOG.
Google is an amazing search engine (I know some people may disagree). But more than that, it is a helpful toolbox for all your internet, school and work needs. GMAIL is Google's online e-mail application that is very intuitive. It saves previous e-mail address you used and gives you a chance to add them to your contact list. It also stacks the mail so that you can keep track of replies. Google even has a Blog site. Blogger.com is simple yet innovative. You can do you simple blogging, add pictures, video and whatever you please. And if you think that is not enough, Google also offers commonly use office programs. Call Google Docs, it is an office program similar to MS office: word, spreadsheet, power-point, and Visual Basic. Not only that, you can share whatever do with anyone you choose on real-time. It is not as complex as MS Office, but it is free so why complain! I have yet to fully realize what Google has to offer. I learn something new virtually every day.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
Moodle is an e-learning software for course management. I found out that this is a free and open source platform, so anyone can use it and adapt it to their needs. This is a great way to connect students and teachers with each other. Teachers can virtually give their course material and syllabus digitally to his or her students. It fills the classrooms with less paper. The site can be updated frequently by the teacher. And to top it off, there is a blog and forum portion that can have students and teachers interact. In this age of technology, educators should have an edge to help their students. This is definitely a nice platform that I want to use if and when I become a teacher myself. I had the opportunity to use the University of Guam version of this program. It is a http://campus.uogdistance.com. Unfortunately, this site is limited to professors and students at the UOG.
Google is an amazing search engine (I know some people may disagree). But more than that, it is a helpful toolbox for all your internet, school and work needs. GMAIL is Google's online e-mail application that is very intuitive. It saves previous e-mail address you used and gives you a chance to add them to your contact list. It also stacks the mail so that you can keep track of replies. Google even has a Blog site. Blogger.com is simple yet innovative. You can do you simple blogging, add pictures, video and whatever you please. And if you think that is not enough, Google also offers commonly use office programs. Call Google Docs, it is an office program similar to MS office: word, spreadsheet, power-point, and Visual Basic. Not only that, you can share whatever do with anyone you choose on real-time. It is not as complex as MS Office, but it is free so why complain! I have yet to fully realize what Google has to offer. I learn something new virtually every day.
Part1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Go to Standard I
e-Portfolio | Introduction | NETS*T | Professional Statement | Artifacts |Conclusion | Credits/Resources
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