contemporary issues september 20, 2010. technology report due october 11 th choose an issue in...
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Contemporary Issues
September 20, 2010
Technology Report
• Due October 11th
• Choose an issue in technology:
– Ways to integrate technology into your teaching• Social Networking• Twitter• Cell phone use
– Legal issues or challenges associated with technology
– Pros/cons associated with using technology in the classroom
– Differentiating instruction with technology
– Other ideas… pre-approval is needed.
Technology Report
• Minimum of three sources
• Must site them (later slide)
• Average length – 5 pages
• Refer to grading rubric
• Due October 11th (submit online or in person)
Technology Rubric
EXCEEDS STANDARDS MEETS STANDARDS WORKING TOWARDS STANDARDS
CONTENT
Contains THREE peer reviewed articles that focuses directly on question/issue.
Articles provide both QUALITATIVE and QUANTIATIVE data
Thesis and topic are clearly established throughout essay
Appropriate quotes/information to support thesis
Summaries are complete and concisely written
Writer’s position is clearly defined
Conclusion is thorough and effectively explores the topic
Conclusion clearly identifies applications for future reading
Introduction expounds on question/issue
Contains three peer reviewed articles – two of which focus on question/issue
Articles provide mostly qualitative data
Introduction focuses on question/issue
Thesis established, but could be more clear
Some points need further clarification
Mostly, appropriate quotes/info to support thesis
Summaries are mostly complete
Conclusion included, however it does not effectively reestablish thesis
Conclusions alludes to applications to future teaching
Contains three peer reviewed articles
Articles provide little to no data
Introduction alludes to question/issue
Thesis vaguely stated Essay lacks appropriate
quotes/info to support document
Writer’s position not defined The conclusion is
underdeveloped, weak, or missing
Summaries are incomplete and unclear
Conclusion is unclear to future teaching
ORGANIZATION
Clear transitions throughout essay
Focus on thesis maintained Followed identified paper
format
Mostly smooth transitions throughout essay
Occasional incoherent sections in essay that veer from thesis
Most of the paper format followed
Transitions in essay lacks coherent flow
The focus of the thesis wavers
Paper format not followed
MECHANICS
American Standard English used
Accurate spelling and punctuation presented
Sentence structure varies in length and complexity
American Standard English mostly used
Occasional errors in spelling and punctuation
Sentence structure is satisfactory, but could be improved
Lacking American Standard English
Frequent spelling and sentence structure errors
Vocabulary Carousel Activity
Envelope Carousel Directions:
• Students will circulate around the room and read each educational “buzz word”. These buzz words reflect concepts discussed in the Chapter 6 readings.
• After each pair of students has visited every station, envelopes (1 per group) will be distributed.
• Each pair will review the answers provided and share with the class 2 or 3 of what they consider to be the best answers.
Key Terms
• Facilitator• Real-life experiences• Interdisciplinary• Learn• Cooperative Learning• Social Institution• Active Learning
Discussion Topic
• Look at My Pedagogic Creed (Pg. 215).
• How different are Dewey’s views in 1897 from today’s educational movement? How do you know?
NJPST
• Eleven: Professional Responsibility
Teachers shall act in accordance with legal and ethical responsibilities and shall use integrity and fairness to promote the success of all students.
---------------------------------------------------------------------“Conduct unbecoming…..”
Topics to discuss
• Professional dress (Community perception)
• Recreational time (a.k.a. graduation parties)
• Living in the town that you work (social life???)
• Facebook page (postings)
• Tatoos (visible) / piercings
• Dating (events)
Homework for next week:
Chapter 8: Educational Technology Technology Booklet (due Mon.)
Begin technology essay report:3 resources minimumAverage 5 pagesDue October 13th
**Note date extension!!!**
Do you believe???