Activity: Blogging

Activity: Online simulations

Before Next Class:

• Email Molebash (p.molebash@utah.edu). Please put "TL 6741 Your Name" in the subject line
• Finish the online simulations activity
• Read the Future of Education and Technology

Class 2

Jan 17

Activity: An Inquiry into El Niño

• PowerPoint

Class 3

Jan 24

Activity: Web Editing

What's this mysterious process all about? Check out some old but still relevant info on web development. Follow your instuctor's directions carefully (Managing files using Dreamweaver) to set up the local folder where your html documents and image files will reside. We'll practice the process in preparation for future assignments.

Here are some job aids to support the processes:

• Web page tips
• Web Page Creation Using NVU (it's free):
• Basic NVU
• NVU Tutorials
• Uploading your web page
  • Managing files using Dreamweaver
  • Net2FTP

Before Next Class:

• Introduce yourself on the Moodle
• Download NVU so that you can use it to work on web pages at home
• Be thinking about beginning an electronic portfolio. Here are some examples.
• Get the low-down on good web page design, and how to legally and ethically use graphics created by others at:
  • Copyright, ethics and Fair Use
  • Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
  • Digital Media Resources
  • Educational Graphics

Class 4

Jan 31

Activity: Faraway Partners

Begin TCL Assignment

Before Next Class:

• Work on your TCL
• Introduce yourself on the course Moodle

Work on your TCLs

Before Next Class:

• Read Chs. 1 & 2 of The Non-Designer's Design Book

Activity: Digital Video

Before Next Class:

• Activity: Podcasting
• Read Chs. 3 & 4 of The Non-Designer's Design Book

Activity: Inquiry with Online Primary Sources

Resources:

• DHIP
• HistoricalInquiry.com
• American Memory
• Valley of the Shadow
• Digital History seminar class

Tuesday Activity: Online Professional Development

Thursday Activity 4:30 - 6:30: Microscopes and Probeware with Dr. Randy Yerrick

Activity: Wiping up what we've learned

Before Next Class:

• Finish reading The Non-Designer's Design Book
• Read Chapters 1 & 2 of The Non-Designer's Web Book

Class 10

Mar 21

Activity: Learning with Databases

Before Next Class:

• Redesign this resume (Word version, PDF version)
  • You must keep it to one page
  • You can rewrite things within reason
• Start working on your Database Exploration Lesson (DEL)

Work on your DELs

Discover online projects for your students through established approaches.

• Explore the Main WebQuest site and the Web Inquiry Project site.
• Experience A WebQuest about WebQuests
• Look through more WebQuests at the WebQuest Portal
• Overview of the WebQuest Design Process

Activity: Hands on with QuestGarden - Enroll and start brainstorming in the topic area of QuestGarden.

Before Next Class: Get your Topic approved by Molebash. Come to class in two weeks with the Topic and Standards chosen, the Evaluation complete, and the Task written.

Face to face class will not be held this week. Instead, continue to work your way through QuestGarden. Ask for feedback at any point where you want it. Molebash will be available with a response within 24 hours.

Continue working on your WebQuest design as needed.

Additional Resources:

WebQuest Resources and Training

Class 15

Apr 25

Activity: GPS & Geocaching

Activity: Wikispaces

Assignments:

• Finish your WebQuest. Final due date is May 4th
• Finish your OPD
• Tomorrow's Tools Today lesson ideas

Bring something to drink (PG-13) and/or eat as we celebrate and review your fine projects.

Class is at Molebash's house