Upcoming Pecha Kucha Reminder
Don't forget those of you who will deliver the next round of Pecha Kucha presentations.
STAIRS Lesson Plans
We have now covered the parts of a technology rich lesson plan using the STAIRS template. Here are copies of the class handouts if you need:
Podcast Assignment
Using Garage Band (high recommended) or Audacity (not recommended), create a short educational podcast titled "Ed Tech Integration Philosophy." You should first read some samples of educational philosophy papers (particularly as they apply to technology integration) first. Check here for a sample. Go online and search for others if needed.
Podcast Parameters- Aim for these:
Podcast Parameters- Aim for these:
- Your podcast should use first-person narrative
- Should be in the 2-3 minute range
- Will include a recorded voice track
- Should include music that is appropriate to your message
- May include other sounds.
- Should be published to the internet (recommend using Podbean)
- Bonus challenge: insert a direct link on your blog to your podcast. For a super-duper tech challenge, embed your podcast in your blog.
Peer Feedback Assignment
Using the Wordpress reader function, review the blogs of your peers. You should have signed up for your classmates' blogs earlier in the term. After reading their blogs, compose and post feedback for at least two postings per blog. This is an opportunity for you to practice giving feedback.