Welcome to another awesome semester of EDUC 422. . .Technology Tools for Education. I expect that you will learn a lot about how to integrate technology into the classroom, as well as learn how to ramp-up your so-called digital life ;-)
I will use this blog to keep everyone updated on the weekly requirements for the course, as well as model for you how to create a blog for your future classroom! I need you to read each entry carefully, as I will be giving away $50 a week to the person who finds the hidden gnome on the post. . .okay, not really, but I need everyone to read each entry ;-)
Technical Issues:
First order of business: If you do not have a Gmail Address/Account, you need to get one! (and no, your CSUSM email does not count). Don't worry, I have worked it out with Google to give you free email accounts!
You will be asked to join and/or participate in a number of web-based tools, software, etc. . .I recommend that you find a user name that identifies you, is appropriate for school/parents, and you can remember. . .
While this course has no required text, you will be required to subscribe to ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education (see link on this blog), as well as purchase a subscription to TaskStream, an online portfolio generator.
For TaskStream (also linked on this blog): You will need to self-enroll in two separate portfolios.
Here are the codes you will need:
Local TPE: 6SG3BA
TPA: JF5BNH
TPA: JF5BNH
I will also ask you weekly questions on this blog that you will need to answer. Some are related to education and most are related you your lives. . .It allows me to build community while ensuring that you are reading the weekly posts!
This Week's Question: What is your current favorite piece of technology and why? (mine is most definitely my iPhone!)
