Week 2: Can You Judge a Facebook by its Cover?

One week down. . .fifteen short weeks left ;-)
By now, I hope you have created your class blog (I haven't received that many emails), written your Intro Letter (to include a picture in the post), and began to search for peer blogs to comment on. You should also have purchased your TaskStream account and subscribed to ISTE (at the new lower $39 rate).

At the beginning of class on Wednesday I will ensure your blogs are up and running with the required components and that you know how to leave comments on peer blogs, that you can self-enroll in the two required TaskStream portfolios, and you feel comfortable using WebCT and the Mac.

New assignments: I will briefly discuss the EdTechProfile, discuss the Journals 1-5 assignment and requirements, and if time permits, we will take a look at the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).

Journal 1: "Passport to Digital Citizenship," by Mike Ribble. This is from the December/January 2008-2009. It should be a free download for another few days or until they post the February issue online..

This week's Question: What is your current favorite personal technology device (phone, camera, iPod, etc.) and why?

Jan 21. . .Inaugural Class

Welcome to Educ 422!!

For all of my PCs: Don't Fear the Mac. . . Change is Good


Some Agenda items for the First Class:
1. Introductions
2. Syllabus
3. $$$$$$ Requirements: TaskStream & ISTE
4. Mac 101 (Safari & Firefox) + iGoogle
5. WebCT/Class Blog 101 & 102
6. BREAK
7. Create a Blog
8. Intro Letter
9. EdTechProfile (if time permits)


TaskStream Self-Enroll Codes: You must enroll in both the TPA and Local TPE portfolios

Local: 6SG3BA
TPA: JF5BNH

If you had trouble the first evening accessing WebCT, please contact the student help desk and take care of this ASAP, as you will need access to WebCT immediately!!

That's A Blog. . .I Say, That's a Blog Son!

(Bloghorn Leghorn)
Here are instructions for how to create your own blog. . .for the requirements of Journals 1-5, please see webCT. Don't worry, if this is too hard to read, there is a downloadable copy on webCT.

Publishing A Blog Summer08 - Upload a Document to Scribd

Read this document on Scribd: Publishing A Blog Summer08

Intro Letter Instructions!

Write a three-paragraph letter of introduction to me and your classmates that you will post on your class blog.
Content:

1st paragraph: Introduce who you are, where you are from, and where you went to school (K-12) and college.

2nd paragraph: Give an overview of your experience with technology. Are you a Mac or PC person? How much do you depend on technology on a daily basis? New question for technology: which version of Microsoft Office are you using the most (with the Office 07 release for PC and 08 release for Mac, the transition is not an easy one for most people. . .and some of my instructions will need to be modified depending on the version you are able to access!)


3rd paragraph: Read the CSUSM/COE Mission Statement (It’s on the syllabus) and respond to any part of the statement that speaks to you. Was it a factor in your decision to apply at CSUSM?

Include a digital picture of yourself on the blog.

Also, comment on at least three other peers' blogs.

To submit in webCT: include your blog link and the names of the peers whose blogs you commented on.

Grading: Three points for the intro/pic on blog; two points for peer comments.

Allow Me. . .to Introduce Myself to Myself. . .Sample Intro Letter

My name is Jeffery Heil and I am from, well, I'm not sure. I was born in Las Vegas, NV and lived there until I was two years old. Then I moved to Phoenix, AZ and lived there until first grade. . .then I moved back and forth from Seattle, WA (actually, Marysville, but no one outside of the NW knows the city). I attended quite a few elementary schools in Phoenix and Marysville and then attended two high schools twice. I started high school in Marysville, moved to Phoenix, moved back to Marysville, then moved back to Phoenix to finish high school. I have attended almost every college in San Diego. . .but I received a BA in Philosophy from UCSD, my teaching credential from National University (awesome synchronized swimming team!), and my MA from SDSU in Liberal Arts & Sciences. I also dropped out of a doctoral program at Pepperdine University. . .if you think it's expensive to see a doctor, try earning one at a private university ;-)

My experiences with technology are varied. I had little or no experience until I began college, then I developed a love of computers. I am proficient in many different programs from basic word processing to advanced video editing. I have been teaching educational technology for the last 4+ years and I love to show people how to integrate technology into their teaching! I am currently a technology resource teacher for the San Diego County Office of Education's Juvenile Court and Community Schools, where I assist teachers in their use of technology to support student learning. Oh yeah, I am a Mac. My district is moving toward almost exclusively PCs, so I have been forced to go to the DarkSide during the day, but I guess it has made me more of a well-rounded computer geek ;-)

The mission statement of the CSUSM/COE was a factor in my decision to apply to be a distinguished teacher in residence (DTiR). As a San Diego County Office of Education employee, working for the Juvenile Court and Community Schools, I have been very committed to ensure educational equity for all students. The academic achievement gap isn't something that will go away with positive thoughts, but through hard work and dedication from everyone involved in the education of our students. I see CSUSM as an institution dedicated to producing educators who can affect positive change as we transform public education! Technology can be a great medium for social change, which I hope to model for you this fall!