I am looking forward to seeing you in class this week!!  5pm on Tuesday, February 28

In order to be prepared for class, I expect you to have completed the following tasks.
1. Watch and comment on everyone's video.  (There is one extra in my blog here posted below this entry.. Logic/Mathematical for Kristy Strobel) (DeeDee should have hers up by Saturday so please look for it this weekend) All videos must be watched and commented on before class.  No late commenting will be accepted for this assignment.
2. There is one video to watch before class
Special Guest .. Temple Grandin
Our special guest to share spatial intelligence is Temple Grandin. Temple Grandin gives a fanastic speech. She is a very successful woman who has autism.  Her speech is not only important to hear for your children with autism but she is an amazing visual learner. Her speech helps us understand how the mind of a visual thinker works. (I strongly recommend the movie out on DVD. It was an HBO movie.) I believe EVERY mother and EVERY teacher should see this movie!! There will be an EXTRA CREDIT discussion topic for the movie if you choose to rent the movie and watch it!!  The extra credit will be available throughout the class so comment when you have seen the movie.

See you in class!!!

Due March 6– Bloom/Gardner Grid
Template and Sample can be found on last week's blog.  Hopefully, you have begun to fill in the squares already. Choose a unit of study that is broad enough to think of many activities to teach. If you have already decided on a capstone, use that topic. Fill in the squares using an activity that meets both the multiple intelligence and the level of Bloom’s Taxonomy in which it intersects. A sample has been provided in last week's blog.  I expect 90% or more of the grid to be completed.  It should be saved as "Grid Your Name Spring 1". You will post it on your blog and email it to me before midnight on March 6.

 
We did not meet in class tonight so we could watch each others vodcasts. (The blog for this weeks class is directly below this update)  I have included one more for you.  NO NEED to comment on this vodcast.  It is here for your informational purposes only.  I am still expecting to see two more vodcasts in my google reader that did not make tonight's deadline.
 
_Your Vodcast must be completed and posted on your blog before Tuesday, February 21st at 5pm!!!  The sooner the better!!  If your assignment is late, it will cause every other student in the class to also be late on their next assignment to view your video!!!  Call, text or email if you need any help at all.

Your attendance in class this Tuesday is not required.  Please feel free to complete assignments from home.  If for any reason at all you need any help, please call, text and email and I will meet you on campus.  I will only go if you would like to meet me.

Student Vodcasts

Your first assignment this week is to watch and comment on every  vodcast. 

All of the videos should be waiting for you in your google reader to watch.  After you watch, please share with each author why you enjoyed their vodcast.  Please comment directly on their blog. There is a comment link on the top right of everyone's post.  For our next assignment, you will need to understand all of the multiple intelligences.  Each vodcast should provide you with the basic understanding needed for the assignment. If you feel a video did not meet your expectation or cover the material to help you understand it, you are responsible to do some research on your own. Comments on each video must be completed by Monday, February 27 at midnight, NO late comments will be accepted.

                                 
Upcoming Assignments
Due March 6 – Bloom/Gardner Grid
Choose a unit of study that is broad enough to think of many activities to teach. If you have already decided on a capstone, use that topic. Fill in the squares using an activity that meets both the multiple intelligence and the level of Bloom’s Taxonomy in which it intersects. A template and a sample is provided.   I expect 90% or more of the grid to be completed.  It should be saved as "Grid Your Name TopicTitle".    When complete, it gets email to me ([email protected] ) with the title, "Grid Your Name TopicTitle" .  It also should be posted on your website/blog.

Due March 13 - Multiple Intelligence Lesson Plan.
Template and Sample to follow.  Choosing just one idea (one square) from your Bloom/Gardner Grid, you will create a lesson plan.  If the topic of your grid is related to your upcoming capstone, then this lesson will be one of many in your capstone.  You may use the lesson format from the template and the sample or you may choose any lesson plan format you wish as long as it includes all the components of the template and sample. It should be saved as "Lesson Plan Your Name TopicTitle" When complete, it gets email to me ([email protected] ).  It also should be posted on your website/blog.


Please plan on meeting next week on February 28th. Videos and articles will be posted prior to class so you will be prepared to discuss these at 5:00pm when we meet.
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We have agreed to take our "lecture" here this week so we can enjoy our loved ones. 

Please watch the following videos.

A Vision of K-12 Students Today

Infowhelm



Please read the following articles: 

Jaime's Story
    

20th Century and 21st Century Education

Once you have read Jaime's story and looked closely at the chart comparing the 20th and 21st century.  Please head over to the Discussion board on this website and respond to the discussion questions posted there.  (One discussion post for each article)  All discussions due by Saturday, Feb., 18 (midnight)

You are also currently working on your vodcast.  Your topic, instructions and more information can be found below this post in the previous week's post.  Your vodcast needs to be posted on your EDUC 522 blog no later than midnight on Monday, Feb., 20th.  The class assignment on Tuesday, Feb., 21 will be to watch and comment on everyone's videos.  IF YOU ARE LATE with your assignment, everyone else has to wait on you to complete their work so please NO not be late with your vodcast.

As always.. call, email or text if you have any questions.  If you are uncomfortable working with your movie making software, please let me know.  We can meet in person or on Skype if you need me to help you out.  I am here to help, just let me know.

Happ Valentine's Day!!
 
Here is a recap and review of our first night of class.

Assignments DUE: (NOW)
1. Email me a current email address and a phone number.
2. Create a website.  Include a home page, about me page and a blog labeled EDUC 522.
3. Take a quiz... Multiple Intelligences... and post your two highest scoring intelligences and your two lowest scoring intelligences.
4. Email me your website address.
5. Sign up for google reader.
6. Subscribe to everyone's blog in your google reader. (If you would like set up iGoogle as a home page)


Upcoming Assignments (WITH DETAILS):
8. Next week..... Tues., Feb., 14  Happy Valentine's Day.  NO FACE TO FACE CLASS But.....You will have videos, articles and assignments posted for viewing and reading so be sure to check the blog instead of attending class.
7. Create a vodcast on your assigned multiple Intelligence (DUE 2/21).
Your first Vodcast assignment is to research a specific intelligences and share with the class what you learned.  Below is a list of who is assigned what intelligence.  Of course, I have tried to match you up with a weakness you may have as an intelligence.

Elizabeth  Overview of the Multiple Intelligences
Jenn          Linguistic intelligence
("word smart"): 
Kristy        Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number smart") 
Amy           Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
Danyelle    Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
DeeDee      Musical intelligence ("music smart") 
Terri          Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart") 
Andrea      Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart") 
Adam        Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")
Joseph     Bloom's Taxonomy
Paula         Bloom's Taxonomy Technology Pyramid


I am assuming everyone is comfortable with the movie making software on their computers to begin.  You have Windows Movie Maker on a PC and iMovie on a Mac. If I am wrong, please let me know. Please feel free to ask for help when needed.

Your assignment is to create a vodcast to teach the class about the particular intelligence you have been assigned.  To begin, research your intelligence.  The internet has plenty of information.  I need a definition and skills related to this intelligence, examples of teaching and learning best suited for this intelligence, examples of technology that could be used to address this intelligence.  You could also include famous people who represented this kind of intelligence or possible careers suited to this intelligence.  As you read and research, also include anything you find interesting that you would like to share.

Once you have gathered you information, create a script.  It is helpful to record you voice in sections where you believe you will have a picture change.

Collect photos and/or videos as well as music for your vodcast (a vodcast is really just a super impressive slideshow! ) Or you can be REALLY creative and try a puppet show or use avatars!!  Good luck.


When your vodcast is complete, you can post it on your website/blog.  If you have used weebly’s free version as I do, you will need to post your vodcast to YouTube and then link the YouTube video to your page.  It is very simple to create a YouTube account, but call me if you need help.  Please post it to your website/blog no later than Monday, Feb. 20th  by midnight.  Once your video is posted on your blog, everyone should have access to it using Google Reader.  Instead of class on Tues., Feb 21st, we will need to watch and comment on a video from each intelligence. Please do not be late posting your video.  everyone is counting on you.

Please remember YouTube will not accept a video with copyrighted materials. If you need help finding music and pictures you can use, please look to the following sites. 
 
Music which is legal to use is available from these sites:
> http://ccmixter.org/
> http://incompetech.com/
> http://freepd.com/
> http://www.jamendo.com/
 
Pictures
> http://free-website-pictures.com/ 
> http://classroomclipart.com/
> http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/





IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST CLASS....
Week 1
EDUC 522  


Welcome to class.

Please begin by doing the following:
1. Email: I have sent out an email to everyone in the class.  If you have not received an email from me then I need a correct and frequently used email address immediately. Please email me your email address and a phone number that you use most often. My email is [email protected]

2. Website: Please visit the class website.  Be sure to read the syllabus, blog and calendar.  The syllabus is important for summary of assignments and grading policy. The blog will be updated every week for class.  This blog is the first place to start every week.  It will clearly list everything you need to know, read, watch, comment on or complete. The calendar is meant only to be a brief outline of the course.


First “Lecture”   Digital Natives
*Digital Natives: Please read the article  I am sorry.  I know this article is dated but the general idea is still a good one.
*Kids Today: Watch the video


Second “Lecture”:  Multiple Intelligences

*MI Articles: Read the articles.
Multiple Intelligences Overview  
Multiple Intelligences Domains

*MI Video: Watch the video
*MI Quiz: Take the online quiz  Please post your 2 greatest and 2 weakest intelligence as the first post on your EDUC 522 blog.

Create a website:

We will be creating our own blog and using and RSS feed to stay connected to everyone.  First, I would like you to create a website/blog.  I suggest using weebly.com to create your website if you do not already have one. (You will need a website or blog that supports video and documents and has an RSS feed.  If you already have this with another host, you do not need weebly)  Go to www.weebly.com and create an account and a site.  Your site will need a home page, a blog and an About You page.  This is a weebly account that is hosting our class website so you may use it as an example. Please email me your new weebly site address when you are finished. (ASAP)

Everyone is at different levels in technology skills.  It is my job to meet you at your level and coach you along.  If you are unsure, nervous or scared by any assignment, just send me a quick email or text.  I will do everything in my power to meet you where you are at and help you along.  DO NOT hesitate to ask me to do my job in making you feel comfortable.  I will assume you have a certain level of computer skill.  If you are not there yet..... I will be there for you!!!

GOOGLE READER:
Please watch THIS VIDEO  about Rss feed and Google Reader.  Once you have watched the video, set up a Google Reader for yourself.  Subscribe to my blog at www.apumalone.weebly.com/blog.  Next, add everyone else’s blog to your Google Reader. Please do this as soon as possible you will be prepared when everyone begins to post their vodcasts.



 
Your second assignment is to add a blog to your weebly site and post the results to your multiple intelligence quiz.






YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT WAS TO EMAIL ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!!

 
This is our blog for EDUC 522 Spring I.  We will be meeting weekly at the Murrieta campus on Tuesday evenings at 5pm.

You will be responsible to be aware of everything on this website (syllabus, calendar, blog, etc.) Please be sure to check the blog weekly!!

I have already sent out an email requesting your email address and phone number.  If you did not receive this email, please be sure I have a reliable email address for you!! 

I look forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday, Feb. 7th at 5pm!!
 
Fall 2 has ended.  Any posts listed below this post refer to previous classes.