Multiple Intelligences
Thanks to our fellow classmates, we have been introduced to all of the multiple intelligences.  Now, we will test how well we understand and can identify multiple intelligences in people (mostly our students).  This website has a separate blog, entitled Movie Night.  Please watch each video and use the document below (Multiple Intelligences in Life ..or movies) to record your thoughts and ideas.  If you would like to get together as a group meeting in a central location, you can work together to complete only one worksheet per group.

Bloom's Taxonomy
Watch Bloom's Taxonomy video (Very Silly ending but simple and to the point)
Read Article   
View Graphic
How are you doing on your Bloom/Gardner Grid?  Are there any boxes in which you need help filling out?  Ask your peers on our facebook page for advice or opinions?

Watch this video; Killing Creativity
On our facebook discussion board, please comment on the article and reply to two other’s comments


Upcoming Assignments
Due Oct 2 "Multiple Intelligences in Life ..or movies" worksheet

Due Oct 9– 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 n last week's blog.  I expect 90% or more of the grid to be completed.  It should be saved as "Grid Your Name Fall 1". You will post it on your blog and email it to me before Oct. 9.

Due Oct 16 - 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.

Google Reader. 
You have already set up a Google Reader and added everyone's blogs to it.  I STRONGLY suggest either setting up the google reader as your home page. Directions here.  OR you could create an iGoogle page.  iGoogle will allow you to have your google reader as well as other apps such a time, facebook, joke of the day, calendar reminders and weather all on the same page which can be set as your homepage. Directions here.

Your first assignment is to watch and comment on one vodcast for each intelligence and an overview of the multiple intelligences. We should have two videos for each and every intelligence.  You may pick which of the two videos you would like to watch for each intelligence.  All of the videos should be waiting for you in your google reader to watch.  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 as well as Bloom's taxonomy.  Each vodcast should provide you with the basic understanding needed for the assignment.
Overview of the Multiple Intelligences
Linguistic intelligence ("word smart"): 
Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number smart") 
Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
Musical intelligence ("music smart") 
Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart") 
Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart") 
Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")
 
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Read the article on Bloom’s Taxonomy.  This is a brief article.  Most students have a basic understanding of Bloom’s from undergraduate work. If you need a more in depth look into Bloom’s, please let me know and I will send you more information. Leave a comment on the article on the discussion board.  Continue the discussion on two other’s comments. 

Upcoming Assignments
Due Oct 9– Bloom/Gardner Grid
Template and Sample can be found on last week's blog.  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 n last week's blog.  I expect 90% or more of the grid to be completed.  It should be saved as "Grid Your Name Summer”. You will post it on your blog and email it to me by July 10th (midnight).

Due Oct 16 - 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.

This update to our blog should have been sent to your google reader.  If you would like to set up your google reader as your home page so you can see updates as soon as you open your browser, this link will be helpful.  How to Set Your Brower's Homepage

Week 1
EDUC 522  

Welcome to class.  This class will be held primarily online.  Assignments, “lectures” and readings will be found on our class website (www.apumalone.weebly.com). Your work will be posted to facebook, your website and emailed directly to me.  I am here to support you and assist you completely!!

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 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.


3.  Facebook: Please join our Facebook group, apumalone   I have already sent out invitations.  If you have not received an inviatation ... once again I NEED a correct email address. If you already have a facebook page, just request to befriend apumalone.  If you do not have a facebook account, please join.  (You do not have to befriend anyone other than this class and you can delete it after class is over… but don’t you really want to know what the facebook talk is all about!!?) Our facebook page has a WALL, this is where you start, a photos tab, and  a discussion tab.

Post an introduction of yourself on the wall.  Include your name, where you work, what you teach and how long you have been teaching.  Please post 2-4 pictures that relate to who you are.  Do not forget to label the pictures.  Also include whether you have a PC or Mac.If you need help, please contact me!

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
*Discussion: Our Facebook page has a Discussion board for this topic. It is labeled Fall Week 1 Digital Natives.  Please comment on something you thought was interesting about the article and the video.  Comment on two others posts.

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 Greatest and Weakest intelligence as a Status update on the WALL of our facebook page.

Assignment:

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. (No later than Sat., Sept. 11)

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!!!

I am looking forward to seeing your new websites/blogs.
 
The above assignments must be completed by Saturday, Sept 11 (midnight).  All assignments will be given Monday morning and expected completed by Saturday evening of that same week.  The class tends to be very busy during the first 5 weeks and the pace slows a little towards the end.

CLASS INTRODUCTION.

This is our blog.  Every week, your assignments will be posted here.  I will try my best to be incredibly clear what is expected and how to complete it.