"I am an optimist. I believe most problems can be solved." |
"Technology is a tool." – Paul Navarre - Feb 5, 2009 |
FOCUS: Tech Tools & WEB 101
BIG PICTURE:
Center Court - "Observations of Good Use in Schools"
Final Project Overview
Overview of Various Software tools in schools
(integrated software, CAI, stand alone, web apps, creative, production, etc.)
Didn't get to: READING IN CLASS: |
Links to look at before/after class:
What is Web 2.0?
Project Gutenberg
Web 2.0 Links & Applications
Todd's Test Google Web page
Article: College web design courses fail with bosses
Experts say higher education should focus on fundamentals of web design, not just currently popular software
GUEST SPEAKER:
Paul Navarre – Web Developer - NET INTERACTION
| Paul's presentation asked some great questions about the purpose of technology in education. Technology is a tool, and its focus should be on the how it impacts student learning. See Pete and Vicki's blog entry for a good overview. |
REFLECTION QUESTION BLOG:
Response to Guest Speaker or reading in class.
TED.com - Annual Conference 2009 - Explore online
Homework for Class 4 - Prep for Final Project Proposal.
If you have time, read and respond to each others' blogs and become a follower on a few of them.
Other things to try:
- build a web site in Google Sites
- look for the "Document" section in Google. I've added one document and invited everyone to collaborate on.
It's our "Desired Learning" document. Please see if you can add to it, then put your initials in the organge box.