Digital Images, Podcasting, Midpoint Review

We have 2 digital media presentations today. These are the last of the presentations. It is hoped that you will be able to use what you have learned through your own presentation, as well as the presentations of your classmates, some ideas for what can be included in your own Technology-Enhanced Learning Environment (TELE) Project.

All that remains to be completed for your digital media project is your group's resource packet - due Tuesday, March 7. The goal is to gather all of the information put together by each group into one resource that you can use after the semester has ended. At the beginning of the semester we came up with an organizational structure for the resource packet:

1. What is it?
2. How do I use it?
3. What standards does it address?
4. What do I need to get started?
5. References and additional resources

It is expected that the resource packet will contain more information than what was shared during the class presentations. At least a page should be dedicated to topics #2-5 (topic #1 should be very short and clear with links to examples). Anyone outside of our course should be able to pick up the resource packet and be able to gain a solid understanding of the digital media tools discussed. It should be appropriate for a classroom teacher to use as a reference. It is expected that all members of the group will contribute equally to the development of the resource packet. The resource packet is due Tuesday, March 7 at the beginning of class. You will submit one printed copy and one electronic copy (via email)-- all members of the group should also have an electronic copy.

Please review the updated course calendar. Several changes have been made to topics, due dates, etc. Also review the updated projects page - some assignments have been eliminated - changing the weight of upcoming projects.

Mid-semester review:
So far this semester we have:

1. Defined technology-enhanced learning environments.
2. Defined digital media and shared information about 5 different media: weblogs, e-books, flash, podcasting, and digital images.
3. Discussed new learning environments and technology's place therein.
4. Investigated teaching and learning strategies that allow for active learning.
5. Designed learning activities based on the ASSURE model.
6. Reviewed peer-developed learning activities to improve ability to write performance objectives and to develop appropriate assessments for technology-connected activities.

During the remainder of the semester we will:

1. Learn more about the state of K-12 technology integration from Paul Sims - Executive Director of Technology and Continuous Improvement for Clarke County Schools.
2. Discuss informal learning environments such as museums and aquariums and technology's role in these environments with Denise Domizi.
3. Visit the Children's Museum of Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium to learn more about the role of technology in informal learning environments so that we might apply that knowledge to traditional classroom settings.
4. Learn more about the role of writing and communication in K-12 environments through the use of weblogs with Anne Davis.
   
5. Work independently to develop a technology-enhanced learning environment based on knowledge gained in EDIT 2000 and EDIT 5500 as a culminating project.

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On Thursday, March 2 we will discuss in detail the TELE Project so that everyone is clear on what is expected. Please complete the form distributed in today's class before class Thursday, March 2 so that I will be better able to prepare you for this project. You may type the information directly into the form or write in the information by hand. This should be a very informal sketch of what you plan to do - just to get your brain working. This informal proposal is not graded - it is used for class discussion purposes on the 2nd. The final (more formal) draft of your proposal is not due until Thursday, March 9.