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Week 3E=Portfolio Assignment and WordPress

Terminology TestTPACK Models

Tech of the Week: Blog Subscriptions and WordPress

Week Module

Date Topic Assignments

3 2 Sept 19-23 ICT and Learning: TPACK Model Test #1 ICT History, terminology and impact (10%)

4 2 Sept 26-30ICT and Learning: Connectivism and Learning Networks

5 2 Oct 3-7ICT and Learning: Social Software and Knowledge Communities

6 3 Oct 10-14ICT and ECE: Integration of ICT into Professional Practice

7 3 Oct 17-21 ICT and ECE: Developmentally Appropriate SoftwareTest #2 ICT, ECE & Learning (10%)

Oct 24-28 Reading Week: No Classes

8 4 Oct 31-Nov 4 Software Evaluation PresentationsPresentations and Reports Due

9 4 Nov 7-11 Software Evaluation PresentationsPresentations and Reports Due

10 5 Nov 14-18ICT and Management: Planning, Communication and Organization

11 6 Nov 21-25ICT and Management: Marketing, Finance and Staff Evaluation

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Etiquette and Cyber Ethics

13 Dec 5-9 Emerging Technologies E-Portfolios Due (35%)

14 Dec 12-16 Last Week of ClassesTest #3: Cyber Ethics and Emerging ICT

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Review:

What is the message of a medium? (give at least two examples)

What are the five things that Postman says we need to think about with technology? Identify one example for each.

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History of the Internet

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Web 1.0 to Web 2.0

Wiki Content Farm Aggregator

Browser vs Search Engine vs Web Portal

6Terminology, History and Impact Quiz (15 mins)

T/F, Multiple Choice, Matching and Short Answer

Scores will be released AFTER I have marked the short answer questions.

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TPACK Model

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“in order to be a successful leader, one needs to acquire practical knowledge, technological knowledge and pedagogical knowledge and intergrate these types of knowledge into practice.”

What is TPACK?

What is an example of TPACK?

Why is it relevant for educators?

8Connectivism: Learning Theory for the Digital Age?

What are the unique characteristics of the web 2.0 and the digital age?

What is the “half life of knowledge” and why is it important for educators to be aware of?

How do behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism view learning?

How does connectivism fill the limitations of the above theories?

What are the principles of Connectivism? Why is it suitable for the learning in the Digital Age?

How does connectivism connect with the TPACK model?

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Blogging....What is a blog?

How is it different than a website?

What is the relevance of blogs to the education profession?

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E-Portfolio: Detailed Outline

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Entry Assessment:Content: / 3- Each of the questions is addressed in a critical and thoughtful way- Entry demonstrates an understanding of connection to ECE. - Entry is professional and is a unique and valuable resource for early childhood educators

Presentation: / 2- Blog entry is visually appealing and indicates a basic understanding of graphic design principles- Blog entry uses multi-media to enhance creativity and support ideas- Writing is free from spelling and grammatical errors- Writing is professional and uses APA style format

Total: / 5

Outline:

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WordpressFor the purpose of your e-portfolio assignment you are asked to set up a blog

or e-portfolio application that is available online. It is recommended that you use WordPress to do this.

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www.wordpress.com

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Next WeekRead:

Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge

Sign up for a Website or Blog Feed (To be used for your portfolio Entry #1)

Create a WordPress (or other blogging platform) account

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