1. Sign in to:

• Oncourse• Profiler Pro• Google

2. Go to: W200 Website

3. Download the Presentation for Week 3 from Oncourse-Resources folder

4. Once you are done, please turn off your monitors…

Before we start…

Teacher Use of Technology

WEEK 3

• Workload and due dates/times?• Questions

• Class-Prep Activities (where, when?)o General feedback [quality and submission issues]

• In-Class Workouts (where, when?)o General feedback

• Check Grades after the class • Go to Oncourse – Gradebook • Class-Prep #1, #2 and #3• ICW #1 & ICW #2

Instructors can add example student work to communicate expectations and encourage students

• Digital Story Script, Storyboards

HOUSE KEEPING

TODAY’S AGENDA

Digital StoryWorkshop

• Copyright• Narration • Pictures• Image

Citation and Keeping Images

Teacher Use of Technology

• NETS-T• Teacher

Professional Development

Teacher Websites

• Why?• ICW #3:

Newsletter

Digital Story Workshop

WEEK 3

WHERE ARE WE?

Completing the files, adding the music

Produce NARRATION and IMAGES

Create a Storyboard

Create a Script

Select a Topic

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Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

• In general, good job! • Issues:

– Script length (Movie 2-2.5 minute)– Number of Storyboard Slides– Draw images instead of describing– Focus (Address topics)– Creativity

GENERAL FEEDBACK ON STORYBOARDS

• Creating & Collecting Images– Copyright– Ways to create images – will be addressed

later

• Recording Narration – Audacity

AFTER STORYBOARDS

COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES(No more than 3 external images for this assignment)

purpose : Non-commercial and educational purposeMedia Faire Use

Text Material

Up to 10%of the total or 1,000 words, whichever is less.

Motion Media

Up to 10%of the total or 3 minutes, whichever is less.

Music Up to 10% of the work but no more than 30 seconds of the music or lyrics from an individual musical work.

Illustrations or Photographs

No more than 5 images from one artist or photographer. No more than 10% or 15 images, whichever is less, from a collection.

HOW TO COLLECT A CITATION FOR AN IMAGEDemo (Try it on your own as well)

1.Go to a copyright free website e.g. http://search.creativecommons.org/

2.Enter search word to find images for your story e.g. <computer>

3.Select the image that you like. (Click on the image until the browser only shows the image. Then, copy and paste the URL for future citation)

4.Right click on the image5.Save image as “image content/sequence” so you

recognize easily later on

* Other copyright-free websites are on the W200 Website

WAYS TO CREATE IMAGES

Be CREATIVE… but PROFESSIONAL at the same time…

Here are some ways to create your own images…

REMEMBER THERE ARE OTHER WAYS AS WELL…

HOW TO RECORD YOUR NARRATION USING AUDACITY

ULA Demo:Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.

You can use Audacity to:

• Record live audio• Edit MP3 and WAV sound files• Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together

1.Go to programs on your computer and type audacity.

2.Start the program.

HOW TO RECORD YOUR NARRATION USING AUDACITY (Job-aid)

Click on the red Record button to begin recording.

Click on the blue Pause button to pause the recording. Press it again to continue.

Click on the yellow Stop button to cease recording. The cursor will return to its previous position, before the recording was started

HOW TO SAVE YOUR NARRATION IN .MP3

1. Click the File menu2. Click Export As MP33. Click OK on the opening panel4. Save the file to your flash memory into the narration

folder. See the Audacity job aid on the week 3

Important Notes:• Quality of the narration is EXTREMELY important • You can use TTL to record your narration – not

recommended though… • Other audio-recording programs can be used as well

(MP3)E.g. Digital sound recorder

FOR NEXT WEEK (WEEK #4)

1.Create at least 5 of your images. Review how you can create your own images.

2.If you use external online images (max 3). Find them before week 4 and keep them in your flash drive with the URL info.

3.Record your narration using audacity or other audio-recording tools (Remember quality & mp3)

4.Make sure to keep all the files on your flash drive. Bring your flashdrive to week 4 class. (That is, +5 new images, 3 searched images, 1 narration.mp3)

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR YOUR DIGITAL STORY

• Create a main folder in your flash drive, and name it as “Digital Story”

• Create subfolders for your: “Images”, “Music files”, “Narration” and “Others”

• All your files need to be saved on your flash drive

TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR

TEACHERS (NETS-T)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS

• Standards for teacherso NETS-T: NETS-T is an acronym for National

Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

o Skills-specific standards for teachers

INTRODUCTION TO NETS-T

ISTE CEO Don Knezek Discusses the NETS

STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS (NETS-T)VERSUS INDIANA ACADEMIC STANDARDS

• I thought Indiana academic standards were for teachers?

• Why should I care about standards for my technology use as a teacher?

Indiana Academic Standards describe the knowledge and skills students should acquire at each grade-level in a subject-area. Teachers should be aware of these standards as they guide what should be taught/ learned in class.

I thought Indiana academic standards were for teachers?

The NETS-T (National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers) describe the skill-sets of teachers. They specify what knowledge, skills and dispositions a well-performing teacher should have.

I thought Indiana academic standards were for teachers?

• Academic vs. Professional standardso Academic “content” standards

• Led by (state or federal) government or subject-specific professional organizations (NCTM, NSTA, NCTE, etc.)

• Examples of content standards (for K-12 students)

- State Common Core Standards (SCCS) – LA / Math - Indiana State Academic Standards

• Teachers are expected to bring their students academically to such levels

o Teacher professional standards (teacher professionalism)

• Standards on teacher technology use (e.g., NETS-T)

• Professional teachers should be able to perform as such in the field

Why should I care about standards for my technology use as a teacher?

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T), WHAT ARE THEY?

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning4. Promote Digital Responsibility and Citizenship5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Think-Pair-Share (5 minutes):

1. Get into groups of 3-4 (one group for each standard)2. Choose a group leader3. Read the standard you assigned in detail.4. Write down three important points.

Hint: Think about the keywords mentioned in the standard and provide us a short example/demonstration. What can be done to meet the standard assigned to your group?

5. Your group leader will share them with the class.

Open the page NETS-T FOR TEACHERS 2008

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T), WHAT ARE THEY?

NETS-T & W200

Let’s have a look at your e-portfolio NETS-T Standards page.

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

What to do in order to keep up with these standards as a teacher? – NETS-T Standard #5

WHERE DO YOU STAND?In Indiana, we have Professional Growth Plan (PGP)

• In Indiana, teachers can earn PGP points “to control their own professional development and use these experiences towards licensing renewal.”

• Professional development: teacher learning activities

• Professional Development Plan (PDP): more general term

• Professional development is done: o Formally: Attending conferences, taking

college classes and getting advanced degrees, working and learning on committees

o Informally: Reading on your own, experimenting with new ideas, getting new ideas from colleagues, etc.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -FORMAL

OPTIONS MAX. PTS. PT. VALUE SAMPLE VERIFICATION

CRITERIA

College Credit 90 points 1 credit hour = 15 points

Official transcript B”Accredited college

Professional Conference

45 points 1 hour in workshop = 1 point

Certificate of attendance

Must align with standards and PGP

Educational Travel

5 points 5 points per travel

Certificate of attendance

Must be related to plan

Professional Committees

50 points 1 hour = 1 point Documentation Form

Must service on formal committee

Formal PD is required to renew your teaching license in Indiana (and Georgia)Indiana – must have 90 points in 5 years. No requirements of how much from

where…Note: Some states give credit for PD differently

• Although informal, it is also a platform that conducts formal training for teachers

Examples:• PBS Teachers• ChildTeaching• IPBS Teacherline• Teacher-to-teacher E-learning workshops (IE-

only)• Annenberg Learner program• Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy• Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – INFORMAL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFILER PRO AND PDP

• Open the profiler pro website and login with your own account.

• Look at the NETS-T and look at the results of the ProfilerPro survey you took:

o You will notice that the survey is actually organized by the standards. The results should diagnose your strengths and areas of improvement. Interpreting the results will guide you to set your professional development goals.

HANDS ON ACTIVITY – PROFILER PRO (15 MINUTES)

ULA Demo:1. Go to your Profiler Pro results. Save a copy of your

image onto your desktop.2. Rename the image as profilerpro-pre 3. Open your E-Portfolio – Professional Development Page4. From the results of your Profiler Pro, think about your

strengths & areas of Improvement and identify 3 goals! 5. Insert your image, strengths & areas of improvement

and goals to your e-portfolio - > Professional Development page!

Identify 3 Goals

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOAL SETTING

• Example #1o Poor: I want to learn how to do a podcast tomorrowo Good: I want to learn how to use Podbean to create a

podcast by the end of the semester

• Example #2o Poor: I want to learn technology to teach my students

stuff!o Good: I want to learn Inspiration to teach my

elementary students how to count before the school year begins.

o SMART Framework Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, &

Timely

Remember: You will provide evidence of achieving these goals at the end of the semester!

Teacher Websites

Week 3

WEBSITES

• A website or web site is the same thing as a web page. o True or Falseo Terms are often used interchangeably

Website is actually a collection of webpages

• In W200, one of the big projects is creating a teacher website.

• As a teacher, why do you need a website?Let’s see why…

U.S. STUDENTS TODAY

Source: Speak Up 2009 Report: Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up About Their Vision For 21st Learning

Students are “free agent” learner using technology tools on their own for learning

PARENTS OF STUDENTS TODAY

… Still not convinced?

Content – comment Mismatch

SO.. WHAT ABOUT TEACHERS TODAY?

• 21st Century Teacher

• Write down 3 take-aways from this video

EDUCATOR‘S COMMON CONCERNBUILDING AN ONLINE TEACHER PRESENCE

• Is it worth the time?

• Is it difficult to create?

• Are there any risks involved?

• Is it educationally beneficial?

Source: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/design_site/benefits/

RATIONALE FOR A WEBSITE

• Enhances communication between

• teachers and students

• teachers and students parents

• Teachers and other teachers

• Increased accessibility to the teacher

• Especially when schools are not in session

Source: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/design_site/benefits/

VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A TEACHER WEBSITE

Design

Content

Site infoMenu

• DESIGN a lot has been said about it.o So here are a few things to

keep in mind: Visually appealing Creative and original Clear page goals Easy to access and use Technically sound (no

broken links, ‘under construction’ etc.)

VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A TEACHER WEBSITE

TEACHER WEBSITES GAME

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?5-Minutes to discuss with your group…

Smart Board Activity

• What webpages or components do you think are important to include in a teacher website?

TEACHER WEBSITE – WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED?

TEACHER WEBSITES - SET 1

Set 1

A) http://fcweb.bloomington.k12.mn.us/~mrobinson/B) http://kenn2.bloomington.k12.mn.us/teachers/josh_coval/

C) http://sites.google.com/site/mrschramwebpage/jagcorps-ii

D) http://staff.prairiesouth.ca/sites/kcassidy/reading/

 

Choose the website you like best?

Why do we need this? Is this the same as the smartboard activity?

TEACHER WEBSITES – SET 2

Set 2

A) http://www.mrpiercey.com/B) http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/Ttravis/

C) http://www.bcsd.org/webpages/alinton/index.cfm

D) http://cartersclass.info/

 

Which of the following website needs most improvement?

TEACHER WEBSITES – SET 3

Set 3

A) http://teacherweb.com/MN/KennedyHS/DavidDoty

B) http://www.mrsjumpsclass.com/C) http://www.mrsrenz.net/D) http://www.mrsstamp.com/

 

Which of the teacher website do you like least?

TEACHER WEBSITES – COPYRIGHT

Please look at the first teacher website example in your class prep activity.http://mrscjacksonsclass.com/

Set 4: Is it legal for the teacher to use those Disney images and animations?

Yes No We will come to the copyright issue later.

IN-CLASS WORKOUT #3 Newsletter

• REMEMBER THE WHOLE IDEA OF THE TEACHER WEBSITE!!!

• Now, it is time decide on your school (where you work)

o Is there a dream school you want to be hired in the future? If yes, Google the name of the school and add its school website URL to your teacher website.

o If no, Google the name of your elementary/middle/high school (choose appropriate grade level based on your focus area) and add its school website URL to your teacher website.

ADDING THE SCHOOL WEBSITE LINK

ULA Demo 1: Updating ‘School Website’ link

1.Open your teacher website2.Click edit sidebar under the links menu on the left side of your page

3.On the opening page, you will see three navigation boxes. Click “edit” on the third one (the one at the bottom)

4.You will see a “School Website” title on the new panel.

5.Double click the school website title and update the URL with your own school website’s URL.

6.Save your changes.

ADDING THE SCHOOL WEBSITE LINK

Think yourself as a teacher, and write the first-day-of-the-semester newsletter for the students and their parents.

What to include in this newsletter?

• Welcome the students/parents (or other visitors of your website)

• Provide the teacher contact information• Introduce yourself: About Me (as a teacher)• Announce classroom expectations/rules• What else?

Tip: Sometimes web-based platforms freeze or crash, deleting all the texts you typed. To avoid frustration, type this in a Microsoft Word file first.

NEWSLETTER (15 MINUTES)

ULA Demo 2: Adding the Google Map to the newsletter/announcement

•Copy and paste your newsletter content to the newsletter page in your teacher website.

•Open the following link: http://maps.google.com/•Search your school’s address.•At the right top of the website, click the link logo.•Copy the embed code.•Paste the code to the newsletter page – use the “html panel”

•Submit the link of the Teacher website- Newsletter page to Oncourse – Assignments – “ICW #3” (Be sure to have the newsletter content, Google map of the school, and the updated School Website link)

NEWSLETTER

NEXT WEEK

• Class Prep #4o Due: Check with your instructor

• By Class Time:o Digital Story Files (bring them to the class)

• At least 5 images you created, • Narration • 3 external images with citations