Portfolio EDU 290 FINAL.pdf Classroom Survey - Spreadsheet Assignment No. 1
We conducted a brief, and informal survey of our uses of technology, as well as some preferences for the use of technology in our everyday lives. I then entered the data into a spreadsheet. The link provides examples of the data in chart format. Click Student_TechUse_Survey GOOD ONE.xls to view the entire source spreadsheet.
edu 290 newsletter.pdf Classroom Newsletter - News letter in *.PDF Format
This is a newsletter I created to stimulate a possible classroom communication connection between myself and the parents of my students. Click HERE to download the free Adobe Acrobat
inspiration project.pdf INSPIRATION - Inspiration in *.PDF Format
I used Inspiration to create a concept map outlining a simulated book report. I also provided the original inspiration project.isf file so that you can interact with the file as I intended. You may click HERE to download a free 30 trial version of the Inspiration Software.
How to Recognize Plagiarism EDU 290.pdfCOPYRIGHT DAILY LESSON - Certificate presented in *.PDF format
This daily focused on the Creative Commons Licensing and how it pertains to the use of information found in various forms of media. I successfully completed an online quiz on the Indiana.edu website. The following is the resulting certificate earned.
WEBSEARCH DAILY LESSON - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This daily challenged my understanding and ability of searching the internet for information. In class we learned of Boolean operands and how search engines and search able indexes query or categories the information of the web. I tested my understanding by completing the following posted document:Scavenger Hunt EDU290.pdf
Websearch Critical Evaluation Checklist - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This editable .PDF made it possible for me to critically evaluate a website that I would consider using for my research paper. In class we learned how to decipher between good and bad websites. This documentation shows that I know how to critically evaluate a website. evalteacherEDU290.pdf
Research Paper - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This research paper touches base on the evolving technology that is taking place in classrooms all over the nation. This report discusses the introduction of Wii remotes into the classroom to make inexpensive smart-boards. Jeff Thomson.pdf
EVALUATION OF A PRESENTATION - This is an evaluation completed by me of a presentation on the Spanish American War. The intent of the lesson was to allow me to experience the instructor will be evaluating my presentation. The rubric was completed to the best of my understanding. The final score I gave it can be viewed in the following document. multimediascroingrubric.odt
SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION - This was a slideshow presentation that i created to be aligned with Michigan GLEC's. i also converted it to a slideshare presentation.
Downloadable original MSPowerPoint version. OR as a linked document located HERE.
We conducted a brief, and informal survey of our uses of technology, as well as some preferences for the use of technology in our everyday lives. I then entered the data into a spreadsheet. The link provides examples of the data in chart format. Click Student_TechUse_Survey GOOD ONE.xls to view the entire source spreadsheet.
edu 290 newsletter.pdf Classroom Newsletter - News letter in *.PDF Format
This is a newsletter I created to stimulate a possible classroom communication connection between myself and the parents of my students. Click HERE to download the free Adobe Acrobat
inspiration project.pdf INSPIRATION - Inspiration in *.PDF Format
I used Inspiration to create a concept map outlining a simulated book report. I also provided the original inspiration project.isf file so that you can interact with the file as I intended. You may click HERE to download a free 30 trial version of the Inspiration Software.
How to Recognize Plagiarism EDU 290.pdf COPYRIGHT DAILY LESSON - Certificate presented in *.PDF format
This daily focused on the Creative Commons Licensing and how it pertains to the use of information found in various forms of media. I successfully completed an online quiz on the Indiana.edu website. The following is the resulting certificate earned.
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE/MAILMERGE - Files presented in both *PDF & *.accd Formats
I used Microsoft Access to create a database of simulated students and their contact information. I then created a form letter that would be used as a mass mailing out to all of the students within my hypothetical classroom. This exercise explored the usefulness of mail merged letters as an effective form of school to home communication.I have included the following files for general viewing and grading purposes.
Data Merge Assignment.pdf
Student Records.accdb
Conference Letter with Fields.pdf (the form letter with "blank"), Conference Letter Tyler.pdf, Conference Letter Ryan.pdf, Conference Letter Jossi.pdf, Conference Letter Chris.pdf, Conference Letter Brian.pdf, Conference Letter Bobby.pdf, Conference Letter Alex.pdf (form letter(s) with fields "filled in")
WEBSEARCH DAILY LESSON - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This daily challenged my understanding and ability of searching the internet for information. In class we learned of Boolean operands and how search engines and search able indexes query or categories the information of the web. I tested my understanding by completing the following posted document:Scavenger Hunt EDU290.pdf
Websearch Critical Evaluation Checklist - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This editable .PDF made it possible for me to critically evaluate a website that I would consider using for my research paper. In class we learned how to decipher between good and bad websites. This documentation shows that I know how to critically evaluate a website. evalteacherEDU290.pdf
Research Paper - File Presented in *.PDF Format
This research paper touches base on the evolving technology that is taking place in classrooms all over the nation. This report discusses the introduction of Wii remotes into the classroom to make inexpensive smart-boards. Jeff Thomson.pdf
EVALUATION OF A PRESENTATION - This is an evaluation completed by me of a presentation on the Spanish American War. The intent of the lesson was to allow me to experience the instructor will be evaluating my presentation. The rubric was completed to the best of my understanding. The final score I gave it can be viewed in the following document. multimediascroingrubric.odt
SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION - This was a slideshow presentation that i created to be aligned with Michigan GLEC's. i also converted it to a slideshare presentation.
Downloadable original MSPowerPoint version. OR as a linked document located HERE.