Every day, make sure you read the following:

(1) The daily agenda I will bring to class and

(2) The class calendar in this notebook.

You are responsible for completing all the activities and assignments on both of them (even if I don't talk about them in class.)
 
 

1. August 18, 2000 --- Friday

A. Introductions

B. Housekeeping

1. Supplies/Workbook ($25.00 max.)

a. ZIP disk. (1 IBM formatted, 1 Mac formatted)

(OIT on the second floor sells these for about $12 each)

NOTE: It is not mandatory that you get these, although some of you may want them for storage....especially if you have a Zip Drive on your computer at home. While working on projects in Aderhold you can store files in "the DropBox" which I will explain to you later.

b. A few (3 or 4) floppy disks. You probably already have some. If not, you can buy these just about anywhere.

c. Packet of Class Handouts. You will either pick these up at Bel-Jeans or I will have them in class. I will let you know which one. (About $12.00)

d. Notebook (About $2.00)

C. Labs

Room 227 (Macintosh), Room 228 (Macintosh), Room 233 (Windows), Room 616 (Mixed Platforms), Room 618 (Windows) (Check outside room for availability or you can always check http://www.coe.uga.edu/oit/labs/schedules/

D. Course Outline/Calendar (In notebook)

E. Expectations (Objectives - in notebook)

F. Attendance (You need to be here. Handout on attendance)

G. Email Accounts

H. Account to host your Internet Site - Arches. Get "ARCHES" Account today if you don't have one. http://www.arches.uga.edu

I. Assignment Sheet, Attendance Sheet and Grading Sheet

J. Samples of good assignments

K. Fill out Information sheets, portrait drawing and picture taking.

L. Check your email daily

M. We will relate everything we do in this class to how it can and will benefit you as a teacher. We will explore ways technology can help you manage your class, how technology can help you instruct in your class, how technology can help you evaluate your class and how technology can help you better communicate with everyone, but most importantly your students and their parents.

We will also explore how all of the applications you learn in this class can be used by both you, the teacher (teacher centered activities) as well as your students (student centered activities.)

N. Meet someone new in class
 
 

2. August 21, 2000 -- Monday

A. Continue Housekeeping

B. Finish drawing and taking pictures if we didn't do so on Friday.

C. Introductions of you to me

D. Move into some of Wednesday's topics if time permits

E. Email Assignment: Who was your best teacher ever! Email me today, telling me who they are and why you picked them. Give this a lot of thought. It should be at least three good paragraphs in length.
 
 

3. August 23, 2000 -- Wednesday

Discuss FILE MANAGEMENT

A. Getting comfortable with the lab

1. What's available

B. Window/Macintosh (Your preference?)

C. If you didn't do it....get your Arches account and give me your email address.

D. Introduction to computers - the basics

E. Begin memorizing the "Benefits of Technology in Education"

F. Begin memorizing the "Six Stages for Learning to Use Technology"
 
 

4. August 25, 2000 -- Friday

Discuss FILE MANAGEMENT

A. Why use AV materials and technology (Game 1)
 
 

5. August 28, 2000 -- Monday

Discuss FILE MANAGEMENT

A. Why use AV materials and technology (Game 2)

B. Word processing

C. Reading and Email Assignment: "Benefits of Technology in Education" Using this reading as a reference, pick the one "most appropriate" benefit you see for using technology in your future classroom. This should be a benefit for your students. Email me today with an explanation and justification for your choice.
 
 

6. August 30, 2000 -- Wednesday

Discuss FILE MANAGEMENT

A. Introduction to the Internet

B. Search engines and how to use them

C. Begin surfing (Scavenger hunt, ERIC searching, etc.)

D. Reading and Email Assignment: "Ethics on the Internet" by Michael Covington - Read and email me your reaction. It should address all of the major topics Dr. Covington discusses. Areas you might discuss include: Do you agree with him? What did you learn that you did not know before? What is the most important area he covers? This response should be at least two paragraphs in length.

NOTE: If you should finish both of these assignments before they are scheduled to be turned in, you are still expected to come to class. I will have some secondary assignments for you to complete that will give you the opportunity to explore the Internet more.
 
 

7. September 1, 2000 -- Friday

A. Continue working on Web assignment and word processing assignment
 
 

8. September 4, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on word processing assignment and Web Assignment

NOTE: See what we are doing in class tomorrow. Make sure you find your favorite "educational" Internet site so you can share it with the class tomorrow.
 

9.  September 6, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Class meeting (Probably in Room 601) to reflect on what we have done so far and for you to share your favorite Web site.
 

10. September 8, 2000 - Friday

A. Work on word processing and Web Assignments

B. Reading and Email Assignment: Read and memorize the "Six Stages for Learning the Use of Technology."
Email me two reasons why you think I had you read this paper?
 

11. September 11, 2000 - Monday

A. Work on assignments (Word Processing and WEB)
 
 

12. September 13, 2000 - Wednesday

A. Work on assignments (Word Processing and WEB)

B. Turn in Web Assignments and Word Processing Assignments by the end of your class period today.

C. Reading and Email Assignment: Read "Graphic Design Principles and Technique" and email me the design element that you think is most important when developing your title page for your Internet site. Explain in detail, why you think this is the most important design element.

D. Begin gathering pictures that you might want to use on your Internet site
 
 

13. September 15, 2000 -- Friday

A. Class meeting (Probably in Room 601) to reflect on your web searching experience, word processing experience, graphic design article and to discuss other issues that have developed in class to date.
 
 

14. September 18, 2000 -- Monday

A. Discussion on developing your own Internet site

B. Show some sites developed by students

C. Show what is expected

D. Explore other student's Internet sites

E. Make sure you bring pictures on Wednesday
 
 

15. September 20, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Scanning (Demonstration and Discussion)

B. Developing your Internet site (Getting Started)

C. File Transfer Protocol (Demonstration and Discussion)
 
 

16. September 22, 2000 -- Friday

A. Work on Internet site

NOTE: In class, on October 4 your classmates will be evaluating your Internet site. That gives you five (5) class days to work on this. You will probably need additional time, outside of class to work on this. Plan accordingly.
 
 

17. September 25, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on Internet site
 
 

18. September 27, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Work on Internet site

B. Email Assignment: Email me the three most important reasons you might use an Internet site/homepage to (1) benefit you, (2) benefit your students, (3) benefit your students' parents once you start teaching.

Limit each way to 25 words or less.

You must do this by midnight tonight
 
 

19. September 29, 2000 -- Friday

A. Work on Internet site
 
 

20. October 2, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on Internet site
 
 

21. October 4, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Internet site/Homepage evaluation day (Today we will evaluate our own Internet site as well as our classmate's.)

B. You are expected to work on and improve your Internet site throughout the entire semester.
 
 

22. October 6, 2000 -- Friday

A. Class meeting (Probably in Room 601) to reflect on your Netscape Composer experience and to discuss other issues that have developed in class to date.
 
 

23. October 9, 2000 -- Monday (MIDTERM)

A. "Henry Hikes to Fitchburg"

B. Draw and Paint Programs/Applications

C. Begin Draw and Paint assignment

D. Email Assignment: Email me the one most creative ways you might use a draw program in your classroom.
You must do this by midnight tonight
 
 

24. October 11, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Review draw and paint applications

B. Work on draw and paint assignments

NOTE: If you "think" you have finished, go in and explore draw more. Make improvements on your product. Show it to me and I'll give you some ideas as to what you might do if you can't come up with any. Use this time to learn all you again about draw and its functions.
 
 

25. October 13, 2000 -- Friday

A. Work on draw and paint assignments

B. There is a good chance most of you will finish your draw assignment early. If I see this is happening, we will start working on the "Database" today.

NOTE: If you "think" you have finished, go in and explore draw more. Make improvements on your product. Show it to me and I'll give you some ideas as to what you might do if you can't come up with any. Use this time to learn all you again about draw and its functions.

B. Turn in draw (hard copy) and paint assignments (electronic in my "InBox" today.
 
 

26. October 16, 2000 -- Monday

A. Database applications - Introduction

-Computers off -- Hands-on

-Sample database programs

B. Begin work on database assignment
 
 

27. October 18, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Work on data base assignment

B. Email Assignment: Email me an explanation of (1) how you might use a database to help you manage your class and (2) how you might use a database to supplement a very specific lesson you might be teaching in your subject area.

ïDo this by midnight tonight
 
 

28. October 20, 2000 -- Friday

A. Work on data base assignment
 
 

29. October 23, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on database assignment

B. Turn in database assignment today
 
 

30. October 25, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Class meeting (Probably in Room 601) to reflect on your database experiences and to discuss other issues that have developed in class to date.

B. Reading and Email Assignment: Read "Using Spreadsheet Software in Teaching and Learning" and "Spreadsheets in the Math Class" and email me your reactions to these article.

(You need to do this (the assignment above) before class on Monday. Sunday night is OK, but do it before class on Monday.) PLEASE NOTE -- There is an email component to this assignment.
 
 

October 25, 2000 -- Thursday -- Fall Break

October 26, 2000 -- Friday -- Fall Break
 
 

31. October 30, 2000 -- Monday

A. Review everything we have done in class up to this point.

B. Spread sheet programs/applications

C. Begin working on preliminary spreadsheet assignment.

(Cooperative learning)
 
 

32. November 1, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Continue working on preliminary spreadsheet assignment

(Cooperative learning)
 
 

33. November 3, 2000 -- Friday

A. Begin working on "real" spreadsheet assignment
 
 

34. November 6, 2000 -- Monday

A. Continue working on spreadsheet assignment

(If you finish really explore the spreadsheet "Charting" feature.)

B. Work on revising homepage if you finish spreadsheet assignment

C. Turn in spread sheet today
 
 

35. November 8, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Work on revising your Interenet site lab day

B. Final Internet Site for me to evaluate by today
 
 

36. November 10, 2000 -- Friday

A. Introduction to PowerPoint

B. Explore PowerPoint Presentations (Probably will not have much time to work on this today.)

NOTE: You have both a primary and a secondary PowerPoint Assignment. The primary assignment is mandatory. The secondary assignment is to give you more experience and practice with PowerPoint if you finish the primary assignment early. You are expected to be in class every day, exploring PowerPoint even if you finish these assignments.
 
 

37. November 13, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on PowerPoint Presentations

B. PowerPoint Presentation must be done by the beginning of class on Monday, November 27, 2000.
 
 

38. November 15, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Work on PowerPoint Presentations
 
 

39. November 17, 2000 -- Friday

A. Discuss Final Paper (First draft (not mandatory) to me by November 27)

B. Samples are available in class. These are just samples to give you ideas. Under NO circumstances are they to be taken from the room or copied.

C. Work on PowerPoint Presentations
 
 

40. November 20, 2000 -- Monday

A. Work on PowerPoint assignment

B. Email Assignment: Be creative and think "outside of the box." Come up with one (1) unique way you might use a presentation program in your class that is teacher produced, and one (1) unique way that is student produced. Email each of them to me. Limit your description to 25 words or less.

C. PowerPoint Presentation must be done by the beginning of class on Monday, November 27, 2000. (In other words, finish it today, I know you won't be working on them over the holiday.)

D. HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING

November 22, 2000 -- Wednesday -- Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23, 2000 -- Thursday -- Thanksgiving Holiday

November 24, 2000 -- Friday -- Thanksgiving Holiday
 
 

41. November 27, 2000 -- Monday

A. Share PowerPoint Presentations with Class

ïYour PowerPoint Presentation must be ready to go at the beginning of class today.

(Today we will evaluate our own Internet site as well as our classmate's.)
 
 

42. November 29, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Class meeting (Probably in Room 601) to reflect on your PowerPoint experiences and to discuss other issues that have developed in class to date.
 
 

43. December 1, 2000 -- Friday

A. Evaluating computer software

B. Off the shelf software (Subject to change)

C. Catch-up days if needed
 
 

44. December 4, 2000 -- Monday

A. Your School's Media Specialist and You

B. Rating Class Activities

C. UGA Evaluation
 
 

45. December 5, 2000 -- Wednesday

A. Final paper due

B. Semester recap

C. Your grade

D. "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge"

D. Last day final thoughts

E. Departmental Class evaluations
 
 

FINAL EXAM WEEK - Monday, 12/11/00 - Friday 12/15/00
 
 

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