1. Dr. Kimbell-Lopez Online—September 8th – November 10th
Welcome to ECT 500

2. General Information
All course information is linked via my web site:
Project Based—No Mid-term or Final.
Due dates for projects are noted on Calendar page-select “Calendar” link at top of page.
Select “Requirements” for a listing of project, while “Project Descriptions” provides a more detailed description. Click on each activity for a detailed description and evaluation rubric.
Select “Assignment” links shown on the Calendar page to review weekly assignments.
You are required to use technology skills for every project you complete.
Please do not turn in anything that is handwritten or hand drawn!

3. Projects Weekly Activities Field Experiences
Design of Classroom Web Pages
Networking Project
Design of Professional Development Session
Design of Virtual Field Trip

4. Recommended Supplies Storage Device
Save files to your computer, then also backup your files by saving to a thumb drive, flash drive, jump drive, or other external storage device.
Purchase WinZip or download free version (good for 30 days).
Allows you to zip multiple files and submit in a compressed format.
If you are a technology cognate, then you will use this in all of your technology classes.
Cost--$30
Web site:
See also Software noted on ECT 501 “Resources” web pages:

5. Turning in Projects
All projects will be submitted via , Ning, Moodle, or our Wiki. Directions will be noted as part of the assignment instructions.
Due dates are noted on the course web pages (select Calendar):
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6. Attendance Your attendance is measured by the following:
Submission of weekly activities
Submission of all required projects to course instructor during the fall session
Submission of designated projects to TaskStream
All activities should be submitted by the designated due dates
Points will be deducted for the submission of projects that are late—10% per day late
See also attendance policies on “Project Descriptions” page

7. Task Stream
Beginning Fall Quarter 2007, course major assignments, or signature pieces, will be evaluated via the TaskStream web-based toolset and assessment system. All educator preparation programs, both undergraduate and graduate, must individually subscribe to TaskStream.  You will be required to submit course signature pieces via TaskStream, and receive assignment feedback and grades via TaskStream. Failure to subscribe to and use the TaskStream assessment system, as directed, will result in an F grade (0%) in the designated course assignments.
TaskStream subscription and operating information is available online at:  

8. What do you submit to Task Stream?
Zipped folder of classroom web pages
PD Project
Link to Prezi
Handouts
Screenshots of pages in Wiki
Principal letter
Evaluation
Log of hours for PD project
Link to Wix site for VFT
Networking Project
Word file-summary, graphic of classroom, etc.
Excel spreadsheet detailing budget

9. How do you get in touch with Dr. K-L?
Use !!!