1. Contemporary Issues September 20, 2010

2. Technology Report Due October 11 th Choose an issue in technology: – Ways to integrate technology into your teaching Social Networking Twitter Cell phone use – Legal issues or challenges associated with technology – Pros/cons associated with using technology in the classroom – Differentiating instruction with technology – Other ideas… pre-approval is needed.

3. Technology Report Minimum of three sources Must site them (later slide) Average length – 5 pages Refer to grading rubric Due October 11 th (submit online or in person)

4. Technology Rubric EXCEEDS STANDARDS MEETS STANDARDS WORKING TOWARDS STANDARDS CONTENT  Contains THREE peer reviewed articles that focuses directly on question/issue.  Articles provide both QUALITATIVE and QUANTIATIVE data  Thesis and topic are clearly established throughout essay  Appropriate quotes/information to support thesis  Summaries are complete and concisely written  Writer’s position is clearly defined  Conclusion is thorough and effectively explores the topic  Conclusion clearly identifies applications for future reading  Introduction expounds on question/issue  Contains three peer reviewed articles – two of which focus on question/issue  Articles provide mostly qualitative data  Introduction focuses on question/issue  Thesis established, but could be more clear  Some points need further clarification  Mostly, appropriate quotes/info to support thesis  Summaries are mostly complete  Conclusion included, however it does not effectively reestablish thesis  Conclusions alludes to applications to future teaching  Contains three peer reviewed articles  Articles provide little to no data  Introduction alludes to question/issue  Thesis vaguely stated  Essay lacks appropriate quotes/info to support document  Writer’s position not defined  The conclusion is underdeveloped, weak, or missing  Summaries are incomplete and unclear  Conclusion is unclear to future teaching ORGANIZATION  Clear transitions throughout essay  Focus on thesis maintained  Followed identified paper format  Mostly smooth transitions throughout essay  Occasional incoherent sections in essay that veer from thesis  Most of the paper format followed  Transitions in essay lacks coherent flow  The focus of the thesis wavers  Paper format not followed MECHANICS  American Standard English used  Accurate spelling and punctuation presented  Sentence structure varies in length and complexity  American Standard English mostly used  Occasional errors in spelling and punctuation  Sentence structure is satisfactory, but could be improved  Lacking American Standard English  Frequent spelling and sentence structure errors

5. Works Cited Easybib.com Bibme.com

6. Vocabulary Carousel Activity Envelope Carousel Directions: Students will circulate around the room and read each educational “buzz word”. These buzz words reflect concepts discussed in the Chapter 6 readings. After each pair of students has visited every station, envelopes (1 per group) will be distributed. Each pair will review the answers provided and share with the class 2 or 3 of what they consider to be the best answers.

7. Key Terms Facilitator Real-life experiences Interdisciplinary Learn Cooperative Learning Social Institution Active Learning

8. Discussion Topic Look at My Pedagogic Creed (Pg. 215). How different are Dewey’s views in 1897 from today’s educational movement? How do you know?

9. NJPST Eleven: Professional Responsibility Teachers shall act in accordance with legal and ethical responsibilities and shall use integrity and fairness to promote the success of all students. --------------------------------------------------------------------- “Conduct unbecoming…..”

10. Topics to discuss Professional dress (Community perception) Recreational time (a.k.a. graduation parties) Living in the town that you work (social life???) Facebook page (postings) Tatoos (visible) / piercings Dating (events)

11. Homework for next week: Chapter 8: Educational Technology Technology Booklet (due Mon.) Begin technology essay report: 3 resources minimum Average 5 pages Due October 13 th **Note date extension!!!**

12. Do you believe???