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2. Instructor Simone Symonette A little about me! Contact me Email: symonette.w401@gmail.com Phone: (386) 334-1085 Office Hours: Monday 11:00am-12:00pm - Room: ED2260 2

3. What is W401? Focus: Learning how to integrate technology in your everyday teaching as a professional teacher Design, Implement & Reflect on a lesson where technology is integrated in your cohort area Learn new technologies to use in your classroom 3

4. W401 Tips View yourself as a professional teacher rather than as a student Think and act like a teacher! 4

5. W401: A Blended Class Meets mostly online with few face-to-face meetings There are no lectures! Learning is self-directed The focus is on responsible and clever use of available resources & peer collaboration IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING!!! It is my responsibility to help and guide you as much as I can! 5

6. W401: A Blended Class (cont) Online is not easier; in fact it can be more challenging! There are no cues to tell you “come to class” Written asynchronous communication: Not immediate! You have to THINK TWICE about what you write! Use emoticons as necessary to replace non-verbal cues :- ) Be polite but push other people’s thinking! 6

7. Online Discussions What do we mean by thoughtful postings? Insightful comments and questions that prompt on- topic discussion Avoid postings that are limited to 'I agree' or 'great idea', etc. If you agree/disagree with a posting then say why! Bring in new topic related ideas or experiences! 7

8. Success Tips This is YOUR class! Make sure you make it yours!!! Log in on Oncourse often, at least every other day Read instructions carefully! All submissions are online: Ensure you know WHEN AND HOW to post Participation will be monitored through Oncourse MONITORING TOOLS! 8

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10. Deadlines Usually one deadline per week: Monday Refer to Assignments posted on Oncourse/ w401 Google site every week!Oncoursew401 Google site Miss a deadline? 10

11. Microteaching Q & A Click here to view common questions about Microteaching Here 11

12. Microteaching Dates http://sites.google.com/site/symonettew401/microteach ing-sign-up-date--time 12

13. Importance of e-Portfolio Update portfolio every week Include your work from W401, as well as from your other classes Add information/sections that showcase you as a professional teacher Show an employer WHY you are worth hiring! 13

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15. Learning New Technologies 15 Provide technology workshops to meet your needs If you need to learn how to use a technology tool you can: Take a UITS free course http://ittraining.iu.edu/iub/ http://ittraining.iu.edu/iub/ Ask me!

16. Questions ? 16 See you online! Have fun