Still “tweaking” my lesson plans. I started working on the online instructional tutorial component of my practicum. It has really helped me to narrow my focus and clarify objectives. When you are posting instructions online, you tend to want to be as concise as possible. Going through the process of translating my “face to face” […]
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Wireless Infrastructure and BYOD
Great presentation on the practical issues related to BYOD: http://www.media.qualitytech.com/client/new_bay/2012_0222/401331/launch.htm Hosted by Tech & Learning magazine. Includes a school district case study.
Feeling Overwhelmed
I am at the point that get to every semester when I wonder if I will be able to complete all the projects! I’m working on a literature review for my Administration of Technology Resources class, a technology infusion presention, as well as juggling all my practicum requirements! I’m definitely in information overload! This weekend […]
Professional Portfolio Update (2/20-2/26)
I am not spending as much time right now on updating my portfolio. I’ve spent about an hour this week updating the web pages. I have to finish several more outstanding requirements before I can upload the final artifacts. Any changes I’ve made this week were related to navigation. One of the final requirements of […]
Faculty Development Workshop Update (2/20-2/26)
I think of my workshop like a puzzle. The picture is slowly but surely coming together. My past teaching experience was with middle/high schoolers, so it is very different to prepare instruction for adults. Not only adults, but adult “educators.” My workshop is based on effectively using the current learning management system (LMS). The technology […]
Technology Resource Center Evaluation (2/20-2/26)
My head is spinning trying to keep so many different ideas related to the administration of technology clear in my head! I’ve visited several technology resource centers trying to get a good picture of exactly “how they support their faculty/staff”. Their impact in general has been so far reaching that it is necessary to find […]
Technology Plan Evaluation
Many technology plans that I am reviewing refer to it as a “live” document. That is such a fitting description! I’ve looked at how many have evolved from previous years and it’s not so much goals/objectives that change but more and more details are added to the tactics that are being used to accomplish the goals.
Practicum in Instructional Technology (2/13-2/17)
The performance requirements for Georgia Southern’s practicum in instructional technology are basically centered around 2 roles that are key to the effective implementation of instructional technology: the technology specialist and the technology program administrator. This week, to get a better understanding of the technology specialist role, I visited the instructional design lab at Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston GA. I interviewed […]
Professional Portfolio Update 2/6/12
A professional portfolio is a key assessment for GA Southern University’s M.ED. Instructional Technology Program. The link to my portfolio had to be submitted today so I’ve spent about 30 minutes each day this past week fine tuning the content. I’ve tried to include comments which would allow anyone reviewing the portfolio to get a clear […]
Professional Portfolio – weekly status update
Currently, I schedule at least 30 minutes a day to look at my portfolio and take note of ideas for tweaking the navigation for a more user friendly experience. I am also beginning to add placeholders for missing requirements so that I can remain conscious of the time restrictions.