Lesson Directory - Links to Assignments

Fall 2005 Lab Course Activity Directory

Click on the links in the "Link to Learning Experience" boxes below to obtain directions for each assignment. Some, like the first two, are explained in "Read Me First." Others will require linking to multiple pages. You may find it helpful to print this page and check off each assignment as you complete it.

All activities are sequential and must be completed in the order listed. Activities associated with grading are listed, showing the point value of the activity. Note that all threaded discussion Forums are graded, and many include posting work from activities for an additional grade.

If you spend any portion of this course focusing on meeting the needs of special education students, the entire amount of professional development time may be credited toward the special education requirement under Cory H. Please include an explanation of these accommodations in your action research report and lesson plan projects.

Course Introduction

Week	Activity	Expected Time Required	Link to Learning Experience	Standards Alignment for Teachers
Week 1	01.1_Read Me First	2 hours	Read all Course Information resources	ISTE NETS: II.B Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: 4.B Understands how to develop short- and long-range plans consistent with curriculum goals, learner diversity, and learning theory. 4.3 Creates short-range and long-term plans to achieve the expectations for student learning.
	01.2_eCollege courseware	3 hours	Explore the eCollege (IVHS) environment to become familiar with how everything works and introduce yourself to the class Week 1 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 1 Forum Due Oct. 4
	01.3_Assessment	1 hour	Complete a pre-assessment Graded activity: 10 points--online test Due Oct. 4
	1.4_Course Project Planning	4 hours	Initiate plans for an individual Course Project that has as its goal empowering learners’ Information Fluency skills Graded activity: 10 points--Doc Sharing Due: Oct. 4

Total of 10 hours for Introduction

EXPLORATION 1: Locating Information

Week	Activity	Expected Time Required	Link to Learning Experience	Standards Alignment for Teachers
Week 2	2.1_Stating the Problem	2 hours	Develop Course Project Problem Statement	ISTE NETS: I.A Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students). V.A Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. V.B Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. V.D Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. IV.A Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: 4.G Understands how to use various technological tools to access and manage information. 6.C Knows how to enhance learning through the use of a wide variety of materials as well as human and technological resources. 6.5 Develops a variety of clear, accurate presentations and representations of concepts, using alternative explanations to assist students' understanding and presenting diverse perspectives to encourage critical thinking.
	02.2_ISTE Readings	5 hours	Read International Society for Technology in Education texts
	2.3_Interaction	3 hours	Week 2 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 2 Forum plus 5 points for Problem Statement Due Oct. 11
Week 3	3.1_Practice Search	8 hours	Read Locate resources and conduct Practice Search 1
Week 3	3.2_Interaction	2 hours	Week 3 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 3 Forum, plus 5 points for Search History Due Oct. 18
Week 4	4.1_Lecture	1 hour	Intermediate Search Techniques (online lecture) Wednesday, October 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m
	4.2_Practice Search: Invisible Web	2 hours	Complete Practice Search 2 using 21CIF Search Wizard and a Search History
	4.3_Practice Search: Subject Directories	2 hours	Complete Practice Search 3 using Subject Directory and Browsing and a Search History
	4.4_Course Project Search	4 hours	Using 21CIF Search Wizard, search for resources and information for Course Project, developing annotated Search History
	4.5_Interaction	1 hour	Week 4 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 4 Forum, plus 10 points for 3 Search Histories Due Oct. 25
Week 5	5.1_Self-Analysis	2 hours	Conduct self-analysis of Search History results
	5.2_Citations	3 hours	Compile preliminary list of citations for Course Project Graded activity: 10 points--Doc Sharing Due Nov. 1
	5.3_Small Group Discussions	3 hours	Share Search History results and Citations in small group Graded activity: 5 points--Discussion Group Due Nov. 1
	5.4_Debrief	2 hours	Contribute to large group discussion of process and feedback Graded activity: 5 points--Week 5 Forum Due Nov. 1
Week 6	6.1_Course Project Report I	8 hours	Develop Course Project lesson plan that includes objectives, standards, activities, materials and references Graded activity: 20 points--Doc Sharing Due Nov. 8
Week 6	6.2_Interaction	2 hours	Week 6 Discussion Forum on Course Project Report Graded activity: 5 points--Week 6 Forum Due Nov. 8

Total of 50 hours for Exploration 1

EXPLORATION 2: Evaluating Information

Week	Activity	Expected Time Required	Link to Learning Experience	Standards Alignment for Teachers
Week 7	7.1_Critical Thinking Skills	2 hours	Read "Critical Thinking Skills"	ISTE NETS: II.C Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. V.B Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: 4.F Understands how to review and evaluate educational technologies to determine instructional value. 4.9 Uses teaching resources and materials which have been evaluated for accuracy and usefulness.
	7.2_Evaluating Web Sites	2 hours	Read "Top Ten Evaluation Tips"
	07.3 Practice Evaluation	4 hours	Conduct Practice Evaluation using 21CIF Evaluation Wizard
	7.4_Interaction	2 hours	Week 7 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 7 Forum, plus 5 points for Practice Evaluation results Due Nov. 15
Week 8	8.1_Building a Search History	3 hours	Search for Course Project resources and information, developing an annotated Search History
	8.2_Self-Analysis	2 hours	Conduct self-analysis of Search History results
	8.3_Citations	4 hours	Update list of citations about Internet information fluency Graded activity: 10 points--Doc Sharing Due Nov. 22
	8.4_Interaction	1 hour	Week 8 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 8 Forum Due Nov. 22
Week 9	9.1_Course Project Report	7 hours	Update Course Project information and include research and assessment plans Graded activity: 20 points--Doc Sharing Due Nov. 29
Week 9	9.2_Small Group Discussions	3 hours	Share evaluation form in small group; exchange critiques of citations and evaluation forms Graded activity: 5 points--small group discussion Due Nov. 29

Total of 30 hours for Exploration 2

EXPLORATION 3: Integrating Information

Week	Activity	Expected Time Required	Link to Learning Experience	Standards Alignment for Teachers
Week 10	10.1_Copyright	1 hour	Read "Copyright" Graded activity: 5 points for online quiz Due Dec. 6	ISTE NETS: V.B Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. VI.A Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: 4.E Understands how to integrate technology into classroom instruction. 4.10 Accesses and uses a wide range of information and instructional technologies to enhance student learning. 6.2 Uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage students in active learning opportunities that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance capabilities and that help students assume responsibility for identifying and using learning resources.
	10.2_Integration	4 hours	Read "Integration"
	10.3_Course Project Final Report	5 hours	Submit Final Course Project Report Graded activity: 20 points--Doc Sharing Due Dec. 6
Week 11	11.1_Project Implementation	7 hours	Course Project implementation and data collection
	11.2_Personal Reflection	1.5 hours	Reflective essay
	11.3_Interaction	1.5 hours	Week 11 Discussion Forum Graded activity: 5 points--Week 11 Forum, plus 5 points for Reflective essay Due Dec. 13

Total of 20 hours for Exploration 3

Conclusion

Week	Activity	Expected Time Required	Link to Learning Experience	Standards Alignment for Teachers
Week 12	12.1_Evaluation Report	7 hours	Compile findings and implications in a project Evaluation Report Graded activity: 50 points--Doc Sharing Due Dec. 20	ISTE NETS: IV.B Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: 6.4 Varies his or her role in the instructional process as instructor, facilitator, coach, or audience in relation to the content and purposes of instruction and the needs of students.
	12.2_Interaction	1.5 hours	Week 12 Discussion Forum
	12.3_Assessment	1.5 hours	Complete a performance post-assessment and course evaluation Graded activity: 10 points--online test Due Dec. 20

Total of 10 hours for Conclusion.

Total hours for this course = 120