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Hi,
This is my Prototype assignment. Slides 2-4 are relevant. The remaining slides are the previous assignment should you need the background information.
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This document summarizes a presentation by Brent Coley about using educational technology effectively in the classroom. Coley argues that technology should not be more important than the teacher, and that it is irrelevant to discuss how to use technology ("how") without establishing a clear purpose or reason for its use ("why"). He then provides examples of how he uses various technologies like websites, podcasts, videos and social media to connect with students, help them prepare for class, and allow them to share what they've learned.
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The document discusses supporting teachers and students in curating positive digital footprints. It defines a digital footprint as the electronic evidence individuals create and share online through social media, blogs, photos and videos. Rather than solely warning about online risks, the presenter advocates helping teachers and students build literacy and showcase talents to increase future opportunities. Suggestions include encouraging blogging, collaborative online projects, and digital portfolios to connect individuals to ideas and opportunities. The document emphasizes that digital footprints are inevitable and teachers should lead by example with their own online presence.
This document outlines questions to ask students to encourage collaboration. It introduces an Edmodo group code 9999rl for posting questions, responses, and resources. It asks what kinds of questions are being asked, whether they are intuitive, reflective, or collaborative. It also asks what spaces students are being asked to create, what students are being asked to share, and says great questions must be asked of students and each other.
Hi,
This is my Prototype assignment. Slides 2-4 are relevant. The remaining slides are the previous assignment should you need the background information.
KGA
The document describes a teacher's journey with classroom technology over time. It starts in 2009 when the teacher was hired and introduced to an online grading system called X2. In 2010, the teacher created an online character named CarlostheChicken to address homework issues. In 2012, the class began using textbook discussions online, but had issues with navigation and engagement. The teacher then implemented Khan Academy in 2013. Noting a lack of student online communication, the teacher decided to try Edmodo in order to allow students to communicate, share work, and earn badges. The teacher outlines Edmodo features and implementation plans in the classroom.
Instructors can paste HTML embed code into online discussion boards to include images, videos, and other media from the cloud to enhance mathematical discussions. Peer review assignments require students to provide feedback on each other's work, raising academic standards and ensuring material is correct. Cloud computing allows resources to be accessed from anywhere through an internet connection, facilitating peer review and sharing of materials.
The document discusses the benefits of internet forums compared to other communication methods. It notes that forums allow asynchronous communication, give everyone a chance to participate, can include links and attachments, and make discussions trackable. It also includes sample conversations on a student forum about blocking Facebook on the college network due to demands on IT resources.
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Letter Mr. Dewitt
1. WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL
106 PENDERY AVENUE
WYOMING, OHIO 45215
AARON M. MARSHALL, Principal High School Office: (513) 206-7050
ASHLEY L. WHITELY, Assistant Principal High School Fax: (513) 206-7132
JAN WILKING, Athletic Director Athletic Department: (513) 206-7057
MONICA MOORE, Guidance Counselor (9, 10 grade) Guidance Office: (513) 206-7114
CYNTHIA MEIS, College Counselor (12 grade A-L) Guidance Fax: (513) 206-7131
KARA M. USSERY, Guidance/College Counselor (11, 12 grade M-Z)
Recommendation for Mr. Ty Fitzgerald
I have worked side-by-side with Mr. Fitzgerald for the last seven years, during which time I have come to know him
as an enthusiastic teacher, innovator, and inspiration. Mr. Fitzgerald teaches the Engineering classes at Wyoming
High School while I teach Algebra and Computer Science directly across the hall. The connections between our
STEM fields have provided opportunities to observe each other in action and work together many times.
In the daily classroom Mr. Fitzgerald’s love of Engineering is evident by the excitement that he shows when he
teaches. He doesn’t just present the information to the students; he takes time to point out how amazing and useful
the topics are. Nothing is presented as simply a necessity, but framed in a way that makes it seem of the utmost
importance. His energy and enthusiasm translates into the students and their creations. I have seen him succeed in
getting at-risk students to produce worthy projects when the rest of the teachers in the building cannot get them to do
a single piece of homework. Students constantly ask to go to his lab instead of sitting at lunch or in a study hall so
they can put extra work in on their Ping-Pong ball launcher or CAD drawing.
Another way Mr. Fitzgerald outshines the other teachers in the building is that he is willing to try new teaching
techniques that may help his students. About five years back our district introduced the BlackBoard content
management system used in many schools. While the other teachers were grumbling about another requirement that
just took up time and got in the way of “true teaching”, Ty dove in and started writing projects and assessments that
were run off of BlackBoard. He was truly ahead of the learning curve. There were numerous times where neither
he nor I could make something work the way he wanted and had to contact our district BlackBoard guru or even the
Learn21 consortium which provides us with the BlackBoard service to find out how to make it work. With the
arrival of Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Ty again dove in and developed a whole system of assessments for
each of his Engineering classes and had them in place before the rest of us even bothered to look at the required
paperwork. He is quick to see the educational value in things and understand how it applies to his classroom.
Personally Ty served as an inspiration for me. I consider myself a good solid classroom teacher. I have worked
hard over the years to collect quality items and develop strong lessons for the students. What I did not do though is
look outside of my classroom. Once Ty came he challenged me to look outside of my four walls and see how I
could connect my Computer Science courses to what else was going on in the building and in the world. The first
project he challenged me on was when I was teaching Web Design. He challenged my students to create not just fun
websites, but sites that took on meaning via a different subject matter. We collaborated and had my students create
sites that demonstrated projects that his Engineering students had created. In addition the kids weren’t allowed to
talk to one another face-to-face. All of the information was acquired digitally via emails, online chats, and video
conferences (even though our classrooms were across from each other) providing a truly real-world experience.
The largest STEM related project Mr. Fitzgerald and I started was the Wyoming High School Robotics Club. Ty
came to me looking for a way to “put it all together” and draw from Engineering to Computer Science to Algebra
and whatnot to find a truly STEM capstone project. Students from all factions within the building are enjoying after
school time researching, designing, drafting, building, and destroying BattleBots for the XTreme Bots series
(MadeInOhio.us). The destruction comes at the end of the year in the last-man-standing BattleBots competition at
Wright State University’s Nutter Center where many schools pit saw blades versus beater bars versus simple wedges
to see who remains standing at the end. Students use research skills honed in English classes, communication skills
from Oral Communications, math skills learned in Algebra and Trig and wiring and design skills learned in
2. Engineering to create a $1500 robot from scratch, only to be destroyed at the end of the year. The first year we
started with 5 students or so and one robot. This year we have roughly 25 students and 4 robots, with students
joining every week. Without Mr. Fitzgerald’s recruiting skills, Engineering skills, and enthusiasm the club would
have never gotten off the ground and been as successful as it is.
I would like to leave you with some final thoughts about Ty Fitzgerald. I am jealous of the way he gets to know
each of his students. He always seems to know which kids were in the wrestling meet over the weekend, or which
colleges at which they are looking, or what issues they are having at home. I’ve tried for years but never seem to
make those connections. Ty has the ability to get people to open up to him and talk about their lives. He truly cares
about the people around him whether they are staff or students.
In summary I fully recommend Mr. Ty Fitzgerald for any position, whether it is teaching in a classroom or an
administrative posting. His professionalism in the classroom is outstanding and his drive to better the programs and
people around him is inspiring.
Sincerely,
Christopher N. DeWitt
Wyoming High School
Computer Science, Math, and Music
dewittc@wyomingcityschools.org
513.206.7050
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