Technology Showcase
Welcome to my Technology Showcase. I have organized coursework here to create an online portfolio of my experiences and skills.
Transfered Coursework
I was enrolled in the University of North Carolina-Wilmington's Master of Science in Instructional Technology program from January 2010 - December 2010. When I moved back to Michigan, I began working towards Michigan State University's Graduate Certificate, and ultimately Master of Education in Educational Technology.
Here are a few of my projects:
Here are a few of my projects:
CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology
Instructor: Melissa White
Semester: Spring 2011
Using Interactive Whiteboards Effectively
My group and I reviewed the research supporting Interactive Whiteboards' use in education. Robert Marzano argues that major gains can be made when they are used effectively. We explored what, exactly, that means.
Semester: Spring 2011
Using Interactive Whiteboards Effectively
My group and I reviewed the research supporting Interactive Whiteboards' use in education. Robert Marzano argues that major gains can be made when they are used effectively. We explored what, exactly, that means.
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies in Education
Instructor:
Semester: Summer 2011
Semester: Summer 2011
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Issues of Practice
Instructor:
Semester: Summer 2011
Wicked Project
A "Wicked Project" is when students choose a "wicked" problem (wicked = bad in this instance), and come up with a "wicked" solution (wicked = good in this instance). I chose to replace my school's antiquated computer lab reservation system with Google Calendar. Google Calendar's appointment slots feature makes it ideal for school that have computer labs or conferences rooms that can be reserved.
Google Forms
Google Forms is a great way to give a survey, questionnaire, or quiz. The only requirement is that the form creator needs to have a Google account. Check out my tutorial on how to get started!
Semester: Summer 2011
Wicked Project
A "Wicked Project" is when students choose a "wicked" problem (wicked = bad in this instance), and come up with a "wicked" solution (wicked = good in this instance). I chose to replace my school's antiquated computer lab reservation system with Google Calendar. Google Calendar's appointment slots feature makes it ideal for school that have computer labs or conferences rooms that can be reserved.
Google Forms
Google Forms is a great way to give a survey, questionnaire, or quiz. The only requirement is that the form creator needs to have a Google account. Check out my tutorial on how to get started!
CEP 800: Learning in School and Other Settings
Instructor:
Semester: Fall 2011
Weebly Lesson Plan
The Weebly Lesson Plan teaches students how to create their own template-based website using Weebly. While the skills are certainly transferable to many other template-based programs, Weebly is the one I chose for its simplicity and options.
Semester: Fall 2011
Weebly Lesson Plan
The Weebly Lesson Plan teaches students how to create their own template-based website using Weebly. While the skills are certainly transferable to many other template-based programs, Weebly is the one I chose for its simplicity and options.
CEP 815: Technology and Leadership
Instructor: Nick Sheltrown
Semester: Fall 2011
Sustainable Technology Project
Our culminating project for this class focussed on creating a Sustainable Technology Project. I wrote a plan for my school district to purchase thin-client computers for students to use in my Information Science Technology class. Students would then give back to the community (and fulfill the requirements of the course) by teaching Adult/Community Education courses. The tuition would go back into purchasing more thin-client computers and any necessary software that may help the class in the future.
Semester: Fall 2011
Sustainable Technology Project
Our culminating project for this class focussed on creating a Sustainable Technology Project. I wrote a plan for my school district to purchase thin-client computers for students to use in my Information Science Technology class. Students would then give back to the community (and fulfill the requirements of the course) by teaching Adult/Community Education courses. The tuition would go back into purchasing more thin-client computers and any necessary software that may help the class in the future.
CEP 807: Proseminar in Educational Technology
Instructor: Matthew Koehler
Semester: Spring 2012
In this class I created this website as my capstone experience. I have been able to look back at everything I have learned and what I hope to learn and accomplish in the future.
Semester: Spring 2012
In this class I created this website as my capstone experience. I have been able to look back at everything I have learned and what I hope to learn and accomplish in the future.
TE 846: Accommodating Differences in Literacy
Instructor: Kevin Holohan
Semester: Spring 2012
While I do not have a background in literacy, all teachers teach students how to read sometimes. This class has introduced me to metrics that teachers can use to assess literacy, as well as some strategies to improve it organically. I will probably never be a Title I Reading teachers; but that will not stop me from learning how to help my students become better readers.
Semester: Spring 2012
While I do not have a background in literacy, all teachers teach students how to read sometimes. This class has introduced me to metrics that teachers can use to assess literacy, as well as some strategies to improve it organically. I will probably never be a Title I Reading teachers; but that will not stop me from learning how to help my students become better readers.
CEP 820: Teaching K12 Students Online
Instructor: Anne Heintz
Semester: Summer 2012
The first piece of advice that I would give to future CMS course developers is to experiment with different course management systems. They all have different pros and cons. Some will suit your needs better than others. This is not to say that the one I picked will definitely be your favorite. Instructors set out to accomplish different goals. For me, Haiku LMS fit the bill. It has a clean design, offers a few templates, allows users to sign in with their Google accounts, lets instructors create self-grading quizzes, and more.
No CMS will fit all of your needs. I started out using CourseSites (by BlackBoard). While I found this CMS functional, it looked dated when compared to Haiku. It almost had too many menus for students to get lost in. Make sure that whichever CMS you choose, you keep your students in mind. Most of us are teaching Math, Science, Social Studies, or English classes--not Technology classes. You don’t want your students getting bogged down with the technology. Let the content be the more challenging piece of your course.
Semester: Summer 2012
The first piece of advice that I would give to future CMS course developers is to experiment with different course management systems. They all have different pros and cons. Some will suit your needs better than others. This is not to say that the one I picked will definitely be your favorite. Instructors set out to accomplish different goals. For me, Haiku LMS fit the bill. It has a clean design, offers a few templates, allows users to sign in with their Google accounts, lets instructors create self-grading quizzes, and more.
No CMS will fit all of your needs. I started out using CourseSites (by BlackBoard). While I found this CMS functional, it looked dated when compared to Haiku. It almost had too many menus for students to get lost in. Make sure that whichever CMS you choose, you keep your students in mind. Most of us are teaching Math, Science, Social Studies, or English classes--not Technology classes. You don’t want your students getting bogged down with the technology. Let the content be the more challenging piece of your course.
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research
Instructor: Danah Henrikson
Semester: Summer 2012
Semester: Summer 2012