Class Schedule for Professor Garrett's Class

January 22
Before Class: Read "Turning on the Lights" by Marc Prensky. Be ready to discuss at the beginning of class.

Class Topics:
Introduction to Blogging
Keeping Up with Education Blogs
Introduction to the SMARTBoard

Homework:
Blog:
1. During Class you will add your first entry to the class -- a reflection of why you decided to be a teacher
2. You will also share your url with your classmates and add a link to their blogs to your sidebar
3. Add pictures or gadgets to blog as desired
4. Professor Garrett may add other required entries to your blog during this semester

Education Blogs:
See assignment at end of blog entry

Introduction to the SMARTBoard:
Feel free to explore the resources on the SMARTBoard page

February 5

Before Class: Read "Generation IM: Getting Through to Today's Teched-out Children". Post an entry to your blog with your thoughts and reactions and be ready to discuss this article at the beginning of our time together.

Sign up for SMART Board time

Class Topics:

Web Site Creation
Web 2.0 Tools (link coming soon)
Hands-on with the SMARTBoard (Before class February 5, 12 & 19 - See link above)