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FYIs:

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Next Week's (September 14th) is ONLINE

Today's Cool Tool: Popplet

Blog Refresh

(Design) tips and tricks, gadgets
  • Add your blog URL to wiki page
  • NO LOWERCASE i’s
  • Write as if a stranger is reading (don't be afraid to add anecdotals)
  • Always add labels
  • Themes
  • Settings (turn off word verification)
  • Gadgets
  • Blogs are time stamped

Student blogs
- Greetings from Room 211 __http://parsons211.blogspot.com/2015/10/greetings-from-room-211.html__

- Quadblogging __http://zumpanotechlab.blogspot.com/2015/06/quadblogging-in-third-grade.html__


Active Learning


What is the Internet?
__https://youtu.be/UlJku_CSyNg__
http://prezi.com/vltahpm3b1hn/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Examples of Active Learning

Now that we have a general sense of what active learning is, let's explore some real world elementary examples.

Let's Practice!
http://popplet.com/app/#/3411615


Read the blog article assigned to you. Create a Popplet with the following information:
-a link to the blog post
-the topic of the blog post
-what active learning traits are present
-what are opportunities/suggestions for growth
-any additional information

Place a link to your Popplet in the Active Learning Popplet Discussion thread below!

Activity:
Sample Popplet:
http://popplet.com/app/#/2907590




Additional Resources:

__https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_learning__
https://usfspdistancelearning.wordpress.com/2016/07/13/what-is-active-learning/

Professional Portfolios


What are they?
A living document that changes as you progress throughout your career. Portfolios are collections of artifacts, reflect your accomplishment and growth as an educator. It does not take the place of a resume but supplements it

Why are they important?

  • Shows evidence that you are a 21st century educator
  • Can help your teacher evaluation
  • Teachers need evidence of their growth and achievement
  • Share your learning with your Professional Learning Network (PLN)
  • Use one site to communicate who you are to colleagues, parents, students
  • They can cause you to be more reflective, build self confidence
  • Can be helpful when applying for grants (or in some instances promotions)

What should they include?
  • Home page explaining the site’s purpose
  • Clear navigation
  • Work samples (yours and students)
  • Videos of you teaching
  • Feedback from administration/peers
  • Instructional Technology Page (sites you use, skills you have)
  • Education Philosophy
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact Information
  • Grants
  • Presentations
  • Affiliations
  • Awards
  • *Personal Info (*some sites don’t recommend this, I think it can help you stand out if appropriate)
  • Images if applicable and approved (never put student images unless you have parental consent)

Tips:
SPELLING SPELLING SPELLING! NO lower case i’s....ever.
Look over it regularly, update when needed
Keep images professional, minimal

Examples:
__http://nmzumpano.wix.com/portfolio__

__http://msheggaton.wix.com/msheggaton__

__http://bonijess.weebly.com__

Website Link to my blog post: __http://zumpanotechlab.blogspot.com/2016/05/do-i-need-professional-portfolio-if-im.html__


Assignments Due