notes

Orientation weeks worked fabulously as listed on spring 09 agenda

changes:


 * order Intel CDs early and put them on the agenda for the Monday of week 2
 * instead of 2 blocks on Thursday, do one on Thursday (Block 1) and one on Friday (block 2). The only reason we doubled up was due to the Technology Leadership Summit in Orono
 * spend more time on digital story, finish up your "digital story hall of fame" page and show it AFTER MEL (don't give away the idea before they do MEL or they'll all be super hero MEL productions)
 * find a way to do something with this: http://textthemob.com/ what "get to know you" activities would work well on this? or maybe explore the syllabus using this? too fun!
 * Look at free backup and file transfer services as well as un-compressing and video watching software
 * http://lifehacker.com/5291841/lifehacker-pack-2009-our-list-of-essential-free-mac-downloads
 * http://lifehacker.com/5271828/lifehacker-pack-2009-our-list-of-essential-free-windows-downloads
 * Find a good example on instructables.com and show it so everyone can be familiar with the website. Maybe make a homework assignment where they have to find something they'd actually do using something from the website and then come to class and share? Talk about the pedagogy.
 * Before team presentations, have individuals pick from this list to do a 3 minute demo. Focus on what is it and when and why would we want to use it in a classroom. Students could then evaluate those tools as to how to use it in a type I vs. type II way.

OTHER in module 2, specify that WebQuest printouts can be in B&W but must be legible (might need to edit in NVU, change ink color, print, then close Nvu and don't save changes)