ETC545

With the greatest sadness, I have to inform all of Ted Novak's passing.  Please see:    http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=ted-novak&pid=158242102

Many assignments and activities are due in the next a few days.  Here is a list to help you to organize and to plan your activities. 6/28, Thursday Module 3 discussion: 1st Posting period 7/1, Sunday Assignment 5; Development of Web-Based Resources for Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Presentations (Optional Extra Credits) Module 3 discussion: 2nd Posting period 7/3, Tuesday Module 4 Discussion Postings Assignment 4: Group Wiki Presentation Assignment 6: Lesson Plan Discussions Assignment 7: Evaluations on Web-Based Resources for Lesson Plan

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See Google Docs & BBLearn grade book for the details. Questions? Contact me within 2 days.

Our Module 2 average (14.31) went above the historical average (12.10) &  it ranks as the second highest average in the class history.  For more details see:  http://etc545nau.wetpaint.com/page/ETC545+Module+Discussion+Statistic

Module 3 Technology Integration Practices   06/25Monday Lesson 5: Teaching, Learning, & the Curriculum Lesson 6: Productivity & Professional Practice Discussion moderators: Team 3 06/28Thursday Due: 1st posting period for Module 3 discussions : FOUR postings at least: Respond to ALL FOUR KEY questions. 07/01Sunday Due: Assignment 5: Development of Web-Based Resources for Lesson Plan (OPTIONAL) Due: Assignment: Lesson Plan Presentations Due: 2nd posting period for Module 3 discussions : FOUR Postings at least: Respond others' responses or to original questions. Due: Module 4 readings.

Don't forget to respond to the questions raised by moderators, classmates, and instructor.

FOUR postings at least: Respond to ALL FOUR KEY questions (Except the moderators).

See your NAU/Gmail & BBLearn grade book for the details. Questions? Contact within 2 days!

See Google Docs & BBLearn grade book for details. Questions? Contact me within 2 days.

Our Module 1 discussion performances (Average: 15.08) went above the historical records (12.34). Continue your good work in Module 2 discussions.

06/18Monday Lesson 3: Assessment and Evaluation Lesson 4: Technology Operations and Concepts Discussion moderators: Team 2 06/21Thursday Due: 1st posting period for Module 2 discussions : FOUR postings at least: Respond to ALL FOUR KEY question. 06/24Sunday Due: Assignment 3: Web Publishing Assignment: Module Content Analysis on Wiki 2nd posting period for Module 2 discussions : FOUR Postings at least: Respond others' responses or to original questions. Module 3 readings. Optional Assignment: Lesson Plan for Online Instructions Optional Exercise: Developing Rubrics for Web-Enhanced Instructions

The position announcement for Administrative Assistant # 559211 position 17450 has been finalized and posted to the Human Resources Employment Opportunities Web site as of June 12, 2012. You can view this posting by clicking on the following link:  https://www.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/89prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1 The application deadline for your posting is : June 26, 2012 by midnight, this posting is open to all applicants . Thanks!   Colleen Rice Assistant Director of Student Services College of Education Northern Arizona University Phone #:  (928) 523-2810 Fax #:  (928) 523-2168  

Don't forget to respond to the questions or comments made to your postings by classmates, moderators, & me.

Module 1 discussions: at least four postings (except moderators); Assignment 2: iGoogle

All groups' wiki presentations are due on July 3, 2012, last day of the class.

Respond to ALL FOUR key questions besides the moderators.

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FOUR postings at least: Respond to ALL FOUR KEY question (Except moderators).

See BBLearn E-mail & grade book for the details. Questions? Contact me within 2 days!

Module 1 Technology Integration Introductions  06/11, Monday Lesson 1: Introduction: Web-Enhanced Learning Lesson 2: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences Discussion moderators: Team 1 06/14Thursday Due: 1st posting period for Module 1 discussions : FOUR postings at least: Respond to ALL FOUR KEY question. 06/17Sunday Due: Assignment 2: iGoogle 2nd posting period for Module 1 discussions : FOUR Postings at least: Respond others' responses or to original questions. Assignment 8: Module 1 Group Wiki Presentations (Team 1 Only) Module 2 readings.

Have you completed Assignment 1.  Be sure to complete all tasks: Create various accounts. Share your account information at: http://etc545nau.wetpaint.com/page/Web+2.0+Accounts-Summer-2012 Don't forget: To share your self introduction To join a group To finish Module 1 readings

Some students are still waiting for receiving their textbook.  If you are willing to share your textbook with our classmates, please let us know.  Those students would appreciate your support very much.  If you know someone who have taken ETC545 previous, you can contact them for the textbook as well.

A: Start our readings ASAP.  We have very tight schedule so it is good to get readings done ASAP so you can participate in our upcoming module discussions easier.

A: Yes, you can contact me at my NAU e-mail at Chih.Tu@nau.edu since I check my NAU e-mail more often.

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Class will start on June 4, 2012, Monday at:  https://bblearn.nau.edu /