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Learning Theory and The Odyssey Lesson Plan

Last week I created a lesson plan that asked students to demonstrate their understanding of the key story points of The Odyssey by creating a board game that incorporated the MakeyMakey kit.  Students will work together in a group to … Continue reading

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Thrifting: MakeyMakey Kit Style

This week was a little tough for me.  The activity for the week required a lot of creativity and I have discovered that creativity is easier to tap into during summer vacation, than it is while teaching.  As I worked … Continue reading

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Remix: Mozilla Popcorn Maker Style

The theme this week in CEP 811 is remixing.  Our focus was on the “maker culture.”  The maker culture is finding its way into education, as evidenced by the Maker Education Initiative, whose About page states that its mission is … Continue reading

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Final Reflection

This is the final week of CEP810, Teaching for Understanding with Technology.  To say I enjoyed this course would be an understatement.  I have been teaching for fourteen years and NEVER had an interest in pursuing a Masters.  I was … Continue reading

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Cooking with TPACK: Adventures in PB & J

Well, this week’s assignment was a lot of fun!  “Cooking with TPACK” asked us to prepare one of five basic food items using only three tools, selected for us by an unknowing assistant.  My helper selected for me, a large … Continue reading

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21st Century Lesson Plan

“They have to use books!  I don’t allow any Internet resources for this project.”  This was a piece of a conversation I overheard while walking through the halls at my school.  I cringed as I thought about the ramifications of … Continue reading

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Network Learning Project: Finishing Up

This week was the culmination of my Network Learning Project.  This was a really fun experience.  The assignment was to learn something new using only YouTube and Online help forums.  Learning this way is not a new experience for me. … Continue reading

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GTD: Getting Things Done with Apple Reminders App

David Allen’s book Getting things done: The art of stress-free productivity, discusses ways to get ideas out of your head and into an organization method.  The idea is that if we put our thoughts and lists onto paper, we can … Continue reading

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Networked Learning Project: The Process

I probably built these shelves 50 times in my mind. In working on this project I observed something about how I learn and process information.  I spent the last week doing research, watching YouTube videos and reading woodworking forums.  Each … Continue reading

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Sharing is caring.

I have heard the phrase “Sharing is Caring” uttered many times over the years, but in light of this weeks assignments in CEP810, I thought it was appropriate.  This week has been all about connecting with other people through digital … Continue reading

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