Category Archives: MAET

Final Evaluation

After spending the last few weeks exploring the Maker Movement, I believe it is vital to the future of education.  As a Special Education teacher I see incredible opportunities for leveling the playing field and getting kids excited about learning … Continue reading

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EdCamp

Last week as part of CEP811 I got to participate in a sort of EdCamp experience.  We used GoogleHangout to meet up with several of our classmates and discuss ideas that we have been studying.  I brought the topic of … Continue reading

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Universal Design for Learning: One more Lesson Design Revision

When I completed the revision of my lesson during week two I built in a lot of choice and flexibility.  My main focus at that time was to identify which students had or had not mastered the content.  At the … Continue reading

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Experience Design: My Dream Classroom

This week in CEP811 we considered the impact of classroom design on the educational experience.  Through the use of SketchUp I created a representation of some of the changes I would like to make in my classroom. CURRENT LEARNING SPACE: … Continue reading

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EdCamp Resources

Below is the link to my Google Presentation from my EdCamp about the Maker Movement. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15-z3Bfc2WEPuhHlHnZB9PpKqc18rECr-kT3qlC_SYqU/edit?usp=sharing

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Mini-MOOC: Film like a Pro

This week in CEP811 we have been learning about MOOCs.  Contrary to your possible first impression, a MOOC is not the sound of a cow with a cough, MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. I have designed my own … Continue reading

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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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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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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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