Jordan Mcfarlen’s Education Technology Presentation

Jordan talks about his experiences and involvement with technology within a educational approach.

The outline for his presentation is outlined by this Google Document. http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd8hr3m8_1czdq7zfp

If you have any questions, you can join twitter and follow @mcfarljo here: http://twitter.com/mcfarljo

If you are interested in a couple of examples check these out! http://khesh.wordpress.com/ , http://mcfarljo.edublogs.org/ , http://mcfarljo.wordpress.com/

Thanks to all who came out to an optional Friday morning lab. EXCELLENT TURN-OUT!!
THANKS FOR SHARING, JORDAN!

If you would like to add a comment to this posting, I know that Jordan is checking… 

All Sections: Subject Area Wiki Now Ready

We now have a wiki for you to post your subject area presentation materials onto.

No original name came to mind so it is just…

http://eps350.uregina.wikispaces.net/

Choose one group member to Join the Wiki so he/she will have access to posting materials.

Section 20 Peer Responses

We have had SUCH excellent subject area presentations -  MATH, MUSIC, SCIENCE and SOCIAL SCIENCES.

You are invited and encouraged to provide positive feedback to these groups. Think about things like…What did you learn? What did you appreciate? What did you admire? What did you notice? What connections did you make to your own subject area? What surprised you? Share an ‘aha’ moment or something that you are going to take and use in your own teaching. These are only suggestions – feel free to respond to whatever was meaningful to you.

I know your peers will appreciate your feedback. So… go ahead Section 20 and add a comment to this posting and don’t forget to put your name to your posting as I need to approve comments before they appear.

Thanks!
~ Julie~

Section 20 Presentation Schedule

Section 20: Julie Machnaik’s group

Subject Area Presentations: NOTE SOME TIME AND LOCATION CHANGES
Feb. 3rd – Meet in TPC at 8:25 for Math ; Music (in 223.1)
** Math and Music group will meet at their location at 8:00 to set up **

Feb. 8th – (Class time 8:30 to 10:00) Meet in ED 321 at 8:25 for Biology/Chem Presentation; Social Studies in TPC

Feb. 10th – (Class time 8:15 to 10:20) (meet in ED 314 at 8:10 to start at 8:15) Phys. Ed;English; Religious Studies

Assignment Aids

The following pages will assist you as you complete your assignments for your subject area lessons and your professional portfolios.

Group Presentation Assessment Sheet

Note: Subject Area Presentation material is to be posted on our wiki but we do not have our wikispace ready just yet. We will let you know as soon as things are up and running. Then we would ask that ONE person in each subject area join the wiki and be responsible for the posting for their group (no sense for everyone to join).

Professional Portfolio Guidelines

Professional Development Plan Templates

List of Professional Targets

ePortfolios or Blogfolios this Friday in ED 314

If you are interested in learning more about ePortfolios or Blogfolios, please be sure to sign up for this Friday’s session with Jordan McFarlen in ED 314 at 8:30 to 9:20

University Classes Cancelled Today

Yes, it is true. University classes are cancelled today but the university is open. It was announced on the radio – I double checked online – here’s the website.

Class Change This Morning Due to Weather

This morning we will have a work period for Subject Area groups in the TPC (for those who are able to get to class) as many students are unable to attend due to weather. We will reschedule the Classroom Management session for Wednesday and meet in the TPC at 8:30.

Carol, Julie & Richard

Classroom Management Session TPC Jan. 25

Richard will be giving a presentation on various theories of classroom management on Monday, January 25  at 8:30. Please be prompt. We will follow up with discussion in our own classrooms at 9:30. Time will also be given for you to meet in your subject areas.

Thinking About Transitions

Always listen to your intuition when teaching. I ignored mine this morning when it told me not to make such an abrupt transition from a very serious, emotional topic to a role play to introduce our lesson. It felt not quite right in the pit of my stomach– almost dismissive of the topic we had just discussed. Yet, because time was of the essence, I proceeded anyway with the unrehearsed exchange between a “superintendent” and teacher. The gentleman’s comment that this had him confused, undoubtedly reflected many of your thoughts. As a teacher I always reflect on my actions after a class and my actions did not sit well with me. If you too, felt disturbed by this abrupt transition, let it be a “gift” or lesson from me to you, so you don’t make the same mistake.

I trust you will, however, consider how we might individually or collectively support the people of Haiti in their time of need and great sorrow.

In peace and hope,
Carol