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Monday, January 30, 2012
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Information for Course Binders on tk20 - hope this helps!
4.4 Course Binders Course binder templates are created by instructors and are then sent to and completed by students. Students can access course binders assigned to them from the
Task Inbox of the Home screen or from the My Courses or Course Binders section of the Courses tab.
Click on the Name of the course binder to open it. This will bring up the first tab of the course binder
Read the Description for the course binder template for instructions on how to complete the course binder. The binder will be given a default Course Binder Name. You may change this name if you wish.
When you are ready to begin completing the course binder template, click on the first sub-tab.
Completing a Course BinderTo begin working on the Course Binder, click on its name. The first sub-tab of the Course Binder displays basic information about the assignment, such as a description, start date and due date. The name of this tab will reflect the name of the Course Binder.
The next set of sub-tabs are the "binder" tabs. These tabs reflect the organization of the assignment in the binder and will vary depending on the template in use. Clicking on the these sub-tabs will display the instructions and the type of artifacts that need to be created. It will also display any standards specified for the artifact template placeholders.
The last four sub-tabs - Assessment, Standards, Extensions, and Feedback – are common to all Course Binders.
The Assessment sub-tab allows the student to view all assessments that will be used to evaluate the Course Binder. Once the assessments have been completed, the student will click on this sub-tab to see the final assessments made on their work.
The Standards sub-tab displays all of the standards that have to be met in this Course Binder.
The Extensions sub-tab lists all of the extensions that were given. If the student accidentally submits the course binder before it was actually complete, the instructor may need to grant an extension to reopen it for editing or to extend the due date to remove the possibility of a Late status. If the assessment of the course binder has not yet started the student can recall the Course Binder. This will be explained in further detail later.
The Feedback sub-tab lists all of the on-going feedback regarding the Course Binder so the student can view it at any time.
To create and attach artifacts to the binder tabs, return to the first tab and click on the Artifact Wizard icon found on the right side of the screen.
Using the artifact wizard, you will be able to see each tab as a heading, the instructions for that tab and each attachment placeholder. To create and/or attach an artifact, simply click on the Click here to Attach link in the Title column of the appropriate artifact. This will open a wizard to help you create and attach it to your binder.
The Status column will provide information on whether or not this artifact has been attached. In addition to an Attached status, the Title will change from Click here to Attach to the name of the artifact you created.
If a link is present in the column labeled Reflection, it is an indication that a reflection is required. If no reflection is required for the artifact, a link will not display.
When you have attached finished adding artifacts to your course binder, click Submit for Review to submit the course binder for assessment. Click Save to exit the binder and return at a later time to complete it or Cancel to exit the binder without saving your changes.
Removing ArtifactsTo remove an artifact, simply click the "x" to the right of the artifact title in the
Artifact Wizard. You may also remove it from the tab containing the artifact by clicking the "x" beside the artifact title.
Attaching Standards
You may want to attach standards to an artifact or want to review standards that have already been attached. To review standards attached to a specific artifact, click the Standards link next to an artifact placeholder in the tab it is contained in. This will display the Standards screen.
If the instructor who created the course binder has attached any standards, those standards will have a lock symbol to their left.
To attach standards, click theadd new button in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. This displays the Select Standards screen,
Choose a Standard Body from the dropdown menu. This will display a list of all standards in that standard body. Select the appropriate standards by filling in the checkboxes to their left. When you have finished selecting standards, scroll to the bottom of the page and click ADD
Removing Standards
To remove a standard, simply click the checkbox to its left in the Standards screen and click the
remove button above the row of checkboxes.
Attaching ReflectionsIf a reflection is required for an artifact, you will see a blue
Reflection link to its right. Click on this link to attach a reflection. The reflection form will be selected by the instructor who created the course binder template. When you are done entering a reflection, click the Add button to save the reflection and return to the course binder sub-tab.
Click through the remaining sub-tabs of the course binder and attach artifacts, standards, and reflections to placeholders as necessary.
Editing Reflections
To edit a reflection, simply click on the
Reflection link. You will see any information that you have already entered and you will be able to edit it as necessary.
Recalling a Course Binder
If you submit a course binder in error, you can recall the submission as long as the assessor has not begun to assess the course binder. To recall a course binder, click the checkbox to the left of the course binder in the
Browse Course Binders screen, then click the recall button. This will change the Status of the course binder from Assessment Pending back to Open for Editing. You will be able to make changes and re-submit the course binder.
Creating and Editing Course Binder Folders
To organize your course binders, you may want to create folders into which they can be placed. To do this, click on the Edit Folders link under Course Binders. To add a new folder, click the add new button in the upper left-hand corner of the Folders box. Enter a Folder Name and click Save. To edit an existing folder, simply click on the Folder Name in blue, make changes, and click Save. To delete a folder, click the checkbox to the left of the folder name, then click delete above the row of checkboxes.
Task Inbox of the Home screen or from the My Courses or Course Binders section of the Courses tab.
Click on the Name of the course binder to open it. This will bring up the first tab of the course binder
Read the Description for the course binder template for instructions on how to complete the course binder. The binder will be given a default Course Binder Name. You may change this name if you wish.
When you are ready to begin completing the course binder template, click on the first sub-tab.
Completing a Course BinderTo begin working on the Course Binder, click on its name. The first sub-tab of the Course Binder displays basic information about the assignment, such as a description, start date and due date. The name of this tab will reflect the name of the Course Binder.
The next set of sub-tabs are the "binder" tabs. These tabs reflect the organization of the assignment in the binder and will vary depending on the template in use. Clicking on the these sub-tabs will display the instructions and the type of artifacts that need to be created. It will also display any standards specified for the artifact template placeholders.
The last four sub-tabs - Assessment, Standards, Extensions, and Feedback – are common to all Course Binders.
The Assessment sub-tab allows the student to view all assessments that will be used to evaluate the Course Binder. Once the assessments have been completed, the student will click on this sub-tab to see the final assessments made on their work.
The Standards sub-tab displays all of the standards that have to be met in this Course Binder.
The Extensions sub-tab lists all of the extensions that were given. If the student accidentally submits the course binder before it was actually complete, the instructor may need to grant an extension to reopen it for editing or to extend the due date to remove the possibility of a Late status. If the assessment of the course binder has not yet started the student can recall the Course Binder. This will be explained in further detail later.
The Feedback sub-tab lists all of the on-going feedback regarding the Course Binder so the student can view it at any time.
To create and attach artifacts to the binder tabs, return to the first tab and click on the Artifact Wizard icon found on the right side of the screen.
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Using the artifact wizard, you will be able to see each tab as a heading, the instructions for that tab and each attachment placeholder. To create and/or attach an artifact, simply click on the Click here to Attach link in the Title column of the appropriate artifact. This will open a wizard to help you create and attach it to your binder.
The Status column will provide information on whether or not this artifact has been attached. In addition to an Attached status, the Title will change from Click here to Attach to the name of the artifact you created.
If a link is present in the column labeled Reflection, it is an indication that a reflection is required. If no reflection is required for the artifact, a link will not display.
When you have attached finished adding artifacts to your course binder, click Submit for Review to submit the course binder for assessment. Click Save to exit the binder and return at a later time to complete it or Cancel to exit the binder without saving your changes.
Removing ArtifactsTo remove an artifact, simply click the "x" to the right of the artifact title in the
Artifact Wizard. You may also remove it from the tab containing the artifact by clicking the "x" beside the artifact title.
Attaching Standards
You may want to attach standards to an artifact or want to review standards that have already been attached. To review standards attached to a specific artifact, click the Standards link next to an artifact placeholder in the tab it is contained in. This will display the Standards screen.
If the instructor who created the course binder has attached any standards, those standards will have a lock symbol to their left.
To attach standards, click theadd new button in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. This displays the Select Standards screen,
Choose a Standard Body from the dropdown menu. This will display a list of all standards in that standard body. Select the appropriate standards by filling in the checkboxes to their left. When you have finished selecting standards, scroll to the bottom of the page and click ADD
Removing Standards
To remove a standard, simply click the checkbox to its left in the Standards screen and click the
remove button above the row of checkboxes.
Attaching ReflectionsIf a reflection is required for an artifact, you will see a blue
Reflection link to its right. Click on this link to attach a reflection. The reflection form will be selected by the instructor who created the course binder template. When you are done entering a reflection, click the Add button to save the reflection and return to the course binder sub-tab.
Click through the remaining sub-tabs of the course binder and attach artifacts, standards, and reflections to placeholders as necessary.
Editing Reflections
To edit a reflection, simply click on the
Reflection link. You will see any information that you have already entered and you will be able to edit it as necessary.
Recalling a Course Binder
If you submit a course binder in error, you can recall the submission as long as the assessor has not begun to assess the course binder. To recall a course binder, click the checkbox to the left of the course binder in the
Browse Course Binders screen, then click the recall button. This will change the Status of the course binder from Assessment Pending back to Open for Editing. You will be able to make changes and re-submit the course binder.
Creating and Editing Course Binder Folders
To organize your course binders, you may want to create folders into which they can be placed. To do this, click on the Edit Folders link under Course Binders. To add a new folder, click the add new button in the upper left-hand corner of the Folders box. Enter a Folder Name and click Save. To edit an existing folder, simply click on the Folder Name in blue, make changes, and click Save. To delete a folder, click the checkbox to the left of the folder name, then click delete above the row of checkboxes.
Teaching, Learning and Technology
My first year of teaching was 23 years ago. The kind of "technology" I had was a 35mm camera, and overhead projector, a typewriter (if I could borrow one) and a mimeograph copy machine (you know the one that produced the papers with the purple writing on them.). My head was spinning in so many directions,but never towards technology or computers or internet (that wasn't even a part of our vocabulary.) Now, 23 years later, I don't know what I would do without technology. When I log into my computer, each morning, I am thankful that I can "communicate" through emails. Of course, when the internet is not working or part of the campus was struck by lightning, etc. I almost have withdrawals. Well, how, as educators, do we teach to our students so they can learn the proper way to use technology? Luckily, the state of Texas has helped me in this way putting together some TEKS to include technology in my daily teaching of my curriculum. The Teaching & Learning area is all about the teacher as a facilitator, mentor and co-learner. The goal is to have enough computers, ipads, kindles and so on, for students to have them at their demand. The thought of having enough of these items for each student to use daily, is very exciting. Students, in the phase of Teaching & Learning, will have the innovation to provide a product, of their choice, about the topic that has been the subject of the week. On my campus alone, I have seen such a growth in this area. Just 3 or 4 years ago, it was like pulling teeth to get some educators into the computer lab. These educators didn't want to lose precious time in the classroom. What they didn't realize is that using technology is the "common" way that students do learn. More and more educators are doing some of the most incredible things with their students, of all grade levels. Kindergarten students, who struggle, with blending sounds are able to access programs that help them practice the sounds. 6th grade students, who struggle with actually physically writing their thoughts, etc. are able to use technology and type these things. High school students, who are taking classes in photography, are able to go out and use campus digital cameras, soft ware and produce pictures that look like a professional took them and produced them. I know of one senior who has started her own business with photography, because of her high school class and experience. When I talk with family and friends, I hear about the great things going on in their geographical area, with technology as well. Some of the biggest trends that I have seen and heard about are the campuses that have laptops for each student, even on the elementary level. If I am not mistaken, I bet almost every campus, in the United States, would like to have a computer, laptop, ipad, kindle fire, nook, etc. for each student on their campus. Unfortunately money keeps us from producing these items. Universities, many times, use technology items as incentives to choose their campus to continue their education. I so believe that these are trends that are not going away. The more that I teach with technology and the more that I learn about technology I want to give more to my students to make sure that they have all the tools they need to be successful. Technology is not going away, there is going to be more and more. When I read about different school districts and when I see news clips or movies/tv shows, about schools, I many times see students using laptops, smart phones, ipods, digital dictionaries and more in their actual classroom. On my campus, we get upset with our students when we see a cell phone. Why? Because we don't think they are old enough to have one and with some of them, that is true. Well, once again, technology isn't going away so that means that cell phones are not going away. So, if we can't beat them, shouldn't we join them? Wouldn't it be a great idea to help children/students learn how to use their cell phone properly? I think so. Isnt' that a part of teaching and learning? Yes, it is. Learning how to use technology appropriatly. Well, can I think of any improvements? I believe that I can, I believe that we need to put more money into technology for each classroom on every grade level. Each classroom should have a smart board and more than one or two computers. I would even love to see each classroom carrying 6-12 ipads, ipods, kindles and/or nooks for their students to use. How can we make this happen? Well, we need money, but it doesn't grow on trees. Maybe when we can get the government to realize that one day, these students will be our leaders, so they need to put money into education, instead of taking it away, we will have the technology that we need. I feel as though I have been on a soap box, and I guess I have, but we need to be ready to move with the times instead of living in the past.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Course 11 - 5352 Education
When I first read the overviews and syllabus, I was concerned and overwhelmed. Part of it was the fact that the internet, at my home, was acting up. But as soon as I got into the first conference, Dr. Abernathy put my mind at ease. It was nice being able to ask questions and know that I wasn't the only one with the questions. I am looking forward to our next web conference!
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