• Carefully read through all the content and links on this page. Then, as you need clarification, please email me.

• I will email progress reports this weekend.

• Organizer for technology supported teaching and learning [download the diagram in PDF] Always begin with the TEKS objective, and then start thinking about who is using the technology, where, when, how, and why--as well as how the technology component is to be developed.

• Portfolio development in NVU (linking) (See tutorials at the bottom of this page, under Resources.

• I will be in R. 327 from 3:00 until 4:50 Tuesday and Thursday. Classes will meet as scheduled, but I am there early for additional assistance to anyone who might need it.

Helpful tutorials and programs to explore:

• Take the PhotoStory Self-Tour. You'll need to download PhotoStory 3. (Free download)
•  PhotoStory tutorials
• Windows MovieMaker is also free and is automatically included in the Windows platform.

View Dr.Pierson's videos on teaching with technology:

• technology for whole group teaching (23 min.) [download the PowerPoint file]
• technology for small group teaching (23 min.) [download the PowerPoint file]
• technology for individual learning (15 min.) [download the PowerPoint file]
• technology for various locations (21 min.) [download the PowerPoint file]
• technology throughout the lesson (14 min.) [download the PowerPoint file]

1. This week, you will progress through the Technology Tools Center for Websites.

   You are going to explore 5 types of methods of using technology for assessment. You will "rotate" to each virtual "center" below. Read the very brief background information. Then follow the TASK directions and respond to the the FOLLOW-UP items on a Word document. Email the document as an attachment to me at jameyers17@comcast.net.

   1. Technology as the Focus
   2. Technology as the Data Collection Tool
   3. Technology for Quantitative Data Collection
   4. Content as the Focus
   5. Portfolio Assessment

2. Teaching Support draft is to be completed  by Feb 24, 26 and uploaded to your portfolio with a  live link for peer review. See examples. (Remember to view the rubric for this assignment at the bottom of the Tech Lessons Support page. Kinds of products used in CUIN 3111 are not appropriate for this assignment and will not be accepted for credit!)

3. You will sign up for a group within Wikispaces for peer reviews. Check for instructions on your Wikispaces course page.

4. Plan to use a digital technology tool draft is to be completed by Feb 17, 19. Revised draft is due March 3, 5. (Date extended from original date.)

5. Website Support draft is to be completed by Feb 10, 12 and uploaded to your portfolio with a  live link. Revised draft is due March 3, 5. (Date extended from original date.)

1. Organizer for Technology Support.

2. View and use portfolio homepage templates at http://www.coe.uh.edu/courses/cuin3111/middleschool/resources-templates.htm

   OR

   view and use the sample Quest 4-8 Portfolio Example Layout.

   1. Notice the link for Quest 2 under the heading "Working Portfolio."

   2. Click on "Quest 2" and see the link to CUIN 3112.

   3. Click on "CUIN 3112." See the links for the products you will create for this course. The grayed-out text tells you what kind of information to supply. The blue links would lead the viewer straight to your product. The link to the product is what needs to be provided for your peers through email. (Peer groups will be assigned next week.)

3. Linking an external site to a web page using NVU.
4. Using WebDAV and setting up Homepage folders (7 minutes)
5. Linking portfolio files in NVU