Demonstration of Knowledge, Content and Curriculum Integration (75 points)
The purpose of the project is to gather enough information on your topic to "get others interested" in the educational technology as well as help you focus on professional development issues that will lead to the integration or support of technology in your learning community. Begin by creating a topic focused section for each key element (goal and/or objective). The information provided in your Wiki must reflect your research. The following concepts should be addressed:
Background information that focuses on the concept, knowledge and skills needed to become informed and current on the emerging technology and/or application as it relates to education.
Share current research on professional development, technology tools, devices, applications and/or technology integration that supports any aspect of teaching and learning as it applies to your specific topic. Include suggestions as to how the technology can be managed within the context of developing skills, streamlining administrative tasks and teaching and learning activities.
How it can be used at various grade levels, where appropriate. To include:
Focus on and provide examples of strategies for teacher centered instruction to include and support the diverse learning needs of all students.
Focus on and provide examples of strategies for student centered instruction to include higher order thinking skills and creativity. When appropriateiInclude options for student assessment that are appropriate measures for evaluating the student’s use of the technology and learning.
Please feel free to include any additional “concept(s)” that you would like to develop and have access to in your wiki.
Technology Standards and Student Profiles (25 points)
Goals and Objectives must reflect current Technology Standards for the appropriate audiance. Direct reference to Administrative, Teacher or Student standards and profiles should be addressed in various components.
State the standard and how will it be addressed.
How do you plan to collect baseline data and how will you determine goals have been met?
Wiki Structure and Mechanics (50 points)
Wiki should include the following pages:
Introduction
Resource (reflecting 4 areas of research and other general resources)
RSS Feeds that support topic (at identify and include at least 4 - one posted by each member of the group)
At least 4 well organized pages to support each focus area
Presentation page - include online "Final" presentation
As many additional pages need to help organized and present your information in a meaningful way
Organization and Visual Presentation
Hyperlinks
Originality
Spelling and Grammar
Collaboration
Images that enhance or support information
No more than 1 video per page. Each video should be accompanied and supported by text.
Use of Apps introduced in class and Web 2.0 media elements (at least 2 or more tools - "cool tools") must be used
An effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources.) Wikis may be read by a global audience and authors must keep that in mind.
A variety of wiki options and "widgets" should be used to create a wiki that embellishes the topic, demonstrates your creativity and provides a distinct voice for your team.
The discussion area is a place to collaborate, hold conversations about development and design, etc. I should see an ongoing flow of ideas and planning decisions. It should include notes about responsibilities and task completion. Everyone MUST participate in these discussions and there must be evidence of progress over time.
Guidelines for Presentation (50 points)
The presentation is the Wiki module that will tie all of the components of the topic together. This presentation should serve as the project summary pulling together all of the major resources and concepts covered. All team members must share in the development of the final presentation. Presentations can be developed by using any of the online presentation options. The final presentation must be uploaded and presented from the Wiki. Every member of the group must take on a speaking role and summarize their own research. It is up to the team as to how this task will be divided. (Presentations will be help to 20 minutes per group.)
Wiki Project Guidelines and Expectations
Demonstration of Knowledge, Content and Curriculum Integration (75 points)
The purpose of the project is to gather enough information on your topic to "get others interested" in the educational technology as well as help you focus on professional development issues that will lead to the integration or support of technology in your learning community. Begin by creating a topic focused section for each key element (goal and/or objective). The information provided in your Wiki must reflect your research. The following concepts should be addressed:Technology Standards and Student Profiles (25 points)
Wiki Structure and Mechanics (50 points)
Guidelines for Presentation (50 points)
The presentation is the Wiki module that will tie all of the components of the topic together. This presentation should serve as the project summary pulling together all of the major resources and concepts covered. All team members must share in the development of the final presentation. Presentations can be developed by using any of the online presentation options. The final presentation must be uploaded and presented from the Wiki. Every member of the group must take on a speaking role and summarize their own research. It is up to the team as to how this task will be divided. (Presentations will be help to 20 minutes per group.)