Week 1 - January 19 - January 22



Introduction to the Course and Training

EDU 539R Syllabus.pdf
Background of why I felt it was important
Objectives and topics

Google Account

Creating a Google Account and Why
What your Google Account can be used for

Course Registration and Attendance

Attendance via Google Docs
Technology Self-Assessment
Survey of Results
Discussion of how this impacts your classroom

Standards

ISTE and SD Technology Standards

Homework (2 credit Requirements)

Part 1 - Log into the WebCT course. You can do this either by going to http://webct.k12.sd.us and looking for the course or you can go direclty to the course by going to http://webct6.k12.sd.us/webct/logon/1103516081091. When you get there click on the Week 1 folder and there is a discussion topic in there. Inside there are two discussions I would like you to type your thoughts to. Please feel free to comment back as much as you feel necessary to others postings.

Part 2 - Google Docs is one of the tools that we will look at that help with creating a collaborative environment. Google Docs allows you to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Think about how you can use Google Docs in your classroom or amongst a group of teachers. Write up a description of how you would use it and send me the document.