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 * June 18

We have been talking about how Twitter, Facebook, and other applications can change education. But what about how they are affecting societal structures? How important then is it for educators to show students the power of these tools? **

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[|[[http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/1626075,w-social-media-iran-coverage-061709.article] ]]

Another take on using social media for reporting.

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If you are looking for a good Twitter application for your desktop, try TweetDeck at []


 * June 17**

Great discussion about mobile computing. I see not only ideas and reservations about mobile computing but also a growing awareness that the influx of new technology into education must be managed and given critical thought. After the initial "high" that this class can induce, the amount of info overwhelms. From there, a stepping back--an analysis must occur. I see this happening. I look forward to reading the technology reviews for this!

Thanks, Cindy, for sharing the survey. Do you think we should all use that survey in the fall to gather data? I think it is a good idea. Let me know.

Also, if you get a chance do check out []. I am enjoying the site, maybe because I have reconnected with some fellow Capella learners. But I have found a blog about the merger of Angel and Blackboard. I learned about PollDaddy though the site. Some of the forum discussions are interesting (not as interesting as ours, but hey, we are special!)

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 * June 16

Check out this poll I created with Poll Daddy [|http://polldaddy.com] ** It's free! I embedded it in this site by selecting the little TV icon from the editing bar, choosing Polls, and then Other.

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 * June 14**

I have posted grades for the Module 3 Tech Reviews. I'm missing some so maybe Google docs had a glitch. If you do not see your grade and you submitted your review, please contact me!

This week is mobile learning. I am geeked about it. I did not have this module last year as mlearning was not as widespread as it is now.

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 * June 9

Thanks for a great day yesterday. I truly enjoyed it. You will notice I added a discussion board about which discussion board to use. The board is optional; however, I am sure many of you will join in!

In this unit, you will write a technology review about wikis and blogs. //__Your review again is to be in Google documents; however, some of you wanted to try using the wiki to post assignments. If you wish, create a wiki page in this wiki and post your technology review here!__// ** media type="custom" key="3948179" = June 5 = = //I can't keep up with all of you!// And I'm so glad. I think I mentioned early in the course that is one of my best professional development experiences each year. It is so because I learn so much from all of you. Your insights, the tools you find, and your critical thinking keep me on my toes! Thank you! On Monday in A-124 at 1 PM, I will no planned agenda. (Gasp!) I ask each of you to name the one thing you want explained or shown and then we will prioritize the ideas so that we can budget time for all of it. The meeting is your time! So think about what you want to explore. I have asked Faith Kindel to join us. I am sure she can contribute a lot to our discussion. I will be reading your tech reviews this weekend. I plan to have them all back by Monday. I will post grades for the last couple of discussions later today, but rest assured no one is losing points! I will not make specific comments in the grading area since I think I said most of it on the discussion board. = = June 3 = = I posted grades for the Module 2 Post #1, but I didn't leave you any personal comments in the Assessment area. Part of it is a time crunch for me (teaching 4 classes this spring and working on a dissertation, plus my son's graduation tomorrow), but a bigger part is that I mostly have said what I want to say on the discussion board. I read the second post for Module 2 this morning and made some brief comments. I'll continue to make comments as the conversation continues. = = June 2 = = I just finished reading the responses to the initial responses for Module 2 Post #1. I have posted a few comments, but for the most part, I have just let the conversation flow. I am looking forward to the beginning of the discussion that starts tonight. = = If you have questions about the tech reviews, please let me know. I will gladly respond on the discussion board in the Chatter forum or to privarte e-mail messages! = =June 1= =Please take this poll by Wednesday!= =media type="custom" key="3907515"= = =


 * May 31**

I have posted grades for Module 1 Post 2. I will be posting the grades for the discussion that ends tonight some time tomorrow. I look forward to reading your tech reviews!


 * May 30

I forgot to post grades for module 1 post 2! Sorry! I have no idea how I skipped it. I will review the board and post grades sometime this weekend! Great role model for an online teacher, eh?

Jjenna created the Facebook group for us. If you do not have a Facebook account, don't worry; however it would be great to have everyone there. Let Jjenna or me know when you join so one of us can send you an invitation or seach for the group called Delta College: ED392xw and join. May 29

I'm not needed. (Sigh!) You have taken over the course--I had little to say on the discussion board. I wasn't needed. :-(

Seriously, WONDERFUL! :-) The class has created a community of learners that have a common goal. Now your learning has become your own. You are taking charge of the content and molding it to you. The ideas that have been posed on the discussion board are wonderful. I think it would be wonderful if Jjenna could set up a Facebook group for us. The information on the RSS feed would be great also.

If you are not into social networks, that's fine. I do not believe they are for everyone. For example, I have had a Twitter account for a year. I rarely Twitter. I just find it intrusive. I thought that I would subscribe to some news sites and blogs that Twitter to have information sent to me, yet the posts are annoying to me. Others find Twitter to be wonderful. Twitter just doesn't fit my personality.

Your next assignment is to read the Pew Report on technology in community colleges and to respond on the discussion board. Also, in this module you will write your first technology review. Write your technology review in Google docs this time and share it with the entire class including me. Then using a different color type, respond to your classmates' reviews. (I want you to see the social networking aspect of Google docs.)

May 28

Hi Everyone! Isn't this weather wonderful? You can stay inside and work on this class! Kidding!!

I just returned the Google documents to you with comments. I was very impressed with your ambition and the creativity of your proposals. If you have questions about my comments, please let me know. Some resources you might want to check out:

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 * 1) Writing to learn activities are especially good ways to present and reinforce materials. If you want more information on writing to learn, please contact Larry Levy lawrencelevy@delta.edu . He has a plethora of ideas that can enhance lecture.
 * 2) A book I use in ED392 has two chapters with some background on learning theories and how they translate into the online environment. The book is available at [] It is a pdf file. The chapters that I am referring to are thre first two
 * 3) Pallof and Pratt have a series of books that discuss building learning communities online that are very helpful in repurposing assignments for the online world. In 2007, they published an update to their original work. //Building Online Learning Communities// gives a basic overview of how to create a community using course management systems and other tools. You can read about the book at [|http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_0_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=palloff+and+pratt&sprefix=palloff.]
 * 4) Another Pallof and Pratt book that I highly recommend is their newest on online assessment, //Assessing Online Learning//. []
 * 5) If you wish to borrow these books from me, please let me know.


 * We are now beginning Module 2 Social Networks . This is where the real work of the course begins! Enjoy reading about the networks, but spend most of the time exploring their potential! Tonight your posts on social networks are due in Educator. I look forward to your discussion!

**May 26


 * Hi Folks! Please remember that your responses to Module 1 Post #2 are due today along with the Google document. Please remember to share the Google document with me! I will be reading your documents tomorrow and evaluating your work from the discussion board. I am enjoying the discussion immensely! I look forward to reading your course goals! **


 * May 18, 2009

I have had about 25 or more messages that I have sent in response to you bounce back to me. I am fearful that many of you are not receiving my messages or if you are, they are coming to you days after I sent them! I have alerted Delta computer services to look into the problem. If you have sent me a message that you have not received a reply, please send it again. I will respond as I think I have figured out a way to work around the glitch. My deepest apologies if you have been thinking that I am unresponsive in my replies. Please contact me again so your needs can be met.

May 17, 2009**

Please do not forget that your first posts are due tonight at 11:59 PM.

One important note--I will be at Comerica Park watching the Tigers play with my sons in a belated Mother's Day celebration. (My older son graduated last weekend from MSU, and with those festivities, we postponed my celebration. Ah, yes, a sacrificing mom!) I may or may not hear my phone with the din of the stadium, and I won't be near a computer. I can handle simple questions by e-mail on my phone. However, remember there may be a delay in my responding as I may not hear my phone! If you call, leave your name and number and I will return the call Results from the quick poll!



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===Welcome to ED 392X Advanced Internet Techniques for Teachers! If you have found this page, you have completed the orientation activities which helped you create a Wikispaces and Google account. Great! We are all set to get started then!===

I am excited to be working with you for the next seven weeks. I hope during our brief time together you can accomplish your goals for this course. The course will present to you many different Internet tools that can be used to teach your online courses or enhance your blended/face-to-face courses. While I will present opportunities for you to use these tools, your responsibility will be to assess how these tools may or may not be helpful in teaching your content area. I want very much for this course to be practical--that you will leave the course comfortable with some of the tools I present as well as have created several assignments or activities to use with your courses.

For this reason, your work will be, in some ways, highly individualized. Although you will work through five modules to learn how to use the tools and what research is saying about how to use them with your courses, what you produce for this course will be up to you. The assignments will explain how you will do this.

To understand the workings of a wiki, please watch this cute little video. (I love the humming!) Be sure to have your speakers turned up!

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Take time now to read the syllabus, and then move quickly (it's such a short semester!) to Module 1 where you will prepare your goals for this class. To view all the pages in the wiki, go to Site Map.