Other Course Documents

1. _Learning Log Guide (form and instructions for preparing your course Learning Log.)
   
   
2. If you choose to hand in your work electronically: That's a terrific option, but please use the following items as models. The documents should be in PDF or GoogleDocs format and include all of the items physical paper assignments would include. Use the following samples as guides. Note that in a couple of these samples, the student's name has been deleted, but in your document, make sure to include all identifying information! Also make sure to save the file with your name and the name of the assignment in the file's name, e.g., "Your Name - Internet Lesson 3." If you have any questions, please speak with the instructor. 

• Sample Internet Lessons in PDF format
  
• Sample Internet Lesson on GoogleDocs (Make sure to add the instructor as an editor (username: Joseph.A.Erickson@gmail.com) if you want me to comment on your assignment online. Otherwise, the item will be printed out and comments will be written on the print-out. Also make sure to save the file with your name and the name of the assignment in the file's name, e.g., "Your Name - Internet Lesson 3."
  
• Sample Learning Portfolio in PDF format
  
• Another Sample Learning Portfolio in PDF format
  

3. Dropbox.com: Another good choice for electronically handing in assignments in this class (and for many other applications as well) is Dropbox.com. Here are a couple of resources to get you started:
   
   
   • Share Files With Dropbox
   • 62 Things You Can Do With Dropbox
     
     
4. _Web Page Plan Guide (instructions for preparing your Web Page Plan. This is required for either the traditional or alternate web page activity.)
   
   
5. _Alternate Web Page Assignment: Because the unique technology skill-set of each student is different, some students find making a web page from scratch beyond their capacity. In that case, you may wish to make a web page using a beginner-level tool. If you chose to use a web page in-a-box package such as iWeb or Google Pages, this assignment is only worth 30 points. In that case, you'll need to do the Technology Leap (see below) in order to earn up to 100 points. For details on evaluation and resources for the alternate web page activity, go to this page.
   
   
6. _Personal Technology Goal (brief introduction to the task of setting a personal technology goal in this course--a goal that matches your specific ability-level and comfort with digital technologies.)
   
   
7. _Uploading Your Personal Web Page: Click here to read instructions on how to upload (i.e., "publish") your website to your AugNet www folder.
   

8. _Setting up Windows to use WebDav to Access Your AugNet NetStorage Space (Accessing your AugNet NetStorage space via WebDav is much better than accessing it via a web browser. In order to install it, there's an optional update you must download from Microsoft to install WebDav. It's at this site.  Also, here's more info on how to download, install and set-up WebDAV + NetStorage in Windows.) Information on other ways to access your AugNet space (on a Mac and Windows) is available at this page.
   

9. _How to Access Your AugNet Folder (Here's a link to a page that explains the multiple ways to access your AugNet storage volume.)
   
   
10. _Portfolio Guide (form and instructions for preparing course portfolio)
    
    
11. _Technology Leap Guide (instructions for preparing Technology Leap)
    
    
12.   e-Folio Resources:  
    
    • _Augsburg eFolio Sign-up Instructions: Go to the bottom of your moodle home page and find the section titled "Your Other Courses and Sites." One of these sites will be "eFolio Tutorial site for Augsburg Education." On that page you will find sign-up instructions, links to AtomicLearning.com tutorials, and more.
    
    • _Click here to go to the e-Folio Minnesota homepage
    
    
13. _Copyright or Copywrong? (links to information about copyrights, fair use and related topics.)
    
    
14. Course Videos: Backup copies of some course videos are available online (see links below) or in my AugNet Public folder. Please speak with the instructor if you need help accessing these resources.
    
    

    from New Learning Institute on Vimeo. Nichole Pinkard, founder of the Digital Youth Network describes the importance of media literacy as an essential component of a 21st century education.

    
    
    
    
    
      The video digital_nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier is available online at PBS.org.
    
    PBS's digital_nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier Homepage
    

Digital Media

• Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century
  
• PBS's Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century Homepage

More Course Videos: How to Use New-Media Tools in Your Classroom | Edutopia: Click this link to see seven short videos about how to use new-media tools in the classroom. (These videos are the ones we see at the beginning of class as part of each day's warm-up activity.)

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These items are highly recommended and helpful for learners to expand their knowledge in educational technology and related areas.

1. _Assistive Technology (This link takes you to the Great Schools website for an introduction to various tools for adapting and assisting learners with special needs.)
2. _E-ssential Tips: A Parent's Guide to Assistive Technology (Also very helpful for teachers!)
3.  Teacher Development: Starter Kit for Teaching Online: Expert advice on shifting from brick and mortar to bytes and bits.
   
4. _When Are Children Ready to Use Computers?
5. _Edutopia: Top 10 Tips for Teaching With New Media
6. _Edutopia: How to Build a Technology-Based Curriculum--Educators emphasize that infrastructure must precede innovation.
   
7. _Glossary of Telecommunications and Internet Terms
   
8. _The Web as a Research Tool: Evaluation Techniques
   
9. _Supplimentary Bibliography
   
10. _Lesson Plan Form (a web-based form you may use to make media-rich lesson plans.)
    
11. _Augsburg College Computer Responsible Use Policy
    
12. _U of Minn. Library Assignment Calculator This web site assists learners in planning and organizing a large assignment such as a research paper. It helps you break down the key steps and set reasonable goals and deadlines to accomplish your objectives.
    

DILBERT, by Scott Adams