Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Smart Board downloading...happy downloading!

Dear Class,

directions for downloading the Smart Board software is located via this link. Read carefully and download as necessary. The cool thing is that you can use this software at home, while planning instruction!

http://elonedtechnews.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/smart-board-simplified/

Directions to Ray Street for Tuesday, March 3

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX - 609 RAY STREET (GRAHAM) (336) 570-6644(This building houses Pre-Kindergarten Classes, SmartStart Classes, The Newcomer Center, The NetSchool, Technology Facilitators, Technicians, Occupational/Speech/Hearing Therapists)

From I-85 take Exit 147 (Graham). From Northbound I-85 turn left, from Southbound I-85 turn right. Turn right at the traffic light onto Gilbreath Street (Lowe’s is located on the right). Travel on Gilbreath Street and then turn right onto Ray Street. Park in the side lot. When you get to the Administrative Annex, please be sure to check in.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Week of 2/23 - 2/27

Monday, Feb. 23:

What we'll do:
discuss Chapters 9 - 10, Tompkins (Dr. Patrick Tiedmann will lead these topics)
Biography People Presentations
Bloom's Taxonomy/EQs

Tuesday, Feb. 24:

What we'll do:
Assessment in writing (see syllabus for readings)
Lesson plan format

What's due:
Kid Watching

Monday - Friday: Internship hours (please attend at least 4 days this week)

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Week of 2/16 - 2/20

Monday, Feb. 16:

What we'll do:
discuss Chapters 5 - 6, Tompkins (Dr. Jan Blake will lead these topics)
finish Chapter 2, Tompkins--writing workshop
discuss Chapter 3, Tompkins
discuss "Kid Watching" PGA # 3

What's due:
Practicum Checklist

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

What we'll do:
Chapter 7, Tompkins--biographical writing
Differentiation and Response to Intervention readings (see course syllabus)
Bloom's Taxonomy/EQs



Monday - Friday: Internship hours (please attend at least 4 days this week)

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Week of 2/9 - 2/13

Monday, Feb. 9:

What we'll do:
  • finish Chapter 1, Tompkins--writers' process
  • Chapter 2, Tompkins--writing workshop
  • NCLB panel discussion

What's due:

  • IGP
  • dispositions--your rating and rationales

Tuesday, Feb. 10:

What we'll do:

  • Chapter 3, Tompkins--skills and strategies in writing instruction
  • Constructivist readings (see course syllabus)--Joan Barnatt, teacher candidate will lead this discussion

What's due:

  • rough draft of letters

Monday - Friday: Internship hours (please attend at least 4 days this week)