Assignments

__ Assignment __ :
 * __ Week 1 Discussion (15 pts)- __ Following the videos and the reading of articles for this week, post your discussion response that includes how NETS standards better assist teachers to better implement technology in the 21st century. Support this information using the resources and reading for this week. Discussions will be posted in the class blog.
 * __ Week 1 Assignment __ (20 pts) Following the reading of the materials assigned, find examples of how wikis can be utilized in the classroom to enhance math instructions and assist in differentiation in content areas. Students will explore what others teachers have done with their wikis in the classroom and create a lesson plan including the wiki as an essential part of their math lesson.
 * Week 2 Discussion (15 pts)-After viewing this week’s videos and reading the selected resources, share your apprehensions about implementing wikis into your classroom instructions. Discussions will be posted in the class blog.
 * Week 2 Assignment (20 pts)- Project Overview-You will be placed in collaborative grouping according to the subject and grade level you are presently teaching. You will come together collaboratively to create a wiki-space. You will select the website in which you want your wiki constructed in. The rationale for this assignment if for you to understand the designing of a wiki and how it can be used to differentiate and enhance instructions in the classroom. Upload you final assignment to your wiki on day 7 of week 2. After the due date you are to visit the wikis provided by other groups and comment on their final product. The finished product of each group will be housed on a website to be viewed across states in K-5, Middle Grades, and High School. This assignment should include a complete lesson that can be used in the classroom.