class schedule

Class Discussion Board

Reading Assignments

Portfolio Activities

Class Projects

September 1st
Introduction to class and overview of Project-Based Learning

Homework:
Read Grant article and post a response on class discussion board

September 8
Introduction to Digital Portfolios and website design.

In-Class Work:
Work on building your Digital Portfolio

September 15
Introduction to Internet Resources for teachers.

In-Class Work:
Begin Portfolio Activity #1.

Homework:
Read Gibson article and post a response on the class discussion board.

September 22
Conclude work on the Internet Resources portion of Digital Portfolio, discuss the uses of multimedia components in Social Studies and begin gathering resources for use in creating a multimedia presentation.

In-Class Work:
Finish work on Portfolio Activity #1.
Begin work on Portfolio Activity #2

September 29
Conclude session on multimedia presentations in social studies.

In-Class Work:
Work on Class Project #1

Homework:
Read Lee article and post a response on the class discussion board.

October 6
Begin a discussion on the use of Digital Archives in social studies, and work on finding digital archives that can be posted to participants Digital Portfolio.

In-Class Work:
Complete Portfolio Activity #3A
Begin work on Class Project #2

October 13
Discuss how digital archives can be used by students, and the validity of having students create digital archives as a project.

In-Class Work:
Complete Class Project #2
Portfolio Activity #3B

October 20
Begin discussion on WebQuests and their uses in social studies.

In-Class Work:
Portfolio Activity #4A

Homework:
Read Sim et al article and post a response on the class discussion board.

October 27
Discuss the difference between creating a WebQuest through a template vs. from scratch. Look at examples of each.

In-Class Work:
Begin work on Class Project #3

November 3
Continue work on creating a WebQuest, discuss ways in which projects could be created in which students create their own WebQuests.

In-Class Work:
Complete work on Class Project #3
Work on Portfolio Activity #4B

November 10
Discuss what Virtual Fieldtrips are and how they can be used in social studies classes.

In-Class Work:
Portfolio Activity #5 A & B

November 17
Discuss the validity of using video games in social studies classes. Explore the different types of games that can be used and begin work on creating a review game.

In-Class Work:
Begin work on Class Project #5

Homework:
Read De Castell article and post a response on the class discussion board.

November 24
Explore the use of Internet based games from teaching content in social studies.

In-Class Work:
Portfolio Activity #6A

December 1
Explore the use of software based video games in social studies curriculm.

In-Class Work:
Portfolio Activity #6B

Homework:
Read Jonassen article and post a response on the class discussion board.

December 8
Discuss the use of digital databases in social studies curriculum and diference between a database and an archive.

In-Class Work:
Begin work on Class Project #6

December 15
Continue discussion on digital databases and work on creating a database.

In-Class Work:
Complete work on Class Project #6

December 22
Wrap up. Final day for completing any projects as well as the Digital Portfolios. Portfolios must be posted for review by Friday, December 23rd.