Syllabus


 * 1. __Participation__ – **
 * Join wikispaces by going to **
 * -wikispaces.com **
 * -create a free account **
 * -in the SEARCH WIKISPACES bar, type **** http://elm561productionofinstructionalmaterials.wikispaces.com/**

**-**request to join

 * Complete introduction in wikispaces. Completion of Technology Survey. Students are expected to check wordpress - **[|**http://elm561.wordpress.com/**]** daily and respond to all blogs. Complete Read and Respond – you will be assigned a topic to locate an article and respond to it, don’t forget to include the bibliography for your article – subjects will be provided in the blog. **


 * 2. __Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)__ – **
 * Begin your PLN by joining blogging sites, wikis, mailing lists, etc... Post at least 5 PLNs that you have joined and tell one thing you have learned from each. (list the PLN, the web address, and one thing you have learned from each) Do not include our ELM561 wiki, however you can search for other tech wikis. **


 * 3. __Software Evaluation__ - **
 * Read the article ****How to Evaluate Educational Software and Websites **** at **** []. Using the questions in the article evaluate a piece of educational software (NOT a website). Write a paper telling what you are choosing the software. Use/answer the questions in the article within the text of your paper. **
 * Format – at least 3 references, double-spaced, 12”font, 2-3 pgs. **


 * 4. __Total Cost of Ownership__ – TCO **
 * Choose equipment to evaluate and compare. Ex: laser printer vs desktop printer/ **
 * Tablet vs desktop pc / laptop vs netbook / overhead vs document camera / laptop vs desktop. Read TCO Managing Total Cost of Ownership which can be found in your MyCC resources for the class and Jamie McKenzie’s article Ture Cost of Ownership at []. Write paper discussing the equipment you choose based on the articles you have read. **
 * Format – at least 3 references, double-spaced, 12” font, 3-5pgs. **


 * 5. __Wiki Design__ **** – **
 * Create your own wiki using WikiSpaces. For instructions you will need to see the wiki. Go to wikispaces.com to create a free account, join @ http://elm561productionofinstructionalmaterials.wikispaces.com/ **


 * 6. __The ISTE NETS-T Final__ **
 * Using the National Education Technology Standards. Evaluate your skills. There are 5 **
 * standards, write a paragraph for each standard, discussing your abilities and where you **
 * can improve and grow. **