EDU4113 – Class 1

• Welcome / Discussion of Objectives
  • Syllabus
  • Checklist
  • How to use course web site
  • How to contact me
• Technical requirements of the course
  • Google Blogger account required
  • Use lab computer computer or bring your own laptop
  • NDNU login-password combination necessary
• Creating Your Blog
  • Use your Google account to create a blog for this course
  • using the class blog as a medium of communication
  • could you use this in your classroom?
• Practicing the posting process
  • Read the Conditions post on my blog
  • Post your thoughts on your new blog
  • guidelines for writing: spelling, grammar, elevated conversation, positive
  • NOTE: never copy and paste from MS Word (formatting goes nuts)
• Getting to know you – gathering data
  • How do I collect data? (LINK)
  • Google forms (Google Docs)
• Your ideas – what do you want from the class?
  • Word cloud (Wordle)
• Homework
  • Complete the “Blog” checklist item – notice the details described
  • Reflection: “Future of Now”
  • Write a reflection on your blog about your thoughts.
  • NOTE: Be sure and write the equivalent of one page of text

Google Forms – More Information