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*08/25 Role of Technology

Before class:

Explore Slack (Join our class's workspace in Slack now if you haven't done so! Click on this shared link to join us.)

  • Complete your Slack profile with a photo and your real name.

  • Check the #introductions channel to know more about your classmates. Post something about yourself as well there if you haven't done so.

  • Slack will be our primary communication tool. I'll stop using eLC announcements once everyone is onboard with Slack. It's a good idea to download the desktop and/or mobile apps and set notifications so that you won't miss any important messages.


1. Let's play a Kahoot

There are a few true or false questions about educational technology. If you are using Zoom on your computer, it might be helpful for you to play Kahoot using your cell phone.


2. Group discussion

We’ll take a few minutes to think about the answers to the questions below on our own. And then we’ll share our thoughts in small breakout groups. You’ll need the link to this shared google doc in your breakout groups.

  • What are some technology tools that you use in your own learning that you could not live without? Don’t just list the tool – describe how you use it.

  • What technology tools do you use in your own life that you wish your instructors used in your classes here at UGA?

Let’s spend some time talking about how using the tools you mentioned could support meaningful learning.


3. Set up your portfolio website

You'll Use Google Sites to create a portfolio website. Go to http://sites.google.com/new

**Important note – you can’t edit a Google Site unless you are using Google Chrome or Firefox as your browser. But honestly, if you’re not using one of these two browsers already – it’s time for an upgrade (your life will be better for it, I promise). If you do try to create/edit a site using Safari or Explorer, you’ll be sent to the “classic” version of Google Sites and none of my instructions will make any sense.

**If you like to tinker with technology to figure it out, the instructions that follow should be sufficient for you to complete this task. If you prefer a tutorial, click here for an excellent overview of how to get started with Google Sites (then follow the instructions below).

  • Once you’ve named your site, you’ll want to create 1 page called Biography or About Me or something similar. We’ll add more pages later.

  • On your About page, include a photo of yourself and a brief biography that’s about 2-3 paragraphs long. You can see an example of what this might look like here.

  • Click the Publish button when you are finished. Google Sites will save all of your work – but it won’t be viewable publicly until you click the Publish button. If you’d like to see your website like others will see it, click the small arrow on the right side of the Publish button and choose View Published site. This will allow you to see what your actual website address is, too.

  • Post your portfolio URL to the #portfolio channel on Slack. Please note – your portfolio address will be similar to https://sites.google.com/view/whateveryounamedyoursite

  • If you need help, please go to the #help channel on Slack and post your questions there, other students might have the same issue or they might be able to help you. I'll be monitoring this channel to provide in-time support



HOMEWORK (DUE Thursday, August 27th, before class).

1. Set up your portfolio website and post the link to the #portfolio channel on Slack. See the instructions above.

2. Earn a Late pass by sending me a direct Slack message by about how technology is used in your other courses to facilitate quality instruction while practicing social distancing.


Before class, Next Tuesday, Sept 1st:

3. Read or reread the following in preparation for a class activity next Tuesday:

4. Sign up for the Tool Commercial project and start to explore how to use your selected tool. We'll discuss more details in Tuesday's class.

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