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Before class:
- Set up your phone to get text messages from me: Send this text: @k2bh3ee to 81010.
I’ll use this to text you if I need to send out a reminder or if I need to cancel class.
- Fill out the student information sheet. 1. What is this class about?
It’s about meaningful learning with technology and finding the intersection of learning, design, and technology in K12 learning environments. View the syllabus for more details.
2. What materials do you need?
You’ll need access to technology – your own computer or one in a lab somewhere on campus. Mobile devices are helpful.
Textbook (optional)
Gonzalez, J. (2020). Teachers Guide to Technology (3rd ed.). Cult of Pedagogy.
(The textbook introduces a wide variety of technological tools and resources that can be used for education. The publisher has provided us with a 50% discount, but it’s important that you follow the directions in order to pay the correct price of $12.50. I have no way to access your account or obtain a refund for you – so please make sure you are using the coupon code correctly and that you are not planning to drop the course. The directions for purchasing and downloading your textbook are here. (The resource you want is called “The Teachers Guide to Tech 2020”). The coupon code is: UGAEDU150
3. Class activities for today
Today you’ll complete 1 out of 4 learning centers that are designed to help you get a better idea of what this class is about while getting to know some of your classmates. We’ll complete all 4 centers during our first 3 class meetings before drop/add.
Center One: Introduce Yourself – Tell us more about yourself using a video tool
Center Two: Organize Your Coursework –Set up a class portfolio using Google Sites
Center Three: Explore Course Foundations – Figure out what this course is about
Center Four: Discuss Tech Experiences – Share your experiences of educational technology as a student.
HOMEWORK (DUE Friday, Jan 10th, before class).
Remind messages setup: Send this text: @k2bh3ee to 81010.
Choose the tools you would like to explore in this course.
Talk with me before you leave today, or via email: xigui.yang@uga.edu, if you have questions or concerns about our course.
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