Superb Academic Resources
Michael Beutner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Instructional Technology University of Louisiana at Monroe Office Phone/Voice Mail: (318) 342-3142 Office: Strauss 332 Email : beutner@ulm.edu
When sending email related to a course, please include this in the subject
line: CORS-456,
FirstName LastName, YourOwnTopic
[Substitute "CORS" with the course letters and "456" with the course number. Then, add your own first and last name and your own topic. This helps me to answer and organize email MUCH more quickly!] Contact
me if you have any
concerns! Postal Mailing Address Mike Beutner, Ph.D., Instructional Technology Strauss 332, University of Louisiana at Monroe 700 University Avenue 71209 USA
Monday:
2:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 2:00 - 5:00 Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00 Thursday: 2:00 - 5:00 Friday: Arranged by confirmed appointment. Additional office hours by appointment. Log on to "Moodle" Site EDIT 525-95, Instructional Telecommunications, Networks, And The Internet, an online course. Log on to "Moodle" Site EDIT 527-95, Trends In Instructional Technology, an online course. Log on to "Moodle" Site EDIT 683-95, Instructional Technology Internship This is an arranged course involving 120 hours of supervised professional experience. CURR 285-51, Applied Media/Technology in the Classroom, Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:45 PM, Strauss Hall 151 General Resources
Evaluating Web Pages This Berkeley University Library site describes ways to evaluate websites. Related terms to consider: currency, credibility, accuracy, authority. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html Video: Capturing an Image This video shows how to capture any portion of a screen display as an image that you can paste into Word, Powerpoint, or Excel. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/flash/capture1/2005-22.html Video: Getting Started With Powerpoint This video will show you how to make a simple Powerpoint presentation. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ws/ppt/getting-started-with-powerpoint-12.html Video: Using Microsoft Paint This video demonstrates the features of Paint by drawing an apple before your eyes. http://www.ulm.edu/~beutner/mm/apples/An-Apple-A-Day--Paint.avi Audio: Reducing Calories (MP3) This 3-minute audio "MP3" file (711K) from National Public Radio describes a way for kids to lose weight. http://www.ulm.edu/~beutner/mm/mp3/calories-npr-03-06-2006.mp3 Audio: Sample Music File (WAV) This is a 20-second audio "WAV" file (910K) that you can use for experimentation. http://www.ulm.edu/~beutner/mm/music.wav Advanced Webpage Editing Advanced users may be interested in creating internal hyperlinks, within one webpage. Here's how: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ulm3/start.html Jeopardy-Style Quiz Questions Feel free to modify or adapt this Powerpoint file in any way you like to create a "Jeopardy quiz" for your class: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ws/ppt/Interactive-Class-Quiz-11.ppt Bingo Template This is a wonderful way to use Excel to create Bingo games out of class content: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kadkins/templates/bingo_master.xls Trifold Template Make a "trifold" pamphlet with this template: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ppt/trifold.ppt Interactive "About Me" Edit this interactive Powerpoint file template: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/A/About-Me-Interactive-FirstName-LastName-01.ppt Interactive Menu Example This Powerpoint file template demonstrates how to create an interactive menu example. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ppt/powerpoint-interactive-menu-11.ppt For Graduate School Want to improve your vocabulary? You might want to check this list of words used frequently in exams for graduate school admission: http://www.testprepreview.com/vocabulary.htm Class Name Tag (No Photo) This class name tag template may come in very handy in the future. You may use it freely. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/285files/name-tag.ppt Electronic Portfolio Template This template, in Zip file format, contains a folder and 13 files. You need to "extract" the files to your USB flash drive. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/zip/electronic-portfolio-template.7z "Phishing" Here's how to avoid many common scams with email: http://www.ulm.edu/computingcenter/itsupport/bin/simple/main.cgi?ID=103 Sample Excel Grade Book Here's a sample grade book: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/A2/Gradebook-FirstName-LastName-00.xls Quality Cycle  Every
improvement in quality or achievement involves an "iterative process"
or "feedback loop" based on 4 interdependent distinct steps.
Every team that uses this model will become more effective in
reaching its goals. Every school that uses the Quality Cycle will
become a better place for students to learn and grow. To simplify the process, substitute the words "plan", "organize", and "coordinate" with the single word "agree". Only through consensus can long-term systemic change take place. |
Updated: November 10, 2009
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About This Webpage
This webpage is a general resource
storage area
of common resources used in Instructional Technology
courses. "Storage area" is an accurate term. Feel free to use and modify any resources that I've
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Updated: Document Template For "A Visual Reflection Topic"
Use this updated document template for your assigned reflections. This format encourages the use of visual and linked elements. There is no bibliography section. You will find directions for "capturing" and "modifying the layout" of an image when you open the file; directions are also provided for linking to online resources. Edit this template and save it as your reflection. A Document Template For "A Visual Academic Paper" (With Bibliography) Use this document template for a visual academic paper. This format encourages the use of visual and linked elements. There is a title page and section for a bibliography to list your references. APA guidelines are described and included in the bibliography section with sample entries. Powerpoint File Template This template can be adapted for any type of Powerpoint presentation: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/PowerPoint-Template.ppt This format includes active links for "Previous", "Next", and "First Slide". A Sample Webquest Description This Powerpoint file describes a "new way" for students to solve problems using a relevant example that can be solved with online information found by students working cooperatively on this sample math webquest. (Special thanks to Dave Matthews for this resource!) "About Me" Interactive Powerpoint Presentation (Kiosk Mode) This interactive Powerpoint template includes editable topics with various types of hyperlinks. Lesson Description Template This Word document template can be used to describe a lesson of your choice. Refer to the Louisiana Department of Education online resources, as described in the included directions; links to online resources are provided. Making A Trackstar
"Track" (With Example)
This
visual tutorial will show you how to integrate related websites into a
"track"
using webpages of your choice with your own comments,
notes, and questions. This grant-funded resource provides a
way to
put your lesson resources online.
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/trackstar/876x657--25.htm This is a sample "track" that was described in the tutorial: A sample Traskstar "track". Making An "Active Worksheet" (With File Template) This visual tutorial shows how to make an "active worksheet" that you can use as a graded activity to support any classroom instruction with online resources: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/active-worksheet/Active-Worksheet-Sugared-Drinks-03.html This is the file template for the active worksheet described in the tutorial. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/active-worksheet/Active-Worksheet---Sugared-Drinks.ppt A new resource exists for creating online content easily. This Google-based "wiki" is a new and powerful tool that anyone can use. Verdict: Highly recommended! Firefox Browser Many people prefer Firefox as a browser. It's very fast with many features. The Easiest Way To Create An MP3 Audio File This online application allows you to store share files online (up to 100 megabytes).And, it has a feature that makes it possible for you to create simple audio files quickly using just your computer and a phone. After you create your free "drop.io" account, you get a unique phone number. When you call, it records anything you say and saves that file as a highly compressed mp3 audio file in your account, ready to share, play, or download. Here is a tutorial for getting started. Freecorder This is an amazing application that attaches a bar in your browser. You can use a microphone with Freecorder to record MP3 and WAV files easily. Anything that you can play on your Windows XP computer can be recorded as an MP3 or a WAV file. It also includes Internet radio stations. Verdict: Very easy to use. Note: This does NOT work on Vista or Windows 7. 7-ZIP A utility for "zipping" and "unzipping" so-called "ZIP files". A ZIP file both compresses and stores any number of folders and files as a single file. Verdict: This is an easy-to-use utility for opening and making "ZIP" files. Tuxpaint A great painting application for young children. This is a highly recommended application. Verdict: A winner! AT Notes A wonderful utility for putting "sticky notes" on your computer, including messages with alarms. Stickies This is another excellent "sticky notes" application for your computer. You can leave messages with alarms. Kompozer This application allows you to edit HTML files. Verdict: This application is as useful as software that costs hundreds of dollars. WINscp FTP An "FTP" utility, this application allows you to "upload" or copy files from your computer to your online ULM website account. Verdict: Powerful and effective. Online Surveys This site offers a way to conduct a survey online. Highly recommenced. GeoGebra This is an amazing and free application that can completely replace handheld mathematical graphing calculators. Very highly recommended. Here is an interactive visual example made with Geogebra that combines the concepts of a regression equation, the slope of a line, and the y-intercept. Your Own Math Quizzes This site offers you a way to make free quizzes in math and geography. Highly recommended. Tiddly Wiki This is a new and free resource that is hard to explain. If you have this application installed on your USB flash drive, you can create a "portable website" that can be edited with just a browser. Many "plugins" or extra software components are available to provide more features. Once you create what you want, you can upload it to your online account as a type of website! Mind Mapping Software: bubbl.us This is a free application to create "mind maps" made up of connected "bubbles". It's very easy to organize and conceptualize your ideas with this free online application. Once you create your "mind map", you can "export" it as as a .jpg image and use it any Word or Powerpoint file. Get Things Done Application This is a an extremely easy to use free online application to keep your lists of things to do. You can create your own categories and move items from category to category. Set up your free account in minutes. Pivot Stickfigure This is a free application to create animated "stick figures". Let your creative juices flow! You can easily create and save an animation as an "animated gif" file. Picknik Picknik is a free online image editing application. It's very easy to use this application for simple image editing needs. Synthesized Speech Audio Files When you type in text, a synthesized voice "reads" your text. You have the option of saving the audio file as a "WAV" file. Audacity Audio Editor: For Windows For Mac This is an amazingly powerful audio editor. With this application, you can practically do anything you like with audio files including edits, effects, and "transcoding". To enable the mp3 feature, download the "codec" file called lame_enc.dll to your computer; then, follow the instructions in Audacity for enabling mp3 playback and editing. Tutorials: Core Skills
Online
Tutorials From MicrosoftCapturing An Image: Presentation, Handout, And A Video
1. This Powerpoint presentation shows how to make a visual 1-slide Powerpoint tutorial that describes how to "capture" an image. (We will use this
strategy a great deal during the
semester.) http://ulm.edu/~beutner/tt/TT-Capture-Image-Paint-Handout.ppt2. This is a 1-slide Powerpoint handout for "capturing" an image. 3. This video tutorial describes how to "capture" an image. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/flash/capture1/2005-22.html Using ZIP Files ZIP files are containers of compressed files and folders for easy distribution. This video tutorial shows you how to "zip" and "unzip" "ZIP" files. [Put a video tutorial here...] Zip files are used to save multiple files and folders in a single compressed file. Here's an example of a Zip file that contains a number of photos: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/zip/jump-photos.zip Core Skills Resources You can learn practically anything from these Microsoft-produced tutorials: Online Microsoft Training These training tutorials cover Word, Powerpoint, Excel and other Microsoft applications. Verdict: Very, very useful. Your Electronic Portfolio Sample Electronic Portfolio (Version 8.10.22) (This Zip file contains folders and files. After you "unzip" this file into a folder of your choice, open the "Portfolio" file; it contains directions.) A "signature piece" is required for every course, the equivalent of a class project. Combine all of your finalized files into a single folder. Then, use the template to link your files together as an interactive "electronic portfolio" or "E-Folio". This video shows you how to use the file template to do that: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/E-Folio/Signature-Piece--08.htm This is the accompanying file template to make your electronic portfolio: Signature Piece Template1 You need to "unzip" this ZIP file with a ZIP file utility like the free 7-ZIP utility The video (above) shows you how. Step-by-Step: Making Your Electronic Portfolio (Revised) 1. Create a folder. 2. Copy about 10 or so of your best files from the course into the folder. 3. Download this "menu file" into the folder: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/_____EFOLIO-MENU---CORS-468-YourFName-YourLName-ThisSemester-ThisYear.ppt 4. Open the "menu file". 5. Use the directions in the "menu file" to describe your files and link to them. 16 Sample EPortfolios This zip file contains sample EPortfolios from 16 students who took EDFN 524. You'll need to download and then "unzip" this large file (over 80 megabytes) containing 16 folders; directions are included for viewing the sample EPortfolios. About Me Use this file to create an "Interactive About Me" Powerpoint presentation. The links allow you to move back and forth using "hyperlinks": Open or download the Powerpoint file template. Interactive Powerpoint Use this template to create an interactive Powerpoint presentation: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/c/About-Me-Interactive-FirstName-LastName-01.ppt Evaluating Websites Use this file to evaluate websites that support your identified lesson: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/c/website-evaluation-0-firstname-lastname.doc How To Evaluate Websites This is a useful resource for evaluating websites: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html Sample Newsletter This is a sample newsletter. Feel free to modify this template. http://ulm.edu/~beutner/c/My-Newsletter-02.doc "Active Worksheet" This template is a sample "active worksheet". An active worksheet is a powerful tool for incorporating technology. In this example, website credibility is addressed. Students access websites easily and type their answers on the sheet. This is a very highly recommended technique that can be applied for any type of curriculum . http://ulm.edu/~beutner/A2/fact-or-fiction-07.ppt Excel Gradesheet An Excel gradesheet template, this file includes a checklist: Name Tag Name tag template: Make your own name tag: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/285files/name-tag.ppt Download the file by clicking on the link, then selecting the "save" option. Save the file to your USB flash drive storage device. Double-click on the file to open in Powerpoint. Then, edit and print out the slide. Name Tag With Image This is a name tag template with an image: http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/name-tag-with-photo.ppt Powerpoint: Audio Sample Multimedia Powerpoint (with clickable audio) http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/ABC-21.ppt Powerpoint: Interactive Audio Identical Sample Multimedia Powerpoint (with clickable audio) Using PPS http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/ABC-21.pps Powerpoint: Advanced Sample Powerpoint: Maps/Legends (use of simple effects) http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/Map-Legends.ppt Powerpoint: Advanced Sample Powerpoint: The "ULM interactive learning model". (use of motion) End Of Semester Tutorial Tutorial for PREPARING and SUBMITTING your ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO on TASKSTREAM. I was absent. What should I do? Is there a special preference for sending you email? What should I do if I miss a deadline for handing in an assignment? I have a question about my online course grades listed in Moodle. What should I do? Do I really need to purchase Taskstream? Is a Taskstream account absolutely required? How do I "download" a file? How do I get my ULM email account? I lost my syllabus. How do I get another copy? Is attendance important? Do I need to purchase a "USB storage device"? What happens if I lose all of my work? Can I copy and modify files from this website in any way I like for my own use? How do "bytes" represent data? Where can I find sample tutorial lessons for students taking the LEAP test? What are some sample questions on the LEAP test? Where can I find ideas for developing content for my classes? Is there a great book to help me when I teach my own classes? Is there a wonderful and free resource that I should consider reading? |
I
was absent. What should I do?
If you are absent for any class, immediately do this:
Is there a special preference for sending you email?
Yes! Please use this text in the "subject" line of your email application whenever you send an email related to a course:
CORS456- YourFirstName YourLastName, YourOwnEmailTopic
Please substitute "CORS456" with the course letters and course number. Include your name and topic.
When you do this, I can easily respond to your email without delay. (Otherwise, I normally have to wait until I get to my office and refer to class lists. By adding this information to your subject line, I can expedite answering your email message. Also, my email program "filters" email into folders. If you don't use a clear subject in your email, your email may land in a spam folder on my computer.)
My email address is beutner@ulm.edu
Use your ULM "warhawks" email address. There are features in the ULM warhawks email address that work in "Zimbra", the ULM online email application, and other ULM student services. If you don't know your ULM email login and password, go to "Student Computer Services" located on the first floor of the Administration Building with your ID.
What should I do if I miss a deadline for handing in an assignment?
All deadlines for assignments are announced well in advance. Late assignments will NOT BE GRADED without an email confirmation from your instructor. So, when you receive an email message from your instructor that excuses you, you are expected to complete any late assignments within one week.
Late Submission
1. If you missed a deadline for an assignment, send your instructor an email message as soon as possible.
2. Include the deadline date of the missed assignment.
3. You will receive an email reply from your instructor.
4. You have ONE WEEK to complete any late assignment(s).
So...
Late assignments will NOT be graded without an email confirmation from your instructor.
I have a question about my online course grades listed in Moodle. What should I do?
If you have any questions about grades posted in Moodle, please contact the GA for the course directly by email. You will receive a prompt reply. Please note that many assignments are on a 25 point scale. Please examine the special grades of: "0", "1", and "7":
Do I really have to purchase Taskstream? Is it absolutely required?
Yes, you do. This is REQUIRED. This requirement is described in the syllabus. Every student taking any course offered by the College of Education is required to have a Taskstream account. You need just one Taskstream account for all of your Education courses. The Taskstream account is an online storage location for evaluation of your finalized class "signature piece" described by your electronic portfolio. Every Education student is required to submit "signature piece files" with a Taskstream account..
You can purchase a subscription to Taskstream at the ULM Bookstore or online from: http://taskstream.com
The requirement for submitting your signature piece on Taskstream is a College of Education policy. Every student taking a course in the College is required to do this.
How do I "download" a file?
"Download" means to copy an online file to your computer. To "download" a file:
How do I get my ULM email account?
Your ULM email account provides many free features. "Zimbra" allows you to send email from any computer. It also provides online storage of files. Your ULM email account includes a personal website, if you choose to use it. If you don't know the login and password of your email account, go to Computer Support Services on the first floor of the ULM Administration building and show your ULM Student ID.
I lost my syllabus for the course. How do I get another copy?
You will find the syllabus for the course online. Please refer to the notes of the first class. You will be able to print out the syllabus in any ULM lab.
Is attendance important?
Yes. Attendance is a professional disposition and it is part of the grade for this course; you may regard this as "Professional Points". If you want to succeed in the teaching profession, you should be prepared to be consistently punctual for all classes.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to keep up. During the course, there will be many graded in-class assignments that contribute to your final grade. There will be no opportunity to make up these assignments without a timely and valid excuse. For online courses, all assignments will be announced in advance. Even WITH a valid excuse, you are expected to make up any late work within one week.
For all online courses, participation is both expected and required.
Do I need to purchase a "USB storage device"?
Yes, you really should. Every student who has purchased a USB flash drive has said that it is "indispensable". A USB storage device is a dependable data storage device that you can use for all of your courses. Do NOT use floppy disks; floppy disks are NOT reliable.
Practically any USB storage device can store all of your work for all of your courses at ULM. The only problem with a USB flash drive is that is easy to lose. Make sure you copy all of your work to a computer at home to serve as a "backup" of your work. If you don't make a backup, you risk having to do all of your assignments all over again.
What happens if I lose all of my work?
If you lose any of your work, FOR ANY REASON, you will be expected to do everything all over again. Please note that it is possible that you may lose your USB storage device with all of your work. Yes, it does happen every semester. It really does happen. And, it could happen to you.
During the semester, "back up" or copy your work every week to a computer, on your email account, or on Taskstream. This serves as a backup of your work. Yes, you should back up all of your work weekly. It only takes a minute or so. Even if you lose your USB storage device, you will be able to recover nearly all of your current work by copying your backup files. Backing up your data is a requirement of all courses.
Can I copy and modify files from this website in any way I like for my own use?
The files you find on this website, created by Dr. Beutner, may be freely modified for your own use, without restriction. You are encouraged to use and modify any of these files as you like! No permission is required.
How do bytes represent data?
Bytes represent, universally, 128 symbols, based on "ASCII" codes. Here's the chart, in decimal, binary, and hexadecimal:
http://www.ulm.edu/~beutner/285/files/ASCII.html
"bit" = "binary data"
8 bits = 1 byte
1,024 bytes = 1 kilobyte ("KB" or "K")
1,024 kilobytes = 1 megabyte
1,024 megabytes = 1 gigabyte
A floppy disk can hold about 1.4 megabytes.
A CD-ROM can hold between 640 to 700 megabytes or 0.64 to 0.7 gigabytes.
A typical DVD can hold about 4.7 gigabytes.
Where can I find sample tutorial lessons for students taking the LEAP test?
Here is a superb online resource that is part of the Louisiana Department of Education. This site includes numerous tutorial lessons to help students prepare for the LEAP test. You will find Language Arts and Mathematics tutorial lessons for 4th and 8th graders here:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/1464.html
Feel free to use the many tutorial lessons to help you generate ideas for making appropriate technology applications in the classroom!
What are some sample questions on the LEAP test?
Here are some sample questions students would find on the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test (LEAP). The sample questions address competency in Language Arts and Mathematics at the 4th and 8th grade levels:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/761.htm
Where can I find ideas for developing content for my classes?
This is an exceptional site for developing ideas about creating content for classes:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/currichome.html
Is there a great book to help me when I teach my own classes?
Yes, there is. Please consider reading the book The First Days of School by Harry Wong, published by Harry K. Wong Publications. This is a wonderful book that shows how to establish a productive learning environment throughout your career. This book will make it possible for you to systematically prepare for a successful day when you meet your first class of students. I highly recommend this book.
Is there a wonderful and free resource that I should consider reading?
Yes, there is. Here is a free resource called What Works in Classroom Instruction. This is an amazing resource. It describes the 9 most effective teaching strategies for affecting student achievement.
This is a a highly-regarded federal study commissioned by the federal Department of Education that outlines "the 9 most effective teaching strategies for enhancing student achievement". Based on over 100 studies involving over 4,000 control groups. the study examined "what really works" and summarizes the most comprehensive and rigorous meta-analysis of effect sizes for documented effective teaching strategies. In other words, it details the most effective and "scientifically proven" ways to enhance student achievement. The effect sizes of these 9 strategies range from 1.61 to 0.59.
The book is:
Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B. B., & Dean, C. (2000). What works in classroom instruction. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. You can download the 173-page PDF document/book is: http://www.mcrel.org/PDF/Instruction/5992TG_What_Works.pd
These strategies have been shown to significantly boost achievement and learning, for any type of course.
Some Favorite Educational Websites
Spelling City
Students can learn how to spell words using this highly focused website. Although based on systematic reinforcement, this site does achieve its purpose.
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Starfall
This is a surprisingly interesting and useful learning site.
http://www.starfall.com/
PBS TeacherSource
This is a comprehensive Website for teachers:
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
PBS Kids
A wonderful resource area with plenty of educational games:
http://pbskids.org/
PBS Main Website
This site contains hundreds of thousands of pages:
http://www.pbs.org/
NPR Main Website
This is the main site for National Public Radio:
http://www.npr.org/
Discovery Channel
http://www.discovery.comhttp://school.discovery.com/
MarcoPolo For Teachers
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
Learning Page For Teachers
This Library of Congress resource is designed for teachers , especially those teaching American History.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/index.html
Sites For Teachers
This is a list of links of resources for teachers:
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
Education World
This site has a little bit of everything for teachers:
http://www.education-world.com/
Virtual Math Manipulatives
Can math be fun and interactive? Yes.
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
Electronic Examples For Math
This uses interactive examples to illustrate points in math:
http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/
NCTM Illuminations
This is a wonderful set of examples in manipulating objects to convey a concept:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Exploratorium for Science
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
The Science Learning Network
http://www.sln.org/http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html
National Geographic For Teachers
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
Teach-nology
This is a technology integration resource for teachers:
http://www.teach-nology.com/
History Topics For Teachers
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/social_history.htm
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
Health For Children
http://kidshealth.org/kid
Dave's ESL Cafe
http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html
http://www.eslcafe.com/
Educational Games: K - 3
http://www.cogcon.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html
Arts Education
http://www.nga.gov/education/index.shtm
Interactive Physics Examples
http://www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/more_stuff/Applets/home.html
Learning Science And Math With "Gizmos"
This is a commercial site but the sample applications are first-class.
http://www.explorelearning.com/
Secret of the Seas
An interesting website that allows young students to explore life under the sea, interactively.
http://www.secretsatsea.org/
To Excel in the Classroom is Elementary
This is an excellent resource for using Excel appropriately in the classroom. You'll find many, many great ideas about projects that help students to visualize data, an important component of "deep understanding".
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kadkins/spreadsheet.ht
NOVA Science Now
This is a superb science website, complete with video clips and transcripts of the television series.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
Prentice Hall Algebra 1
This site provides supplementary instruction for an Algebra 1 curriculum including quizzes and activities.
http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aek&wcsuffix=0099
National Association for Music Education
This site was recommended by a student majoring in Music Education:
http://www.menc.org/
Louisiana Mathematics Resources
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/1488.html
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/1924.ht
A Sample 1-Page Grant Proposal
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/2008/video-proposal.doc
How To Make Online Content More Interesting
Although this excellent slide show provides a corporate perspective for training with digital content, you can definitely apply these principles to any type of educational content to enhance and encourage learning:
http://www.slideshare.net/CathyMoore/dump-the-drone-easy-steps-to-livelier-elearning
21st Century Skills Map
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/21st_century_skills_english_map.pdf
iSkills Assessment
This assessment by ETS is designed to measure new technology application skills.
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=159f0e3c27a85110VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=e5b2a79898a85110VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
Video Tutorials For Making An Engaging Powerpoint Presentation
These video tutorials show how to create an engaging Powerpoint presentation by providing important points about presentations in general. Although Powerpoint 2007 is used, the skills are similar in previous Powerpoint versions. The principles of effective presentation are identical.
http://www.articulate.com/community/blogdemo/dronereview/player.html
You can briefly view a video slide show made from the Powerpoint presentation:
http://blog.cathy-moore.com/2008/01/dump-the-drone-available-for-download/
Free Audio Files
Part of the Creative Commons Project, this site provides a database of free sound files:
http://www.freesound.org/
Free Music Files
This website provide legal and unlimited music downloads direct from artists, without fees.
http://www.jamendo.com/en/
Free Music For Remix
Remix music with this website of free music clips:I have a question about my online course grades listed in Moodle. What should I do?
http://ccmixter.org/
Synthesized Speech And Audio Files From Text
When you type in text, a synthesized voice "reads" your text. You have the option of saving the audio file.
http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php
Slide Show Tutorial For Making Presentations Better (Excellent)
http://www.slideshare.net/CathyMoore/5-ways-to-make-linear-navigation-more-interesting
A Commercial Website
What do you think?
http://www.learning.com/
Brainpop.com
Brainpop is an engaging website dealing with many eductional topics.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Enchanted Learning
This site is used a great deal by professional educators teaching elementary school children. Please use the login and password provided by your instructor because this is a website that requires a paid subscription. So, please don't share the login and password outside of the course.
http://enchantedlearning.com/
Just For Fun
Music
Listen to the singing horses. This is an example of "Flash" animation.
http://svt.se/hogafflahage/hogafflaHage_site/Kor/hestekor.swf
African Music, Interactive
This interactive Flash animation allows you to mix music components together in an entertaining and educational way:
http://aviarts.com/demos/flash/abadjarhythm/index.html
Interactive Piano (Based on Java)
http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm
Making Puzzles
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/chooseapuzzle.html
Sample Interactive Puzzles
These are "executable puzzle files" that only work on computers that are running Microsoft Windows. Each puzzle is nearly a megabyte in size. Can you put these interactive ULM puzzles together? (Note, use the right mouse button to rotate a piece.)
http://ulm.edu/aceadventures/play.html
Miscellaneous Unorganized Links
Free Software Download: Pivot Stick Figure (Wikipedia description with download link)
Sudoku online puzzles that are both addicting and educational!
Picknik Online Image Editor
Type in text to get a WAV file: http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php
Jefferson County (Tennessee) School Website With Great Powerpoint Resources
http://questgarden.com/ is called "Webquests for Teachers"http://www.edheads.org/
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2002/student/index.html
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If you are absent for any class, immediately do this:
- Within 24 hours, send an email message to beutner@ulm.edu
- Include in the "subject"
line of your email application this text: CORS456, YourFirstName
YourLastName
(Substitute "CORS456" with the name and number of the course. Then, use your own name.) - In the body of your email, use clear and complete sentences to describe why you were absent on a specified day.
Is there a special preference for sending you email?
Yes! Please use this text in the "subject" line of your email application whenever you send an email related to a course:
CORS456- YourFirstName YourLastName, YourOwnEmailTopic
Please substitute "CORS456" with the course letters and course number. Include your name and topic.
When you do this, I can easily respond to your email without delay. (Otherwise, I normally have to wait until I get to my office and refer to class lists. By adding this information to your subject line, I can expedite answering your email message. Also, my email program "filters" email into folders. If you don't use a clear subject in your email, your email may land in a spam folder on my computer.)
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Use your ULM "warhawks" email address. There are features in the ULM warhawks email address that work in "Zimbra", the ULM online email application, and other ULM student services. If you don't know your ULM email login and password, go to "Student Computer Services" located on the first floor of the Administration Building with your ID.
What should I do if I miss a deadline for handing in an assignment?
All deadlines for assignments are announced well in advance. Late assignments will NOT BE GRADED without an email confirmation from your instructor. So, when you receive an email message from your instructor that excuses you, you are expected to complete any late assignments within one week.
Late Submission
1. If you missed a deadline for an assignment, send your instructor an email message as soon as possible.
2. Include the deadline date of the missed assignment.
3. You will receive an email reply from your instructor.
4. You have ONE WEEK to complete any late assignment(s).
So...
Late assignments will NOT be graded without an email confirmation from your instructor.
I have a question about my online course grades listed in Moodle. What should I do?
If you have any questions about grades posted in Moodle, please contact the GA for the course directly by email. You will receive a prompt reply. Please note that many assignments are on a 25 point scale. Please examine the special grades of: "0", "1", and "7":
- If you see a score of "0" for a grade, it means that the item has not yet been graded. There's nothing to worry about.
- If you see a score of "1", it means that you did not submit the assignment on time. This requires you to contact your instructor by email, using the instructions listed directly above.
- If you see a score of "7", this means that you did submit your work on time and that you are expected to resubmit on Moodle and send an email message to the GA for the course. You will receive a reply. There is no penalty, just an expectation that you will resubmit, based on the feedback you receive by email.
- If you see "exemplar" in feedback for any assignment, it means that you produced an excellent example that would be worthy of sharing with teaching professionals. If you produce an exemplar, please consider submitting your exemplar using a specific "exemplar link" in Moodle. This is greatly appreciated.
Do I really have to purchase Taskstream? Is it absolutely required?
Yes, you do. This is REQUIRED. This requirement is described in the syllabus. Every student taking any course offered by the College of Education is required to have a Taskstream account. You need just one Taskstream account for all of your Education courses. The Taskstream account is an online storage location for evaluation of your finalized class "signature piece" described by your electronic portfolio. Every Education student is required to submit "signature piece files" with a Taskstream account..
You can purchase a subscription to Taskstream at the ULM Bookstore or online from: http://taskstream.com
- About a week before Finals Week, you will be required to upload your "signature piece" (class project) to your Taskstream account. Get verification from the Teaching Assistant that you were successful. Unless you submit your signature piece files successfully for evaluation, you will receive an automatic grade of "I" for incomplete. You have the option of turning in your signature piece early for feedback.
The requirement for submitting your signature piece on Taskstream is a College of Education policy. Every student taking a course in the College is required to do this.
How do I "download" a file?
"Download" means to copy an online file to your computer. To "download" a file:
- Right-click on the link.
- You will then see a dialog box appear with various options. Depending on the type of browser you use, choose the Save Link As or Save Target As option.
- Then, save the file to your USB flash drive.
- To open the saved file, double-click on the icon in front of the file name.
How do I get my ULM email account?
Your ULM email account provides many free features. "Zimbra" allows you to send email from any computer. It also provides online storage of files. Your ULM email account includes a personal website, if you choose to use it. If you don't know the login and password of your email account, go to Computer Support Services on the first floor of the ULM Administration building and show your ULM Student ID.
I lost my syllabus for the course. How do I get another copy?
You will find the syllabus for the course online. Please refer to the notes of the first class. You will be able to print out the syllabus in any ULM lab.
Is attendance important?
Yes. Attendance is a professional disposition and it is part of the grade for this course; you may regard this as "Professional Points". If you want to succeed in the teaching profession, you should be prepared to be consistently punctual for all classes.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to keep up. During the course, there will be many graded in-class assignments that contribute to your final grade. There will be no opportunity to make up these assignments without a timely and valid excuse. For online courses, all assignments will be announced in advance. Even WITH a valid excuse, you are expected to make up any late work within one week.
For all online courses, participation is both expected and required.
Do I need to purchase a "USB storage device"?
Yes, you really should. Every student who has purchased a USB flash drive has said that it is "indispensable". A USB storage device is a dependable data storage device that you can use for all of your courses. Do NOT use floppy disks; floppy disks are NOT reliable.
Practically any USB storage device can store all of your work for all of your courses at ULM. The only problem with a USB flash drive is that is easy to lose. Make sure you copy all of your work to a computer at home to serve as a "backup" of your work. If you don't make a backup, you risk having to do all of your assignments all over again.
What happens if I lose all of my work?
If you lose any of your work, FOR ANY REASON, you will be expected to do everything all over again. Please note that it is possible that you may lose your USB storage device with all of your work. Yes, it does happen every semester. It really does happen. And, it could happen to you.
During the semester, "back up" or copy your work every week to a computer, on your email account, or on Taskstream. This serves as a backup of your work. Yes, you should back up all of your work weekly. It only takes a minute or so. Even if you lose your USB storage device, you will be able to recover nearly all of your current work by copying your backup files. Backing up your data is a requirement of all courses.
Can I copy and modify files from this website in any way I like for my own use?
The files you find on this website, created by Dr. Beutner, may be freely modified for your own use, without restriction. You are encouraged to use and modify any of these files as you like! No permission is required.
How do bytes represent data?
Bytes represent, universally, 128 symbols, based on "ASCII" codes. Here's the chart, in decimal, binary, and hexadecimal:
http://www.ulm.edu/~beutner/285/files/ASCII.html
"bit" = "binary data"
8 bits = 1 byte
1,024 bytes = 1 kilobyte ("KB" or "K")
1,024 kilobytes = 1 megabyte
1,024 megabytes = 1 gigabyte
A floppy disk can hold about 1.4 megabytes.
A CD-ROM can hold between 640 to 700 megabytes or 0.64 to 0.7 gigabytes.
A typical DVD can hold about 4.7 gigabytes.
Where can I find sample tutorial lessons for students taking the LEAP test?
Here is a superb online resource that is part of the Louisiana Department of Education. This site includes numerous tutorial lessons to help students prepare for the LEAP test. You will find Language Arts and Mathematics tutorial lessons for 4th and 8th graders here:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/1464.html
Feel free to use the many tutorial lessons to help you generate ideas for making appropriate technology applications in the classroom!
What are some sample questions on the LEAP test?
Here are some sample questions students would find on the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test (LEAP). The sample questions address competency in Language Arts and Mathematics at the 4th and 8th grade levels:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/761.htm
Where can I find ideas for developing content for my classes?
This is an exceptional site for developing ideas about creating content for classes:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/currichome.html
Is there a great book to help me when I teach my own classes?
Yes, there is. Please consider reading the book The First Days of School by Harry Wong, published by Harry K. Wong Publications. This is a wonderful book that shows how to establish a productive learning environment throughout your career. This book will make it possible for you to systematically prepare for a successful day when you meet your first class of students. I highly recommend this book.
Is there a wonderful and free resource that I should consider reading?
Yes, there is. Here is a free resource called What Works in Classroom Instruction. This is an amazing resource. It describes the 9 most effective teaching strategies for affecting student achievement.
This is a a highly-regarded federal study commissioned by the federal Department of Education that outlines "the 9 most effective teaching strategies for enhancing student achievement". Based on over 100 studies involving over 4,000 control groups. the study examined "what really works" and summarizes the most comprehensive and rigorous meta-analysis of effect sizes for documented effective teaching strategies. In other words, it details the most effective and "scientifically proven" ways to enhance student achievement. The effect sizes of these 9 strategies range from 1.61 to 0.59.
The book is:
Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B. B., & Dean, C. (2000). What works in classroom instruction. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. You can download the 173-page PDF document/book is: http://www.mcrel.org/PDF/Instruction/5992TG_What_Works.pd
These strategies have been shown to significantly boost achievement and learning, for any type of course.
Some Favorite Educational Websites
Spelling City
Students can learn how to spell words using this highly focused website. Although based on systematic reinforcement, this site does achieve its purpose.
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Starfall
This is a surprisingly interesting and useful learning site.
http://www.starfall.com/
PBS TeacherSource
This is a comprehensive Website for teachers:
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
PBS Kids
A wonderful resource area with plenty of educational games:
http://pbskids.org/
PBS Main Website
This site contains hundreds of thousands of pages:
http://www.pbs.org/
NPR Main Website
This is the main site for National Public Radio:
http://www.npr.org/
Discovery Channel
http://www.discovery.comhttp://school.discovery.com/
MarcoPolo For Teachers
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
Learning Page For Teachers
This Library of Congress resource is designed for teachers , especially those teaching American History.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/index.html
Sites For Teachers
This is a list of links of resources for teachers:
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
Education World
This site has a little bit of everything for teachers:
http://www.education-world.com/
Virtual Math Manipulatives
Can math be fun and interactive? Yes.
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
Electronic Examples For Math
This uses interactive examples to illustrate points in math:
http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/
NCTM Illuminations
This is a wonderful set of examples in manipulating objects to convey a concept:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Exploratorium for Science
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
The Science Learning Network
http://www.sln.org/http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html
National Geographic For Teachers
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
Teach-nology
This is a technology integration resource for teachers:
http://www.teach-nology.com/
History Topics For Teachers
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/social_history.htm
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
Health For Children
http://kidshealth.org/kid
Dave's ESL Cafe
http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html
http://www.eslcafe.com/
Educational Games: K - 3
http://www.cogcon.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html
Arts Education
http://www.nga.gov/education/index.shtm
Interactive Physics Examples
http://www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/more_stuff/Applets/home.html
Learning Science And Math With "Gizmos"
This is a commercial site but the sample applications are first-class.
http://www.explorelearning.com/
Secret of the Seas
An interesting website that allows young students to explore life under the sea, interactively.
http://www.secretsatsea.org/
To Excel in the Classroom is Elementary
This is an excellent resource for using Excel appropriately in the classroom. You'll find many, many great ideas about projects that help students to visualize data, an important component of "deep understanding".
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kadkins/spreadsheet.ht
NOVA Science Now
This is a superb science website, complete with video clips and transcripts of the television series.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
Prentice Hall Algebra 1
This site provides supplementary instruction for an Algebra 1 curriculum including quizzes and activities.
http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aek&wcsuffix=0099
National Association for Music Education
This site was recommended by a student majoring in Music Education:
http://www.menc.org/
Louisiana Mathematics Resources
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/1488.html
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/1924.ht
A Sample 1-Page Grant Proposal
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/2008/video-proposal.doc
How To Make Online Content More Interesting
Although this excellent slide show provides a corporate perspective for training with digital content, you can definitely apply these principles to any type of educational content to enhance and encourage learning:
http://www.slideshare.net/CathyMoore/dump-the-drone-easy-steps-to-livelier-elearning
21st Century Skills Map
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/21st_century_skills_english_map.pdf
iSkills Assessment
This assessment by ETS is designed to measure new technology application skills.
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=159f0e3c27a85110VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=e5b2a79898a85110VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
Video Tutorials For Making An Engaging Powerpoint Presentation
These video tutorials show how to create an engaging Powerpoint presentation by providing important points about presentations in general. Although Powerpoint 2007 is used, the skills are similar in previous Powerpoint versions. The principles of effective presentation are identical.
http://www.articulate.com/community/blogdemo/dronereview/player.html
You can briefly view a video slide show made from the Powerpoint presentation:
http://blog.cathy-moore.com/2008/01/dump-the-drone-available-for-download/
Free Audio Files
Part of the Creative Commons Project, this site provides a database of free sound files:
http://www.freesound.org/
Free Music Files
This website provide legal and unlimited music downloads direct from artists, without fees.
http://www.jamendo.com/en/
Free Music For Remix
Remix music with this website of free music clips:I have a question about my online course grades listed in Moodle. What should I do?
http://ccmixter.org/
Synthesized Speech And Audio Files From Text
When you type in text, a synthesized voice "reads" your text. You have the option of saving the audio file.
http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php
Slide Show Tutorial For Making Presentations Better (Excellent)
http://www.slideshare.net/CathyMoore/5-ways-to-make-linear-navigation-more-interesting
A Commercial Website
What do you think?
http://www.learning.com/
Brainpop.com
Brainpop is an engaging website dealing with many eductional topics.
http://www.brainpop.com/
Enchanted Learning
This site is used a great deal by professional educators teaching elementary school children. Please use the login and password provided by your instructor because this is a website that requires a paid subscription. So, please don't share the login and password outside of the course.
http://enchantedlearning.com/
Just For Fun
Music
Listen to the singing horses. This is an example of "Flash" animation.
http://svt.se/hogafflahage/hogafflaHage_site/Kor/hestekor.swf
African Music, Interactive
This interactive Flash animation allows you to mix music components together in an entertaining and educational way:
http://aviarts.com/demos/flash/abadjarhythm/index.html
Interactive Piano (Based on Java)
http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm
Making Puzzles
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/chooseapuzzle.html
Sample Interactive Puzzles
These are "executable puzzle files" that only work on computers that are running Microsoft Windows. Each puzzle is nearly a megabyte in size. Can you put these interactive ULM puzzles together? (Note, use the right mouse button to rotate a piece.)
http://ulm.edu/aceadventures/play.html
Miscellaneous Unorganized Links
Free Software Download: Pivot Stick Figure (Wikipedia description with download link)
Sudoku online puzzles that are both addicting and educational!
Picknik Online Image Editor
Type in text to get a WAV file: http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php
Jefferson County (Tennessee) School Website With Great Powerpoint Resources
http://questgarden.com/ is called "Webquests for Teachers"http://www.edheads.org/
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2002/student/index.html
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Checklist