Get Started-Week 1
EDCI 318 Tech for Teaching & Learning-FALL 2018
Make sure you read all the way to the bottom and complete everything!
This syllabi is slightly different that the one you received in email, please download this one!!
Summary of POINTS Breakdown for Week 1 assignments
- 10 points - Bitmoji (sent Cyndi a text via iMessage)
- 10-points - Selfie and your Introduction in your Canvas Profile
- 10- points - Join Remind
- 10 points - Join Pinterest (submit Pinterest URL in Canvas)
- 10 points - Join Twitter (submit Twitter URL in Canvas)
- 10 points - Join our Seesaw class site and upload your selfie photo
- 25 points- iPad Badge reflection added to Seesaw
There will be an assignment spot in Canvas for each assignment we do. Most of the time it will be just a place for me to add your grade and comments. The SMORE links in Canvas will always explain the assignment details
Turning in assignments LATE, know the consequences!
All work is expected to be submitted on or before the due date/time. I tend to grade as it comes in, so don't wait until the last minute. please. Turn in assignments early in the week so they are graded and you have time to correct anything that may be wrong.
Yes, points are deducted for late work.......Think about it.....as a teacher, I am sure you are going to expect assignments to be submitted to you on time. Start thinking like a teacher!
NOTE: if your assignment is not submitted on time, a ZERO is automatically entered in the Canvas grade book until the assignment is submitted. If submitted late, points are detected.
Yes, I will accept your assignments late, however, points will be deducted.
If the late assignment was worth.......
- 25 points or less……...….5 points deducted
- 50 points………..10 points deducted
- 100 points………20 points deducted
- 200 points………40 points deducted
However......If you submit an assignment and it does not receive full points because something was incorrect, check the COMMENTS in Canvas. The comments will always tell you what is the problem was and you may always correct and RESUBMIT for re-grading within a reasonable amount of time. (couples days)
Just so you know!!
And so does Canvas!!
Need to get a question answered or do you need to get in touch with ME (Cyndi)?
- To get your questions answered quickly, please just send me a TEXT iMessage at edtechksu@gmail.com (make sure you give me your name), I promise I will answer as quickly as possible. If there is a delay in answering, I am teaching or driving or otherwise busy, but I will answer as soon as I can.
- or you can use a slower method and email me at the class email address: edtechksu@gmail.com.
However, you will get a faster answer via iMessage TEXT from your iPad or Mac or any phone.
Watch the short video and learn about your New iPads features for iOS 11
On an iPad, iPhone, or even an Android, download the Bitmoji app. Create your own Bitmoji (avatar) that looks as much like you as possible or what you would like to look like! You're actually making a cartoon character that resembles you. Here is mine, althought I need a little gray hair!!
The Bitmoji app is for 13+. So for those who are teaching younger students, your students will not be able to use this (there are some that are inappropriate). But you can absolutely make great use of it as a teacher.
Your students will love seeing you in this light! Bitmojis are very handy to put on your web pages, Keynotes, Pages, Google Docs, iMessages, presentations, handouts, etc. and probably lots more places. You'll find your Bitmoji holding up all kinds of signs and doing many things! Students will love seeing these on your personalized classroom posters, as stickers on their assignments, in personal notes, and I'm sure you'll think of many more places!
In iMessages, after following the instructions for adding the Bitmoji keyboard, you'll be able to click on the globe on your keyboard to access the Bitmojis.
Bitmoji-What is it and How to Setup
How to use Bitmoji on your iPad or Phone
Since you will be a teacher soon, you should always know how teachers are using the tools we are taking about!!
These websites will give you a better understanding of Bitmojis and how they can be used in the classroom (your classroom).
Consider adding these resources your Pinterest boards for future use, will help you make progress toward the 250 pins you will need by Week 15 of the semester.
The Pinterest assignment is discussed a little further down on this page.
- Bitmojis: The "new" Sticker for Students' Digital Work: http://www.thetechieteacher.net/2016/09/bitmojis-new-sticker-for-students.html
- Bitmoji Feedback in a Google Doc - check out Alice Keeler's site for the how-to. http://alicekeeler.com/2016/09/18/bitmoji-feedback-google-doc/
- Insert a Bitmoji in a Google Form - this is another post from Alice Keeler. Besides giving us the instructions, she also has a great example. http://alicekeeler.com/2016/12/29/insert-bitmoji-google-form
- Social Studies & Bitmojis - This link will take you to 2 examples of 7th graders using their Bitmoji to re-enact a historical event. http://alicekeeler.com/2016/10/03/jamestown-project-bitmoji-project-matthewfarber/
BONUS Information: Using the Chrome browser on a laptop, and the Bitmoji extension. Once added, the Bitmoji icon will show up on your toolbar. Just click on the icon and select the Bitmoji you want, then right-click on it to Save Image As . . . Name it so you'll recognize the Bitmoji by the name. I created a Bitmoji folder to save them all in. See the illustration below. To add a Bitmoji to your site, right click on the one you want in the chrome extension, and paste it on your page.
The Bitmoji Assignment
Visuals have a large impact on learning and play a big role in everyday living. They are engaging to students and often keep them focused on the content. Comics with personalized Bitmoji's might just be the hook to captivate students and give them an outlet for creativity.
Now that you have created your personal Bitmoji, send me one via the iMessage app on your iPad. In other words, a text message. Since Text messaging is the preferred method of communication to get your questions answered, let's make sure it is working for you.
Make sure your message also include in the text message:
- Your first and last name (first & last),
- Level (Elementary, Secondary or K-12)
- Content area
- Send your Bitmoji text message to edtechksu@gmail.com
I will reply when I receive your Bitmoji via text message, there are hundreds & hundreds to choose from, so be creative but be warned, there are a few are inappropriate emojis, so be careful. This will also get you started using the iMessage app on your iPad and help me learn a tiny bit about you.
10 points for sending me your message ON TIME with the correct information.
NO points if received after the deadline of Sunday, August 26th by 5pm.
The Message app is the best method for getting your questions answered quickly.
In fact, I strongly encourage and would PREFER you to use the iMessage app for your questions, just like any text messaging, it saves time and saves waiting for an answer via email. Please give use the iMessage app a try. text to edtechksu@gmail.com
I usually answer messages immediately unless I am teaching a class, or in a meeting or otherwise busy, like driving, however, I will answer as soon as possible, I promise!
So, please do not think I am ignoring you, I will answer as soon as I get an opportunity, If you send late at night (after 10 pm), likely it will be very early morning when I answer.
MOST of the tasks below can be completed on your iPad or any computer and shouldn't take you very long to complete
- Week 2 Begins on Monday, Aug 27th. Make sure you have completed all of WEEK 1 before Week 2 begins!!
- Campus students: If you neglected to attend one the four-session iPad handout options, you need to go to the Catalyst (Bluemont 016) immediately and make an appointment to check out your iPad. You will need your iPad in EDCI/DED318 immediately as well as in your other education classes. This must be done ASAP.
- BEE students (Bachelors of Elementary Education Online). Keep in mind the policy requires you to purchase your own iPad. YOU WILL BE USING IT IN ALL YOUR EDUCATION CLASSES. Most of your instructors have written their own iBook textbooks and will provide them to you for FREE. The iPad pays for itself in textbook savings in one semester. This is not a choice, the iPad is a requirement of your program in Teacher Education. The iPad you purchase can be bought for a lot less than all the textbooks ($329) and you will use it in all your education classes including your student teaching. https://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/
Add a selfie and introduction to yourself (BIO) to your Canvas Profile
Make sure it is a closeup picture of YOU and only YOU and it should be head & shoulders close-up selfie (like a school picture)!! This photo will be visible for ALL your instructors/classes in Canvas, not just EDCI 318 (formally ded318).
A good App to take CLEAN selfies with is Sticky-Al. It is actually an iPhone app but works on your iPad as well. Give it a try!! Here is a direct link to installing the FREE Sticky-Al app for taking your selfie.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sticky-ai/id1234178923?mt=8
FACT: all iPhone apps work on your iPad.
Please give Stick Al a try.
Sticky AI is free for iOS and Android. Sticky AI is designed to turn selfies into stickers that you can use on messaging platforms, but you can save your cut out images to your photo library and use them anywhere. The app automatically identifies people in a photo and isolates them from the background. I used to do this for photos of students on my class website with Photoshop. It would take quite a bit of time to cut them out with a lasso tool. Now Sticky AI does it instantly!
Remember, head & shoulders picture of YOU and only YOU!!
Additionally, write a short introduction about who you are. What would you tell your students if you were introducing yourself to them? What do your instructors need and want to know about you are? (high school, hometown, Elementary/Secondary major, Content area, etc.)
- Add your photo and Introduction via Canvas on the WEB.
- https://k-state.instructure.com/
- Log in to Canvas with your eID & password.
- Just update your profile. This should only take you about 5 minutes to complete! 10 points.
Fact
SELFIE
How to update your Canvas Profile and add your photo
We are trying something NEW
Past semesters we have created a Weebly website that would hold all assignments. It was a good solution for what schools are wanting out of teachers.
Seesaw is a tool that schools are using and I have been using this tool in workshops I teach for some time, so I am confident this will be successful. I love that it works on all kinds of devices, phones iPads, tablets, computers, everything.
It is FREE for you as the STUDENT, but also when you become a teacher, it is also FREE.
Seesaw is used by millions of students in more than half of the schools in the US and in over 150 countries around the world. Learn a little more about SeeSaws features: https://web.seesaw.me/learn-more/
Details for creating your STUDENT account and joining our class are below. Make sure you join as a STUDENT and use your KSU email. Why, because later as a teacher you will need a NEW Teacher account and will need to use a different email. So for our purpose, you will join as a student.
Seesaw is teacher controlled, which is great for K-12 teachers, which you soon will be. The teacher sees and must approve everything before it goes public. For us, not totally necessary, but approving posts is the way Seesaw works, so your posts will not show in the public journal or blog until the teacher, which is me, approves it. I was kinda worried about that, but I think it is going to work, I will just grade as I approve, or at least that is my plan at the moment.
Download and install the Seesaw APP on your iPad
How to Join our SeeSaw Class for FALL 2018 as a STUDENT
Seesaw Code and instructions for joining as a STUDENT
Hi Students,
This summer we’re going to use Seesaw to share our learning. Please join our class EDCI 318 Summer 2018 today!
The code is WWDK MJQT
If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Choose Email/Google Account
- Choose "New Student?"
- Choose “Create Email Account” or “Sign in with Google”
- Type in the code: WWDK MJQT
- This code expires on AUGUST 26, 2018
- Finish creating your account using your school email address
If you’ve used Seesaw before and have an account:
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Choose Email/Google Account
- Sign in to your Seesaw account
- Click on your profile icon on the top left
- Click on the +Join Class button
- Type in the code: WWDK MJQT
- This code expires on AUGUST 26TH, 2018
I’m excited to share our learning in Seesaw this summer!
Cyndi Kuhn
Your first Seesaw task after joining
For example: Kuhn,Cyndi
(the reason for last name, first name is so they appear alphabetically in Seesaw.)
Not just any photo, add your selfie, likely the same one you just added to your profile in Canvas.
This is a teacher controlled site, which is a good thing for K-12 teachers and although I am not worried about anyone doing anything they shouldn't, posts still will need to be approved before they show up in the public blog & journal.
I will try to do approvals several times a day as they come in. I promise I will approve posts as quickly as I can. A bonus for the teacher (ME) is I can approve them from my phone too.
make sure your add your selfie
Join Remind
P.S. Remind is a free, safe, and easy way for me to reach you with important information. Want to learn more about Remind? Go here: https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/201342445
- Remind is something classroom teachers, coaches, activity sponsors, etc. are using and we will use it during the semester as a quick way for me, your instructor to communicate and to help you discover how Remind could be used in your own classroom!!
- There is nothing to submit in Canvas, just join using the PDF invite below. Remind gives me a list of names of those who have joined......so nothing to submit in Canvas. but you will receive 10 points just for joining.
Join Pinterest
Yes, I really did say PINTEREST......10 points for joining NOW, however, there will be 150 points for 150 educational resources at the END of the semester! Create your account and submit your Pinterest URL in Canvas.
It will take 5 minutes or less to set up your account and add at least one educational pin.
First, take a few minutes and look at my Pinterest to get some ideas and likely discover some resources you could repin to your own new education type boards.
Your Pinterest URL will be similar to mine and this http://pinterest.com/yourusername
You will need at least 150 educational pins/resources by the END of the semester (week 15). The end of the semester is Week 15. This means you should add approximately 10 or more educational pins/resources each week. You will get plenty of practice and should find mastering Pinterest easy.
If you are already using Pinterest, as I am sure many of you are....you may continue to use that same account or you may want to create a new one just for your professional things. (the choice is yours, but I will tell you, I find it challenging to have 2 accounts!)
However, if you do choose to use the same account, please try to rearrange your boards, here is a link to how to arrange your boards so that your professional boards are on TOP!
Move your Education/Professional boards to the top and move personal boards down below. You want other educators or future employers to see your education boards first rather than your personal stuff.
When you get your iPad, add the Pinterest App to your iPad and log in to your account. Stay logged in. The 150 Points or resources will not be awarded until the end of the semester. 150 points for 150 pins.
Suggestions for Pinterest BOARDS for your Professional Pinterest account:
- iPad Apps
- Teacher Blogs/Websites
- Lesson Ideas
- Tutorials and Help
- Add a variety of Content Area Boards (science, social studies, math...), etc. Take a look at my Pinterest to get some ideas for the boards you could/should have.
- Putting everything on ONE board IS NOT an organized way to collect resources. Think of Pinterest as a file cabinet, only digital, would you really put everything in one file folder. Each board is like a file folder.
Join Twitter
https://twitter.com/cyndidannerkuhn
I get a notification when someone follows me, so Yes, I will know if you follow me or not!!
There will be points involved for tweeting (it will tell you with each assignment) using our class hashtag #edci318 and other hashtags that will be explained with each assignment.
- ADD your Twitter URL to the assignment spot in Canvas.
- THE URL YOU ADD will look similar to mine. https://twitter.com/cyndidannerkuhn
- When you get your iPad, add the Twitter App to your iPad.
- Follow me on twitter @cyndidannerkuhn. Your Twitter URL will look similar to mine. https://twitter.com/cyndidannerkuhn.
- When you tweet from class and resources for educators use our class hashtag #edtechksu
If you are new to twitter....How to do things: Twitter Tutorials
Cyndi Kuhn
Cyndi
College of Education
Kansas State University
Website (cyndikuhn.info)
Twitter
Pinterest
Flipboard
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Email: edtechksu@gmail.com
Website: cyndikuhn.info
Location: Gardner,KS
Phone: 785-320-0025
Twitter: @cyndidannerkuhn