ASSIGNMENTS
Note: As you create projects, you should save them all for further use. You will need them as you work toward your Technology Portfolio. I will show you how to incorporate the projects into a PowerPoint presentation.
Project
1
Copyright (Fair
Use Guidelines for Classroom Use) - http://kathyschrock.net/pdf/copyright_schrock.pdf
Use a word processing application to make a sign to be placed in a
computer lab reminding students of copyright laws. (25 points)
Project
2
AUP Policy
If you are working for a school system, locate a copy of their AUP and
bring to class. Write a one page paper interpreting what it is we need for
students to know and your role in making this happen. (25 points)
Project
3
Puzzles
Create two puzzles for classroom use in your chosen major area. You
may use the puzzle links or any desktop publishing software of your choice.
Turn in the puzzles in two forms each, one incomplete and one completed. (25
points each; 50 points total)
Project
4
Certificates
Create two different certificates that you would present to students
for either academic or athletic achievement. You may use software of your
choice. If you can, please use a color printer. (25 points each; 50 points
total)
Project
5
Publish two calendars
A. One should be a calendar for the upcoming month and should include
important dates for you. Include your class meetings, both dates and times.
Include any other extracurricular events that you are planning. (You may
choose to design a calendar or important dates from history if you so
choose.)
B. The second calendar should be a calendar for students in your class. Include information for students and their parents for any month of the school year. Make up dates and events. Use clip art as needed for both. You may use software of your choice. (25 points each; 50 points total)
Project
6
Graphic Organizers
Download
a trial copy of Inspiration. Look through the examples provided at the
website or on the Kidspiration/Inspiration page of
Technology for Educators. Design a concept map for an idea/book/concept.
(100 points)
Project
7
Information Brochure
Using desktop publishing software, create an
information brochure for your class. This brochure can be for an upcoming
event, or unit of study. Include background information about the topic
as well as upcoming plans. Include clip art, word art, lines, boxes around
text, etc. Print in color if possible. (100 points)
Project
8
Mail Merge
Prepare a database of 10 names and address of students in your class.
Include a minimum of 8 fields including last name, first name, street
address, city, state, zip, birthday, and e-mail addresses. Sort the database
according to last names. Prepare a field trip letter to parents for a mail
merge. You will need to leave places to merge data from your database. In
this letter, tell parents where you are going, when, and how this ties into
your curriculum. Include any pertinent information you think you need to in
order to make sure parents have all the information they need, (ex. Time you
will leave and arrive back at school, do you need chaperones, what will
students need to bring with them on the day of the trip) (100 points)
Project
9
Labels
Using the same database created above, print out address labels for
the names in your database. These labels may be printed on plain paper if you
do not have labels. (50 points)
Project
10
Educational Web Site List
Compile a list of 10 web sites (minimum) which offer lesson plans or
activities that correlate with curriculum objectives. Include an annotated
description of each address. (100 points)
Project
11
Clip Art Web Site List
Compile a list of 10 web sites (minimum) which offer helpful clip art
for educational publishing. Include an annotated description of content found
at each address. (100 points)
Project
12
Search Engines/Scavenger Hunt
Create an Internet scavenger hunt for a particular theme or content area.
It should include descriptions of the relevant information to be found, a
space for the answer and another space for recording the URL where the
information was found. You should include at least 10 items in the hunt. (100
points)
Project
13
Spreadsheet Activity
Pick a grade level and design a spreadsheet activity to be utilized
in teaching an objective/concept. (Be sure to refer to the NCSCOS before
beginning) (100 points)
Project
14
Gradebook Create a Gradebook using the GradeKeeper,
InteGrade, Microsoft Works, etc. software. Enter 20
student names and at least 5 sets of grades. Turn in the completed disk. Make
sure your name is on the diskette. Print out a copy of the spreadsheet. (50
points)
Project
15
Story Sack
Create a Story Sack based on a children’s book. You will need to design a bag
out of cloth. Inside your Story Sack you will need to include a brochure for
parents about the Story Sack. Some other items that will need to be included
in your story sack will be puzzles, worksheets, games, audio tape, puppets,
props, costumes, coloring books or coloring pages, crayons, written
suggestions and items to help act out the story, etc. (400 points)
Project
16
PowerPoint Presentation
Design a PowerPoint presentation of at least 5 cards to introduce
your WebQuest to your students. You should include
a storyboard as part of your project. You should include graphics, buttons,
text objects, word art, transitions etc. (100 points)
Project
17
Software Evaluation
A fundamental reason for using
computer software is to enhance teaching and learning. Use the Software
Evaluation form to evaluate a children’s software program. (100 points) Software
Evaluation Form
Project
18
WebQuest - WebQuest
Components
Visit the Bernie Dodge WebQuest page.
(http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html) Study the format for a WebQuest. Using the template and other classroom resources,
design a WebQuest. (500 points) (WebQuest Evaluation Rubric)
