Course+Overview

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Course Requirements

 * Attend all class meetings and complete homework assignments
 * Read through all 8 modules in the textbook
 * Open all the resource folders on the Resource CD to see available help documents and examples
 * Create a publication that explains how and why you will use project-based learning in your classroom
 * Participate in class blog by posting daily
 * View class wikispace
 * Create you own wikispace for school use and sharing your showcase
 * Use multiple online assessment tools to include in your portfolio
 * Create at least two of your own assessment tools for your unit plan
 * Try several new online tools to incorporate into your unit plan
 * Complete all components of the Unit Plan Template
 * Showcase your unit portfolio during the last class meeting

**Directions for Showcase Presentation:**
Tell the name of the unit plan and a brief overview of the unit including objectives Go over the CFQs Discuss several assessment strategies and share 2 assessment samples Give a brief synopsis of your instructional procedures commenting on ways you would integrate Web 2.0 tools into teaching the unit Describe plans to differentiate instruction Share any additional websites that enhance a component of your unit plan (Optional: Show the wikispace you have created)

**Directions for Showcase Feedback:**
//**3 Comments**// (What were some strengths in the unit plan?) //**2 Suggestions**// (What are some ways the unit plan could be even better?) //**1 Question**// (What would you like to know about the unit plan topic that may have been overlooked?)