Indicator 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
I have completed four MS Word Modules using the Shelly Cashman Series textbook for MS Office 2007.I have also joined an online organization called ITBusinessEdge this group provide access to hundreds of calculators, checklists, tutorials and IT Downloads. I am able to receive updates and complete tutorials on MOUS certification so that I will become more knowledgeable of the skills that students will need to complete the certification process. One of my colleagues shared a very helpful website which is http://mous-office-2000-certification-training.com. This website provides free courses with an expert staff of curriculum developers who has created a 13 CD-ROM / 13 Video courses set for Microsoft Office 2000. It will prepare me for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Exam, which I plan to take this summer. This information will allow me to be capable of teaching all aspects of Office 2000 to my students.
Indicator: 1) Facilitate and inspire student’s learning and creativity
I designed two lessons where students got the opportunity to explore new software and then create a computerized artifact that demonstrated their mastery of understanding graphic image design, computer animation, and virtual reality. Students task were to work in cooperative groups and design a computer animation that could be featured in a movie theatre. Students helped me create a rubric as a guideline for this project. I wanted students to have as much flexibility in completing this assignment so I allowed students to utilize variety of technology resources such as movie maker software, pod cast and adobe applications to help enhance their projects. This gave students more tools that will help them gain more knowledge and skills about this objective. I am also planning a trip in May where students can visit Duke University ’s Virtual Technology Center
Do you use the Shelly Cashman book in your course? This is the textbook that I am using with my Computer Essentials class right now. Thank you for the links for the MOUS certification. It is something I should have done awhile ago and I know I may have students who are interested in taking the tests and getting the industry certifications.
ReplyDeleteA good resource for computer animation is Alice. It is a free online program. The web address is listed below:http://www.alice.org/index.php?page=downloads/download_alice
You could download it and give it a shot. We use it in our computer tech. course and in intro to programming.
Yes, I do use Shelly Cashman to prepare students for the MOUS certification process. Thanks for suggesting the Alice software. I had an opportunity to explore Alice software; I think that my students will really enjoy using this software to create animations.
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your plan is moving ahead beautifully. Thanks for sharing the free online resources for Microsoft Office.
I can definitely see the rich opportunities for creativity in the animation project. For one, students collaborate so they have a chance to bounce ideas off each other and generate new ideas in doing so. Second--by having them create the rubric, they have a good understanding of the expectations--take ownership over the expectations--and not feel as anxious about requirements--something that should facilitate greater comfort "thinking outside the box." I'd love to hear more about the Duke field trip when you go.
Susan
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI will definite let you know about the class experience with visting the technology museum. I think that my students will enjoy the field trip because they already have prior knowledge about interface devices and they are also very excited to see them firsthand.