EDT+650

**EDT 650 ​**  __Assignment #4 Integrated Technology__ ​ Using or integrating technology at the post-secondary level should be a regularly occuring practice; or atleast one might think it is. Truth be known, it doesn't happen as often as it should; even at our __**Technical** **Colleges**.__ Unless self-conscious instructors take the time to purposefully integrate technology, it just doesn't happen. Here are some examples of good technology integration.
 * 1) [|www.wisc-online.com] Use of Learning Objects in Technical Courses to teach course material. Secondary or Post-secondary level.
 * Learning Objects are simple lessons or blocks of information that are electronically built on the internet.
 * They are designed and scripted by a subject matter expert (often a technical college instructor) then created electronically by a system technician.
 * Many are interactive in nature.
 * Can be used during lecture as a group presentation, or can be put up as a link in course delivery systems (I use Blackboard).
 * Here is an example @http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AMT2104 This particular lesson is on **Testing a Diode**.
 * 1) [|www.wisc-online.com] Use of Learning Objects in Technical Courses to teach equipment usage. Secondary or Post-secondary level.
 * Learning Objects can be built to demonstrate a particular piece of equipment.
 * Students can access the learning object via a link in an instructor's web page, wiki, blog, or course delivery system such as Blackboard.
 * Students can use the learning object as often as necessary to become familiar with the particular process or piece of equipment.
 * Can be used as homework, or in a lab environment as instruction or remediation.
 * Here is an example @http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AMT1904 This lesson is on **Battery Testing using a VAT- 40**.
 * 1) Autoshop 101 as part of Automotive Technology Courses. Secondary or Post-secondary level.
 * Kevin Sullivan's Autoshop 101 is a free site containing electrical & electronics lessons in automotive technology with great visuals and resources.
 * Can be applied to several different lessons in the electrical subject area.
 * Used primarily as a resource in the classroom; lecture material.
 * Link to site []

__Assignment # 5 Blogs__ My blog site: [] Establishing a blog was extremely easy... now what do I do with it?

Articles on educational blogs: h[|ttp://blog.classroomteacher.ca/5/how-to-start-an-educational-blog/] Very informative web article describing 4 different platforms that could be used to support a class blog or edublog. Pros and cons of each are listed. Seems like Blogger is a very accomodating option to creating a blog.

[] Good article, a bit dated, but still relative. Jeffery Selingo of the Times does a nice job of describing how some blogs are being used in classrooms.

[] Another good article on different ways a blog could be utilized. Concise and to the point.

[] The author presents her article in a techtorial format... very informative in nature, like a tutorial; but techy. She covers the major points like what are blogs, examples of blogs, how to start a blog, best practices, things to do and consider, and steps to take in teaching blogging.

[] Very brief article on appropriate uses of blogs in college classrooms. I especially liked the last couple of lines that included "a blog is just a learning tool." I think it would be easy at the post-secondary level to rely too heavily on tools like blogs.

__Assignment #7 Favorite websites__ [] In depth coverage of the Automotive Industry. [|http://www.autoshop101.com/] Automotive educational site. [|http://www.4upnorth.com/] Outdoor activity site serving the Lakewood, WI area.

__Assignment #8 Educational Game/Tool__ [] Online learning object repository with games available.