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=Welcome to Lee College's Education Department's Wiki= = = The intent of this wiki is to expand student learning beyond the classroom. Ms. Landers and Ms. Prati have built this wiki together so that students in EDUC 1301 and EDUC 2301 can share their thoughts, resources, and knowledge.


 * WIKI TOPIC REFLECTIONS**

The first eight wiki pages are topical pages which provide guidance for reflection on particular areas of observation in the field. Each wiki page has a discussion tab, at the top of the page, where students will post their reflections on their field observations as they relate to the particular topic. Type your reflection in microsoft word and the copy and paste it into the discussions. The initial discussion/reflection posting by each student takes the place of a reflection paper. Students in __**one**__ EDUC course are required to complete four initial discussion/reflection posts; students in __**two**__ EDUC courses are required to complete eight initial discussion/reflection posts. Students should comment on other student' reflections and must have a minimum of four comments if you are in __**one**__ EDUC course and eight comments if you are in **__two__** EDUC courses. Remember, the goal is to share experiences and knowledge so comments should be insightful, raise questions, examine other perspectives, and/or include opinions and suggestions. When replying to others, please be respectful of others. Do not type in all CAPS as this denotes yelling.

You may not use the same field observation for more than one discussion topic. Based on your observation, determine which of the discussion topics aligns with what you observed. So while you may have observed both diversity and discipline, you may only write about it in one or the other topic. Each reflection should contain grade level, subject or subjects, school name, teacher/student ratio, gender ratio, date of observation, and the course (e.g. EDUC 1301 or EDUC 2301). It is permissible to use initials of the teacher's name, but you must not identify the teacher by name.


 * 21st Century Technology**

A valuable and very important skill set for teachers involves the integration of technology in the classroom. This goes beyond the ability to use an Active Board, making power point presentations, and clickers. It involves understanding the pedagogy of using technology as a tool for teaching materials and ensuring students have the skills to work in a 21st century world. For this exercise, you will examine websites with a group of students (from both EDUC 1301 and EDUC 2301). You will be divided up to examine assigned websites. Your group will examine the websites and post a discussion expression of your thoughts and opinions about the websites. You will examine the following: How can the sites be used in the classroom? What grade level, if any, should use it? Does the site enhance curriculum or fun for the sake of technology? How do you feel about integrating technology in the classroom? Would you recommend the use of this technology?