Technology for the Field and Classroom Application

Saturday, April 26, 2014

8:30 - 3:30

AGENDA

• Welcome - Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez
• Administrative and Course Topics - Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez

- New Grant Websites (TQ - www.utbtq.org; TRC - www.utbtrc.org)

- Applications for TRC Math Program (Contact utb.trc@gmail.com)

- STAAR Results (8th Grade)

- Fall 2014 Graduation/Comprehensive Exam Application Deadline - May 1, 2014 (Application)
- Invitation to UTeach Student Presentations - May 8, 2014
- Kid Fish Tournament - May 17, 2014 (Facebook Page)

• Developments in Technology Applications for the Field - Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez

- Guidelines for Field Experiences (Handout)

- Texas Children in Nature Network (Website)

• iGo Camera - Extending Observations - David Walling

- Smart Schools' Smart Microscope iGo (Downloads)

- iGo Video

• Developing Lessons with Field Observations - David Walling/Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez
• LUNCH

• Collecting Realtime Data in the Field - David Walling
• Creating Charts and Graphs - David Walling
• Developing Problem Based Lessons - Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez
• Concluding Comments - David Walling/Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez

- Instructor Evaluations

- Complete all Reading Reports

- EDCI 6344 Final Mentoring Project Report Upload to TK20 - Due Thursday, May 1, 2014

Documenting and Assessing Observations

Documenting and Assessing Observations

AGENDA

March 1, 2014

8:30     Dr. R - Welcome

8:45     Dr. Ramirez - Learning to Look (Developing Observation Skills) - 3/4 hour

10:00   Denise Molina - Illustrating Nature - 1-3/4 hours

11:45   Lunch

1:00   Joanna Wolfe - Using Digital Techniques to Illustrate Nature - 1-3/4 hours

2:45    Dr. Garcia - Formative Assessment - 3/4 hour

3:30    Dr. Ramirez - Dismissal 

Inquiry Institute - March 29, 2014

Inquiry Institute Training 

Instructors: Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez, Dr. Gregorio Garcia, Emilio Barrientos)

      8:30 a.m. - Welcome and Pre-Test

      9:00 a.m. - Comparing Approaches to Hands-on Science

    11:00 a.m. - Reflection and Q/A

    12:00 p.m. - Lunch

      1:00 p.m. - Examining Process Skills

      1:40 p.m. - Explore Questions to Promote Inquiry

      2:15 p.m. - Shadow Inquiry Activity

      3:30 p.m. - Post-test and Dismissal

Let's Start

I know everyone needed a little break from last semester and the beginning of the school year. Everyone is asking about my recovery which I can say it's going very well. I'm able to limp around without a cane. Monday I walked 1/4 mile, Tuesday 1/3, and Wednesday 1/2 mile. Today I laid off of walking to give my muscles and hip a needed break.

I plan to be with you on Saturday, February 8th. Hopefully all day. Koy Coffer will be conducting the L.A.N.D.S. Curriculum training designed by the National Wildlife Association. She's a great presenter and I bring her down every couple of years. I've learned a thing or two from her, so I'm certain that you'll gain a lot of great activities to use with your students.

We're only going to meet three more Saturdays over the semester. I'm trying to work around my calendar and have been having a difficult time. Some of the sessions will be in the afternoon since many of you will be doing Saturday Academies with your students. I know that it makes for long days. I'm also trying to get these days in before the end of March.

Don't forget to work with your mentees and document carefully. This semester you will be uploading your mentoring report into TK20. If you don't have an account by this time, you'll need to get one ASAP. Also, the reimbursement period is over.

Most of your assignments will be turned in through Google Drive or Blog. If you are new this semester make certain that you have secured a Gmail account. I'll be meeting with small groups using Google Hangouts.

The first assignment is set for this Saturday, February 1, 2014. It's a couple of readings that you must turn in reports and questions. Visit the assignment and reading list section on this blog for more details.