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