"I'm thankful that were done with TLAT #3...."

As a reminder, today is a work day. We’re putting our final touches on TLAT #3 which is due by 11:59 p.m. tonight. I’ll be grading your Summer Enrichment Kits and your TLAT #3 during the Thanksgiving break. You’ll have a pretty good idea of your final grade in the class by the time we return.
Here are the directions for embedding your work:

• Log into Google Sites and create a page called TLAT #3
  • Choose Insert. Then choose Document.
  • Find your Design Guide and select it.
• Log into Google Docs and locate your copy of your lesson design guide.
  • Change the sharing settings to Public (anyone on the web can see it).
  • Make sure you do NOT change the editing settings. You don’t want anyone to edit your work but you.

A friend of mine is on the Thinkfinity mailing list. This morning they sent her this newsletter with information about potential holiday lessons. A couple of these seem interesting. Even if they don’t pertain to your discipline or grade level, they may spark some ideas for your future class. Take a look.

Please have a safe Thanksgiving break! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.

TLAT #3

By now you’ve looked at Tom Snyder‘s software, played on Thinkfinity’s site, searched the WebQuest garden, and had some time to search for resources on your own. Here's a link to some more project-based learning resources on Edutopia. Hopefully, you’ve found at least three three potential activities for your TLAT #3, and one you think will really work.

Today’s goal is to get as far as you can on your design guide, striving to work your way through Section 4.  Remember, our due date is Friday, November 19th. But unlike most assignments, TLAT #3 will be due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday.  That way you can use class time to work on it.  On Friday’s blog, I’ll post a reminder on how to embed it. Since we’re working together in class, it’s a great day to ask questions about this assignment. Let me know if you need help!

If you need Thanksgivig break to finish your work, and would like to submit yours by Monday, November 29th, you can use a Get Out of Jail Free card. It will be due at the beginning of class on Monday.
As a reminder, here’s our schedule for the rest of the semester:

• Friday, November 19 – TLAT work day; TLAT due at 11:59 p.m.
• Monday, November 29 – Nadine Cohen from the library will talk about search for k-12 resources
• Wednesday, December 1 – Case study (worth 5 points)
• Friday, December 3 – Course evaluation and prepare website for showcase (worth 5 points)
• Monday, December 6 – Wrap up