Math and CTE Project Proposal

Algebra II Syllabus

Welcome to Algebra II. DUE DATES: USE THE GOOGLE CALENDAR IN MOODLE. We will be using Moodle as our Course Management System. There you will be able to access the syllabus for the course and download lectures to your laptop, use the calender to keep track of upcoming events. Please visit Moodle and review the syllabus for the course. Please have all necessary materials ready for the first day of school. Comment in the weblog outlining the expectations for the course. What are some of the topics we are studying this year? How will Moodle benefit you throughout the course? Next download Lesson 1.1 to your laptop and post a comment about the lesson. Does this seem familiar? /25

Using Garageband to Podcast

Watch the Garageband Tutorials for help.
Read Chapter 10 and 11 of the manual.

Manual:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/GarageBand_09_Getting_Started.pdf

VIDEO TUTORIAL: http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#garageband-podcast

Arithmetic of Life and Death

Some suggestions for Podcasts:

Chapter summary and mathematical concept.

Podcast as a letter to a soldier in Iraq.

Make a Dr. Suess themed podcast.

Create a radio show podcast.

DUE Aug 27, 2010


This rubric will guide you.

Use Garageband to record your summary. Watch this instructional video to help you create your podcast. You will not be using headphones unless you have them. Make sure the input output in system preferences is set to built in microphone.
Write about your experience using podcasting in our weblog. Use the podcasting directions found in Moodle. Be sure to save your podcast with your name. Then upload your podcast and your chapter summaries to Moodle in the forum.

Here is an example of a book review podcast. You can find other examples at Brookline Book Reviews or use Apple's website for additional resources.
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/music/#podcast

OR CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR CLASS PODCASTS
Listen to this episode

OR

http://christinedipaulo.podbean.com

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The Machine is US/ing US

What is different about the new web? How has the web helped you as a learner? What are some of the ways you use the web to learn and to connect to others?

Sir Ken Robinson ~Schools are Killing Creativity

Moodle CAT

Log into Moodle

Technology and You

How does Technology Shape the work you do today?
Link to this site and answer the questions about technology.
Twenty five Questions about Technology.