The following two classes were cancelled due to weather.  I assigned reading during our absence, but because my students and I were without electricity and snowed or iced in most of this time, I kept the assignments short.

This class focussed on updating the website and adding a link to another site.

We also created blogs on blogspot.  We discussed the relevance of blogs to instruction.

We then went over the rubric and instructions for the interactive bulletin board.

I created and presented a ppt (only one this time!) on the purpose and function of an interactive bulletin board.  I also showed an iMovie and we discussed the relevant use of iMovie in the classroom. I asked them to begin to collect pictures or videos they'd like to use in an iMovie.

I put them into bulletin board groups according to subjects of interest and grade level they hope to teach.  I allowed them to work in groups for the last 30 minutes of class to plan their bulletin boards.  I provided each group instruction on selecting Core Content and Program of Studies according to grade level.  This is especially difficult for primary teachers because grades K-3 are combined without recommendations on grade level.  I then showed each group how to do a search on subject specific Power Points they can embed in their lessons.

I think this time I was able to plan and implement a class that stayed within the time limit and paced my students.  It was a good combination of active and passive learning.  They enjoyed working together in groups.

I gave the students the option of either turning in a log describing their work on the bulletin board, or to copy me an email they will send to their group members describing their work.  This option allows me to see what each person contributes and lets all the members know what is being done.  I will see how this works.  I think next time I will have them post their work on Blackboard so that I can more easily assign class credit.