Amber Fante Spring 2011

 Make a grade tent put it on top of your computer with the subject and grade you would like to teach

 Expert Status (0-3 Teacher Assistance) = 50 points  Novice Status (4-6 Teacher Assistance) = 40 points  Beginner Status (More than 6 T.A).=30 points  Task completion time = 60 mins.

 Create a on-line space for your class with your partner.  Present your course management space as if you were showcasing the site for parents at Fall Open House. Moodle Blackboard Free Course Management Software

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 Use your own experience and research to become an “expert” on one of the topics below:  Create an edu gloster with a summary of your key ideas and a link to an article or video about your topic  Benefits of technology use, Dangers of overuse of technology, Protecting your electronic reputation, screentime and children, technology and creativity, importance of play, importance of physical activity, obesity and screentime 10 points – Article is posted, summary is original and complete. 5 points – Article is posted, summary either lack originality or incomplete.

 How can technology use benefit children in the classroom?  How does technology use outside of the classroom impact children?  How does technology help YOU?

 How does technology use prevent appropriate instruction in the classroom?  How does technology use outside of the classroom impact children in negative ways?  How does technology impact YOU in negative ways?

 Watch for tagged photos  Use privacy settings  Don’t post a comment you wouldn’t want your mother or employer to read  Be careful about pictures in general

TV replaces time socializing and engaging in unstructured free play Children 8-18 spend 6 hours per day of screen time 2/3 of infants and toddlers watch 2 hours/day 40,000 commerical/ year 51% of TV is always on 53% no rules about TV watching

Links to ADD Violent behaviors  66% of all TV shows violence One study found children who watched more TV than average impacted educational achievement at 26.

U of M found being awake in a room and in a room with TV on more than 2 hours per day increased risks of being overweight at ages 3-4. Researchers found TV is the GREATEST risk factor for childhood obesity. (Diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior) Recent study shows success in reducing weight of pre-teens just by restricting TV viewing. Metabolic rate is lower watching TV than just sitting quietly doing nothing

 Talk to parents about setting limits  Make meaningful choices Mr. Rogers vs. Barney  Co-Viewing with children under 2  Strictly limit screen time in children younger than 8.

 Unplug during  Dinner  Time spent playing with children  A date  Vacation  Have a set time to check each day.  Have a 24 hour screen- free day each week

 Write a personal philosophy on screen time. Write a paragraph for each of the following. Be sure to include at least 1 reference to a research article (APA citation) Plan to protect electronic reputation. Address social networking websites like Facebook, My Space. Personal value system regarding the use of technology and young children. Should their be limits on screen time? What role do you play in educating parents? Plan for balanced technology consumption. Include several strategies to help you keep your use of technology for taking over your life.