221+Agenda+-+1.12.16

Today's Goals:

 * Become familiar with each other and the format and purpose of the class
 * SWBAT identify key design features of effective presentation slides
 * SWBAT explain the DAMMP characteristics of learning objectives

9:25 - 9:45 - Introductions
 * Loaded questions

9:45 - 10:30 - Introduction to the class https://blog.slideshare.net/2014/05/14/presentation-design-lessons-from-real-slides/ http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/7-design-tips-for-effective-beautiful-powerpoint-presentations https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/making-better-powerpoint-presentations/
 * Visual design principles
 * Slide Makeovers ** -
 * 7 Design Tips** -
 * Teach (NOT tell) - Teach a page from the syllabus - design 1-2 slides (email them to me - casea@gonzaga.edu)
 * A mini case study in principled pedagogy
 * Teaching decisions are purposeful and grounded in professional knowledge
 * Theoretical Explanation**

10:30 - 10:40 - Break

10:40 - 11:40 - Introduction to Learning Objectives > **Learning Goals for a Lesson:**
 * Writing an Objective
 * Tile Game
 * If we have a goal, then we also need a path.
 * Purpose:
 * Characteristics:
 * Descriptive
 * Measurable
 * Achievable
 * Purposeful
 * Memorable
 * Communicating Learning Goals - []
 * Objectives Activity: Go to the lesson plan sites below or find your own. (Browse the objectives/targets for 5 lesson plans in your subject area. Copy the objectives [|here]. Evaluate the objective and rate it as poor, satisfactory, or exceptional. Explain why you chose that rating.
 * []
 * []
 * SWBAT + action verb + specific content [+ format + degree]
 * I can


 * Difference between describing what students will do and what students will learn
 * Which is it?
 * SWBAT complete a project analyzing the root causes of the Civil War.
 * I can thoughtfully answer comprehension questions at the end of the chapter.
 * SWBAT identify the main idea in an informational text.
 * SWBAT develop strategies to solve a two-step equation.
 * I can dissect a frog.

11:40 - 12:00 - Housekeeping 
 * Fingerprints
 * Transportation to Garry
 * Wiki
 * Notebook just for this class
 * Homework due at the beginning of next class:
 * P.E.T. (Professional Engagement Task) - upload to Blackboard
 * Bloom's Taxonomy

** Quality of Response (Depth) -- **

 * Below Standard
 * Response is superficial and/or unoriginal.
 * Approaching Standard
 * Response contains some elements of the criteria for meeting standard, but lacks depth/critical engagement. Response summarizes what was learned without analyzing it.
 * Meets Standard
 * Demonstrates critical and curious engagement with the resources. Evidence: identifies cross-cutting and unique themes/stances; thoughtfully questions the assumptions and evidence presented and your own assumptions/experience; includes unique ideas for potential applications; written from a professional development perspective
 * Exceeds Standard
 * Response demonstrates critical engagement and depth beyond what would be expected from a novice teacher.

** Scope of Response (Breadth) -- **

 * Below Standard
 * Response suggests that the writer only superficially engaged with just a few of the resources.
 * Approaching Standard
 * Response indicates engagement with just a few of the resources; doesn't present multiple perspectives or considerations about the topic.
 * Meets Standard
 * Demonstrates serious and thoughtful engagement with multiple resources. Evidence: multiple perspectives, references to specific resources, fully answers the questions, addresses multiple issues.
 * Exceeds Standard
 * Responses suggest an especially thorough reading of the resources and/or exploration of resources beyond what was suggested.

** Writing -- **

 * Below Standard
 * Writing is unacceptable for a professional educator.
 * Approaching Standard
 * Errors don't get in the way of understanding intended meaning, but writing lacks professional polish.
 * Meets Standard
 * Writing is polished, professional, and free from significant or multiple errors.
 * Exceeds Standard
 * Writing is exceptionally effective, elegant, and/or persuasive.