First+Day


 * Welcome to Computer Technology in Education!**

We will use Wikispaces and Canvas site to manage the various course components including assignments, communication, instruction, and our calendar. Most assignments will be posted in both places. Assignments will be submitted through Canvas, if it is not there it will not be graded.

Generally, our in-class meetings will involve learning how to use various technology tools, participating in class discussions, and group work, while out-of-class activities will involve exploring ideas about technology use and developing projects for K-6 classroom use. You will use the "Assignments" in Canvas to navigate and make sure you are on track. The Calendar will also help you see when we are meeting in class.

__Part 1: Class introductions:__

 * Video Profile - you will all come up and record your name, hometown and what you favorite class has been at UVU. This will only take about 20-30 seconds each.
 * Make a name tag for your station: paper and markers are at the front of the room.
 * Log into the Google Survey and rate your computer technology skills as of this first day of class
 * EDEL2200 PreCourse Tech Survey

__Part 2: Course Syllabus__
Read and review the course syllabus. It is important that you are familiar with the course policies and procedures before we begin.
 * [[file:Lagerberg EDEL 2200 Syllabus Spring 2012.doc]]

__Part 3: Set up your Canvas profile__
Click on Profile in the top right corner of the Canvas screen and do the following:

1. Add an email address that you actually check. 2. Add a cell phone number if you would like to receive texts about the class. 3. Click on Edit Profile. Type in your full name (as it appears on my roll). Also type in a Display Name. This name will appear when you post on Discussion Boards or message me through Canvas, so make sure that your actual name appears there. Save your changes. 4. Add any services that you would like to connect to Canvas. You can receive notifications about course changes on Facebook or Twitter, for example. You can also link Google Docs if you use that service. 5. Click on Notifications on the left and set up your preferences. You may want to receive a text message immediately if I change an assignment's due date, for example