TheAppAttackAfter-SchoolClub

Instructor KrisMcBride InstructionalTechnologySpecialist iTeachCenter@KSU 1000ChastainRd. Kennesaw,Ga.30144 Phone Voice:(678)2233897 Available:9:005:00 E-mail

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kmcbride@kennesaw.edu
Iwillrespondtoemailsandphonecalls within24hoursduringtheschoolweek.

OfficeHours VirtualOfficeHoursviaEdmodo

Text: Onlinereadingsasassigned ClubDescription: InanefforttoincreaseSTEMinspiredinstructionandlearning,IamexcitedtoannouncethekickoffoftheApp AttackClubatyourschoolInthis5weekafter-schoolclub,studentswilllearnhowtouseavarietyofmobiledevice appstoincreasecriticalthinking,problemsolvingandcreativityskills.Usingablendedlearningapproach,students willreceivefacetofaceinstructionwithmeonceaweekafterschoolandalsohaveaccessto24/7onlinesupport usingEdmodo,anonlinenetworkingsitedesignedforeducation.Thepurposeofthislearningopportunityisto providestudentswith21stCenturyskillstheyneedtolearneffectivelyandliveproductivelyinanincreasinglyglobal anddigitalworld.AccordingtoI.S.T.E.(theInternationalSocietyforTechnologyinEducation),simplybeingableto usetechnologyisnolongerenough.Today'sstudentsneedtobeabletousetechnologytoanalyze,learn,and explore.Digitalageskillsarevitalforpreparingstudentstowork,live,andcontributetothesocialandcivicfabricof theircommunities.SeetheISTENETSforStudentsStandardshere. LearningOutcomes:ThiscourseiscorrelatedtothefollowingCommonCoreGeorgiaPerformanceandNETS.S Standards. Students will be able to ... reflect upon their offline responsibilities. examine their online responsibilities. learn that good digital citizens are responsible and respectful in the digital world (and beyond). learn about the benefits of sharing information online, but also about the safety and security risks of sharing certain types of information. understand what type of information can put them at risk for identity theft and other scams. distinguish between personal information, which is safe to share online, and private information, which is unsafe to share. empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful messages. judge what it means to cross the line from harmless to harmful communication online. generate solutions for dealing with cyberbullying.

ELACC4SL1 Comprehension and Collaboration: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELACC4SL4 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. ELACC4SL5 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. ELACC4SL6 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. ELACC4W4 Production and Distribution of Writing: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ELACC4W6 Production and Distribution of Writing: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. ELACC4W7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. ELACC4W9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELACC4W10 Range of Writing: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. ELACC4RL3 Key Ideas and Details: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a characters thoughts, words, or actions). ELACC4RL10 Range of Reading and Complexity of Text: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 45 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. ELACC4RI1 Key Ideas and Details: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. ELACC4RI3 Key Ideas and Details: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text. ELACC4RI4 Craft and Structure: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area. ELACC4RI7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears. ELACC4RF4 Fluency: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

NETSS: 1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work

collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media 5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity 6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems ClubSchedule: Thisprogramisdesignedtorunfora5weektimeframe. February 25: App Attack Club Kickoff (Davis) February 25-March 3: Rings of Responsibility Lesson (Home) March 4: Pic Collage Challenge (Davis) March 5-10: Private and Personal Information Lesson (Home) March 11: Screencasting Challenge (Davis) March 12-17: The Power of Words (Home) March 18: Digital Storytelling Challenge (Davis) March 19-24 Team Project: PSA/Student Showcase (Home & Davis)

ClassParticipation: Classparticipationincludesattendingthe5facetofacesessions,completingtheassignments,logginginto Edmodotocheckforupdatesandtoprovidefeedback,andparticipatinginthestudentshowcase.Allassignments willbesubmittedviaEdmodoBackpack. LateWorkPolicy: Studentshavethedurationoftheonlineclass(5weeks)tocompleteallassignments.Worksubmittedafterthat timeperiodwillnotbeaccepted. GradingPolicy&Assessments: Allassignmentswillbegradedusingchecklists/rubricsandmarkedaseitherCompleteorIncomplete.Studentswill receiveanEdmodovirtualbadgetorepresentcompletion. Conduct&AcademicHonesty:

Studentsmustnotengageinanyformofcheatingorplagiarism.Studentsmustcompletetheirownworkandwrite theiressaysandassignmentsintheirownwords.Toavoidplagiarism,studentswhouseanideaorpassagefrom anotherauthormustacknowledgetheirdebtbothbyusingquotationmarkswhereappropriateandbyproper referencingsuchasfootnotesorcitations.Participantsmaywanttoreferencewebsitesthatdemonstrateproper citationsuchashttp://citationmachine.net/. Cheatingandplagiarismaremajoracademicoffenses.Allassignmentswillbescreenedwithplagiarismdetection softwaretocheckstudentworkforauthenticity.Inordertomaintaintheintegrityofallgrades,instructorsmay choosetofacilitaterandomoralassessmentsand/orfacetofaceexams.Ifaparticipanthascheatedor plagiarizedworkinanymanner,theparticipantwillbesubjecttoconsequencesdeterminedbytheadministration andmayberemovedfromthecoursewithanincompletegrade. Assessmentsinthiscoursemayberandomized,timedorproject-basedinordertodiscourageacademic dishonesty. AUP: StudentsareexpectedtobeawareofandcomplywiththerequirementsoftheAcceptableUsePolicy(AUP)when participatinginthiscourse.Inappropriateuseofelectronically-accesseddataorinformationmayleadtoa participantsremovalfromthecourseandotherappropriateacademicdiscipline. StudentRighttoPrivacy: Personallyidentifiableinformationfromstudenteducationalrecordswillnotbedisclosedwithoutawrittenrelease fromtheappropriateparties,exceptasallowedinFERPAorotherapplicablelaw. OnlineCommunicationGuidelines: Theabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyandefficientlywithyourinstructorandfellowstudentsplaysalargerolein yoursuccesswithinanonlinecourse.Ihavesharedafewguidelinesthatwillhopefullymakethiseasierforallofus. Pleasetakeafewminutestoreviewthesetipsbelow. Troubleshooting:Itsthewonderfulandwackyworldoftechnology,sotherewillprobablybeissuestodeal withfromtimetotime.Inorderformetohelpyou,pleasebeasspecificaspossiblewhenreportinga problem/issue.Themoredescriptive,thefasterIcanhelpyoutroubleshoot! Edmodo:Throughoutthiscourseyouwillbegintocreateanonlinepresence.Youwillaccomplishthisby creatingandpostingtoEdmodo.Pleaseusethesetoolstotheirfulladvantagebypostingthoughtful entriesthatrequirereflectionandanalysisonyourbehalf.Remember,themoreeffortyouputintothis endeavor,themoreyouwillgetoutofit!Adiscussionrubricwillbeprovidedtohelpguideyour participation.Havingtroublestayingorganizedwithalloftheselogins?FeelfreetousethisPassword CheatSheettokeepyourinformationorganized. Netiquette:Applyingdigitalcitizenshipskillsareespeciallyimportantinanonlineenvironment.Iencourage allparticipantstorecognizeandapplytheGoldenRuleofNetiquettethroughoutthiscourse.Core NetiquetteRulesinclude:Spellcheck,Noallcaps,Tellthetruth,Beyourself,andUsediscretion.

TechnologyRequirements: Youwillneedregularaccesstoamobiledevice,computerandInternetservice.Seethespecifictechnical requirementsbelow.

TechnicalRequirements

Component

Required PCWindowsXP,Vista,or7*MACOS10.510.6*

Recommended PCWinXP*MAC OS
10.6*

Operating System InternetSpeed

56KmodemwithInternetAccess

CableorDSL

iPad version 2 or later Mobile device must have photo and video recording capabilities
PC-InternetExplorer7.0-8.0*,Firefox3.5-3.6 Mac-Firefox3.5-3.6,Safari4.0-5.0 Browser Google'sChromeBrowser *IE8incompatibiltymode EmailAddress Aparentemailaccountwillbeneededforvarious appsused. JavaJREplug-in(veryimportantsothateverything inthe systemworksproperly!) MicrosoftOfficeViewers(forviewingandprinting Word,PowerPoint,Excel,andVisiofiles) AdobeAcrobatReader(forviewingandprinting Software(freedownloads) PDFfiles)RealPlayer(forviewingstreamingvideo orlisteningtostreamingaudioclips) QuickTime(forviewingQuickTimevideo) FlashPlayer(forviewinganimationsorusing interactivecontent) ShockwavePlayer(forviewinganimationsorusing interactivecontent) WindowsMediaPlayer(forviewingstreamingvideo orlisteningtostreamingaudioclips)

VoiceThreadworksbestifstudentshave
Peripherals aninexpensiveheadsetwithmicrophone(approx $15)

TechSupport:

Ifyouarehavingtechnicalproblems(problemsrelatedtoaccessingcoursematerial,etc.)contactyourinstructor immediately.Topreventproblems,backupeverythingandbackitupoften.Youareresponsibleforsubmittingyour workontime. YouneedtodeterminetwobackupplacesthatyouwillgoifyourInternetaccessfails.Forexample,ifyoutrytoget ontheInternetandyoufindyourhomeaccesswon'twork,wherewillyougo?Canyougotothelocallibrary? Friend'shouse?Ifyoudon'thaveabackupplacetogo,thenyoudon'tneedtotakethiscourse.Inotherwords,if yourInternetfails,itmayseverelyhinderyourprogressinthisclass. Youarerequiredtologintothecourse3-4timesperweektocheckforannouncements,assignments,etc.My ipad/computercrashedisnotanexcuseformissinganassignment,justlikeImissedmybusisnotanexcusefor missingschool.Incaseyouexperiencetechnicaldifficultiesorotheremergencies,youmusthaveanothermobile device/computeroptionavailabletouse(school,library,friend,orneighbor). CopyrightStatement: Allrightsreserved.Thismaterialmaynotbereproduced,displayed,modifiedordistributedwithouttheexpressprior writtenpermissionofthecopyrightholder.Forpermission,contactkmcbride@kennesaw.edu.Materialsusedinthis onlinecoursearedevelopedbytheauthorunlessrelevantcitationisincludedidentifyingtheoriginalsource.

ADAStatement: TheinstructorprovidesaccommodationsforstudentswithacurrentIEPor504Plan.Tohaveaccommodations implementedinanonlineclass,theinstructormustreceiveacurrentcopyoftheparticipantsAccommodations page(mustincludebothSupportiveAidsandServicesandAssessmentParticipation).Assoonasthisinformationis received,itwillbereviewedandmodificationsthatareapplicabletotheonlineenvironmentwillbeimplemented. SuggestedClubSchedule: SeeChallengeModulesonAppAttackClubwebsitefordetails. AlignmentGrid:

Learning Goal Students will be able to Promote digital citizenship and technology skills needed for 21st century learning.

Assignments February 25: App Attack Club Kickoff (Davis)

Assessments Edmodo discussion post checklist Pre Assessment Quiz

Students will be able to ... reflect upon their offline responsibilities. examine their online responsibilities. learn that good digital

February 25-March 3: Rings of Responsibility Lesson (Home) March 4: Pic Collage Challenge (Davis)

Challenge checklist (includes discussion rubric, activity rubric, and app assignment rubric)

citizens are responsible and respectful in the digital world (and beyond). Students will be able to ... learn about the benefits of sharing information online, but also about the safety and security risks of sharing certain types of information. understand what type of information can put them at risk for identity theft and other scams. distinguish between personal information, which is safe to share online, and private information, which is unsafe to share. March 5-10: Private and Personal Information Lesson (Home) March 11: Screencasting Challenge (Davis) Challenge checklist (includes discussion rubric, activity rubric, and app assignment rubric)

Students will be able to ... empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful messages. judge what it means to cross the line from harmless to harmful communication online. generate solutions for dealing with cyberbullying.

March 12-17: The Power of Words (Home) March 18: Digital Storytelling Challenge (Davis)

Challenge checklist (includes discussion rubric, activity rubric, and app assignment rubric)

Students will be able to Work collaboratively to promote digital citizenship and technology skills needed for 21st century learning.

March 19-24 Team Project: PSA/Student Showcase (Home & Davis)

Post Assessment Quiz Team Project Rubric Edmodo Checklist Club Evaluation and Survey